Kinesis Movement Studio

Kinesis creates a remarkably intimate environment while pushing you out of your comfort zone. The classes are small so that each individual gets the tailor made expertise attention they need while performing reps. The classes leave me sore for days to follow. The workouts are well paced, allowing you to take your time and watch your form as you move through each exercise. I can’t say enough good things about this establishment.

I can not ever say enough good things about this place. In my mid forties, I have NEVER been one to find joy in exercise. I don’t totally hate it, but I never love it. Today, I left a FUNctional FITness class honestly feeling so exuberantly happy. Kinesis has become my ‘happy place.’
First of all let’s start with Dr. Dawn! She is an incredible physical therapist. I started going to Pilates classes early last year and I took the occasional Yoga Tune Up class from her. When I suffered from a work related neck injury, the PT I was referred to through my doctor told me it was never really going to get better. I left in tears. I then went directly to Kinesis to ask Dr. Dawn what she thought. She said — you can ALWAYS get better. So I booked an appointment and almost immediately felt relief from the pain.
I stupidly injured myself again/​further a couple months later — this time the spine doctors recommended surgery. In their defense I had zero strength in my hands and I was dropping things and I was in constant pain. As surgery on the spine is something I want to avoid at all costs, again, I left the doctor in tears. I had Dr. Dawn’s Yoga Tune Up class that same evening and I almost cancelled from the pain. But I went ahead and went in, and told her how bad I was — and that one class put me in the right direction. Some of the tension in my tissues was released and I knew I could keep at this. It was not a quick easy journey and I will always have this same issue in my neck and spine. However, in the past six or seven months, with a combination of PT, and strengthening/​restorative classes at Kinesis, I have learned how to take care of my body in a way that I can avoid surgery. I am out of pain 95% of the time, and when I do get a flare up — I do feel it before it becomes overpowering. I have the tools to reset and take care of my body. I now do a PT appointment only when I feel I need to check in and make sure I am keeping good form on my exercises.
Not being a ‘natural’ athlete, I often feel intimidated at gyms and exercise studios. Even yoga — which is supposed to be for everyone can often make me feel awkward. This never is the case at Kinesis. The classes are small and fun and I never feel like I should not be there. The first time I went for a private Pilate’s class with Amy, I mentioned that I had gained a lot of weight since my son was born, and I do a lot of sitting at my job. I said to her, ‘I have no ab muscles.’ She answered, ‘Oh yes you do — we just have to find them and turn them back on.’ I almost hate to say how great her classes are, because the only drawback is that they fill up fast and I might lose my spot!
I have taken classes from almost everyone who teaches here (there are a couple new classes/​instructors that I have not been able to take a class with just yet) but every single instructor is wonderful. I really would rather come here for a class than go to happy hour and have wine. And I like wine!
I always have a great time working towards fitness here. If you want to find a way for your body to be it’s strongest, and you like a little bit of sass in your workout, this is the place for you! If you prefer a bit more sass — make sure to take one of Coach Kimmie’s classes!

I am updating my review on Kinesis because I firmly believe that If you are looking for a good neighborhood place to work out with excellent instruction and small classes, then Kinesis is your best bet. They offer a good variety of classes to chose from but the best part are their owners, Kim and Dawn.
Coach Kimmie and Dr. Dawn have created a successful business because of their combined skill and expertise. Both are well trained and keep an eagle-​eye on your body mechanics, proper form and movement throughout their classes. If you have any injuries that need attention, you are in good hands with either one. Dr. Dawn offers Physical Therapy and teaches the Yoga Tune Up class. Coach Kimmie teaches cardio and weight training, Pilates and other fitness classes. They hire good instructors and all of their classes are lively, fun and challenging. They also haver massage therapist on staff who are terrific.
If you want to feel that you’ve gotten a great workout in a safe but challenging class, then I cannot recommend Kinesis highly enough.

Here is what I would like to say about this fantastic workout studio. It is not your typical gym. It is a place you come to as much or as little as you want to get personal hands on training or in a small class setting, if you are fortunate to have Kim Smith as one of your teachers then by gosh you will 100 percent know that you will be trained with the utmost of knowledge and expertise as well as Dr. Dawn who has the best yoga tune up classes that are not only designed for anyone but she takes the time to give you the individual care that you need to correctly get your posture corrections right. And of course Amy and Lisa their Pilates and Cardio Tramp are out of of this world for any age group. I am in my mid 50’s and I have a new lease on life because of their dedication to helping us become stronger and fit and better. Please take my word on this very positive atmosphere it will inspire you and help re create a new lease on your life or perhaps give you that open door that you have been waiting to open.

