The reason for three stars, 2 reasons: the reformers are not at the same height off the floor. Two performers are a normal height and the rest of them sit inches off the floor. It does affect how you are able to perform some of the exercise exercises. Reason 2: The instructor did not ask if I had any injuries, which most instructors do. I was a couple minutes late, so maybe that's why she didn't ask. But seriously most instructors want to know if there's injuries or anything so clients don't hurt themselves. read more

6 months ago, I was in so much pain from a back injury that I could barely get off the couch. Today, I just finished my 70th class! All of that is because of Personal Pilates. I tried several other studios and none of them had the joy and thoughtfulness I've experienced at Personal Pilates. They really mean personal! All of the instructors have done a great job tailoring the moves to fit my injuries and specific body. Kim's basics class has been particularly game changing. She really explains things in depth, and the pace is slow enough that it's easy to ask questions. But that doesn't mean it's not a workout! I always leave sweating. Most importantly, this place feels like a community. The people are kind and welcoming. As a plus size person, I often feel anxious in exercise spaces, worried that people are making judgements about my body, or that the instructors dont know how to adapt moves in a way that actually works, or that they might make offhanded negative or cruel comments about fat people, or even just overemphasize external changes and weight loss over strength, endurance, and enjoyment. I haven't experienced any of that here. In fact, the instructors at personal Pilates have been extremely helpful and accommodating about personalizing the work without making me feel any different than other students. And the students are all ages and sizes, which also helps! Lastly, at other Pilates studios I have sometimes felt sort of... like I'm inside of instagram. Like it's all about aesthetics. That's not the case here. This is really a place to enjoy what your body can do and get stronger. There isn't even a mirror, which I really love. I can't recommend it enough. read more

I love this place. It's very warm and cozy. It feels like coming into someone's house. I love the instructors and I love the classic method that works you from the inside out. I completed four classes this week and all of them with different instructors. I feel great can't wait to keep on improving read more

So thankful I found this place. Wonderful pilates teachers and amazing community! I have always loved pilates and a good studio is hard to find! 5 stars seems inadequate. read more

Truly a wonderful space. All the trainers are amazing, with their own styles of teaching, all of which are great workouts. I feel stronger, more flexible and more at peace. Couldn't have asked for more. And for thier monthly special, it's truly an amazing value too! read more

I have been going to Personal Pilates for over a year now and working closely with Kim Harris, the owner. If I could give more stars I would, I simply love this place and love Kim even more. She has helped me with my breathing, posture, and various health issues. I want to keep this place my own secret, but that would mean I am not of service to my community and to Kim who has helped me get to a better place not just physically but mentally as well. Discover your own mind and body connection here at Personal Pilates whether with Kim or any of the other great instructors. read more

Love this studio, every teacher I've had has been excellent! Small enough to get personal attention and the teachers are great at correcting you. I always leave feeling AMAZING after every class. read more

Fantastic, first class woman owned business. I did the Yelp deal and have completed three of my four private lessons. The instructors are amazing, communicative, caring and kind. Very knowledgeable. I look forward to trying out the classes. It's a lot more gentle than I realized, and even with a partially sipped disc, am able to do the exercises. Love it!!! Try it out! read more

After researching the Pilates studios in my area nine months ago, I chose Personal Pilates and could not be happier. Owner/instructor Kim and her team of Stott-certified instructors provide a calm yet energized teaching style with a thorough anatomical understanding, attention to detail, personal evaluation of each individual and sense of humor. As an Alexander Technique instructor, I recommend it to my students. read more

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I have been going to Personal Pilates a little over a year now. I have a number of physical problems and i am so much better now than i was when i started. All of the instructors are wonderful! This studio has made a wonderful differance in my life. I am getting stronger everyday! Mary Ross read more

