I haven't been to Kimberly in about 2 years now. I had such a bad experience with her that I…read moresought out other instructors and found much better experiences. I accidentally gave Kimberly 5 stars but she is really barely a one star. When I was taking lessons, Kimberly was crying poor at every session and had a very resentful, chip on her shoulder attitude. I heard all about her mother, all about her daughter, and less about my form or my practice. The biggest was when I went out of town for a while and Kimberly knew when I would return and I would resume my regular day and time. Other pilates teachers understand that people go away and teacher's adjust and hold your spot. Kimberly did not do this (even though I have a text outlining all of this. She responded with a thumbs up). Kimberly and I spent time discussing this situation. And, she wanted to be paid for the time we spent talking about it! So very unprofessional. No apology, just a demand for payment. I paid her to stop the whining. I feel sorry for Kimberly, but she needs to learn how to treat people fairly. I have 2 great pilates teachers now that would never ever think of such a thing. They are actually better teachers also that you don't have to listen to complaints during your work out. Stay away from her. There is way better out there.

When I began seeing Kimberly for private Pilates sessions in early 2015, I was hip-deep in a…read morepainful injury. Along with a chiropractor and physical therapist, Kimberly joined "my team" to help me work my way out of that hole. The process took months, but I became pain-free, and now we continue to work on strength, flexibility, core work, and building a good foundation from my feet up. She magically knows just what I need to strengthen, what I need to stretch, and when to do which. Kimberly is so knowledgeable about the human body; she suggests alternate exercises when a traditional exercise might be too sensitive for an injury. It's also truly a pleasure to work with her. Her style is supportive, and encouraging, not demanding. I just can't imagine where my overall fitness level would be right now if I hadn't begun sessions with Kimberly two years ago.

You can trust Deirdra to take on your health and wellness goals as her own…read more She's incredibly knowledgeable in human anatomy and its many quirks. If your body has limitations or presents something unique, she will study up and create a plan that works for you. Moreover, she's invested in teaching how to make strength and health a life-long practice. Workouts hit that magical balance of entertainment and pain. She knows how to push and how to keep you smiling while doing it. When I joined one of her small group practices, I met customers that had been working with her for more than 10 years. That kind of customer retention perfectly reflects her talent and dedication to clients. Whether an athlete taking it to the next level or couch potato just getting started, Deirdra is the coach you want in your corner.

I have worked weekly with Deirdra Rogers for over ten years. She is the best thing that ever…read morehappened to my body! As I approach 80 I am fitter than I have ever been in my life. Deirdra plans every workout carefully to include strength and anaerobic cardio training, always taking my personal needs into account. She knows just how and how much to encourage me so that I have seen great improvement since I began working with her. She is always attentive to the slightest detail and offers helpful corrections when necessary. An additional plus is that with her great sense of humor, Deirdra is fun to work with!

Sara is excellent at knowing what to do to keep my bones strong. I have neck and back issues and…read moreshe knows how to keep me strong.

I have been training with Sara at Ellis Fitness Studio for a year now, and I truly look forward to…read moreour sessions! I have definitely seen results, including increased muscle tone and feeling stronger in my other activities. And being 61, I feel good that I am taking care of my bones, especially important for women as we get older. Sara makes weight training fun, and we always share a good laugh. She keeps me engaged with a wide variety of exercises and makes adjustments as needed. I'm really glad to have found her!

I've been taking private and group classes with Laura for years and she has had a huge positive…read moreimpact on my life. I came to her with a chronic pain and a couple of injuries that I had been told were unfixable. Immediately, I had a daily routine that got me out of pain, which was a huge relief. As we have worked together, I have gotten so much stronger and have so much more mobility. I have been able to go back to every activity that doctors told me I would have to stop. There are also online classes that Laura offers on her website that make it possible to practice at home or when traveling, which is such a great resource. Laura is a font of knowledge when it comes to all things anatomy and wellness in general and I feel so lucky to have met her! Cannot recommend joyful movement enough.

I have been taking private and group classes with Laura for years now to help my back. She is…read moreincredibly knowledgable and has given me so much good information for what I need to do to alleviate my pain and help with realignment. I can't say enough good things about Laura's expertise, and also she is just a super cool and caring person to spend time with. Highly recommend!

Kristina is wonderful! She meets you where you are and accepts you as you show up! I've been…read moreworking with her for 3 years and it's the best investment I've ever made in myself. If you're looking for a personal trainer or a class that will challenge and love you at the same time - this is it!

I participate in Kristina's Tuesday morning workouts in and around Fairfax and San Anselmo and love…read morethem! Each week we hike in a new local area, carrying weights and stopping to do different exercises. The combination of being outside, with warm and friendly folks and a trainer who knows what they are doing, seems to be a great mix of things!! I highly recommend!

Erika's devotion to the Gyrotonic exercise method is definitely something she radiates when she…read moreteaches.. Her attention to detail, calm presence and years of study through other teachers and learning what her own body has to teach her makes her a wonderful, accomplished teacher. I owned a Pilates & Gyrotonic studio in San Anselmo for 7 years and Erika would often sub for me. All my clients loved her and only had positive things to say about her. I highly recommend her! :-)

First and foremost Erika has a wonderful presence. She clearly understands the Gyrotonic system and…read moreshe listened to me before jumping into our session which I appreciated. As a health and wellness professional, I have had numerous Gyrotonic sessions over the years from talented instructors. What I think set my experience with Erika apart from my previous experiences with Gyrotonic was the pace of her instruction. She patiently had me move through spinal articulations to enhance my body awareness before we began using the resistance equipment. This allowed me to stay connected throughout the challenging exercises. We progressed rapidly through different movements and finished with some lying long-lever circumductions I had never seen before, which I loved! I signed up for two follow up sessions. An absolutely great experience in a comfortable setting with a caring professional. Highly recommended.

