Jackie and her amazing staff of knowledgeable teachers helped me go from a taught crooked body…read more into a lean, movable, balanced and strong lady. This is not a run-of-the-mill Pilates studio that you can find on every block -Good Body Pilates is a curated space with professionals committed to the craft of Pilates where attention to detail is impetative. I am a real customer. I was not paid for this review and I would write it 100 more times. I am forever grateful.

Love this studio! I'd taken Pilates for 10 years prior to the pandemic and since things opened…read moreback up, I've been looking for a studio that has teachers who know how to train well and pay attention to each student. Good Body offers that and I felt at home immediately. Even got my husband to take classes! We love it!

Monica and Elwyn consistently the best instructors! Perfectly challenging and paying lot of…read moreattentions to their clients! Highly recommend this location!

This was my first pilates class and I was able to navigate it with ease and had so much fun!read more

I went for their fundamentals class as I am newer to reformer pilates. The studio had great…read moreambiance and was very clean. They have 8 machines in total which I think is the perfect number. Our instructor, Ashley, was very kind and kept the class motivated. She would go around and make sure everyone had proper form and gave good direction. They have grip socks for purchase in case you don't have or forget them. Very comfy and of good quality. Parking in the lot behind the building is free. 10/10 would recommend to friends and coworkers in the area!!

Since starting at Studio Elevate last January (2025), I can run again. The exercises on the…read moremega-reformer have strengthened enough parts of my body so that my knees no longer hurt when I run. Going to pilates has been cheaper and more fun than physical therapy, that's for sure! I thought I would never be one of "those people" who did reformer pilates, but I am a convert. I like that the classes are only 45 minutes, it turns out you can do a lot of strength training in that time. All of the teachers are wonderful and supportive. I love all of them. They also agreed to support my son's elementary school PTA by donating several starter packs (thank you Renee!) to our silent auction. I bring the cost of attending through Classpass and the upfront purchase of a 20-class pack, which enables me to go between 6-8 times a month. Getting there: I walk, occasionally I drive (there is parking in front on Wilshire and in the back). I try to bike, since that involves cardio. When I do, I bring my bike inside the studio. Lastly I don't know how they do it, but the studio always smells wonderful and comforting.

Excellent! Small 4 student reformer classes. Jo Ellen (instructor) is attentive, knowledgeable, and…read moreensures that you're completing each exercise with the correct form. Clean studio space. Love that it doesn't have the competitive culture that other fitness classes do. Everyone I've met is kind and supportive.

Watched Farrah yell and berate a young woman over a parking spot until her children were literally…read morein tears. Was in the area to learn more about the studio and their services, but after watching this episode in which she used profanity, racist connotations and simply displayed a lack of human decency I decided to not even enter the studio. Times are really hard for people right now, tensions are high, but that is not how you treat human beings. I was shocked, disgusted and frankly at a loss for words. I regret not saying anything in the moment, but want to be clear that people are always watching and there are consequences to your actions. Cannot imagine spending my money somewhere that supports such a vile person and I hope you will consider somewhere else that includes staff whom are genuinely caring and supportive of all people, both in their studio and in real life.

Love love love this place. I been coming here for like 5 months. I love the classes are hard. But…read morewe can adjust depending on our level. I like Nick classes on Fridays. He is very helpful and he knows I am a newbie so he helps me along the class. He is very patient and very kind. Overall the studio is clean, great location, I always find parking nearby. I know pilates can be intimidating for beginners but honestly nobody is really watching you and the instructors are super super nice!

First time here and had an amazing experience! I've never been to solidcore at all before and was…read morealso new to the reformers. Neha was super helpful in helping me get set up and helpful with any adjustments that were needed! Her energy is super friendly and welcoming. She was an instructor in training but it felt like she's been teaching forever! My experience was really great! The front desk employee was very nice too and gave me a tour of the studio. The facility was clean and modern. Parking is validated as well! Definitely will be back!

This place is an excellent challenge and you will immediately understand why it's called solid…read morecore. I checked out a Monday afternoon class and my legs were shaky for abt 30min after class. The class gave me a full core workout for 50min and I left with a nee respect for anyone who takes these classes regularly; they are no joke! Tianah is an excellent instructor and will make sure you have proper form. She also gives plenty of cues. It looks like they have introductory offers, so give them a try!

