Pilates Plus Porter Ranch

This is by far the BEST Pilates Plus studio I have attended. Unfortunately, I moved from Porter Ranch to Westwood, so it’s too fa to attend.
Amazing workout… staff is excellent. Actually, the best place I’ve EVER worked out. Nothing compares.

Ok, I always did the regular floor/​mat pilates like the Winsor Pilates. Now, don’t get me wrong, Winsor Pilates is awesome. You lean up, tone your body, tighten your abs, and you can get through the accelerated DVD without dying. I didn’t know what Pilates Plus was until I took my first private class with Vanessa on the Megaformer. I had never felt so out of shape and I’m an active person (running, climbing stairs, yoga, etc). Let’s just say I drove home with my legs shaking after that first workout (and many workouts after that). It’s been a few years and till today, if I take a long enough break from the studio, I pay for it when I go back. No other workout can do what the Megaformer at Pilates Plus Porter Ranch can do. I love all the trainers there. Vanessa’s voice is so calm and soothing that you don’t even realize how hard she’s working you until you start dripping with sweat. Brie always has new moves that work muscles you never knew you had, so I always look forward to her classes. I also take a lot of Megan and Allie’s classes. They both push hard and know what it takes to shape up the body. I guess it’s safe to say that I’m Pilates Plus Porter Ranch obsessed!

This summer will be 3 years since I joined Pilates Plus Porter Ranch. That in itself is a testament to how special this place is. Vanessa is the owner and one of the trainers and she is wonderful. The sound of her voice is so soothing as she puts you through the paces of what is a very complete and challenging workout. Bri, Megan are my other trainers that I see on regular basis and they are amazing. They are challenging and truly an example of what it means to be physically fit as well as really great human beings. I’ve been fortunate to take a few of Heathers classes and she is awesome… I’ve worked out along side her many times and I always thought she would be a great trainer. Love my studio… feel lucky to have found it.

The Best Pilates studio in the valley. I been going there for 3 years now, since they first open up!!! All instructors are absolutely amazing. Scheduling is accommodating. Vanessa is the owner of this studio, very pleasant and friendly. Thank you so much for opening this place!

I hated this class but I loved it. When I read the reviews about how hard the class is and the soreness you would sustain after just 40 minutes, I didn’t believe it. I was proven wrong. I didn’t know it was possible to get sore everywhere within 30 minutes of finishing the class. I have run 12ks, half marathon and full marathon, but this class kicked my butt way more. I will sign up for more torture. I felt fitter (probably not a real word) after just that first class!

After letting my previous post sit for a few days, I feel as though I should be reviewing the classes and not necessarily my experiences, given my limited schedule, which isn’t their fault. I have to say, I was very intimidated when I tried my first class, but the teachers were very patient and come through frequently to correct your form where needed. I noticed when finding time to take these classes, my body reacts very quickly and I can really notice the results. And I love being sore, using muscles I didn’t even realize I had sometimes. If you have been considering taking up Pilates, I highly recommend trying this place out. The workouts really are stellar!

I love this studio because you get a true LA (burning, shaking, pushing the limits) workout without any of the intimidation or aloofness. I’ve been coming to Pilates Plus PR for two years now and it has transformed my body into a stronger, leaner and more coordinated form. I usually take classes with Vanessa and Megan because of my schedule, but ALL the trainers are so friendly and approachable. They will keep an eye out for you if it’s your first time and adjust and coach you through the session. The exercises are a great balance between strength building and lengthening. 40 minutes is the perfect length for me. I feel incomplete when I go without my weekly workout here because I always walk out feeling tired, yes, but also positive and empowered for the rest of the day. So glad to have found this studio in this part of the Valley.

I had my first official class today with Vanessa and it was great and relaxing. I had scheduled a private session with her last week since it was my first time doing Pilates. I wanted to know more of the machine and how it’s used and I’m glad I did because I have two left feet and am clumsy. Vanessa did not waste any time with me. She worked me hard while teaching me Pilates moves and terminology, as well as the use of the machine. It was a 40 minute session that left me sweating as if I just ran a marathon. In fact, running a marathon was nothing compared to the workout I did. Vanessa was great. The studio is clean as well as the machines. I’m hooked and yes, I signed up for a 6 month membership, going 8x a month which I plan on going 2x a week.