Yelp is asking me what went well?Honestly~Everything at the studio goes well! I have an amazing…read morePilates trainer, usually I get to visit twice a week, 4 to 5 Group classes that work perfectly with my schedule. It's been with me through many sizes, many strengths, and a sliding scale of ability - the birth of a child. This studio has been able to go up and down with me. The pain in my body has dissipated - one session at a time. When this studio first opened, it gave me my life back, at my pace, my ability, my schedule. Cue the Core continues to give me and feed me what is welcomed and what is needed. I fear to share my personal trainers as I really don't wanna share her. But I am willing if you ask me directly. Needless to say, the women at Cue The Core are inclusive, loving and kind. There is someone for everyone. The studio is so amazing. We even have some men. Including my amazing husband. Who joined the studio a year after he saw the gift I was receiving. Thank you, Cue The Core, I love all of you. Thank you for being inclusive.

I have now been practicing pilates for oof 20 years with varying levels of investment and…read moremotivation. I think it's saying a lot that these teachers have kept me engaged and consistently attending for around 5 years. Firstly, I love the community of loyal followers they have amassed and I have best time seeing new faces in the studio as well. It's not like other studios where new people are made to feel like they are walking into a private sorority event. To this point, Cue the Core offers classes that vary in levels of difficult and experience. There are classes For beginners, advanced and everything in between. Importantly, I find I can jump into nearly any class as Karen and Wendy call out modifications for those who need/ want them ( mods that allow people to up the level of most moves). I find this flexibility opens up the availability of classes I can join. It's a welcoming place for people who are curious and want to try it out as well. Admittedly, I'm picky now since I've tried many different styles, different studios, and different teachers. I know what I like. Also My body has changed as I've aged, so my goals around exercise have changed. Karen , Wendy and the teachers they have brought on (shot out to Deborah, Gen and Susan) offer more than 50 minutes of awkwardly messing around on equipment. They each have deep knowledge and extensive training. A little of my journey with Karen and Wendy... When my goal was to work out without losing my pelvic floor, I felt safe with Wendy and Karen...they had my back. When I craved a more toned version of mom bod for summertime, despite back pain from spending 95% of my life picking crap up my kids left on the floor... guess who got me confident in a swimsuit? (Karen and Wendy in case you aren't following). Now, I am maybe the strongest I've been in years and feel good about how I look. My fitness focus is on continuing to grow lean muscle without risking injury. It's nearly full circle - I find myself prioritizing form and breath while maintaining strength and flexibility. Wendy is a master teacher with classical background knowledge and training. I trust her to push me without injuring me. Karen brings athleticism to my practice and even weights (which I would normally balk at). She is also a trained wellness coach who is clearly dedicated to bringing her deep knowledge base in that world to the studio. The studio itself has come a long way and reflects the breadth and depth of Karen and Wendy's interests. I mean, come on... they've got a Cadillac (if you know you know) , can pull out a ladder barrel for privates and have outfitted each reformer with towers!! Don't see that everyday ... and for those who are familiar, these added apparatuses add such diversity of content and muscle/ tendon target to a class. I had never even heard of Fit Springs (think Pilates using springs suspended from ceiling- ish) before they installed a whole room of them. Did I mention their main reformer room set up includes CHAIRS for each reformer?!?? My favorite class is currently a classical class where we move between the reformer, mat and chair. It's advanced and challenging and feels soo good to see not only my own progress but the progress of the women who get the pilates shakes through these classes with me... I mean, bring on Jackknife... Big Twist Teaser?!?? Pshhh been nailing that one for months. Any thing Inversions? Child's play. Ok... I'm mostly joking about feeling like I've mastered these moves... each milestone we reach, master teacher Wendy reminds us there are always ways of advancing most moves and she encourages us from a place of safety and confidence to step out of complacency -as ugly as it looks the first couple times through (we laugh A LOT). It's kind of magical... we shall see if I can pull off the Boomerang with even a modicum of grace by the end of fall. lol. Outside of classes, they've got a spectrum of offerings from speciality, pop up and themed class events ( Bubbles and Bounce- pilates with jump board and sparkling wine?... amazing combo!), to non- class but mind and community building offerings (Book club anyone?? So good!) and inspirational goodies ( the past few weeks have been fun with playful and healthful takes on a summertime favorite ... lemonade). I don't even like lemonade but on my way out of class yesterday, you can bet I happily sipped on the "bright and connected" combo I created from the menu and spread of add-ons (basil, rosemary, juicy strawberries, to name just 3 of about 10 offerings) Karen put out for people to try out.

I trained with Amie a few years ago and I was I got into incredible shape! Every work out feels…read morefresh and new (you'll always be sore!) and I found her nutritionally help useful even to this day. She's amazing!!

Amie Osborn has changed my life…read more First of all, this woman has the most positive attitude ever... and it is infectious. You cant help but feel that anything is possible, even when you sit in front of her and agree that you will stop eating sugar. I mean seriously, who can stop eating sugar? Well, after being on her program, not only did I learn to eat right for my body type, but I have able to kick the sugar habit. I never thought that it would be so easy to eat totally clean...Amie has helped me find the discipline that I thought I lacked within myself. Amie is knowledgeable, professional, motivational, sweet and just an amazing coach. I have recommended her to my own clients and friends.