Pilates 4 Women Only

Michele has seriously changed my life! For years, I struggled finding a work out I actually enjoyed. I’d join gyms and take classes for short periods of time but I always hated going and eventually would give up. I was out of shape when first visiting Michele and she immediately made me feel so comfortable and welcomed. It was different than any studio or gym I had ever visited.
Michele genuinely cares about her clients and gets to know them on a personal level. Not only am I more toned and lean, but she has focused on improving my posture which really needed some attention and improvement. She focuses on your overall health as opposed to just getting in shape. She also has me running over three miles on a weekly basis, an achievement I never thought possible. Michele will challenge you in new ways and always be your biggest cheerleader along the way. Above all else, she’s fun and the girls that go to Michele are fun. It’s just a positive, feel-​good vibe that I look forward to going to every day. I can’t imagine ever leaving Michele because I know I’ll never find someone better. Try it, you won’t regret it, and you’ll likely never leave either!

I have chronic back pain and have injured myself trying to improve my fitness by being a little over-​zealous. I scheduled an intro with Michelle who was so gentle, as were her exercises. The next day, I totally felt a difference though! All kinds of little muscles that are obviously really important for my posture were sore in a good way. Because of her emphasis on lengthening and flexibility using foam rollers, i felt better after the session. Now heres the kicker — I asked Michele if she could give me a handout after our demo session with the exercises she went over and she said she would email me some youtube videos. I guess she couldnt find any, because she MADE videos, put them on her website and emailed me those. How sweet is that? She was also really perceptive. She could tell when I was in pain or that I had trouble with my back based on all kinds of little things, like the way I stood up from the floor, or my expression. I have pretty good pain tolerance and most people cant tell that Im in pain. I was so impressed.

Michele is AMAZING… both as a trainer and a person! I have been going to Pilates 4 Women Only for the past year and I have never felt better. Her classes mix up different styles and always keeps you on your toes. There is a good variety of classes and times offered which makes it very convenient to schedule workouts. She keeps her class sizes small, so you get a great amount of personalization too.
Michele is an excellent motivator and knows a tremendous amount about fitness, nutrition and health. She always checks in about any health issues and can modify any workout to fit your need and actually cure ailments within the hour class! She is one of the most positive, kind and caring person I have ever come across, especially in the fitness world. I have never had a trainer care so much about a client. If you are looking for a great trainer and a great place to get in shape, Pilates 4 Women Only is your place!

Ladies this place is a great find.
I’ve been really burnt out on my old workout régime and definitely putting on the extra pounds as a result.
I decided to give this studio a whirl to see if I could pull myself out of the slump and Michelle has far exceeded my expectations. She provides a lot of individual attention, and is helping me to correct alignment issues connected to an old injury which were starting to become problematic.
She also has a great attitude and energy, which really helps to motivate you even when you absolutely don’t feel like working out. I have left each class I’ve taken with her in a great mood and looking forward to the next one. Do yourself a favor and give this studio a try.

Michelle is the real deal, ladies. I’d never tried any kind of pilates before coming to her class, and I was expecting it to kick my a$$. I wasn’t wrong! I was inspired to pay more attention to my fitness routine and really carve out time to attend to some of the weird things that are happening now that I’m 40! :) Michelle is thoughtful and skilled and her class is fun! I’ve already booked class #2, and #3…and #4…

I am so very glad to have found Michelle and Pilates 4 Women Only! Most everything I would have said about Michelle and Pilates 4 Women Only has already been said by other Unilocalers, so I’ll just tell y’all this: The hype is totally, absolutely real.

I love these classes! I have been attending for several months and I have seen and felt improvements in my overall health. I started as a pretty sedentary person besides dog walks. My job is pretty much at a desk so that didn’t help either. However, once I started with Michelle and stuck to it, my life has been changing! Michelle is a truly gifted expert trainer and I highly recommend her for any level.

I’ve been procrastinating on writing this review because I’m not sure if I can describe how awesome this place is. I LOVE it. I don’t often leave east county, but I’ve continued to drive to Pilates for Women Only because there is no way I can find the same type of work out selection or the personalized instruction as I do with Michele.
Initially, I couldn’t complete the entire workout without taking several breaks… and I didn’t think I was that out of shape! Within weeks I felt a noticeable difference in my strength, flexibility, and endurance. Although the numbers on the scale weren’t changing, family and friends commented on the definition they began to see in my arms and the slimming of my waist line. I can’t even begin to describe the empowerment that I felt from not only by their comments, but more so by the new abilities I began to show in class.
Michele knows me; She knows my strengths and weaknesses. She has the most amazing ability to make me (and by reading the posts’ of others, them) feel as if the workouts are tailored specifically for us. We become a close group and look forward to the accomplishments of others.
Now that I’m pregnant and still trying to hang in there with my workout partners I can see just how well Michele can adapt each and every workout. I’m so thankful for this as I hate the way I feel on the weeks that I can’t make it to a class.

