PILATES - I was referred to this place by a friend and neighbor who goes to PT in studio city. I like the fact that there are only four reformers here so the class is small. I should've paid attention to some of the red flags. They are very limited classes. Sometimes you logon in the class is canceled. I could not find anything on their website that tells you how long a class is good for or a package if you buy one, and how soon you have to cancel your reservation without penalty. I tried to call the Burbank location multiple times but never got a person to speak with. So I went ahead and bought one class. I scheduled that class for Saturday morning at 8:30. Showed up at 8:18. I buzzed the door to get in. The first 10 seconds was silence. A lady that was working there that buzzed me in was doing a private with someone else. She asked who I was there for because she was the only one there that day. I proceeded to tell her that I was signed up for the 830 class. She told me she was unaware of one. I then apologetically said oh let me look at my app to make sure I didn't get the day and time wrong. I opened up the app and the class is now marked is canceled. No notification in the app, no email, no phone call, nothing. Just canceled without warning. The lady offered no apology. Just told me they send notifications through the app (they didn't) I always find it quite frustrating that you penalize customers for not canceling within a certain time period but you don't give the same respect to your patrons. I sent an email on Saturday, and got a response on Tuesday that my request for the payment to be credited back to my account would be granted, along with an acknowledgment of the instructor not sending a message out in the app. The person also did offer an apology. It's a very poor way to do business. It was a horrible first impression and I will never go back here. I hope they use this to do better for future customers. read more

I was referred here for Physical Therapy due to knee injury and pain. I've had two different PTs and both are great! When I had my first knee injury I had Kaiser and though I liked my PT, I don't think I grasped the severity of my injury. Today, I am still afflicted by my previous injury (6 years ago) and the adjustments my body has made to compensate. What I like about Core Conditioning is that they look at your injury through assessing your entire body (system). Who knew my knee injury would create weak muscle groups in other (related) areas??? Well, they did! The program they have created for me has focused on a range of exercises that I can do at home, combined with more intense clinic work and massage. Other pros: - helpful staff - clean office/clinic - appointment reminder calls - Saturday appointments They also offer a range of classes, such as pilates (mat & reformer), that I may look into after my PT sessions have concluded. read more

I developed a lower back condition called hyper lordosis. Which went undiagnosed for about 8 months , both by the Orthopedic Surgeon and the Therapists at imperial PT in burbank. Therapists at imperial also told me that i should probably never run again to avoid further damage to the disk. Imagining never being able to play any sports or workout the way i want to, sent me into depression for a couple of months. One fine day i decided enough was enough and asked the doctor to send me to another PT. Discovering Core Conditioning was a blessing. Leffel studied my posture and symptoms, and diagnosed the hyper lordosis and the pelvic tilt in minutes. Fast forward 3 months, working on red chord has sent my core strength higher than it has ever been, and as a result the hyper lordosis is almost all gone. The pelvic tilt also disappeared completely with the dynamic stretches they showed me. I am back to working out in the gym (albeit following all the cautionary stretches, form), and running. :) It really felt like the advice i was getting at CC from the PTs , came from years of careful study and practical implementation and never bloated ego. So glad i found this place, they gave my active life back to me. read more

I highly recommended Core Conditioning. Everyone is nice and friendly. My PT is Liegh, who recently was voted the best PT in Burbank. She is very knowledgeable and caring. I have been under her care for about 4 months, and I always had a good experience with her. She is also very professional and personable which makes the appointments more pleasant. I am sure the other PT's are as good. I would not hesitate to recommend them to my family and friends. read more

Had my first of many appts here today, and I was immediately impressed by the professionalism and approachability of the staff members I encountered. My PT is well informed, thorough, excels at providing explanations, and has a good bedside manner. Decent website, good decor, clean facilities. We'll have to wait another month before I rate an extra star... UPDATE: Best physical therapy service I have experienced. read more

I'm currently receiving PT at Core for some long-term back injuries and boy are they great. Attentive, thorough and a pleasant environment. The fact that Stefani and Valerie spend careful time mixing regular physical therapy with cranio-sacral therapy shows a holistic attitude towards rehabilitation. The only bummer: no way will I be able to afford it when my insurance runs out! Update: I also want to point out how on-the-ball they are with appointments, how friendly the staff is up at the front desk and how cuh-RAZY awesome Adrian is too - I've never had a better stretch buddy! read more

