Owned and run by veteran pro-ballerina, Lavinia Magliocco KNOWS the body. When an ankle surgery…read moreleft my whole body feeling extraordinarily tight, and PT was no longer challenging and lacked a holistic approach, I went to Equipoise for a whole body experience. We stretched and strengthened on the pilates reformer machines, did some yoga posing that I could work on at home, and used some fun massaging and strengthening props - it was so exciting I felt like a kid at summer camp. Lavinia makes healing feel within grasp. She is intuitive, smart as hell, supportive, and knows feet and ankles so thoroughly...which is really comforting after surgery. I can't recommend Lavinia enough - whether you're recovering from an injury or your body just needs some love, toning, strengthening, whatever...don't sleep on this chick, I'm telling you.

I have worked with Lavinia in Pilates and ballet class and she has helped and guided me so much…read moreboth emotionally, and physically. She has so much experience with Pilates, ballet, anatomy, yoga, physical motion and muscular structure and movement. She seems to have good advice for any problem and is extremely helpful. Many times she has given me invaluable exercises, stretches, massages, manipulations, and tools that I can use even outside of her studio. She is very intuitive and with a few simple touches and a look at my movement she can identify the source of a problem and figure out how to fix it. She has helped me to be more aware of my body, muscles, diet, nutrition, ways of moving, ways of thinking, and habits. With her advice I have grown into a much stronger and sensitive dancer. Each day when I warm up I use many exercises and stretches that I have learned from her. She is also very creative and many of her remedies she has just discovered on her own from playing around with stretches, exercises, and movement. I also really love that when she teaches me, she doesn't just dictate to me and tell me that I have to do something a certain way and no other way is right- she understands that every person is differently made and thinks differently and that there are many ways that work for different people- each person has to find what works best with their own physique. She has really helped me to find what works best for my body and makes me feel the best. She is so passionate about her work and her patients/students and it really shows. Each time I see her, she takes the time to compassionately ask me how I am and listen. I can tell that she really cares about the people she helps. She is a really good, kind-hearted person, who I love working with. I also really admire her for all that she has been through and accomplished. Becoming a good professional dancer is no easy task, especially when held back for some time with serious illness, and then having cancer too, surviving and look how strong and beautiful she still is!! She is so inspiring. When I take class with her I trust her instruction and advice because it has worked for me many times and I know that she really cares about me and how I feel too. She is one of the best Pilates, and conditioning/body teachers that I have worked with.

AmyJae is a dream of a trainer. As a woman who has never been physically active and pushing 60, I…read morewanted to work with someone who is knowledgeable, an excellent motivator/ coach, and a sweet, understanding person. I am grateful that I was referred to AJ. She knows the body and incorporates my own strengths and weaknesses into the design of a workout program. The exercises I do with AmyJae target underdeveloped muscles and enable me to build strength and endurance without risking injury. She is wonderful--I recommend her without reservation.

im not a client but a trainer that's been in the business a long time and I just have to say that…read morecoming to train at Extreme fitness couldn't have been a better decision on my part. The facility is top notch and professional but the true value comes from its Owner AmyJae and Extremes fellow trainers. you define team and make a great place to call home. My clients couldn't be happier I made the move here...

Mona is a wonderful pilates instructor! She was my GO TO person when she lived here in Los Angeles…read moreand I am sad she moved away, but I wanted to write a review since I have had Mona as my teacher for years. The Portland area is so fortunate to have a great teacher like Mona. She truly understands the body and needs of each individual person and their goals. I wanted to strengthen my core as well as elongate my muscles. She works you hard, but in a good way. After each session I always felt grounded and taller ( I am 5' tall). As someone who has had years of ballet, I love how pilates is similar to the stretches and strength exercises of ballet.

Mona is an amazing, caring and experienced instructor. I was going to another Pilates studio and…read moreafter meeting with Mona the first time learned so many things I was doing wrong with my form and no other instructors ever took the time to correct me until I met Mona. I was over extending my knees and doing moves that was causing pain and potential injury. She is teaching me correct form and is so patient as I'm learning and helping me get stronger and more flexible at the perfect pace. It is so wonderful to have a small studio with top of the line equipment in a beautiful space right in my neighborhood. I highly recommend that you schedule an initial consultation to see if it is right for you.

I've been training here for about a year. Coach Bret and Megan take time to learn your body,…read morestrength and limitations. They clearly care about their clients. Gym atmosphere is supportive, and the progressive trainings are varied and challenging. My experience has been excellent.

