Kathy Kaufmann

Kathy is AWESOME. I started seeing her for private sessions as part of recovery from a knee injury after my physical therapist insisted I add Pilates reformer to my workout. The rate at which I improved after seeing Kathy was really remarkable — in fact, after just two months (maybe less?) my PT said I didn’t need to come see her anymore as long as I kept up with Pilates (which I definitely did!). In addition to my knee feeling better, I developed some legit muscle definition in my abs, legs and arms :-) She takes a careful and thorough approach, ensuring that you are building strength and getting a good workout without overdoing it (and thus potentially making the injury worse). As a classically trained dancer, she truly understands form and technique and does a remarkable job translating that to her clients in real-​people speak, especially since Pilates form doesn’t usually come naturally to people. This makes it even more important that your instructor knows how to explain things to you in a clear way. Kathy does.
She also has a great personality and makes the workout fun — I always left my sessions with her in a great mood, feeling confident and happy. This was even when I went into some sessions feeling kind of sluggish and «meh.»
I was lucky enough to see Kathy on a weekly basis for about six months before I moved from San Francisco to Dallas and am in the process of trying to find an instructor as great as she is… wish me luck because she’s definitely set the bar high! I will also make a point to try and schedule sessions with her when I’m back in town. She’s that good.
If you’re looking for a Pilates instructor who understands proper form, understands how to help you recover from injuries, will do whatever it takes to help you achieve your fitness goals and will make the workout a truly positive experience, go to Kathy. I rarely do Unilocal reviews but Kathy is so great that I had to in this case :-)

Kathy is great. She really understands alignment, muscles and is very focused on correct form. She makes sure that she understands your fitness goals and customizes the workout for your needs. She also challenges you — you get a great work out but one that is sustainable and you are not a wreck the next day. She adds new and different exercises. I definitely feel a distinct and positive difference in my body and posture. Great personality with a focused professional approach.