Testimonies

"I am going into my 6th year as an NFL player and the longer I play, the more knowledge I gain in how to better my craft. There are tons of misconceptions when it comes to football and in strength training in general. Most people assume that bigger is better and the only way to get stronger is by lifting a ton of weights. However, as my career progressed, I found that weight training is not the most beneficial way for me to improve as an athlete. I did Pilates for the first time about five years ago, and have been a big fan of it ever since. It is a phenomenal way to improve flexibility, core strength, body alignment and joint strength. I have worked harder in a Pilates session then I have ever worked in strength training.

Most of the better strength and conditioning coaches today incorporate many of the Pilates movements in their daily workouts. The Pilates Method is definitely looked at as being very effective to athletes of all sports. I continue to do Pilates today and would highly recommend it to anyone wanting a great workout."

--Barrett Ruud

"Pregnant with my first child, on a recommendation from my ob-gyn, I started Pilates with Monica. I continued throughout my entire pregnancy, up until the week I delivered. Monica is knowledgeable and adjusts the exercises accordingly. My labor was quick and my body bounced back quickly, to even better shape than before!  Now I've been doing Pilates for 4 years through 2 pregnancies and can't say enough about what it has done for my figure."

--Sarah McCurley

"I have been a client of Monica’s for close to 10 years. I have stuck with it for all of these years for many reasons. I like the exercises themselves- I enjoy the strength Pilates has given me, as well as the increased balance and core control. But I think that the greater part of my experience has come from Monica herself. No two workouts are ever the same- they build on themselves, but are always changing to target different areas of the body. Also, Monica takes into account our individual strengths and problems. At the start of each class we are encouraged to share any issues we may be having that day. If my back is acting up, she will make sure to show me ways to protect it during the session. I was already doing Pilates and became pregnant with my fourth child. Monica continued to work with me throughout my pregnancy, even getting in touch with other instructors to find out the safest way to work with me.

I think that the greatest benefit Monica brings to her Pilates sessions is her talent as a trainer as well as a Pilates instructor. She is constantly aware of our form and corrects it to make sure we are getting the most out of each session, as well as to prevent injury. It has made a big difference in my own body awareness and has spoiled me to many other large exercise classes where there is no one to see if you are really doing the moves correctly.

Finally, all these years of Pilates have not only increased my strength, body awareness, flexibility and stability, it has also added many new friends to my life, not the least of these is Monica herself. I wholeheartedly recommend Pilates Method as an all-around enriching experience."