Axis Classical Pilates Studio

This Pilates studio is a gem in Long Beach hidden in the charming Belmont Shore area for 10 years. I searched and searched for a Pilates studio that met the needs of senior citizens and this is it! I enjoyed today a first 1 hr. session with Laurel in a crisp, open, airy and very clean & inviting environment. Laurel was very patient with my limitations and it was a most encouraging first lesson with hopes of improvement. I’m happy my Orthopedic doctor suggested this method of rehab for my shoulder tendonitis and I highly recommend this relaxing joint & muscle stress free exercise on state of the art equipment. Laural had me use two apparatus’s and though I was skeptical & worried regarding my limits with her encouragement & patient modified techniques I was able to perform the movements. My initial contact was with the owner Karen and she was consistently patient from the first email until our last with explaining types of services offered, cost and finally a personal phone call and this belayed any concerns I might’ve had regarding my injury & whether Pilates would help improve range of motion etc. I encourage anyone who is interested in Pilates to contact Axis especially Senior Citizens ~ I promise you they will accommodate your needs. Level of classes offered: Variety Hours: Flexible ~ Highly, highly recommended!

I’ve been taking Karen’s prenatal class since I found out I was pregnant. I cannot express enough how she has saved my life. I am currently two weeks from my due date and still working with her. She is an excellent instructor with advanced knowledge and training. She is so in tune with the human body and knows exactly what you need. Working with her has made me feel fit and pregnancy so much easier. I would highly recommend taking her class pregnant or not. She is also accommodating to your schedule and will pair you with other partners. What a great experience. I wish all pregnant woman could meet and work with Karen.

The Axis studio is a beautiful, private space in the heart of Belmont Shore. I have been a Pilates student of Karen for almost 8 years after trying chiropractors, physical therapists and other Pilates instructors. I am so grateful to have found Karen who truly embodies the «method.» She is a great teacher because she continues to grow while keeping true to the original ‘classical’ method developed by it’s founder, Joseph Pilates. Long Beach is lucky to have such a skilled, experienced and passionate teacher.

I have been taking Pilates with Karen for over 7 years now, I had to take a year off, I had no idea until I went back, how much I missed it and how much my body needed it!!! I’ve taking a couple classes elsewhere, there is no comparison. Karen is so incredibly talented its not even funny, she is so dedicated to her craft and cares so much. She’s the best!