I have been working with Krista for quite a number of years now and she is excellent: thoughtful…read moreand caring. Working with her has helped me keep in shape, especially with reduced activity during the covid pandemic. She has given me excellent suggestions for improved posture, for example, that I have never heard from doctors. She will analyze your needs and help you reach your pilates goals. Whether in-person or virtual, she is top of the line.

I've been taking the Fundamentals of Pilates classes for several weeks now. My form is not the…read morebest, but I am slowly improving with the help and guidance of my instructor. The studio is small, but is expertly fitted out with different types of Pilates and exercise equipment. Recommended for all levels.

I have worked with Joss for several years and she is incredible! I've worked with many other…read morepilates instructors and Joss just has such an amazing knowledge of the human body and can really pinpoint ways to work with you to improve all areas of your anatomy. She has a great sense of humor and is a joy to work with. Her studio is very well equipped, bright and super clean. I've used props there I've never seen in other studios. She also has an amazing virtual class she does every week and then you have full access to all the recorded videos. You will love working with her! https://root-and-limb.com/evergreen-membership/

I started working with Josselyn nearly two years ago. I was nervous to try Pilates - all those hard…read morebodies going in and out of the studio. And, I didn't know if I'd be strong enough for the Pilates moves I'd seen on youtube. I told her my fears up front and she was so kind and understanding. She reassured me I could do Pilates and we'd go at a pace that worked for me. Ever since our first sessions, I've been hooked! I have some old injuries she help me with to lessen pain and increase strength/mobility. At nearly 50 I am far stronger than I ever could have imagined I'd be! (Thanks Joss!) Not only is Joss a fantastic instructor, she is such a lovely person! Funny, kind, super smart and her knowledge of anatomy is impressive. I'm a huge fan!

I have been working with Lise for over 7 years now. I've done classes and private sessions. She is…read moreamazing! She has the foundational knowledge of a doctor about the workings of the body and the compassion and thoughtfulness of a therapist. Lise works intuitively and can tailor your sessions to your day- to- day needs.

Lise is my life saver!!…read more I've been seeing Lise for over 2 years, once a week and I've learned so much about my center and my body from her. She has a lot of patience with us and always there to correct our postures to maximize the work out. She also helps me with my back and neck problem. One time, I had this horrendous back pain that I couldn't even stand up straight or getting up and down, after an hour of pilates work and her body work on me, I was standing up straight and was able to walk normally again!! She's now in the Rockridge area at Claremont/College.

As a newcomer to Pilates, I was really unsure of where to go or how to start. I found Bayside…read morePilates on the web, and went with them because they had a nice site and because they had great prices on classes. I have been really pleased with my choice. Faye is an excellent teacher! She provides excellent group and individual classes. She pays a lot of attention to each student and remembers all of their physical histories. She really works with past injuries and current concerns. I've seen a lot of progress, and actually enjoy coming to class to exercise! Faye makes the workouts challenging without killing you, and makes exercising fun.

I was referred to Bayside Pilates by a friend to whom I am now forever indebted. I had an injury…read moreto my ankle, knee and lower back. I was at the point where the injury was mostly healed but all of the surrounding muscles lost their strength and were not working properly due to over-compensation and in the case of my abs, inactivity. I came to Faye suffering from severe sciatica. I couldn't walk more than a half a block without severe pain in my lower back. Faye took on a pretty hard case with me and let me tell you, Faye is a GREAT teacher! She has infected me with Pilates. I can't stop! It doesn't hurt my back! Her passion for her calling is wonderful and inspiring. 1. She is very knowledgeable and well-trained in her field. She explains everything she is asking you to do and how it works to strengthen you. 2. She corrects your form carefully so that you will not hurt yourself. Make sure you fill out her form thoroughly so that she can help you not to re-injure yourself. 3. The studio is beautifully designed, furnished and is spotless! Very zen and all new! She takes very good care of her equipment and asks you to do so too. I really like that. It shows her respect for her calling, herself, and her clients. 4. She is affordable. Believe me, other studios are more expensive and aren't nearly as approachable or nice. 5. Her attitude towards her students is helpful, nurturing and fun. She makes you want to come back. For those who know me, exercise was NOT my favorite thing. But this is really fun. She is encouraging, even when I feel like a beached whale on her equipment. 6. You will see results. I have gone for 6 times now, I think, and I can see the results in my yoga, cycling and walking. Yes, Pilates is making other exercise more fun for me. Already, less pain, and my workers comp chiropractor says that Faye is having me do exactly the right things! Oh Joy! 7. Her studio is in a safe area with a big inexpensive parking lot about a block away. And after your workout... there's Piedmont Avenue to explore! This is great for your body, and I love it. I am not some perfectly trim, dancer's body, young, athletic hipster. I'm a plump mom in my late 50's. If I can be helped, ANYONE can be helped by Faye and her Pilates studio. Give her a try. You will love it.