I’ve been going here for about 6 months and I’m addicted! Michelle is very knowledgeable and tailors the classes to her students. She motivates and her classes relieve daily stress. I recommend this studio for anyone who wants a personable and reliable personal trainer.

Michele is amazing! It’s a small studio with small classes, so you get a lot of good one-​on-​one which means that she can help you correct your form a lot more than an instructor in a larger class could. I get a much better workout with her classes than I did at the last studio I visited because of think (in my opinion of course). She also asks questions about any injuries or pain and is very careful to give you plenty of modifications while checking up on you to make sure you aren’t straining anything. The classes are interesting and the exercises are fun and new.

I have been coming to Pilates 4 Women Only for about 2 months now and I just LOVE it.
I was nervous to join a studio and start a regular workout routine. For the last couple of years my idea of working out has been half jogging (mostly walking) around the block and calling it a day. From the first day I walked into her studio, Michele made me feel extremely comfortable and motivated. Within a couple of weeks I felt stronger and noticed changes in my posture and muscle tone. She is awesome! The classes are small so you get lots of individualized attention and she helps you through challenging moves step by step (no more walking into a huge pilates class, slinking to the back far away from the instructor and doing the moves wrong because you can’t see what is going on). She offers all different kinds of classes (pilates, yoga, kettlebell, floor barre, other unique classes like Beach Body Tone, and many more).
No matter what your fitness goals are, Michele will help you reach them. Just try it– you will be so happy you did!

I am someone who needs to take a fitness class to get motivated to workout. I had about 6 weeks to be bikini-​ready for a Vegas trip and Michele’s classes were exactly what I needed to get back into the workout routine.
Michele provides a great experience and workout environment in a small, personal setting. Classes are probably no more than 5 people and sometimes its just you and her! You get the attention and push you need to achieve your fitness goals. I had asked her about specific parts of my body I wanted to tone and she gave me tips and even followed up to make sure I was staying on top of what I wanted to achieve.
My favorite class was Piloga Fusion, which combines kettlebell, yoga, and pilates. It hurt so good. This class kicked my butt because of the kettlebell portion (I know, its a good thing), but as a result of forcing myself to take the class 2 times a week (and combining it with my at-​home workouts and clean eating) for about 5 weeks, I have never been so toned in my life!

I almost don’t want to review Pilates 4 Women Only… simply because I don’t want the secret out and more people coming. It’s just that great, and I want it all to myself. But Michelle is AMAZING, and the world can’t go one day longer without knowing it. She is an all around incredible athlete with a wealth of knowledge about fitness, healthy eating, and what to do to keep your body well.
I walked into her small gym riddled with injuries. A right wrist sprain, left sided ulnar neuropathy, knee issues, and a whole lotta weight gain. She wanted to know anything and everything about my issues, what my goals were, and even performed a fit test on me to truly gauge what I was physically capable of and how hard she could push me. I immediately felt comfortable around her and like I could conquer the world if I just got off my fat butt and made my way into her little studio a few days a week.
No matter what class I sign up for, she adapts the exercises to my fitness level and my injuries. Pilates, Piloga, Yogalates, Kettlebells, Skinny Jeans Workouts, Booty Camps… she offers it all and makes it work for you. She can give you that personal attention because of the smaller class sizes, and the classes are WAY more affordable than any other pilates or yoga studio in the area where you WON’T get that personal attention. Michelle even checks in with you giving words of encouragement and support after especially difficult work outs which makes the accomplishment of getting through her intense classes that much more fulfilling.
When I started with her I could barely hold a plank position for 15 seconds, just over a month in (about 8 classes later) I could hold that plank position for a minute straight, even with Michelle nudging me from the side trying to test my balance… It’s a good feeling to be stronger and it’s a great place to achieve that strength.
Totally un-​intimidating all female environment, easy to schedule classes, affordable, really great workouts that leave you sore in that «OMG I love feeling this sore cause I know how hard my body worked» way… You just gotta visit Pilates 4 Women. Go on, do the fit test screening and realize that you CAN change your body. Michelle will help you make it happen!

I wish I could give more than 5 stars for this review. Michele is incredibly well qualified and so skilled at knowing how to motivate her clients. She does a wonderful job of tailoring a workout plan for each client, even during group workouts. If you want to get into shape, but are put off by or intimidated by the typical large studios or gyms, you should definitely check out this studio.

