Great staff. Lots of space. Machines are always working. I've been to several gyms and this is…read moreamong the top locations.

Membership was transferred here after crunch Chevy Chase closed. I came to give the vinyasa yoga a…read moretry - which you must sign up for - and the teacher was a no-show. No cancellation or updates via email or app. The gym is also overcrowded and there were no towels in the warmer. Will not be continuing the membership.

I had been duffing on my butt for several months until I started working with Bryan. He asked me a…read morelot of questions to try to understand my goals and provided me information regarding his qualifications - all before our first meeting - which I definitely appreciated. His approach is very balanced in that he emphasized that you need both exercise and diet to lose weight and that fad diets are not healthy in the long term. He backs up his opinions with research and will talk to you in as much detail as you want without being overbearing. I was pretty adamant that I didn't want to diet but he respectfully nudged me to think a bit differently. He mixes the training sessions up with exercises that hit multiple muscle groups at once as well as more coordination/balance type work which is helpful to me for goals I have outside losing weight. I've been working with him for a little over a month, and I feel a lot stronger and dare I say....on my way to being less chubby!! For me, he hits the right balance of toughness and pushing me without being rude or disrespectful, but also being fun and easy to talk to!

From the owner: BodyWorks LLC specializes in home personal training, strength and conditioning, pre and post natal…read moretraining, group/boot camp training, athletic performance enhancement and nutritional counseling.

We came to Bourne2Fly for CPR classes and Leon did not disappoint. He was flexible in timing and…read moreprovided us with options that worked with our schedule. The price was in-line with other options. Leon was personable, knowledgeable, and helpful. He made sure to provide us with everything that we needed to know and was efficient in providing us with the training needed to get certified in CPR, comfortable using an AED, and helping someone who may be choking. Leon shared knowledge and best practices that he had accumulated over 15 years of experience. His gym and fitness classes also looked legit and there was a community feel to his fitness center that you don't get at many locations.

I really like working out at Bourne2Fly Fitness and would highly recommend checking it out. Leon,…read morethe owner, is great. I have been training with him for about six months now, and in that time I have found him to be a highly energetic and motivational trainer who is very thoughtful about the workouts he puts together. When I first came in for a fitness evaluation, I was pretty nervous because, frankly, I've never been very good at this fitness stuff. Fortunately, Leon was super welcoming and made me feel at ease, even when I had trouble completing my first workout (I barely made it past the warm up, not because it was a crazy workout or anything like that but because my body just wasn't used to much physical exertion). Leon very patiently helped me push through all that. In addition to personal training with Leon, I have also taken a few boxing classes with Coach Herb. Those classes are a lot of fun and I would also recommend them. I should add that Leon is a good guy who lives in the area and is invested in the local community. I live a few blocks away and am very happy to be able to support a local business.

A cool and friendly gang. Good prices and training plans, but sadly they have closed their doors.read more

I started at KAAOS through Larry's Groupon deal. The decision to make this my home gym was an easy…read moreone. Larry, the owner, is knowledgable and deeply invested in his clients' health and fitness. I love everything about this place. KAAOS pushes you out of your comfort zone and towards your fitness goals. THIS IS NOT YOUR AVERAGE GYM. The name says it all. Be prepared to be challenged; be prepared to succeed.

Turkey Thicket is a great place to exercise. There are programs for kids and adults. They have…read moreparking. The pool has classes and lap swimming. DC residents can use the facility for free.

My rating for Turkey Thicket continues to drop because of their lack of mechanical maintenance…read more Only one of the two drinking fountains in the pool area works, and just barely. Only one of the men's showers works and has a soap dispenser. The middle one has been broken as long as I have been going there, with a big HOLE in the wall covered with see-through plastic where you can see the (nonfunctional) pipes. The third is missing its handle and its soap dispenser and they can't even put even hooks on the shower curtain. And now the swimsuit spinner is simply MISSING from the wall, with connections still hanging out where it used to. DC LOVES to built NEW facilities but apparently has zero interest in maintaining the ones it already has. I note that users are "required" to use the shower before getting in the pool. Good luck with that. Is the women's locker room this crappy or is just the men's locker room nobody cares about?