I appreciate the incredible amount of work Bret and Megan do outside of our actual workout sessions…read moreto make this the best experience ever for me to gain muscle and strength through their unique process. Every day is a new incremental workout designed specifically for me. It's the most efficient and effective process. I'm seeing muscles I've never seen before and feeling so much stronger. My body is getting into balance and my goal is to eliminate sports injuries by building a stronger and more capable base. I enjoy the small group setting, with constant feedback to ensure proper form and effectiveness. I prefer this to working out 1:1 with a private trainer. This is by far more effective and more fun. I wish I had found them years ago. Linda P

Milwaukie Pilates is wonderful! The owner and instructor, Sharon, is kind, patient, and supportive…read moreof each individual. I felt welcomed and comfortable from the moment I started working with her. Believe it or not, I prefer a pilates class here to a massage- my body feels stretched and strengthened every time. Sharon pays attention to every detail and has enhanced my fitness journey. The space is also beautiful, calming, and convenient.

Milwaukie Pilates is the hidden gem of Milwaukie!! Sharon is an amazing instructor and the space is…read morelovely and calming. I leave the class every time and am so thankful for her knowledge and guidance!

I see a lot of mixed reviews for this studio, but obviously I can only speak on my own experience…read more I visited for the first time today and took a classic barre class which was 50 minutes. I also want to mention that I booked the class through Class Pass. Upon arrival, I was greeted by Emmie who was also my instructor. She was very sweet and so welcoming. She gave me a brief summary of what to expect and answered any questions I had. My first impression of the studio was that it was very clean and cute. The class itself was great. Emmie is an awesome instructor and very motivating which makes all the difference. There is a parking lot but it can get full as the studio is located in a plaza with other businesses. Overall, I had a great experience here and can see myself coming back.

Pure Barre is the kind of place that you visit and immediately feel at home. Always welcoming,…read morealways fun - their classes are not just challenging, they offer variety and engagement that takes you to the next level. I'm so glad I found them, I honestly prefer them to any barre studio in the area (I've tried them all). The instructors are top notch and incredibly helpful. I also appreciate that they mix things up with new styles of class - I just tried a brand new class the other day which engaged a ton of lateral movement - not common in Barre and really left me feeling like I experienced something new. They recently reopened and I am very excited to see what they have in store for Lake Oswego!

This was the best series of Pilates classes I've ever taken. McKenzie took a few minutes at the…read morebeginning of my initial eval to make sure I understood the basic anatomy that we'd be working in class and teach me about the verbal cuing they use there. No other Pilates instructor has ever done that and, while I knew a lot already for a non-medical person, it was fantastic to know for sure what the instructor meant during class instead of making a somewhat educated guess and hoping I was doing it right. The classes are kept small, and are offered in 6-week series. While this seemed inconvenient and off-putting at first, once I started the classes, I understood why they do it this way. Everyone starts out with similar experience level and progresses together through the 6 weeks. And we had fun together! I'd give them 5 stars if only there were more class times and/or weekend classes. But overall I love this place! Even though it's not located close to work OR home, I'll definitely come back to Moving Moxie!

As a person who doesn't exercise regularly, it's amazing to me that I've been working with McKenzie…read moreat Moving Moxie consistently for almost 5 years now. I never had any interest in it before as it seemed trendy and all about getting a six-pack. I credit my enthusiasm whole-heartedly to the one-on-one training I've had there. I'm now much better at pilates, but what's more impressive is how I move better throughout my life. It has filtered into my time at the gym and at yoga classes. All my movements feel stronger, safer and more effective. I trained at Moving Moxie heavily before my wedding day and now I have a baby on the way and plan to continue all the way through. As my needs change, the knowledge I gain about my body and the connection I have to it continues to evolve thanks to McKenzie. I absolutely feel I have a partner in my fitness and it's been invaluable for me. I can't recommend it enough!

I had an introductory stretch session today and my mind is blown! In 15 minutes, Melissa eased the…read moretightness in my lower body and corrected the misalignment in my hips. She is highly knowledgeable and asks questions that help her tailor her approach to individual needs. I left feeling relaxed and confident that I'll be able to continue staying active. 10/10 highly recommend!

For 30 years I could not kneel because my right knee was stiff. I could not stoop down without…read morepain in my right knee. I began working with Melissa a month ago. After several sessions and team work, I can kneel and stoop without any pain!!!! I will continue to work with her because she is professional, thorough, and a kind hearted person. If you have aches, pains, stiffness, and looking for flexibility and strength, go to Stretch PDX!!!