I have been going to this studio for over 5 years. It began when I suffered a major hamstring tear....and the doctors said at my age they would not operate. A doctor refereed me to a Pilates instructor to build up the specific muscles around the torn hamstring, which would keep me from compensating as I walked...which had begun causing a lot of pain. It worked, and as long as I keep those muscles strong, I have no pain due to that injury. In the last year I began to have hip issues. My x-rays and doctor indicated that it was arthritis, and that I probably had a hip replacement coming up. I had reached the point where I couldn't walk up hill or up stairs...or even long walks without a lot of pain. My Pilates instructor began to work on building those surrounding muscles and it has worked. I couldn't be more grateful. This studio has instructors who know what they are doing! Historically, I was not a gym person...I didn't like anything about going to a gym. But, with Pilates, I figured any exercise program that began with me lying down couldn't be all bad (ha, ha). I actually feel noticeably better after each session. read more

First off, I'm an older guy who never was a dancer and when I'm working, I'm sitting on my butt for 8-14 hours a day. Can you say "inflexible"? My wife and I found Personal Pilates through yelp and took some private sessions (4) as a great introduction to understanding how to do it right. We made it to a few mat classes after that but it really came into focus when PP offered a flat rate for an entire month of classes and I could do 1 per day every day. I missed 6 days but, the difference in how my body works and feels is pretty astounding. Now it has become a regular part of my week and because of the reasonable pricing, I can often take many classes in a week. A great side benefit is that it has helped my weightlifting workouts. I've learned how to feel the right muscles working, let my abs support me more so that I don't strain other muscles and come away with a better work out with less strains that could lead to stupid injuries. So among the reasons you should use Personal Pilates are: 1. Reasonably priced 2. Very full schedule with a LOT of classes of different stripes spread throughout the week. 3. The instructors not only really listen to you, they work with your body as it is and guide you towards real progress. 4. The gear is all well maintained 5. And again the instructors. They really want you to have a better body so you can live well, they keep learning and looking for not just new, but better ways to work with you and they all seem to be truly just plain nice. All of them have the "encouragement gene" and I really enjoy the results that I have received from my workouts here. If you are inclined towards Pilates, I highly recommend Personal Pilates. read more

Oh Cynthia (hello Cynthia's mom!), you are such a wonderful, dynamic instructor. You actually make working out fun! Between the wide range of music from the best of the 90s to 80's tv themes and your gentle adjustments to help me feel my entire ab (LOL), I couldn't imagine waking up before 6am on a weekday for anything else! All the instructors I've had a pleasure of taking a class with have been challenging and amazing. I highly recommend any of the classes but my personal favorite is Cardio Reformer with Cynthia! read more

This place it's awesome. I took my first classes with Abby. Let me tell you she is soooo good! she is a PRO! She went over my expectations, teaching me and going over every single exercise. I never liked Pilates, this place made me love them. I recommend the place for professional, absolutely and impeccable clean. Private and the best, the instructors! read more

I'd been looking for somewhere to start my recovery and strengthening from a couple of surgeries and I cannot be happier that this is where I decided to go. I've been with them since May of this year and the progress I've made is astounding. I'm so much stronger (probably than I was even before the surgeries) and haven't had a single setback. They definitely take care to cater to your specific needs. The environment is also fabulous. It's very calm and clean and everybody is very positive. I've primarily been training with Carissa, but I've also worked with Sara, Cynthia, and Scotty and everybody has been fabulous so if you do come here, rest assured that every decision is a good decision. read more

Love this place! Cyn is always upbeat and teaches a variety of moves in the Reformer Mix class. The music selection helps you get in the groove and we never do the same routine twice. Tried a couple other Pilates studios and I appreciated they required I take a 4 class training session first to understand the positions. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good workout to build strength and flexibility. read more

I've seen Carissa for a couple weeks now and I'm very impressed with her knowledge of Pilates and the body, in general. I have several medical problems and she is able to customize my session based on how I'm feeling that day and the level of pain I'm in. This is the first form of excercise I've been able to do successfully in over 2 years and I look forward to continuing to strengthen my body with Pilates. I highly recommend private sessions with Carissa. I'm now, a Pilates lifer! read more