This is my second review since attending Lighthouse back in September. The growth I have seen…read morewithin myself since attending is nothing I have ever experienced. For the last 10 years I have been studying my own psychology and using Cognitive Behavioral Therapies to overcome the narcissistic abuse from my childhood home. Although understanding my circumstances has helped me overcome a lot, the growth that I have come into since joining this studio does not compare. Over the last 3 months I have stopped coping with my pain with the use of Marijuana. Through the intentional movement, breath work, and meditation on a regular basis I am now able to see my own projections and even those of others which has allowed to engage with the relationships in my life differently, more productively. I have also stopped disassociating in intimacy something I did not realize I was doing from being a victim of sexual assault and rape. This place has taught me how to come back to my body and be present in my life without bringing my past back into my present. I cannot say enough of how eternally grateful I am for this place that has become a community of support and guidance. Thank you to all the instructors who brought light back into my life. Even my trajectory of my current career path is changing. Manju Sadarangani, Kate Judson, Jenna Tomasello, Jen Skillicorn, Ametisse Gover-Chamiou, Alicia McBride, Meredith McCullough, Colleen Brisport Sequeda, and of course Rebecca Henry only to name a few you have all taught me more about my alignment, my breathing, my mind more than you know. You are not just teachers, you are angels and gifts and I do not take you for granted. Thank you all for what you do for our community to help make this world a better place. This place is one of recovery and peace in my soul. I can honestly say, I have finally reach a place of contentment and deep connection with myself which is leading to deeper connections with others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I was a member of Lighthouse Yoga (LH) for over 9 years. In that time, I found healing in classes…read moretaught by Nandi, Leshone, Patrick (Kundalini Yoga-KY), Machelle (Yin), and Tara (Hatha). Unfortunately, I made the difficult decision to leave after experiencing sustained harm at the hands of three individuals: Rebecca (studio owner since Summer 2021), Manju (KY teacher since Winter 2020), and Andy (member since Sept 2023). On September 1, 2024, I clearly set boundaries with Andy after a pattern of unwanted and uncomfortable behavior. Despite this, he continued to harass and intimidate me--hovering near me, speaking to me after months of no contact, and creating a space of psychological intimidation. When I addressed this in a January 6, 2025 email to him, he deflected accountability and triangulated the message to Rebecca and Manju. Shockingly, both women protected him and invalidated my experience. It was only on Feb 6, I found out Manju's true feelings towards me. On January 8, Rebecca told me my boundaries were "unreasonable," blamed me for her involvement in this matter, and excused Andy's behavior by suggesting that "a new year" might have confused him. Her response gaslit and minimized my safety concerns while prioritizing studio politics. She spiritual-bypassed the situation, asking me to give him grace rather than acknowledging the trauma of being repeatedly violated in a supposed sanctuary. On February 2, at the end of a sound bath facilitated by Manju, the lights were low with only a few candles flickering on the floor. As I was speaking directly to Manju, I suddenly felt a subtle surge of energy along the back of my right ribs. When I turned, I saw Andy standing just 3 feet behind me, near my right arm. His silent presence felt intrusive and deeply unsettling. I immediately moved away. On Feb 5, I shared my concerns with Manju in a respectful voice message, requesting only that she look out for me if she noticed something inappropriate. She responded with openness... until 3 a.m. on February 6, when I received cruel & abusive texts from her echoing defamatory statements that Andy had weaponized against me. This confirmed a chilling truth: Manju had never been neutral. She had harbored resentment & bitterness for a long time under the mask of neutrality and turned on me when I needed support. To her, I was creating drama. I was devastated. Manju, who teaches trauma-informed classes, weaponized her proximity and influence while dehumanizing me as a paying student and person. After trusting her for four years, the betrayal cut deeply. I wondered how long she was infecting my practice. On March 1, during a KY immersion, Rebecca misrepresented a falsehood--claiming "as the studio owner, in my opinion, Hatha yoga is Kundalini yoga." An opinion doesn't need power-laden titles to be valid. That same day, I witnessed Manju speak about teacher-student ethics without once acknowledging the inherent power imbalance or the teacher's responsibility to hold and protect boundaries. Instead, she blamed students for feeling entitled or invasive--distorting the dynamic entirely. Lighthouse Yoga became unrecognizable--a toxic, unsafe space. A place where boundaries are erased, victims are dismissed, and the leadership enables harm. When I needed Rebecca and Manju most--two women, mothers of daughters, and elders--they failed me. What they demonstrated was not spiritual leadership but control, gaslighting, and transactional values. I gave this studio my loyalty, energy, presence, warmth, and money. In return, I was discarded like trash. To them, I was not a person--just a resource. This place now feels cult-like: you conform or you're cast out. Safety and protection are not rights--they're selectively granted by those in power. I chose to leave on my own terms when I remembered I am worthy of both. To future victims: I am not the first, and I won't be the last. I've left evidence with trusted community members. If a civil action is ever filed against Rebecca for negligence, know this: she chose to keep and protect a known predator at her studio. That is on record. The studio's decline speaks for itself. Karma circles back in time.