Been struggling with chronic pain on my left side--hip, QL, shoulder. Chiropractic has provided…read morerelief, but I needed a way to keep my body in alignment between visits. Then I found Valerie Loo, and wow--she's incredible! Instead of just treating the pain, she finds what's out of alignment and teaches me how to correct it using Counter-shapes tailored to my body's unique movement patterns (quirks really). I don't think I've ever worked with a PT who truly understands how everything is connected. One time, my shoulder was hurting, and she had me do a foot exercise--not touching my shoulder at all-- the pain went away. So wild! What she teaches is like self-massage that actually gets to the knot--not just by pressing on it, but by using movements to retrain my body. Now, the pain stays away for days! And when it sneaks back in, I know exactly what to do to reset and feel good again! Valerie doesn't just "hand me the fish" so to speak--she teaches me how to fish, so I can take care of my body (at home) instead of relying on constant treatments. So grateful for this woman and her work. If you've noticed limits in your movement or want to move better while improving your posture and alignment, this is for you. She calls her method "prehab" (preventative rehab)-- it's a game-changer!

If you have the opportunity to work with Valerie Loo, it will change your life! I came to her…read moreinitially to help with persistent hip pain. Our work together has gone far beyond getting out of pain. Valerie's understanding of the body is unparalleled. She has an incredible gift for recognizing how to improve alignment - identifying patterns that pull us out of alignment and teaching very precise Counter-shapes that help us regain alignment. Not only have I eliminated the hip pain, but I've regained mobility I didn't know I had lost! I haven't felt this good physically in many years, and the journey with Valerie is just beginning. The unexpected, and truly wonderful, aspect of working with Valerie is the strong community of people who work with her in small group settings. I learn from my fellow students in each class. It's a gift that's benefitting my life every day.

I've been going to Corpo Kinetic 1-3 times per week for the past 5 years, for individual sessions…read moreand the occasional mat and reformer class. It's not an exaggeration to say that this place has been the most important healing modality for me in my 40s. I was an active rock climber and yogi for 20 years until hypermobility and repeated injuries closed out those fitness options for me. Working with LizAnne, Julia, Olivia, Karla, Michelle, Kaleen, Andrea, and Quinn, has kept me fit and strong, built up the necessary stability to keep my joints in place, and maintained my core identity as an athlete. We've worked together through shoulder surgery, necrosing sesamoiditis, carpal tunnel, rib displacement, knee displacement, sacral looseness, and more. These brilliant instructors aren't afraid to challenge you while staying within your limitations, and are brilliant at coming up with exercise alternatives to avoid injured areas. Even with the hypermobility and injuries, I'm able hang upside down and fly in this studio.

This is a very cute small studio in a nice location in North Oakland. Julia, the studio owner, is…read morean excellent teacher -- careful sequencing, careful instruction, knowledgeable. However, I've done classes with a half dozen or so other teachers and they were all pretty meh. For me, it just isn't worth it when there's only one teacher whose classes I enjoy. However, if you're looking for a private instructor, Julia would be a good choice.

**5 stars** I've…read morebeen going to Nikita for private session pilates for about two years, and it's one of the best decisions I've made! She has an incredible ability to push you, while still keeping the sessions enjoyable and lighthearted. Her energy is fun and welcoming, and you can tell she truly cares about her clients' progress. If you're looking for a Pilates instructor who is experienced, knowledgeable, and makes you feel comfortable from day one, I couldn't recommend anyone better.

I have been training with Nikita for almost two years, and practicing Pilates for over ten years…read more Nikita is highly knowledgeable about Pilates in particular and body mechanics in general. She has introduced me to many new and effective moves that I had never tried before. She does a great job of mixing things up while ensuring progress with exercises we have been working on over time. Most importantly, Nikita creates an environment where I can be honest about what my body needs. She is not afraid to push you to your limits, and helps you approach them with courage. Thank you Nikita!

Grace is amazing. She's helped me see my body in a whole new way…read more I can do pull ups! I actually like my legs! It turns out I'm athletic - who knew? Grace is also a lovely human. Time in her studio is always good for my body and my mind. Whether you need to fix something that is injured - or you're in good shape and want to get stronger, Grace is phenomenal.

My shape has indeed shifted, and for the better! I was having ankle weakness which led to knee…read moreproblems, which created other problems - Grace created a workout for me that is fun to do (sometimes!) and has made me stronger both in core fitness and emotionally. Her workout comes with coaching and mentoring if you choose, and it has been a lifesaver for me.