This is a wonderful women exercise studio . All the staff are friendly and helpful. Owner Noreen is…read moreso kind and sweet. She always takes her time to answer questions, correct your postures. I highly recommend it Please give it a try

I really needed to start working out again and bought a Groupon late 2022 and it actually ended up…read moresitting for a while, til close to the expiration date. I finally started and wasn't sure if I would stick to it since I favor high intensity workouts. I am now 1.5 months in, have joined the monthly membership and building this routine and consistency into my life. I love the breathing that takes place and it's been a really nice form of de-stressing (full time working mom of 2 kids). I've taken classes from different instructors and what I love is that each class is taught a little differently; they have their own routines. I have not felt like I've taken the same class twice. They really help you with adjustments and while I felt like I kept getting corrected, they're really intentional about helping you improve on your form and most importantly, being safe with your body. All the instructors and front desk receptionists are friendly. I'm really enjoying this new community. If you're looking to get back into being active, get curious and take a class!

I never in my life try Pilates before. Amazing instructor! They truly understands the body and…read moregives precise, personalized corrections. I've seen real results my body feels stronger, more balanced, and more toned. The studio is very clean, the equipment is well-maintained, and the restroom is spotless. They also provide essential items for women, which is such a thoughtful touch. 10/10 highly recommend!

I started my journey 4 months post partum at ever pilates. I had tried other studios but was still…read morea novice. Jeanette (owner) instantly made me feel comfortable. All the teachers are amazing. Its not one of those intimidating pilates spots. They really care about the craft and artistry. The ever team wants to see you succeed. 6 months later I feel strong AF. The nervous system reset during each class is what my body was craving. No prior experience necessary. If you have been wanting to try it out... go for it!

This woman is the best! I have been doing private sessions with Veronique for the most part of a…read moreyear at the studio she taught in before she opened Soulful. I have never in my life seen results like I got working with her. I have worked with other Pilates instructors and never got the attention or knowledge that I get from her. She is so aware, and so good at explaining, that I just get it. Someone else posted Veronique as a "guru" and I think that word fits perfectly!

I've been doing my Pilates at Ellie Herman since I began 6 years ago - it's a wonderful place with…read morewonderful people, and I have never had any reason to stray . . . until EHS-trained Pilates guru Véronique Thoma opened Soulful Pilates just a stone's throw from my place. I strolled over for a reformer class today and was lucky enough to get a private class (because the studio *just* opened about a week ago and the classes have not yet filled up). I doubt one will be able to draw on that kind of luck for long. Véronique is a skillful and thoughtful instructor, and it was a pleasure having her put me through my paces on the reformer. As for the studio (a sunny corner one block of Haight street that has been home to an Auntie Pasta [remember that place??], a web design firm, and most recently, an architectural office) it's been beautifully renovated. It's bright, clean, well organized, and all the equipment is brand-spanking new. Soulful Pilates gest 4 stars for awesomeness, and a one-star bonus for being so close to my house.

For anyone who's interested in a good classical Pilates Teacher Certification Program, look no…read morefurther. I started my training program at Metropolitan Pilates in Seattle with my teacher and Renowned Master Trainer Dorothee VandeWalle, and was so happy when UPPilates Burlingame became one of the Training Centers for the M.A.T Pilates Certification program. This gave me the opportunity to do my independent study hours while in the SF Bay Area. This is a comprehensive training program designed to prepare you for a lifetime of teaching Pilates. UP Pilates Studio owner and mentor Stella is a great teacher, I've been training with her before I was even interested in the program.

Professional, clean, energetic and knowledgable Classical Pilates Studio!!!!…read more Stella is an expert with many years of experience and it shows in her work ethic as well as in her hands on approach to classical pilates. Her attention to detail, her knowledge and her desire to help her students be the best that they can be is superb.

I love this barre studio! All the instructors I've tried so far (Katie Gaddini, Ren Vardi, and…read moreanother name I can't recall) are excellent--they're attentive to individual class goers and try to help each person with form or offer modifications--to make an exercise either more challenging or more accessible. The studio is clean and well-kept, yoga mats are disinfected after every use. The floors are a finished cork material that are a little easier on the joints. The front desk staff are always kind and courteous. I always feel genuinely welcome whenever I come in, which is a huge reason why I keep returning. The parking situation is free street parking on Old County Rd. Usually there's at least a spot available, but give yourself a few minutes before class in case you need to maneuver into a spot on the opposite side of the road. One unique aspect of this studio is the play lounge. For a nominal fee and advanced reservation, a childcare provider can look after your child(ren) during your class, with plenty of toys and activity materials provided. So far I have not needed to use this perk, so I can't speak to experiences there, but it's still something special I have not seen at other fitness studios. Another thing to note is that a few of the classes are livestreamed, so if recording bothers you, just check the class at the time of booking. Most of the studio goers are women in their 20s-40s. I have seen several mature attendees and Katie was great about checking on them during more challenging poses in the mindful flow classes. Everyone wears fitness attire ranging from sports bras, tank tops, t-shirts, leggings, shorts etc. During the barre classes, many go barefoot, some choose to wear grippy socks. I love the judgment-free environment here. We are all at different stages of our fitness journey, and everyone is welcome in this studio.