I've been really hard on my body - not intentionally, just as a result of being active my whole life as a dancer-mover-overindulger of the physical experiences...not to mention a few car accidents. That to say I've been in and out of Physical Therapists, Chiropractors, Accupunture treatements my whole life, and I know a good PT place when I see one. This, my friends, is one of the best. I came on a referral from a coworker suffering from frozen shoulder. My friend literally could not move her shoulder, was in a lot of pain and going downhill fast. The physical therapists not only worked her back into shape, but it seemed like she healed in record time. Thus when my latest injury came a calling, I moved quickly to get a referral to Core Conditioning. They have access to all of the usual fare of massage, ice/heat and electro therapies; they deploy pilates based correction and exercises; but THEN I was really impressed with something revolutionary - Redcord technology. If you haven't tried this, you need to...I think it's the missing link to rehabilitation that I haven't seen anywhere else (see www.redcord.us) Tomorrow is my fourth appointment and I'm already significantly improved. I highly recommend one of the owners, Allyson (Ally) and her wonderful facility Core Conditioning. OH and nearly forgot to mention...they do offer a variety of classes in Pilates and Gyrotonic exercises so that you can maintain or get in shape before something happens to you (!) read more

Core Conditioning has proved to me through 3 surgery rehabs that they are best physical therapy around. Their teams are thoroughly professional, compassionate, knowledgeable and patient. There seems to be no area that they are not familiar and clearly articulate. I can't recommend them highly enough! For those seeking a holistic physical therapy rehabilitation, this is your place! elmarie w. read more

Excellent physical therapy and Pilates studio. I had been going to Imperial through a doctor referral, BIG mistake. I went for 6 weeks with little to no improvement. I asked my doctor for another referral and he referred me to Core Conditioning in Burbank. Boy what a difference! My therapist Leigh, got my mobility back, my range of motion is much better and now I'm doing much better. She gave me exercises to do at home so I didn't have to keep coming back. I would highly recommend! read more

I have been a client of core for 6 years for Pilates and periodically physical therapy. They are an excellent team of professionals who exceed all expectations. I highly recommend them for physical therapy and Pilates. read more

Shaunna is a pilates goddess. I moved here from Canada and was looking for a new pilates studio. I'm 30, but hate the pretentious clubs and want to actually practice pilates using proper methodology so I don't injure myself. I've tried various studios around town which make you feel frustrated for not being able to keep up with their ridiculous workouts which lead to strain and injuries because they don't teach you the foundations or how to adjust the workout for your level. If this is you, try Shaunna. There are only 4 or 5 reformers so it's a small class that's tailored to you. She delicately corrects you and pushes you to what she thinks you can take, not the class as a whole. She has a background physical therapy and teaches you to relax and breath. The workout can almost become meditational even though you're sweating like crazy. After 1 month of working out 2 times a week with her, I went home to see my family who couldn't get over how toned and in shape I looked. I actually felt an inch taller too. It's worth a shot. Just save me a spot in her classes please! read more

Leigh is a caring, excellent therapist. She knows her stuff, and helped me get in condition for my vacation in Europe. They are in-network for United HealthCare, if that matters to you. It did to me. read more

I recently visited Core Conditioning in Burbank and I was immediately impressed with both their facilities and friendly staff. They were having a special for a Monday afternoon Reformer Pilates class so I decided to try taking this type of class for the first time. My instructor was Toni Fuller, and she was just wonderful! Knowing that it was my first Pilates class she patiently guided me through the exercises and made using the reformer very comfortable while giving me a great workout. Overall, Toni was an extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging instructor, if you are planning taking Pilates class at Core, I highly recommend Toni as an instructor. I will definitely be back for more classes. read more

Love this place for PT and Pilates! They were great with helping me avoid surgery for a torn rotator cuff a few years ago and after knee replacement just last year. The thing that makes them unique to any physical therapy I have had in the past is their focus on whole-body wellness. Why can't all PT be like that? They have studios in both Burbank and Studio City, each with a different vibe. I like the smaller, more intimate Burbank location, but my friend prefers the Studio City location. When I was ready they helped me transition to group classes and an occasional private. I started with one called Special Conditions, moved on to beginning Pilates class and am now enjoying the challenges of the intermediate and advanced classes. I have even tried a few privates on the Gyrotonic equipment - great for increasing range of motion. If I had endless money I would be taking a private every day, but the group classes are small and the trainers are great about listening to any issues I might have and making adjustments. Core is not an intimidating place. There is something for everyone and every condition - I have seen professional athletes, middle aged moms, 85+ grandparents and teens working out with trainers and physical therapists. That speaks volumes! I take every opportunity to recommend them to friends, family and co-workers and am pleased to have this forum. Keep up the good work CORE! read more