Took my first [solidcore] class ever w/ Andrea. She was great at explaining everything and amping…read moreus up/adjusting when needed. My friend also took the class and he has never done Pilates before & felt taken care of (the beginners class which def still is a major workout!!!). It has been 3 hrs since class and my body feels it still I've taken two Pilates classes before on reformers at other gyms and felt like they weren't explaining anything and moved too quickly, so Andrea going through the moves with us and letting us know what to do step by step was helpful af. Clean reformers and validated parking in the gelsons parking lot for 75 mins. Just fyi if you come up from gelsons parking lot, there's not really any signage as to where the [solidcore] is. I had to ask people who looked like they just worked out. It's on the OUTER side of the building... close to the Olympic and bundy intersection. Def would have been lost otherwise

I started Natural Pilates just over a year ago. Coming in, I wasn't athletic, didn't work out…read more(like... ever), and had zero Pilates experience. Now, over 150+ classes later, my only regret is not starting sooner! I feel super fit, healthy, and mentally happier. It can feel intimidating to try something new, but the Natural Pilates instructors are so welcoming and make the learning curve really comfortable. And the great thing about Pilates is that you can go at your own pace! Plus the instructors are very mindful about modifying movements to suit your body. My body looks and feels the best it ever has. I have noticeable muscle definition in places on my body that were previously neglected. I have to shout out some of my favorite instructors across Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and WeHo, because they really got me here (although they're all amazing!) Keenan will give you an incredible whole body workout every time. He's so encouraging and supportive, and he's a great teacher all around. His classes are the absolute best way to start your day. I used to hate mornings until I started taking his classes. Devon is hilarious -- you will feel the burn, but he will have you laughing through it (it's like a bonus ab exercise!) He also brings a creative touch and explores different moves that optimize all the different equipment. Gev will help you find the mind-body connection in ways you never noticed before; his classes feel like a combination of a rigorous workout and peaceful meditation at the same time. Tamar brings such great energy to every class, is so motivating, and makes Pilates feel like a holistic experience. Her classes make me feel balanced-- literally and figuratively-- even beyond the physical aspect of exercise. And last but certainly not least, Laura (the founder) is just amazing. You must take at least one of her classes to get the full Natural Pilates experience. I swear I hear her saying "Squeeze your glutes!" in the back of my mind all the time. She built an incredible community of both instructors and members, and I owe so much of my well-being to her! Love this place so much. Try it, stick with it a bit, and you'll see and feel the results before you know it.

Natural Pilates is a gem. The instructors are incredibly skilled and supportive, the studio is…read morebeautiful and peaceful, and every class leaves you feeling stronger, more aligned, and totally refreshed. They truly understand the body and meet you exactly where you are. If you're looking for expert guidance and real results in a calm, uplifting space -- this is the place to be. ‍

The instructor and owner KATY is very kind, very positive and truly deeply experienced…read more This review addresses both her excellent teaching and the private, as well as the studio itself. The highest compliment I can pay Katy is that she deserves a studio as upscale and classy as she is. The pricing is incredibly reasonable; and she goes out of her way with regards to schedule to ensure that privates can be set up around the clients in her schedule. I got a tremendous amount out of the 55 minutes that we were working, and was truly impressed by her skill as a pilates instructor - clearly she can handle both newcomers up to advanced dancers. The owner was transparent and said that at this time she's limited in being able to take on new clientele, but is always open to the conversation as scheduling might just work out. Like a lot of studios post Covid, she still working out other instructors' schedules. So that this review is credible, there are a few things that should be shared in transparency: Good air-conditioning is crucial especially during these long hot dry summer days and nights; like a lot of buildings in Santa Monica, particularly older ones (the building that this private small studio is in is quite old and a bit rundown)- there is no central air - at least none that is working; so the studio relies on standalone air conditioning's that you would purchase at Home Depot. And unfortunately given how hot it is right now, they were not substantial to keep the place cool through the 50 minutes of a work out. I had to ask a few times if there was anyway to make it cooler; and while all devices differ, the overall temperature throughout our session was around 78 to 79° (it was 84 degrees outside according to my Iphone). This obviously would not be an issue during the cooler months when Santa Monica's overall temperature would be in the high 60s to low 70s. Equipment was all in good shape; not all brand new but it's still well-kept. For some reason the studio was kept in the dark - there were no lights on and bamboo shades were drawn so the whole session was pretty much in semi darkness; I'm not sure what the reason for that was other than to help keep the temperature down. It made for a bit of a gloomy overall tone to the session. I could've asked if we could turn on the lights, but given that the air-conditioning was already struggling, thought it more important to keep it as cool as possible and guessed that was the reason for all lights being off. There is no water offered in the studio; you'll want to bring your own. And there is a small dog that did leap on me as I entered and was active and running around at a few points during the session. This is definitely something that is of course completely personal preference - but I always find it compassionate and helpful when an owner lets you know that there will be a small animal running around in the studio; I prefer a completely clean studio with no animals, and wish this had been clearly mentioned during any one of our conversations leading up to our first session. (Upon entering the dog was removed from my feet, and I was told would remain in his little bed set up by the Cadillac; however that was not the case). If you're a dog person, or don't mind a small animal occasionally walking around during your session, then this won't be an issue. KATY's excellence as an instructor outweighs these small negatives; and if you live/work in Santa Monica or close to Pico and Main, it's definitely worth checking out!

I have been working with Katie for almost a year now, and she is a fantastic instructor! Katie is…read morevery knowledgeable about the human body and the best way to get the most out of your workout. She has a dynamic personality, is prompt and professional. I highly recommend her.