I have been going to this AMAZING studio for years. I've trained with every instructor and have taken every class. I have never been disappointed. Of course I have tried other studios but ALWAYS come back to Personal Pilates because it's the BEST studio around. They are more than instructors. They care about each individual and what their needs are. They have motivated me through good times and bad. Look no further if you want an AMAZING studio with the BEST people training you! read more

I can't say enough about this place, only that I wish I started Pilates sooner than I did! The community here is welcoming and supportive. The staff and members are positive and not intimidating. Everything is clean and organized. All the trainers are amazing at what they do and make it fun to be a part of group classes. I started at Personal Pilates on January 1st this year as part of the limited time offer of $199/one class a day for a year deal. I trained with Carissa privately prior to group classes which is required if you're brand new to Pilates. Carissa is super intuitive and knew exactly the right way to shift my body into the correct positions and helped with my awareness of movement. From someone who has trained in everything from Circuit to CrossFit, this was huge for me to realize true core work, lengthening, and body awareness. Less is more with Pilates which is great because it's helping me reduce injuries I've acquired during high impact exercise. My posture and flexibility has improved to the point where I feel like a different person. As a woman, daily Pilates has toned me in places I never knew I could tone in the short amount of time that I did. Arms,obliques, inner thighs, etc... I'm obsessed! The variety of classes provided cover everything from cardio, reformer at all levels, mat, chair, dance, mini tramp and each instructor is a joy to see everyday. It's like a second home to me. Can't thank them enough. Check it out! read more

Mini tramping with Kim was a great way to spend a morning! What a welcoming and fun studio and a fun fitness experience! I'll be back. read more

I've been coming here for about 4-5 months. I had a friend who had been doing pilates for quite awhile and while I was interested, I was also intimidated. I'm not the thinnest gal around and I am not in great shape as I have faced a lot of big health issues in the last few years. I started with the basic 4 private sessions and I was paired with Jamie. I'll be honest, pilates is a different kind of working out. It uses muscles I frankly didn't have but slowly and surely I am getting stronger and feeling better. Jamie has been fantastic in challenging me but also encouraging me and working with my needs and limitations. I've slowly started taking group classes and everyone here is kind and knowledgeable, I'll be a long time client. Thank you! read more

I started taking classes in September 2017. I am on the path of toning up and becoming more fit over all. I love switching up my routine with reformer classes, mat classes and trampoline classes. It keeps it fun and interesting. Overall I feel much stronger and mentally in the best place I have been in a long time. All the women who attend classes are friendly and easy going. The teachers are very passionate about what they do and make me feel motivated! I recommend this studio to anyone at any fitness level!! read more

