Strong Body Pilates

I have been working with Nicole for about 10 years and she has been my lifesaver. I’ve had back problems for many years and tried many different things. I did chiropractic for a full year, physical therapy, walking, riding my bike and walking a dog twice a day. I was only having more pain and being able to do less and less. I met Nicole when I was in PT and asked her if she thought I could try Pilates. That was the beginning of the best! When I started I could barely sit up on the Reformer and had no strength in my body. I could immediately feel my body responding and it only got better as time went on. Fast forward to the present, I had back surgery 5 months ago and am back working with Nicole twice a week and my recovery has had a jump start. She is the best. She understands the body and how it works. She knows how to modify any exercise and fits it to the individual for maximum results. She is extremely professional and focuses on each person that she’s teaching. It’s a complete body workout for any age and Pilates has sustained my interest, enthusiasm and is very therapeutic after all of these years.
Oh yes, and did I mention that I’m almost 82 years old?
BK

Nicole is amazing. It’s not about only having the knowledge, but knowing to teach you in a way that makes you feel comfortable. She has that skill!

Great morning workout! I found this studio through Classpass, and I ended up getting a one on one session. High recommend this place! Especially the apparatus session!

My friend and I did an hour session of private Pilates using the machines with Ally and she was beyond helpful. We learned so many new moves, and started utilizing muscles we never knew we had. Ally made us feel so relaxed and we enjoyed ourselves so much. Ally, we thank you very much and look forward to another session with you!
The room itself was very clean and fresh. Beautiful atmosphere to practice Pilate.

I have been taking Pilates classes regularly for 3 years now and finally am getting around to writing a review… sorry so delayed Nicole and Dan!
Strong Body Pilates is the best studio in the Los Angeles. I wasted my time and money trying many other studios. I suggest you don’t do what I did and just go straight to Strong Body Pilates.
The classes focus on tradition Pilates methods yet each instructor has their own take on that. There are 3 primary instructors and they all are fantastic. The classes are never more than 4 students allowing for individual attention, especially if you have an injury or issue you are working with.
The best thing about the classes is that I feel like I get a great workout, there is nothing easy about doing properly taught tradition Pilates. At the age of 54 it is really important to keep my core strong to avoid back injuries. Pilates is the best way to focus on that.
If I come in feeling a little «off» or not in a great mood, that is sure to change by the time I leave 1 hour later.
Thank you Daniel, Nicole, and Margie for putting up with me for these 3 years, and making my life just that much better!

Strong Body Pilates is far and away the the best thing that’s happened to my body & state of mind. I’m a 53 year old male & I was very athletic as a kid (college tennis), & all that playing finally took it’s toll. I’ve had sciatica, 2 torn meniscuses, & arthritis in my back, & needed something to get myself back in shape slowly, smartly, & gently. Dan has provided me a regimen that has been modified to keep these issues in check. His workouts are tough, but he is patient & funny, & I look forward to my sessions every time. The space is open, airy, & very peaceful & Nicole (the other owner) is a delight. I used to be afraid of re-​injuring myself, but Dan at Strong Body has taught me to stay within what I can do & to listen to my body. Seriously, do yourself a favor. You’ll get as much out of it as you put in, & Dan at Strong Body Pilates makes it a total pleasure.

I found this studio through a Living Social deal. I had never done pilates before, and really loved my experience. I take classes from both Nicole and Dan. I like both of their teaching styles. The studio itself is nice. Very open, lots of light.

Simply the best! Everyone there is not only knowledgeable, but kind and supportive while guiding you to push the limits of what you think you can do.

I love it!
I go almost every day!
Great teachers, great location and the best of all is that you can feel a stronger body with each session.

I have some health issue and had been unable to work out because of them.
Nicole at Strong Body Pilates has been very patient and has helped me regain my strength and help me to lose weight. In the beginning I was embarrased about going to work out with anyone because I was so out of shape.
Now I am two sizes smaller and able to wear high heels because I am gaining balance and strength!
Thanks to Nicole and Strong Body Pilates!

Absolutely top-​notch Pilates studio. Nicole, the owner, is gifted. I tried SBP out using the 4 group reformer classes Living Social deal. After discovering that reformer workouts gave me an amazing workout without triggering my tension headaches, I have been on a quest over the last several months to find the right instructor/​studio/​drive-​I-​can-​live-​with/​pricing. It has been great — I now know what kind of machines I prefer, what style of instructor I like, what value for the money I am willing to pay, etc.
So there I was thinking I would never drive from Brentwood to Studio City on a regular basis. But after taking Nicole’s 12pm Saturday group reformer class, here I am! Driving from BW to SC every Saturday morning for my PRIVATE sessions with Nicole. Yes, I was so impressed with Nicole’s detailed instruction, and the heart and soul she has clearly put into the studio, that I purchased a package of private sessions with her. I think I connected to her east-​coast/​no airy-​fairy style, since I am from the east coast as well.
Pilates prices in general make me crazy. In Nicole’s case, there is a reason for that. I didn’t realize it until Nicole explained this, but she is trained from the Pilates lineage. It means the person who trained her, was trained by someone who was trained by Joe Pilates. Something like that. She can explain better. I really felt the difference in my body with her instruction compared to most of the other Pilates instructors I have tried over the last several months.
I never intended to purchase private sessions. I was already trying to figure out how I was going to pay for group reformer classes! They seem to be running specials on a regular basis, so I took advantage of one they were running during the holidays and purchased a package of privates, knowing that with Nicole’s help I could continue to heal my tension headaches (in addition to PT). Wow! Honestly, how my body feels after one private session is the same/​better than 2 – 3 group reformer classes.
Bottom line, if you have a genuine desire to change how your body operates, and as an amazing side effect, how it looks as well, try this place out. I am always down with a business that let’s their heart and soul show for clients to see:)

I have been to MANY Pilates studios. Taken privates, duos, and classes. This is the best so far.
I take a mat class and the corrections are as good if not better than many of the privates I have taken.
Nicole is terrific.

This is one of my first day «Groupon» Reviews. In this case Living Social. This is my first time at this studio. Dan taught the 6pm mixed level reformer class. LOVED HIM. He was demanding but super nice. He didn’t go easy on me even though I can stand to lose a few (many fews) pounds like some teachers do. I’m actually stronger than I look.
Dan took the time to check each student and make sure we all had proper form and where getting the most out of each exercise.
Classes are small — there are 4 reformers and the class was full. These reformers were a bit different than the ones I am used to which makes sense because the site says this studio is classic style and the one I came from was West Coast style.
I have a two more studios to try out with these deals but this one looks like a keeper. I’m sore but in a good way… the muscles that Dan said I should be using.
I will check in later if there are any updates

I’ve been to several morning matt classes, and they (literally) kick ass! Dan is the 7a.m. instructor, and he knows his stuff backwards and forwards. He’s incredibly informative, highly skilled at teaching you how to do each exercise correctly (so that it really works the muscles in the best way possible), and– to top it all off– charming! Seriously, if it weren’t all that, I wouldn’t be getting myself out of bed that early on a Tuesday morning!