Pilates with an Altitude

I waited to write a review until I had spent enough time and done enough classes to write a well rounded review. I started coming here with a groupon last August (2015) and was coming 2 times a week. I was initially worried to come to Pilates because I had never done Pilates except on the mat, which I hated, and it was no fun. I tried yoga but I have carpal tunnel and too many positions required me to put weight on my wrist which was very painful so I didn’t last long even though I really liked it.
I called Ghita after I finally decided to use my groupon and told her I was worried about slowing down a class and let her know I was sure I would embarrass myself… She was very inviting and helped me get signed up and so I showed up at my appointed time, bought some sticky sox and had my first class. I loved it so much I couldn’t wait to come back, I think I used my initial 10 class groupon in a months time. I had to make a decision to buy individual classes in a package or go monthly unlimited.
I’m not gonna lie, I was uncomfortable because it seemed like a lot of money because I have never spent more than $ 75 combined on fitness monthly dues. I told my husband I was going to quit and just figure out another way to work out. He actually said «it’s totally worth it because I see how excited you are to work out and your confidence is back». What??? (by the way, I have lost inches in my waist and hips. Yay!)
Well now I have been going with the monthly unlimited for 6 months and I find a way to go almost everyday including weekends because I crave it.
I have had terrible sciatica for 10 years and I was amazed that by strengthening my body through reformer Pilates I have a noticeable difference in my pain level and am evening out the muscles I favored in order to deal with my leg and hip pain.
Ghita is a former ballerina and is a stickler (!!!) on your form which makes all the difference. Many people who come to her have issues with knees, hips, chronic fatigue, etc… She takes your issues into account and modifys for your needs.
There have been times when she has had to cancel classes due to family emergency but I understand, since she is the only one teaching and works 7 days a week. If I ever felt shorted all I did was talk to her and she was more than happy to put more days in my bank and that is under my unlimited. For people who pay for class packages I think it gets credited back automatically now (?). Anyway, Ghita is a hoot and most importantly it is not a stuck up place where you feel intimidated. All ages, all shapes and sizes, both men (a few) and women come for classes.
I brought a friend who took classes in Temecula and she said there were 18 reformer machines (Ghita has 5 reformers, so lots of personal attention) in her class in Temecula, she NEVER got correction on position or form, and that she was never sore after working out. After Ghitas classes she took with me she was laughing that she could hardly walk the next day cause she found out she had worked out muscles she didn’t know she had. Haha ! that is still true for me since the workouts are always different.
If you are looking for a great teacher and can’t find a gym or class that suits you maybe you should try his out. I’m super happy I started coming here!

My friend Annette tried to talk me into going to Pilates with her. I didn’t have the time and didn’t want to drive the extra miles. But after a year of persuasion, I tried three classes and got hooked. Now I attend four classes a week! Ghita is an excellent instructor and constantly watches us to be sure we are doing the work correctly and so that we won’t hurt ourselves. That’s especially important for us ladies of a certain age!

I was interested in trying a Pilates Reformer class and was excited to see a Group-​on advertising 5 classes for $ 50. If I liked the class, I would sign-​up for additional classes. I did this with the Yoga Room, just next door, and signed up for a membership. I had hoped that I would have the same great experience here where I would alternate between businesses. However, this was not the case with this studio. I was unable to redeem my Group-​on with this merchant due to her continuous cancellations and poor appointment booking system. I paid for 2 additional classes, in person, with the confirmation from Ghita that these spots were available. On the day of the class, she told me that my girls could not attend the class as she was completely booked. She also stated that she would credit my Group-​on back for the class I did not attend due to her error. She did not. I was unable to schedule any classes after that date due to her system being down. I contacted Ghita again and advised her that I would not be returning to her studio due to my inability to redeem my original Group-​on offer and her constant cancellations and online scheduling issues. She advised me of some personal issues she was having in her life and her inability to meet her scheduled class dates or get her system to work. She informed me that she could not refund my Group-​on money as she didn’t make any money from offering the classes at such a low-​cost. However, she would refund the money that I spent on the 2 additional classes. I ‘ve had 3 conversations with Ghita regarding the refund on 02÷22÷16, 03÷02÷16, and 03÷18÷16. Ghita has not returned my money to date. Our last conversation today, she appeared upset and asked that I not contact her again. So, if you are looking for a comparable, if not better, work-​out with consistent classes that are actually held, a computer scheduling system that works, and great professionalism when conducting business… go next door to the Yoga Room. I’ll give this establishment 1 star as the classes are great if you can get one there.

Loved Ghita and the studio! Took my first Pilates reformer class and it was everything I thought it would be! I’ve been doing mat Pilates, but the reformer definitely challenged my body differently. All the members in class were so welcoming and friendly. Ghita as a teacher was amazing, noticed my muscle imbalances immediately and watched me through the whole class to make sure I was doing the movements correctly. All in all great experience and can’t wait to go back this week.