Whole Body Method

Took a jumpboard class at this studio and loved it! The instructor was very hands on and interactive throughout the class. Will definitely be back!

All the high ratings for this studio are well deserved. I’ve been taking reformer classes for about two months but opted to take a «back to basics» class at whole body method to ensure that my form was correct. Nigel was our teacher and he was fantastic and had a great sense of humor. I left class feeling like I got a good workout and I gained a greater understanding of the proper pilates technique.
The studio itself has great wood vaulted ceilings and is clean and welcoming. I will most definitely be back.

The five star reviews don’t lie! The studio is wonderful. Nigel and Daria, the owners, do an impeccable job at running the business. The studio is beautiful and clean, and the trainers are all very professional and knowledgeable. Everyone who works there goes through an extensive certification program before they’re allowed to teach, so you can be sure you’re in good hands.
Before coming here, I was a total pilates newbie and was really intimidated by it because I heard it was a lot harder than yoga. It’s now 3 years later and I can’t imagine my life without pilates. It’s the only type of class that makes me feel more energized and happy than when I came in. I take private lessons with Antony every week. He always keeps things challenging and fun (except when he makes me do press ups…). The studio is pretty far for me, but I make the trek just because I know I won’t find another instructor like him.

The studo is nice & clean & feels intimate. The instructor was super nice & encouraging. I am new to pilates & I felt very welcomed here & absolutely no judgements! Very user friendly if you are new to pilates. Definitely a great overall work out. I will definitely come back!

First time at this studio, definitely a positive experience. There’s a nice emphasis on form and, if you’re ok with it, a nice atmosphere too. It’s almost like a little Pilates gym, there are sort of multiple classes going on at once — some on tower, some on mat, some on reformer, even some 1 on 1. I took the class that was half Reformer, half cardio jump board, and although I didn’t get as much of a cardio workout as I’d hoped for, I thought the workout was great.

Antony has been our partners trainer for about three years. He is professional and extremely knowledgeable. Antony teaches perfect form in all the exercises we do. He does it in an encouraging, positive manner and aways compliments us on our success. He asks if we have any issues and then we do the exercises to remedy that ache. If we need to change our standing appointment he is very accommodating. Antony also has a great sense of humor and makes it fun to be there. I am stronger, healthier, and more flexible doing pilates and I continue to do pilates because of Antony!

I’ve been doing Pilates for about 8 years. I decided to get certified because I love it and wanted to own a studio.
I knew I wanted a full, classical certification rather than contemporary Pilates. I like contemporary Pilates but for certification, I wanted the classical training on mat, reformer, cadillac, wunda chair and the secondary apparatus based on Joseph Pilates’s method. I researched different programs (Equinox, Club Pilates, Stott, etc).
The Whole Body Method program was recommended by a former student who had also been my instructor.
I attended classes and 1:1 training for a few months to see how I liked the teaching and studio. I responded to the personal attention, the classical approach, the education I received during sessions and the welcoming atmosphere of the studio.
I chose Whole Body Method for my certification because they take a mind and body approach to training, are expert instructors, safely challenge students and truly care about clients.
The program is 500 hours and involves anatomy, self practice, teaching clients, class assisting, class observation, taking classes, private training observation, electives and class teaching. Our instructors are skilled, dedicated, happy to answer questions and give helpful feedback.
I highly recommend this program to anyone considering Pilates certification.

I absolutely LOVE this place! After doing Pilates for years, once I moved to LA, I almost gave up trying to find a studio that I liked – and my body paid the price. A friend’s recommendation sent me to Whole Body Method and I was rehooked. It was hard to get started again but there were enough beginning level classes to help me rebuild my foundational skills. Now 30 classes later, I can see my long-​lost abs again and people keep telling me how great I look — but MORE IMPORTANTLY my body is working as unified system again. It is clear that WBM is committed to high quality teaching (all their instructors are well-​trained EMPLOYEES not contractors and the quality shows). Yet it has a real community center vibe and I always feel genuinely welcomed when I walk in the door.

2 years later and I’m still coming to Whole Body Method. They now have two locations and are about to open a third! I’ll admit that I tried other Pilates studios in the past 2 years but none of them come close to WBM. The instructors truly care about you and your progress and make exercising fun and challenging. Thank you WBM :)

This place is great. The teachers are very nice and very knowledgable. My favorite teacher there is Annette. I think runs the teacher training program or otherwise seems to be one of the most knowledgable. I took some of her classes for awhile and then when I had a series of intense surgeries over 9 months I came to her to recover and she put me back together and built me stronger than ever. She knows the traditional Pilates but also works in something called TRX for when you want something much more intense. I always felt safe and like she knew what my body needed. She is also used to be a dancer like me so she can even challenge me with sequences and form.
Only drawback to the studio, no air-​conditioning, but they know it and they are working on it and it only matters in Summer.