Sorry, i know this is a little long, but I really feel that my story can help others. Last year in March, I had the worst lower back pain ever and my left leg would get numb and tingly. I had to go into the emergency room because the pain was so bad. They diagnosed me with a herniated disc. They prescribed vicodin and antibiotics to reduce the swelling. I took the medication as prescribed and was on bed rest for three weeks. It was bad. The only thing I could do was crawl to the restroom and crawl back to my bed. I ended up going to the hospital again because I couldn't handle the pain anymore. The second time, they injected me with a lumbar epidural steroid to stop the pain, but it was horrible! I was so nauseous. I kept throwing up because it was so strong. I ended up having to go to my primary doctor to see what was going on with me. I'm 35 and healthy, so I didn't know why I was having this back pain. My primary doctor conducted all kinds of tests (x-ray, MRI, CT scan, etc.) but no one found anything wrong with me. I insisted to my doctor that I couldn't do anything (sit, stand, or lay down) because of the numbness in my leg. The doctor prescribed me (not all at once), but this is all the medication that I had on my nightstand: Gabapentin Lipoderm patch Cyclobenzaprine HCI Prednisone Ibuprofen Vicodin Cyclopirex I took this medication for months, but everyday I was literally out of it. Completely knocked out. I was also sent to physical therapy and all they would do was massage my lower back and ice it for 20 minutes. It felt better at the time, but then when I would get home I was back in pain again. During one of my sessions, the physical therapist asked me if I knew what pilates was. I answered, no. I had never heard of it before. He then explained that pilates is a type of exercise that emphasizes on the spinal and pelvic alignment and that I really needed to strengthen my core. This is when I was referred to Kim at Personal Pilates. The first day I went to Kim, honestly, I was pretty skeptical. I had tried every drug and had been going to physical therapy and figured nothing was helping, so why would this? The first few sessions were just doing basic moves. At first, I didn't understand what I was doing. I didn't understand how these basic moves were going to relieve my back pain, but Kim was very nice. I would ask why I was doing a certain move and she would explain it to me. Honestly, I didn't think this was going to work, but Kim kept telling me that in 10 sessions I would start feeling a difference and that I needed to stick with it. Well I did and she was absolutely right. Actually, before the tenth session I wasn't feeling the numbness down my leg anymore. I couldn't believe it. Slowly but surely, I stopped taking all the medication and just stuck with the pilates. I was determined to get 100% better so I saw Kim four times a week (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat). The more I saw her, the more I was addicted to pilates. I was and am so astonished at my results that I ended up buying a pilates anatomy book, an exercise book, and all of the pilates equipment. I am now 100% healthy. Now I do pilates every single day because I love, love, love how I am looking and feeling. I can't tell you how much Kim has changed my life. I am forever so grateful for her knowledge. Honestly, if it wasn't for her, I would probably be addicted to prescription drugs and would have caused other health issues along with that. Yes, my doctor could have told me to go to pilates, but why? How are my doctor and the FDA going to make money? I understand that now and guess what? I am smarter now. So Kim when I say you changed my life, I really mean you changed my life -physically, mentally, emotionally, financially and spiritually. Kim, I love you so much and I wish you complete abundance (peace, love, joy, health, wealth, everything that is good on this earth you deserve). Thank you for putting up Personal Pilates in Burbank and wanting to change peoples lives. You are truly one beautiful soul. God bless you. You will ALWAYS have a place in my heart. Carolina read more

This is an amazing studio with top notch instructors. The students and instructors give the studio a warm, family vibe. No matter what your level or expertise you will receive the proper guidance and adjustments to ensure you are getting the most out of every class without risking injury. I also highly recommend this studio for a wide variety of classes. The personal attention in each class is priceless! read more

I love this studio. All the teachers are knowledgeable. It's clean and respectful and good for a variety of people with various needs.

This is a great place to learn and do pilates. they have small classes and individual sessions. the owner and the instructors are very well trained, approachable, creative and have amazing positive energy. I have been going there for over a year now and have seen positive changes in my body and improvement on a chronic injury. read more

This place is amazing! The instructors are energetic and well trained in the Stott pilates. I have been going for over a year and am in the best shape that I have ever been. I feel sad when I miss too many classes. They motivate you to do your best. You can choose between mat, reformer or individual lessons, whatever suits your needs. I enjoy going almost every day. read more

Yelp reviews were right!!! I'm a new Pilates student and I loved - every minute of it! A must go!!!!