Michele has been my trainer for almost 6 years & there’s a reason I’m still with her: she is incredibly knowledgable, personable, accomidating, & can push me to get the results I want. This woman changed my life in more ways than I can explain in a Unilocal review. First, she knows fitness front to back & she couples that understanding to tailor an individual program to fit your needs. I had been recovering from surgery & injuries (back, shoulder, knee, ankle) but Michele was capable of noticing how to not just work around my limitations but to actually work at making the muscles in my core stronger (without injuring my back!) through a regimine of pilates, kettlebells, cardio, etc. This in turn helped me to lose over 20lbs & to get through my days without the pain I had felt for so many years before. She also has a vast array of nutritional knowledge. She is probably the only person to ever get me to understand the effects of what I put into my body & how important it is that I take care of it in the future. She is honestly the only person to get me to cut down on my intake of diet sodas & switch to water ;) My bones thank her already.
I have followed her from facility to facility & I particularly like the location she is in now. It allows for group classes (Pilates, yoga, etc) in a very personalized atmosphere since class sizes never are larger than 3 people. Most of the time it will be just me or someone else in a class, which I find incredibly helpful at motivating me to not slack off but to push myself. On a side note: her prices are very reasonable which makes me love this feeling of individual service even more. As another reviewer mentioned, Michele works out with you. She does not sit & bark orders like other trainers at other gyms. She wants you to feel comfortable & at ease. She is always going around to look at your posture to make sure you are doing things correctly so you won’t injure yourself & be sore later. This is something I’ve learned is the greatest tool she has. She truly wants you to succeed & will push you to see results but will NEVER do so at the expense of your own pain! Michele is truly in a class by herself & I highly recommend her to every single person I come across.

Ive been seeing Michele for a little over 2 months now. I love the location since It is right by my work, I get off and I can walk there. For me convenience is key with my workouts. This is not your typical yoga studio and I love that.
For starters, the classes are small and intimate which I like. I am not in a room with 30 other people where I have no room to lift my arms. I get to register for my classes ahead of time and walk in right at the time my class starts, no need to get there 30 minutes prior to reserve my spot. Many times I am in a class by myself so it is more personalized and we do things that I can do or Im working on.
The other thing I really like about going here is Michele works out with me! She is not standing by telling me to do things and then watching me. She is actually doing the workout with you which keeps me motivated and pushes me. I keep telling myself if she can do it, so can I. There are a lot of things that I can’t do, but Michele will teach me how to do them instead of just letting me either do it wrong or not do it.
Her classes are a challenge but in a good way. You will see results! I talk to her about my diet and my bad choices and we talk about ways to make them good. Its a complete package :)

Michele has such a broad knowledge of fitness and nutrition along with a beautiful personality. If you are looking for a group fitness instructor or personal trainer that provides you with an effective workout regimen she’s definitely the trainer you want. Michele’s guidance helps you elevate your fitness level and your understanding/​purpose of each exercise. Michele is the absolute BEST!!!

Michele is a very informative and personable fitness instructor. She makes the work out for your fitness level. I did boot camp and kettle bell classes with her at another gym. I saw that she was teaching Pilates here and knew I would get quality service. She will adjust the exercises to your needs and explain how the muscle groups work together. She is realistic in helping you set your goals so you will get results.

I highly recommend this studio! I have met Michele when she was a group instructor and a personal trainer at another gym. She helped me lose over 20lbs and over 9% body fat in about 4 – 5 months, although I had significant injuries that limited my performance (knee, shoulder, low back). She was very perceptive and took into consideration my injuries, my goals, and my preferences (and I am very particular in what I like and do not like) and made every workout extremely efficient, challenging, interesting, and enlightening. Michele chose exercises that focused on strength, stretch and endurance at the same time, getting the most of every workout. Results did not take long to appear, and I am absolutely happy with my fitness level. Now, since she opened her own studio and since I reached my weight loss goals, I take group classes at her studio to improve my body further. In a small group setting (4 – 5 people), she gives each person enough attention to make sure each move is performed correctly to maximize the result and safely to avoid injuries. She offers a great variety of classes for any taste (plus personal training of course). Among others, I love Pilates Fusion (great for strength, endurance, stretch, and cardio — in one class) and Piloga (great for strength and stretch). Michele’s incredible level of expertise is matched with her sweet personality. If there was a 6 star rating option, I would definitely use it, although even that would not be enough.

Pilates for Women Only is an excellent program. I have been doing pilates training with Michelle for a couple months now. When I was in high school, I was on the swim team. My shoulder had been out of place ever since then. My right shoulder would pop out slightly while my left would stay in place. It made it extremely difficult for me to do certain weight lifting exercises, such as lateral raises and flys. After training with michelle, she was able to help me re-​teach my muscles in my right shoulder how to stay in the correct place. The pilates exercises were able to «fix» those little muscles that may normally not be used too often in typical weight training. My shoulder feels amazing now! In addition, the pilates training increased my flexibility, strength, and posture. When I walk around, I feel so light on my feet! It is incredible. Michelle is a gifted and intelligent teacher. She genuinely cares about her clients and always puts their best interests first. She knows all the aspects of pilates training in and out. I would recommend this pilates training to any woman. It is nothing but a positive and rewarding experience. Thank you Michelle!