Total Obsession!
I’ve been coming to Pilates Plus for the past few years and I am a junky. I have a love/​hate relationship with Vanessa, Megan, and Brie. Amazing trainers that push you to work harder each time you’re in there. Each instructor has her own style which I LOVE! I try booking my classes so I am able to train with each of them at least once a week. I try to take at least 2 – 3 classes per week.
Why am I obsessed?!
Working out has been part of my life as long as I can remember. I’ve never been the type to ever stick to one type of workout till I found Pilates Plus. I was very apprehensive at first because of past experiences with traditional Pilates but I gave it a try and fell in love. I have never been more physically strong, more toned, and mentally relaxed than I am now.
Vanessa, Megan and Brie are my go to because they know how to make you feel the pain and love it. The facility is amazingly clean, it doesn’t feel like a gym.
The classes are designed to give you a full body workout within 40 minutes. Seems too short at first but it’s perfect. I don’t have all day to spend at the gym so I need something that works and Pilates Plus is it. You go in sweat your butt off and feel amazing wanting to come back for more.

I am officially on the Pilates Plus bandwagon. I was looking for Pilates within the area that had reasonable pricing and low and behold, Unilocal lead the way to Pilates Plus.
Pilates Plus is located in a gigantic shopping center in Porter Ranch, however, parking can still be a struggle as there are always so many people lounging at the Starbucks nearby.
The studio isn’t that big, it can accommodate up to 12 people but I think that’s better as there’s more focus on the individual instead of the tendency to be overlooked within a group setting. I’ve taken 4 classes so far, 2 beginner’s classes, a regular class and a stretch class. The beginner’s class kicked my butt (I was sweating buckets!) because I was not used to utilizing all of those muscles I had no idea I had. I also had no knowledge of the reformer machine but Vanessa explained everything to me so that I wasn’t lost. Vanessa is great. I really enjoyed my first class with her, she explains everything very well, she’s patient if you’re still learning and she has an overall friendly and sweet demeanor. I’ve also taken a class with Brie and Brie is great! She’s very friendly, warm and helpful. I was struggling a little bit and she was more than happy to help me and explain what I should be doing as opposed to what I was doing. Brie is incredibly motivating.
Note: I definitely do not recommend taking a regular class unless you’ve taken about 3 beginners beforehand. The regular class uses higher weights to increase resistance and while I pulled through, I still felt very sore.
The stretch class is a great way to relieve your sore muscles and stretch yourself out after such a strenuous workout. I recommend taking it once a week.
After my first class, (the first class is free) I immediately signed up, and because I signed up that day, I received 15% off, which is always great! I signed up for the 12x a month for 3 months deal which comes out to $ 13.25 a class, which I think is a great deal and can’t be beat!
Another great thing about this place is that they are open very early in the morning, so it’s very convenient if you can’t find time after work.
This place is definitely a gem and I highly recommend it.

It’s a great workout. My only complaint is they went from ten to twelve tables and I think it is one too many!

Okay the secret is out.
I’m a Pilates Porter Ranch junkie.
My one year anniversary is coming up… I started taking classes here in May of 2014 and I have been meaning to write this review forever. If I wasn’t always running late I would be the duchess and have 60 checkins by now.
I try to take at least 2 – 3 classes a week and it always kicks my bootie. Everyone always asks how I am in such good shape and I attribute it to my pilates workouts.
I have ran cross country & track, been that gym rat, and also said namaste many times and in the end I have always came back to pilates.
Pilates Porter Ranch has classes available from early in the morning until later in the evening and an app that makes it easy to book classes. It’s awesome for someone who wants to have flexible workout hours.
The classes never get boring, they play awesome music and the teachers help guide your form to make sure you don’t injure yourself or strain a muscle. If you ever have a question about your account or anything else the owners are prompt to respond and will go out of their way to make sure your questions are answered.
This is not the closest studio to my house but I believe it is the best and I make it a priority to go to classes no matter how crazy my life is because I know exercise is important to life long health and happiness.
In addition to taking great classes I appreciate the shopping plaza that the studio is located in. I can do all my errands after I get done with a class. Literally this is such an awesome location for a studio. Starbucks, Ralphs, multiple banks, Walmart, & JoAnn’s (just to name a few) are within walking distance from wherever you may park.
My sister even comes and takes classes with me when she comes to LA to visit. She loves this studio and has had a hard time finding a studio that is comparable to Pilates Porter Ranch in the Bay Area.
I rarely look at who is teaching a class because all of the instructors at Pilates Porter Ranch are excellent. Vanessa, Brie, Cereza, & Megan are all amazing and they always push you to go your hardest so that you will see the most results and benefits from a workout.
I highly recommend taking your first free class, committing to a package, downloading the app and enrolling in classes. Soon your body will become more sculpted and defined. My wedding is coming up and because of Pilates Porter Ranch I know I will look and feel my best.