I purchased a Living Social for this place and I'm glad I did. Some places have large classes where you're not sure if you're really doing things correctly, but you can tell the instructor isn't really, really paying that much attention. That is not the case here. The classes are very small so Kim gives personal attention and assistance to everyone in the class. The atmosphere is calming, supportive with positive energy all around. read more

I want to let everyone know how amazing this place is. I am not physically fit, I have knee issues and I called to ask for an introductory offer. From the beginning I was treated courteously and made to feel at ease. Carissa my instructor is great she understands my limitations and has incredible patience. After the first four classes I was hooked, feeling much better and plan on working on my Pilates for quite a while. If you want a clean place with friendly and very professional instructors don't look anywhere else. read more

This studio is awesome. If you are reading the reviews to help you decide, I say do it. I've taken class with both Kim and Cynthia and they are both terrific instructors. It is a small studio so you will get a lot of personal attention. Which means you can't slack off. They offer a cardio trampoline class which is a lot of work, but so much fun. If you've never taken one, you must take it here with Kim. read more

This place has changed my life- honestly. I've been coming here for about 6 months now and Kim has completely turned me into a huge fan of pilates. It's amazing how detail-oriented she is and because of that, she knows how every slight adjustment in my workout can or cannot help my body. My private sessions with her are awesome and she has significantly helped relieve my lower back pain. All the instructors are very friendly actually and I have enjoyed each class I have attended. I cannot think of a better pilates studio to become committed to....they are simply the best :) read more

I am a mat certified Pilates instructor and any time I travel I try to take a Pilates class to enhance my training and methodology.While in Burbank for business I decided to take a reformer class at Personal Pilates. Cynthia was fantastic. Not only did she come up with a creatively challenging routine she also made a newcomer like me feel completely welcome in her class. The individual attention and genuine interest in the clientele truly sets Personal Pilates apart. I highly encourage anyone in the area to try them out. read more

I am so happy that I found Personal Pilates (via Yelp!) Due to some major health problems in the past, I had been unable to exercise on a regular basis other than a daily walk. I knew my strength and endurance were rapidly going downhill so called Personal Pilates. I met with the owner, Kim and discussed my desire to build up my strength. I bought the introductory 4 individual sessions and worked with her. She is great! Kim listens to my concerns and works with my limitations. Since then, I take a weekly Reformer class and Mat class. Pilates is challenging to me but I keep coming back because I am motivated by the teachers and the others in the classes. The class sizes are small and the staff work with me to make sure I am using the correct form and breathing. The location is convenient with plenty of street parking. I highly recommend Kim and the staff at Personal Pilates. read more

My friend credits Pilates with changing her body and her life. She loves it so much she gave me a gift of several private sessions here with Cynthia. I am not in shape and embarassed about it, and felt intimidated to go. But go I did, and I loved it. Cynthia is terrific. She knows her stuff and she made Pilates challenging but doable and also kind of fascinating. Personal Pilates is clean and comfortable and welcoming. I'm a convert. read more

Started taking Pilates classes here after a knee injury and I'm hooked. Lovely teachers who are great at modifying based on individual needs. Wish I could come every day. Did the introductory privates with Carissa and she knows so much about the body which really helped provide a foundation for me as a beginner. Now I take Cynthia's morning classes regularly and she's a great teacher. Very welcoming and a gem of a studio in Burbank. read more

I have been with Kim and her team for nearly a decade! I can honestly say that the workout I receive today still keeps my body in shape and challenges me each time I show up to the mat/reformer. I love all the instructors, not only are they knowledgeable but each class has something different to offer to keep it fresh. read more

BEST Studio I have ever been to. The instructors are amazing, great equipment and super awesome vibe!!

Great group of instructors who have an extensive knowledge of anatomy and offer personalized attention based upon individual needs. Without reservation would recommend Kim Harris and the rest of her skilled group to those looking for individual, personalized training. read more

I love this place! I was looking for a Pilates studio after suffering from 2 herniated lumbar discs and needed help strengthening my core and lower back after injections and a long period of recovery. I saw this studio in my neighborhood and reached out, and Kim the owner was super helpful from the very beginning. I began taking personal classes with Carissa, who is amazing. She is super knowledgable and I felt a huge improvement right away. I always feel great after our sessions, and look forward to every session. I can't recommend this place enough, and Carissa is an amazing instructor. What a gem in the Burbank community. read more