I was in SF for a work trip and wanted to get a good workout in with a friend. They luckily are on…read moreclass pass so it was really easy to sign up and get situated. I tried the b3 Strength 45 with Sylvia. She was a great instructor, very clear instructions, and also just very strong haha. The Strength class at first seemed intermediate but the repetition and going up on weights definitely brought out a good sweat! I was sore for the next couple of days. This specific class was focused on arms and back but always in some sort of lunge so you were working on everything. Would definitely come back!

I have started semi private classes with Andre in the spring and have learned so much in just a…read moreshort time. I really enjoy the detailed instruction tailored to my physical ability and feel as though I am progressing each class. I feel so much stronger and flexible and really love my weekly sessions. Each workout builds on previous exercises and adds something new. There are also components of the workouts that can be practiced at home too which is a great way to keep building strength in between workouts. I also absolutely love the music played here - always upbeat and dancey.

My hubby's and my journey to give pilates a try landed us at Studio East West with Olivia. The…read morestudio is located in Downtown San Mateo which is a little far from where we live, but figured we would try an introductory class anyway to see how we liked it. Olivia was friendly and knowledgeable. She is a professional ballet dancer. She and her husband, Andre own the studio. We enjoyed our first class and signed up for a package of 20 semi-private sessions with her that she said we could share, which meant 10 sessions together. The studio is small and a bit dated. The gyrotronics and pilates machines were also a bit old, but Olivia was patient and a good teacher in walking us through how to use them. She inquired about our goals and also asked if we have any body issues we wanted to work on. The sessions went well for the first couple of months. Then through a series of having to reschedule due to Olivia's travel schedule or work conflicts on our end, we were unable go for a few weeks. When we picked up and started going again, our planned vacation came up. We informed Olivia about this in advance but she must've have forgotten. We got a text from her during our vacation asking us to come in for a session and told her we wouldn't be back for a week. She then texted that our package expires within three months of purchase. She did not provide us with this disclaimer when she happily accepted our Paypal payment of $1,075. This is also not explicitly stated on their website. We came back from our vacation and never heard from her again. We had about three classes left for each of us and just accepted it as sunk cost. As much as we enjoyed our classes with Olivia, she didn't seem to want to keep us as continuing clients so we will just take our business elsewhere.

great place, great instructors, very comfortable, I love the location, there's always parking, very…read moreclean balthroom, I love the lemonade, There's always great equipment to use. The hours of the classes aren't bad either. This is my first pilates experience and it was pretty enjoyable.

P.P. is a mixed bag. On one hand, every time I take a class here, I feel ripped within a couple…read morehours-- On the other hand, some of the instructors here, make me want to curl up in a ball and die. Apparently I don't get all this new lingo, new movement, and new positioning and am a complete retard, because I'm not catching on to each movement in under a split second! More than a few of the teachers here, were in dance companies or ballet prior to their new career in Pilates Instruction and to me, it explains everything. The attitude, the complete lack of patience and/or understanding and even the desire to help the students! Yes, I get that, we are supposed to be pushed, but honestly, sometimes (one of the teachers there specifically), seems very excited and enthused to see me fail, miserably. So my advise, if you are taking classes here (I haven't tried the private instruction, yet...) is to make sure you've got thick skin and can deal with instructors that expect the most out of you from the very start. If you are already seasoned in all Pilates, know all the lingo, names of equipment, etc... you will have no problems here. It's a great place to go for the core, and well... total body toning. As I have been searching around to see what other Pilates places are like, I noticed that the prices are particularly high in comparison to classes in San Francisco, Mountain View and Menlo Park; but at the same time, the studio is probably one of the cleanest, most well kept places I've seen, besides Maiden Lane Studios in San Francisco.

This is incomparably the best classical pilates studio in the peninsula. I started my pilates…read morejourney here around April of this year not having any experience and I'm so glad I did because I was able to build a very strong foundation of pilates form and knowledge from the incredibly experienced and knowledgeable instructors here. Now I'm able to do moves I wasn't able to do when I started. Their instructions are easy to follow in terms of where we should/shouldn't be feeling the muscle activation, how to know if we're doing the moves correctly or wrong, and how we should be breathing. It's a small class and instructors go around giving hands on and verbal form corrections that really click and I can feel the difference. I also realized I had an anterior pelvic tilt which has noticeably gotten better and my lower back pain went away completely. My body has transformed so much already within 3 months and I'm excited for how much more it's going to change in the next year. I really hope this place is open forever and selfishly hope all the instructors don't move away or anything like that haha

This studio is honestly one of the most complete ones I've ever been to in terms of equipment…read more Everything is incredibly well organized, the space is super clean, and booking a single class was so easy and convenient. But what truly stood out to me was the instructor. The amount of knowledge she has is incredible. She corrected my form throughout the entire class -- which I absolutely LOVED. Honestly, who wants to pay for a class just to do movements incorrectly and not actually learn anything? For the first time, I truly felt my muscles working the way they're supposed to. The connection between core engagement and breathing was something I had never experienced before in my life. I left feeling challenged, stronger, and so much more aware of my body. You can tell she genuinely has the knowledge, cares about teaching proper form and helping students improve, no matter their level. It made such a difference in the quality of the class. Thank you so much to the instructor for such an incredible experience!