Getting an appointment was pretty easy. Showing up with our new Scottie was a great experience. The…read morefront desk staff were very welcoming. The layout was great and comfortable with lots of space. Our tech was very friendly and helpful. Dr. Nichols came in sat on the floor and listened closely to everything we had to say and then explained all the next steps. Then came getting the vaccines needed and the explanation of follow ups. It was a great first experience and would recommend Dr Nichols and the practice.

I've been bringing my dogs here for years, and I've always appreciated the level of care. That's…read morewhy it's disappointing to see some recent changes that feel less focused on clients and more on business decisions. Since the practice was sold, one change in particular has made things unnecessarily difficult: prescriptions for outside pharmacies can no longer be sent electronically. I confirmed with my pharmacist at Chewy that they are willing and able to receive electronic prescriptions, but District Vet will not send them. Instead, clients now have to request a written prescription and then coordinate getting it to the pharmacy themselves. In a time when digital prescribing is standard--and when people are already dealing with rising costs and busy schedules--this extra step feels avoidable and inconvenient. It's hard not to feel like this policy discourages clients from using more affordable or preferred outside pharmacy options. I understand that change is part of any business, but it's disappointing when those changes make things harder for long-time clients. I hope the practice reconsiders policies like this and continues to prioritize the convenience and trust of the pet owners who have supported them for years. Spread the word and provide District Vet your feedback on this change.

I stopped by here today. I know nothing about Pilates but I was curious and had a minute. I walked…read moreup to the door where a woman inside who worked there (and seemed to be expecting someone who was not me) stared back through the glass door. I pulled on the door- it was locked. It's a pandemic, I get it. But she stared for a few more beats from behind the glass, our faces a two feet apart, looked me up and down, and then reluctantly opened the door and said "YOU are looking for the hardware store. It's 'OVER THERE' ..... there's a *SIGN*" and in a passive aggressive tone that was really unnecessary gestured toward a big sign on the door that directed people looking for Ace Hardware to go nextdoor. I said "nope, I'm actually looking to learn about Pilates," but it was such a turn off that I turned and left. I assure you, lady, I can read the sign. And your judgments about who you think and perceive to be a potential customer was very disrespectful. It says a lot about the biases and prejudices you don't mask very well. Good luck!

My husband and I stopped by this place a few days ago in an attempt to learn more about Pilates and…read morejoin classes here. The lady who answered the door was rude and dismissive, letting me know that she was about to "clock out". Needless to say we will take classes elsewhere.

My dog had such a great time here!…read more A little backstory. My Olde English bulldog had ACL and patella surgery almost four weeks ago. He isn't putting much weight on the leg yet and it still can be tender. PPC scheduled a google conference call with me ($5 to avoid no shows) to get details on what he needs during a groom. I spoke with Melissa and let her know my concerns about putting weight on and to stress that the groomer needs to be gentle with his leg. She assured me everything will go at my dog' pace and even let me check him in at the front door as stairs can be difficult still. I went ahead and booked the appointment, and am so happy I did. Drop off was very easy and convenient for me to drop off early morning and go back home to take meetings. I picked up my dog a few hours later. He was clean, smelled great and was so happy! I received his report card later that evening and was pleasantly surprised to see how detailed it was and that 4 wonderful people were involved with the grooming. Especially thankful for the time it took to sand his toes on his bum leg!! My dog had such a great time there he was worn out the rest of the day. I know he can't wait to go back! Thanks so much Patrick's pet care, Melissa, Jerniece, Mea and Andrew for the great experience! Burrito loved it there!! I can't say enough good things about our first experience at Patrick's Pet Care!

We've been having a tough time cutting our shy puppy's nails. She's very timid and doesn't love her…read morenails trimmed, but we sent her to Patrick's and she was clearly treated well and with care and was so happy. She smelled great, had her nails trimmed and had the cutest bandana on! Great to have a spot in Brookland. A little pricey but knowing the staff is taking their time and being gentle with a shy pup is worth it! Will definitely be sending our little girl back!