Good Body Pilates

Before having children, I had a decade long dedicated yoga practice which was integral to my identity. Then two pregnancies and two young children made it literally impossible to get to the yoga studio… My post-​pregnancy body didn’t really resemble my feel good yoga physique, and I felt like I didn’t have any time to myself to exercise. I thought I would try pilates because it was just one hour, and it could be my entry back into any sort of movement.
I’ve now been taking semi private classes with Emilie once a week for a year and a half, and my body is my own again. On my first meeting with Emilie, I asked her if I was really going to have to have this spare tire/​muffin top for the rest of my life, and she said absolutely not, and she was right. I get my one hour of exercise a week, and it feels amazing. My body feels and looks great, and our workouts are very focused.
Emilie is encouraging, positive, thoughtful and flexible, and the studio has a wonderful feel and energy.

I didn’t think pilates was going to be all that much of a workout… Ha! I was wrong. Emilie has been giving me a great workout a few times a week and I’m amazed by the progress. Great environment and private. I’ll be starting group classes soon and I’m looking forward to it!

I started coming to Good Body more than a year ago having never tried pilates. My back was a mess and I was told pilates could help. Fast forward to today and I have been going to Good Body at least once a week. The studio is very nice, clean and welcoming with top of the line equipment. Jackie has been my instructor since day 1 — I was lucky to get paired up with her. THE BEST! She will kick your butt for sure but do it with a smile and a laugh. I started with some private sessions but transitioned into group classes shortly after. Pilates at Good Body has become a crucial part of my overall health and fitness. I used to just be a gym guy but pilates does so much more for your overall health. Good Body is a hidden gem in Santa Monica.

I’ve been going to Good Body Pilates for over a year and am just now writing a review. The shame! This place should not be a secret. I found Emilie last year when I was traveling to LA every so often for work. I was in the process of recovering from multiple injuries (hip and back) and Pilates had slowly begun to replace my PT. After a few searches I found Emilie and I’m so happy I did. Emilie understood, was (and still is) conscientious of my injuries and always asks or takes cues from me on whether or not I feel safe doing certain work. Despite only having the opportunity to see her every few months, Emilie has been integral to my recovery. In just the last two weeks alone I’ve made vast improvements in my strength. I’d recommend Emilie to anyone, whether you are recovering from an injury or just want to safely and effectively practice Pilates. AND as a bonus, Emilie is a complete pleasure to be around (as are the other instructors I’ve met.) She is as cheerful and positive as her studio is bright and sunny. Go there!

Emilie has helped me more than any physical therapist, and I’ve been in physical therapy for 15+ years. She’s amazing, and so is her studio!

I cannot recommend Emilie and her studio enough! I started going to Good Body Pilates at the beginning of my pregnancy. I knew I was going to need to take extra care of my back, and wanted to build up my strength in a safe way. Emilie has a lot of experience with pre and post natal pilates, so I immediately felt like I was in good hands. The classes were always challenging but also perfectly suited for every stage of my pregnancy. I did both private and semi-​private classes, with Emilie, as well as another instructor, Lea, and it was always a great experience. And, even though I thought I might eventually be limited by what I could do towards the end of my pregnancy, the sessions were always very varied and never boring. The studio itself is also a very calm, serene space — perfect for easing any pregnancy anxieties! Thank you, Emilie!

I’ve been a client @ Good Body Pilates for over 3 years now. After a back injury in 2011, I was in constant pain. I was introduced to Emilie who then put me in a rigorous (or it felt that way) program of privates (one on one instruction) and small groups. After my core (and surrounding muscles) were strong enough, I attend small groups twice a week, which keeps me going.
There are a variety of instructors and classes at the studio — from privates, duos to small groups (2 – 4 people). There’s something for everyone (male/​female/​age/​etc.).
I can’t recommend this studio enough.

After having five children, I have areas of my body that need toning!
I was so happy to discover Good Body Pilates because it may be the solution to dissolving that roll around my stomach!
Emilie is an expert and loves what she does. Her studio is bright and and inviting and a delight to visit.
I’m so delighted to have found this wonderful pilates studio. I look forward to getting in shape this coming new year.
Emilie deserves to be sucessful!

I’d taken pilates for years and I decided to try one of those fast paced large classes where they blast music and the instructor barks at everyone to do more reps through a microphone. BIG MISTAKE! I wasn’t able to work out for 6 months after taking that class. Pilates is about form, not speed. To avoid injury (I now know) one needs personal attention and direction, no matter the level of experience one has had in the past. The instructor at Good Body Pilates guided me slowly through the process of awakening muscles that I had long forgotten existed. She is incredibly knowledgable and emphasizes the importance of listening to the body and ignoring the mind. The studio is beautiful, parking is easy, Trader Joes is across the street, and she plays great music. She’s the real deal.

I took a class from the owner this week and it was my first Pilates experience. I am a runner, but a total beginner when it comes to Pilates and Yoga type of exercises. Emilie made my first experience with Pilates easy yet gave me a great workout and I feel inspired to do more to work on my core and some of the muscles I tend to neglect.
The space is bright, beautiful, fresh and relaxing. She has a variety of really great Pliates machines that I am beginning to get to know (I used to think they were all torture devices, ha).
When I am there, I feel like I am taking a retreat from the world and it does not feel like most other studios and gyms, where someone threw some equipment into an office or garage. If you are going to try Pilates in Santa Monica, I highly recommend this place. They do mat classes and individual one on one training, she is very knowledgeable.
Thank you Good Body Pilates, I’ll see you soon!