I really liked this place! the space is very zen like. it’s clean, spacious, and welcoming. Classes are more in line with classic pilates format, slower pace, but still very effective. the teachers are great, they are caring and knowledgeable. If you’re into pilates, give this place a try!

Michelle’s Beginner /​Intermediate was soo good today, several of the regular girls burst out in glee when we were finished. She not only perfectly organized and addressed the mixed levels. She tailored and adjusted the class for 6 different women’s bodies. so we left feeling wonderfully worked out!

I have NEVER loved a workout as much as I love Pilates at Whole Body Method! Amazing, cool, laid back studio with plenty of street parking. I’ve been taking one on one classes with Eleni for about a month and look forward to every session :)

I LOVE this studio for many reasons. One of the things I like the most are the talented instructors. You will get an extraordinary workout if you listen carefully and follow their instructions closely. When they say to point your toe one way or flex another, it’s because get are targeting all the big and little muscles in between to make sure you get a whole body workout. Highly recommend!

Came on a Saturday over the lunch hour for a beginner pilates class taught by Liam (supposedly he is a sub for this specific time). The class started out on the floor doing some moves; then we moved onto the reformers. The class size was smallish, maybe 8 of us total, and in addition to Liam there was another lady helping put everyone into proper position. I found the class a little easy, but I’m sure I’ll be sore tomorrow anyway!
The studio itself is nice — free cold water and hot tea; towels; lockers with built in locks (keys on lanyards). The one strange part is that the class takes place while other people are having 1 – 1 sessions /​working out in the space. It’s not too distracting, but it’s not as focused as having everyone in one enclosed room doing the same moves.
Parking was easy to find — meters galore or if you drive down the side streets you can park for free.

I have known the owner for almost 20 years, and this is the third club I have been to of his. He does a great job of training and certifying trainers. I have had 1 on 1 with 3 different trainers this month, all were outstanding yet different. Nice location, spotless bathroom, great equipment, and a very pleasant yet serious atmosphere.

Amazing teachers, welcoming vibe, inviting surroundings — what more can you ask for! Nigel and his team are superb. Highly recommend!

Here’s the lowdown:
Been taking classes here every day for almost 5 months.
I’ve always had back pain issues: my back feels strong now. Pain down about 80%.
Sleep Apnea. I’ve got it. Pilates focuses on internal organs including lungs. I can breathe in more and my apnea is slowly disappearing.
I work from home. I’ve become the equivalent of a home-​schooled kid, forgetting how to socialize like a normal person, so it’s nice to go somewhere every day where the people are friendly and have your best interests at heart.
Thanks Nigel, Annette, Felecia, Emily, Jeff, Chrissy and all the other instructors who I can’t speak highly enough of!

Really enjoying Pilates at this studio! Small class sizes, plenty of personal instruction, and they went out of their way to correct a bad initial experience that was totally not even their fault — I was nervous to try Pilates for the first time and went with a friend, but we got our schedules crossed and ended up at different classes, with me arriving an hour earlier than my friend. The studio graciously allowed me to take the class my friend showed up to AND the one I showed up to an hour early, for the price of one class.
Sadly my favorite instructor, Afton, is no longer teaching at WBM :(If I can find out where she’s gone I’ll follow her, but if not, I am sure I’ll find another great instructor in this very friendly studio!
PS. IF ANYONE KNOWS WHERE AFTON IS PM ME. I’m so serious right now. I NEED her. #firstworldproblems

I had never done Pilates before, other than some mat classes at a gym back where I used to live. So I was a total novice, but Eleni whipped me into shape! Over the last six months or so, we’ve had weekly one-​on-​one training and I’ve seen my whole body change. My core is so much stronger, my flexibility has really improved, and my posture is better.
Eleni is hyper-​aware of her clients’ bodies and very sensitive to what’s going on with you. She’s really good about checking in with me and watching my posture and position. At the same time, she also pushes me to go beyond my comfort zone which I love. Thanks to her I’ve been able to do moves in Pilates I never thought I could! (Like the dismount!) To me, it’s important to have an instructor I trust to take me to the edge of what’s possible and motivate me to push myself. Eleni does that superbly.
I love their philosophy and vibe, too. The studio feels so relaxed and welcoming, but it’s also a place where I can go to really dig deep and do hard, challenging work. The clients are also diverse — I’ve seen older ladies, gentlemen, young people, and people of all levels of fitness working out there.
Highly recommended!