Love love love taking classes here! You go at your own pace but always feel like you’re workout is kick ass! I’ve taken classes with all of the instructors and they are absolutely the best. The studio is extremely clean and the machines are always sanitized. I always enjoy coming here… the instructors make you feel welcomed! The workout targets muscles you didn’t know existed!

This place is really clean, the owner is really nice and pilates are done on the Mega Reformer. It is a 40 minute class and it goes my really fast, you can definitely go at your own pace & you don’t feel awkward if you dont get the correct movements. I also like that everyone is required to clean the machines with sanitizing wipes. The first class is free and they don’t push you to become a member. The only con is that if you don’t have yoga socks you have to buy them for $ 16 or you can’t take the class…

Love at first class!
I’ve been taking classes at Pilates Plus Porter Ranch for almost 6 months now and I’ve never felt stronger, leaner, and healthier.
I’ve taken different pilates classes in the past so I wasn’t sure what the difference would be between the reformer (which is used in standard pilates classes) vs. the megaformer. Huge difference! The classes are 40 minutes and a total body workout like no other.
Vanessa, the owner, and her staff of instructors including Cereza, Megan, and Brie, are amazing at what they do. I’d recommend Pilates Plus Porter Ranch to anyone who is serious about getting their body in shape and maintaining it.

My neighbor and friend referred me to Pilates Plus Porter Ranch. The first class is free and you are barely able to walk after it. This is the most intense workout I have had the pleasure of doing. After the first class, they offer you a discount of 15% if you sign up for the first month. That is a great deal. And I did. I am trying this for 3x per week for 1 month. Classes are 40 minutes long and only for 12 people. You book all of your classes online. The instructors are great and help you with the positioning of your moves and the studio is ultra clean and private with glass mirrors on both sides of the room. Also, the other participants are very friendly. After each class, every one wipes down their own machines and I like that!

If you are looking for a good workout that strengthens your core, your lower body, upper body, and mind, come here!
Pilates Plus PR has great instructors ready to give you 40-​min classes to tone your body!
You will be sore after your first class (which is offered free!), but you will vow to come back after that first class because there is no workout like it! The exercises are performed on megaformer machines the entire time and every move is designed to burn more than one body part at a time! you will feel the burn!
I liked the workout so much, my sister signed up and she signed up a friend and her friend signed up another friend!
Our favorite instructors are Vanessa (the owner of the studio), Brie, Cereza, and Megan.
TIP: Sign up for your classes online because the classes fill up very quickly. Fortunately, there are plenty of times to choose from 7 days a week so if you are an early bird, mid-​day riser, or 9 – 5 worker, there is a time for you !

Although this is not «classic» pilates studio, but rather more of a weight training class using a reformer-​type machine, it’s pretty awesome. Classes are 40 minutes in length. And the class moves fast. And that’s a good thing because they’re intense!
Classes are plentiful throughout the day, (though get booked up pretty quickly, so plan WAY in advance using their online system.) The instructors are good, Vanessa the owner, and Megan being the best ones that I’ve taken class with.
The studio is pretty clean, wipes are handed out at the end of each session for you to wipe down your machine. Bathroom is also clean!
I like this type of work out because it’s really intense, works out a lot of muscles & is challenging. It’s the kind of work out that you may loathe while doing it, but will love the results … and the music is pumping which keeps your attention & holds your focus :)

Amazing place clean 40 minutes of intense workout and the result is amazing !!!
Vanessa is so sweet always smiling a great trainer !!!
Love it love it love it …

If you are looking for a quick workout yet very intense, than this is the class for you. It is an intimate 10 person class that you won’t feel intimidated in. The instructors are a always there to help, Vanessa is my favorite, she really improved my strength, my body and my energy. I couldn’t imagine my life without this type of Pilates.