Exercise is more than just fitness at Kinesis! Coach Kimmie and Dr. Dawn McCrory, PT, have made a huge difference in my life! The consummate health and fitness pros that they are teach you how to live well in your body. I have known and worked out with them for over 10 years and I continue to get stronger and feel better because of their extensive knowledge and how they teach. Correct form is an absolute at Kinesis. And, pain! I’ve learned how to relieve it by making movement adjustments. You get stronger and learn to live better at Kinesis! And, every client benefits equally whether in a class or in a private session because it’s that kind of place. When I finish a workout at 6am or 6pm, I’m always happy because I feel better, stronger and more confident that I’m doing the right things for myself. And, it sets the tone for the rest of my day.
A few words about the newer members of the Kinesis krew, Amy and NIcholls. Amy can teach anything and she does. She’s smart, tough, watches your form and instructs your workout to maximize the benefits. At the start of every class, she asks if anyone has anything new going on in their bodies so she can help adapt exercises to you.
Every time I’m in Nicholls’ class, I’m completely out of breath! His workouts are tough and balanced and when you’re finished, the stress of the day is completely gone. In fact, it once carried me into a dreaded meeting the next day and I was able to stay calm.
Thank you Kinesis and all of your amazing instructors! I am so fortunate to have found a place that’s perfect in every way. I urge anyone reading my review to give Kinesis a try. It’s fantastic!

Attentive, scientifically sound and focused. 1^st rate physical therapy, massage and injury prevention/​rehab.

Coach Kimmie and Dawn, along with the other trainers there, do wonders for keeping your body pain free and in shape. lets not forget the wonderful massages you can get there also. A must place if you want to feel good about yourself!

I have been exercising my whole life; dance, fitness, gymnastics weight training… and I’m old enough to have seen more work out phylosophies than I care to count come and go — I have never found an environment or a person like coach Kimmie where each and every person gets incredible personallized attention; whether it be posture adjustment, perhaps tape, ball rolling a specific part of the body, or a creative way to use a piece of equipment. I’m getting solutions to things I’ve been struggling with for years! I am so grateful I found this studio — and it’s a hell of a lot of Fun! The Saturday morning Killer class is the best!

great place to work out. I especially enjoy their cardio reformer trampoline and yoga tuneup classes… they also have fantastic massage therapists.

Kenisis is a rare and cherished space in LA: friendly and knowledgable owners who’ve created a fun, relaxed environment dedicated to health and movement. The energy here is positive and communal. No competition or incense burning. Lots of real knowledge from real people, which is excruciatingly hard to find in this town. Thanks Kim and Dawn. Your knowledge and commitment is needed and appreciated.

Kinesis is truly a great small business that really wants to make a difference in your life. This review is mainly for Dr. Dawn as well as Liz as those were the two individuals I primarily came in for, but I have only good things to say about Coach Kimmie as well, who gave me a few pointers and posture corrections when I mentioned I was having issues in a particular workout.
Dr. Dawn is simply amazing! All of the wonderful things stated below are true. I came in due to pain I had been experiencing in my knees and ankles, and within days of doing the exercises she gave me to work on, that pain was gone. It has not returned and now I am strengthening the muscle groups that were inactive and causing that pain before. She does not accept insurance, but does offer Superbills, and really works with you to get to the root of the problem at hand. Truly awesome!
Liz is also spectacular. Anytime I wanted (or needed) a massage, she was my go-​to bodyworker. Before the session, she will ask you where you want the most work on, and she will go from there. Each time I left happy and very relaxed, and she completely rid me of any lingering soreness I had in my legs or back. Love her work!!!

I have been working out with Coach Kimmie for the last 6 years, she has taught me so much about by body during our training sessions; maybe a little more than I want to know. LOL
Listening to your body is so key in strength training.
I don’t know a lot of trainers that spend time with there clients watching them move, walk, to help design work out best suited for your body that day. Coach Kimmie is always right on and gives me the best training. Truly cares about each of her clients.
Lisa, Kim, Peggy, Amy all very excellent Pilates instructors, fully body work outs.
TRX (Kim), Yoga Tune UP (Dawn, Kim), two favorite class, nice workout environment
Liz is my favorite girl when it comes to body work, she works on specific needs for the that day or all over body work… she is amazing.
If you have not tried Kinesis Movement Studio, Please do so great energy, group workouts are super fun, great group of people working at studio and attending classes!

