This is the best yoga/pilates studio I’ve been to in years. Marianne has such an amazing understanding of the body and how it works. I went there beaten down with chronic back problems. After a couple of sessions with her, she patiently taught me to do everything so correctly and precisely that my back issues disappeared. And most important, my love handles are disappearing. Can’t recommend this place enough.
Erin C.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
I have been going to Bien Etre for over 2 years. I cannot say enough about Marianne and her expertise. I was a beginner at pilates and I have fallen in love with it and so has my body! Mostly because of Marianne’s motivation and enthusiasm. Our workouts are never the same and always adding more challenge, which is what I need in a instructor. Marianne also knows exacting when to push me to achieve the goals I am striving for. I enjoy coming and feel so strong after. I can’t recommend Bien Etre and Marianne enough!
Carolyn C.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
Marianne’s studio is a little slice of heaven. right in the middle of Los Feliz! From the moment I walk in to the quiet, clean studio with soothing music and Marianne’s gentle smile I start to relax. The combination of Pilates/Yoga and stretching is all amazing. I have worked out with another Pilates instructor for 4 years and did not see this level of expertise! She knows the body inside and out… she sets up a plan for YOUR individual needs and also listens to how you feel on each given day of your workout. She adjusts your workout accordingly. I feel stronger, more flexible and am stretching out my limbs all over. Marianne takes her time with you very seriously and you get the sense that she really thinks out a plan for you daily. She has a lot of experience with body work and also is gifted with an intuitive insight as to what YOUR body specifically needs. On a personal note… Marianne is soothing and lovely to be around. I absolutely recommend Bien Etre Studio and Marianne!
Jessie T.
Place rating: 5 Oakland, CA
If only Marianne’s magical powers could make me look like her and have the sexy French accent I could give her 10 stars! Sadly that will never be(in this life anyway); I’ll have to be content with her helping me to get rid of the«middle» in middle age. She knows just way to work me and gives me exercises to keep it up on my own. Muffin top shrinketh! Five stars for Marianne and Bien Etre(I think there’s supposed to be an accent above the E in Etre?) Jessie
Alison S.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
By far, the best Pilates experience I’ve ever had! Individual attention and more emphasis on form for longer, leaner muscles. I learned there what I was doing wrong(that another instructor never corrected) at other studios. Marianne is amazing and reasonably priced as well. I highly recommend!
Rachel Z.
Place rating: 5 Los Angeles, CA
I came to Bien Etre studio over a year ago and my body hasn’t been the same since — leaner, toned all over and i have strength in my stomach, FINALLY! Marianne Tavernier is one of the best teachers i’ve ever had(and i’ve been working out/playing sports forever) — she knows exactly what she’s doing from years of experience as a dancer and pilates/yoga instructor, she listens to her students, knows when to push you and when to ease off, she’s smart as a whip and best of all, she gets results. i came to her after injuring my back playing tennis and not only have i fallen in love with pilates but she’s been instrumental in healing my back. i always hated going to the gym/doing classes but with Marianne it’s totally different — i love working out with her and look forward to our sessions. oh, and she’s well-priced. I could not recommend this studio more!
