I had the pleasure of returning to Core for a group Pilates session, with some friends. The location is tucked away in the Buckhead area but I must warn you, you may pass it a couple times because the signage is not visible from the street and you may think you're in the wrong place because it's a shared building with other fitness facilities and offices. ***TIP*** If it's your first time, use your GPS and look for a parking garage on one side and building on the other. There's parking in the back but if that is full you can park in the garage next to the building. Once inside the facility you are really greeted with a sense of calm. It's is quiet and smells really good. The customer service is really friendly and our instructor, Kim, was absolutely AHHHMAZING! She was passionate but not in an aggressive way. She spoke with a big smile and was funny, engaging, and very knowledgeable. I appreciated her explaining the history of Pilates and how it really works and aligns the body. With all the pounding our bodies take from running and lifting, Pilates really helps to get your body in shape while taking good care of your body at the same time. I would definitely come again but it's not in my budget. I never knew Pilates was so expensive. It's like $90/session. YIKES. With Atlanta being a hub of fitness options I would choose to go somewhere else routinely, but would definitely put my coins together for a quarterly session at CORE. You get what you pay for here and that is superior quality service and fitness training! read more

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I have been a client of CORE for over 3 yrs. I have worked with many of the instructors in both private 1:1 and group sessions. The instructors are all GREAT! They are very knowledgeable, great listeners and adjust your session based on your individual needs & medical limitations/conditions. The instructors are all very warm, caring and personable dressing in appropriate, stylish work oriented Pilates/Yoga type garb. I love the new studio in Buckhead. Lots of light & super clean. Granola - this is a Pilates Studio, not a cafe or restaurant. Lorrie read more

I've been a client at Core for almost two years now, and I have absolutely loved my experience... and especially love the beautiful new studio. Being an early riser, I was pleasantly surprised when Core was able to accommodate my request for an early morning appointment time on weekends. Immediately, the staff at Core set me up with Kristy, who has proven to be a wonderful pilates instructor and also a great friend. Just recently, I began taking Gyrotonic classes with Shelly to see what all of the gyro hype was about. I'll admit that I was absolutely pitiful at first, but with the help of a very patient instructor, I am getting much better at the movements and really enjoying the workouts. Whether you are a beginner like I was, or have had years of experience, Core offers a big, beautiful, clean space with great instructors who can customize your workouts to fit your abilities and goals. The whole experience has changed my life for the better, and I feel very fortunate to have found them! read more

Parking is a nightmare at the new location. Staff is below par and customer service is extremely poor. It appears that no one wants to be employed there, this usually stems from the top. What is the owner doing wrong? For a center that fosters health the environment is quite strange. Many of the instructors are not well groomed. They are not that well trained either. Improvements should be made to make clients feel wanted. Also, how about offering teas, nutritional drinks, granola, etc. Inspiring publications to read? Organic products? read more

Core has a great atmosphere, knowledgeable instructors and everyone is very friendly. It's a very warm and accepting place to work out. I was introduced to Gyrokinesis a few years ago by a dance teacher and am really glad they're in Atlanta so I can continue. The instructors ask about injuries and offer alternative moves for those with physical limitations. I always feel fabulous and energized after a work out and the breath-work really intensifies the experience. I would suggest it to dancers (or anyone) who are having physical problems to gain a healthy body balance. read more

I've been a client since their initial studio opened in Buckhead and have been with them as they've expanded locations, staff, and expertise... It hasn't changed one bit. They've maintained their high level of service, care and personal attention, and I feel welcomed and well taken care of every time I visit. They've worked with me through work-related stress, pregnancy ailments, and postpartum recovery. It's wonderful working a different instructors knowing that each of them specializes in something different and specific to my needs. I love the ease of booking appointments online, and I'm always in and out quickly after my sessions. I love their staff, and I'm thrilled they're expanding. Looking forward to seeing what's in store for their team! read more

I've finally found my Pilates home! I have previously taken both group and private Pilates from two other well known Atlanta Pilates studios. The instruction I receive at Core (primarily from Kimberly) is hands down the BEST. Plus, Core has a great atmosphere. I love this place! read more

Great studio, highly recommend to people looking for a personalized class. Learn how to do pilates moves without hurting yourself!

Nice, solid studio, centrally located. Knowledgeable teachers & a wide variety of options--redcord, gyrotonic & Pilates. They have good class options and times and even offer a reformer class! This is more of a power Pilates studio and you can always count on a good workout. read more

Dragging droopy studio. Has a depressing aura. Not impressed with any of teachers. Owner seems like she could care less if you come there or not. Something in the air about this place brought me down. Didn't ever want to go back in there. read more

I love this place...great trainers, friendly staff, calm atmosphere (no blaring music). So different from any other place i've worked out over many many years. I've always been able to find a parking space, too. I work out privately with two different instructors, Julia and Carolyn, three times each week, and I find them both to be very knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend with no reservations! read more

Highly recommend Core. Fun, active and caring place. Have been doing private instruction Pilates twice per week for almost a year. Found Core when searching for something in addition to physical therapy after foot tendon replacement surgery. Was hesitant to trust anyone with my foot but had to resume my workouts and get back to my normal. I could not have landed in a better place. Pilates and Core have brought me back and are carrying me way forward. Hope I never have to give this up. read more

The owner is unprofessional and runs a sloppy accounting system. I went to CORE Buckhead for a little over the year in 2017-18. I went there specifically to see one trainer who was recommended to me by my Physical Therapist. When she left I followed her to her new place. So I can't speak a great deal about the trainer or classes. However, the owner, Jessica, has recently contacted me, and several other clients of my trainer, stating that we owe her money for unpaid sessions from 7 months earlier. She states that she is so embarrassed and sorry to report that due to an "intermittent issues earlier this year ..... the system was not prompting every time a session was unpaid". She has wrong dates for my attendance because there is no formalized sign in and has no way to prove when I was or was not there. The date she originally gave me I know I wasn't there. Does she really expect me to go back and look at my calendar for over a year and try and reconcile HER mistake!!! She needs to suck up her error and move on...all this headache for $95...seriously!!! read more

Well for starters, I'm not sure why an employee is giving a review of the business, since you are clearly not objective and also have no idea what it's like from the clients' perspective, especially since you are so new to Core. I have been a client for years and had lots of good things to say in the past, but I have also experienced much of what other reviewers have mentioned and no longer feel like an appreciated client. It's too bad there is such a wide discrepancy amongst the client reviews, which exactly demonstrates one of the major problems at Core. read more

I've been to several pilates studios over the years, and CORE has the widest array of equipment I've seen. They also have Redcord equipment, which I had never used but I now love. It has helped my upper back and neck tremendously. Private sessions and classes start and end on time, and the instructors tailor the workout to my individual needs. Overall, a great studio. read more

If you are looking to feel special and well taken care of, this is probably not the place for you. As this business expands, the customer service dramatically decreases. They seem to be in it for the money, not the client's happiness or well-being. You can specifically ask for an instructor that you have a working relationship with and they will decide to book you with another instructor for their own reasons, disregarding the fact that you, the client, wanted someone else. If you have a lot of money and free time, you will be welcomed with open arms, but be prepared to not receive the same type of service if you are an average working American, even if you've been a long-term client. The attitude you receive from the admin staff has greatly improved with the new admin personnel, but ultimately they aren't willing to go out of their way for you if you aren't in that 1%. read more