A word about working out at Kinesis and with Coach Kimmie!
Kim has now been one of my person trainers for over 10 years and every year we work together gets better and better – and I am a hard one to please
My workouts with Kim are in classes, duets and privates and they all incredibly challenging, satisfying to my fitness needs and level and I alway walk out of there knowing I had a great workout.
My favorite: Saturday’s CK Killer! A fun hour, mostly a timed or repeat circuit, totally customizable for my fitness needs and those of other levels. It is a fun and rewarding class for people of all fitness levels working out together.
So if you are looking to get motivated, are motivated, but don’t know where to got – this is is where. Aside from you best workout routine, you will also get to know your body, it’s challenges and rewards and you will finally work out out with a trainer who truly understands you, your body, your fitness needs and wants… and for sure how to get there.

The best physical therapist in town is Dr. Dawn McCrory. I have spent 5+ years suffering from pain in my right leg which steadily increased so that it limited my mobility. I stopped running and walking was even painful. I tried to resolve this through two HMOs (Anthem then Kaiser) during this time. I also spent money on three different body workers but could not get relief. I thought I had a knee and IT band problem. My Kaiser PT recommended taping my knee to fix a knee cap problem then sciatica and after a couple of visits I could tell I wasn’t going to get anywhere. Ultimately, he didn’t seem interested in what he was doing. Finally, I decided to see Dr. Dawn and paid out of pocket. Her initial fee is $ 115 and follow up visits are $ 80. She nailed my problem (it wasn’t sciatica) in the first session and recommended self-​muscle release and abdominal exercises. Her diagnosis and recommended exercises were literally like magic. No more pain and limping around and I ran in my first 5K. Dr. Dawn is a miracle worker! Very down to earth, very able, straightforward, all around decent person AND the only PT on the westside that practices neurokinetic therapy. I am forever grateful.

I have worked out at more gyms than I can count, but Kinesis is the best EVER. Just think, no tvs! No loud music, a fully informed, up to date, and caring staff, small classes with as much personal attention as you need. It doesn’t get better than this!

Good lord. I cannot express how much I love coming here. A lifetime couch potato, I knew I needed help to get in shape and a friend recommended Kinesis. In the midst of a post-​sugar guilt fest, I called and signed up for private lessons.
What a life changing moment that was. I’ve taken 10 private lessons with Amy and several of the jump classes. I’m already seeing the hint of results and learned a ton of tricks to being more effective at both stretching and working out.
Up next? I’m trying a TRX class. Come join me. Go try this place. You’ll love it. (oh! Classes are very small so you get a ton of attention). Go! Go! Go!

I just have to update my review to include their Yoga Tune-​up and Therapy Ball Rolling classes. An amazing stretch and myofascial massage for the price of a class. Can’t wait for class tonight!
(hey, spellcheck — myofascial is too a word!)

Kim is a really gifted trainer and Dawn is a really gifted physical therapist.
Nutrition and acupuncture, massage, TRX and pilates, yoga tune-​up classes, functional fitness.
They have a very holistic approach to health and well being.
I highly recommend Kinesis if you want to get help feeling stronger and healthier.

I’ve been at Kinesis for quite a few months now, and it’s quickly become a great community for me. Here’s some of what I love about Kinesis:
1) It’s close to home.
2) Prices are very reasonable, especially in light of the extraordinary quality. No stupid package pricing that expires in unreasonably short timeframes either.
3) The space is pleasant, comfortable, clean, and has adequate parking.
4) I really like the Stott Pilates reformers, which are a little larger than other reformers, and feel very solid, well-​built, and flexible, allowing for quite a diversity in teaching styles and themes.
5) Really nice people go there to work out, and have a lot of fun doing it.
6) They emphasize safety, which I value a lot, and haven’t observed in some other studios unfortunately.
7) Coach Kimmie is enthusiastic and hilarious. And sweet, even when she’s being a stern taskmaster (task-​mistress just didn’t quite sound right… or maybe it did?!).
8) Lulu and Ginger are the Pilates teachers at the times I usually take classes, and they are both dedicated, passionate teachers. Other teachers have also been good to excellent.
And now for the raving fandom part:
I just started seeing Dr. Dawn for physical therapy for a long-​standing hip problem. I will say that I’ve had a lot of foot and ankle injuries previously, and therefore, have a lot of experience with physical therapists. Dawn is exceptional. Really thorough, knowledgeable, experienced, intellectually curious, and kind of relentless — in a good way. I actually feel a bit of hope, for the first time, that we might really be getting to the root of what is causing my repetitive ankle injuries — and that is some kind of miracle.

Just updating our experience at Kinesis. We’ve now been here almost 2 years and are still going strong and happy. Our bodies have changed but Coach Kimmie has been amazing at adapting to our needs. No trying to shove a square peg into a round hole. She takes our odd shaped peg and carves out a program that is dedicated to our needs and goals!
So many trainers can only train one way. Coach Kimmie tailors to perfection!