I love Core Conditioning! I started seeing Ally for PT last October (2011) for a very painful SI joint injury. After six months under her very competent care, I was nearly pain-free and had begun taking regular Pilates reformer classes. Eileen and Lindsay are both wonderful teachers and know just how to challenge me. A full year after the injury I am pain-free, stronger, and am no longer afraid to move for fear of irritating my SI joint. Michelle and the rest of the staff are professional and friendly. The gym and PT rooms are calm environments and are very clean. I highly recommend Core Conditioning for both PT and classes. read more

After just one visit it became very clear that it was a big mistake and coming back was out of the question: 1. The PT (Physical Therapist) was not knowledgeable about a proper exercise form and doctor's diagnosis and instead of helping actually made pain worse. It took a few weeks to get back to before "treatment" lower pain level. 2. Though this business was an in-network provider, they collected a higher payment up-front rather than what our insurance would authorize. 3. It was impossible to get an overpayment back from this "establishment" without the help of the insurance company. First, they refused to admit to overpayment even though the processed claim stated a lower amount. They said that they do not care what their contract agreement states and insurance company says. I was told eventually that I have to call their accountant, then their accountant was "in a meeting", then the accountant refused to talk to me and hung up on me... you got the picture. I had to call my insurance company and ask them to help me to get a refund for the amount of the overpayment. The insurance company stated that since this business is in-network than by a contract agreement they should not collect a payment that is higher than their contract allows. The insurance company was surprised how poorly I was treated by this business and that I had to get their help in getting a refund. To sum it up: poor PT treatment from lack of knowledge, dishonest with payments, rude and unprofessional with patients. Should I say more? read more

THIS COMPANY IS THE WORST!! NEVER USE THEIR SERVICES!!! Due to shoddy bookkeeping, they forgot to put through the charges for several series of classes even though I did everything I was supposed to and signed the credit charge slips authorizing the payments. Then, THREE YEARS LATER and totally unbeknownst to me, they tried to illegally recover the money by extorting me with a mafia-like debt collector who called me at work and cursed and screamed at me. Even when I asked Core to work with me on payments (due to subsequent huge medical bills), they ignored my request although I was a loyal customer who had always paid her bills on time for 8 years!! Now they are completely ruining my credit, all for a lousy $500 charge. SHAME ON YOU!!!! This is bordering on criminal activity and absolutely appalling. I wish I had never laid eyes on this company, so don't use them unless you don't care at all about your credit score. read more

Whether it is starting my morning or ending my day, the classes here are great and energizing. They have great teachers -- I take both Kelly and Chuck's reformer classes and I feel my week is empty if I miss one. If you are looking to start a pilates routinue, look no further. They work with you, no matter your level, and the place is very comfortable. read more

This place has saved my life. Kaiser wanted to do surgery on me and I had to go out of their realm. I ended up with a very well known Olympic Sports Med place and even they couldn't figure out why my pain would not resolve. I did the usual PT and a place they recommended and was referred to Core Cond. Stephanie was my therapist and within 2 sessions of visceral manipulation I had more range of motion than in I don't know how long. I was back to Pilates. Since then I've continued w/my terrific trainer, Eileen, and get amazing visceral work from Jackie when I do something dumb to flare myself up. I literally put my body in their hands and they always bring me back. I love this place and their therapists!!!! read more

I absolutely love this place! I take private lessons from Elizabeth and I adore her! They all take their jobs very seriously and it's obvious they have had extensive training. I also see Stefani for PT and she is amazing! Her Craniosacral treatment is a miracle. I don't know how she does it, but I walk out of there feeling so much better. I'm so happy I stumbled upon this place a year ago. I have had back problems from birth and I trust these people and know they truly understand their profession. read more

Leigh was the best PT I've had yet. She swiftly fixed my knee problems and did it with a smile and professionalism. I highly recommend her for pretty much anything. read more

I'd tried a few classes at other Pilates Studios and was disappointed at the regimented, almost robotic-like disinterested teachers and drab decor. I found Core Conditioning Pilates in Burbank via PT at Core in Studio City. Gab, the owner, suggested I try some classes to strengthen my core and aid with alignment. I am loving my classes with Shaunna. She is very knowledgeable, compassionate, funny, and creative with changing up the postures each session. The studio has a clean and serene vibe. They have cool modern chandeliers when you walk in, moss green walls, mirrors to check your posture, sectioned off rooms so that more than one teacher can hold a class and two bathrooms. I totally recommend this studio to those of all levels. read more