BodyWellness

Was definitely underwhelmed with the pilates class I took here. Chris was very cold and not very helpful. Whenever we did something wrong, she would just repeat the correction in the same, monotonous tone. It’s like she couldn’t be bothered to help us correct our form. Definitely won’t be coming back here.

I’ve been to over a dozen Pilates Studios throughout LA and this is top 2 — unfortunately I’m only on this side of town a few times a month.
The owner Natalie genuinely wants to help people and you can tell from the motivational quotes, the students who are the most loyal and regularly attending groups I’ve seen, and the caring and surprisingly attentive instructors even in full classes — something you only find with experienced instructors that just get it.
Janelle’s class is my favorite because you actually feel each muscle working from her thorough instruction. She also teaches you what to not do to avoid long term misalignment/​pain. I always feel accomplished after her truly effective classes!

came here for jumping reformers. I love that they don’t require the grippy socks (I think that’s such a scam) My instructor was great on correcting my form without being condescending. overall great workout and I’ll be back again!

Great place.
1 Free 2 hours parking
2 Every helpful front desk-​she was so nice, showed me around the studio.
3 Great instructor-​did a lot of corrections and paid a lot attention to me because it was my first time in this studio.
They also teach Yoga and spinning, definitely will go back, at least to try the yoga.
The deco of the studio is very calming and beautiful. Good energy!

Natalie did an awesome job. I was the only guy in the class but I felt right at home. I also was impressed with the vibe of the studio. Top notch!

I love the esthetics of this place. I’ve really enjoyed all of the instructors & classes. So glad it’s included in classpass!

I think this place is an example of you get what you pay for. I originally bought a package here because it was reasonably priced for Pilates classes. The problem with the classes is that they aren’t really challenging because the instructors aren’t correcting your form or pushing you. You’re really left on your own to do the exercises. As a result I didn’t see any progress over the 10 sessions I took and felt that the classes weren’t really effective. I’ve taken semi privates before in classes of 4 and the instructor was really involved and I saw great results. I’d recommend going to another studio that focuses more on form if you want to get your moneys worth.

After taking about 50 different pilates classes through classpass, I am convinced that Chris is the best pilates instructor in LA. She is welcoming, pays attention to your form and knows exactly what women are trying to target. It’s always different and always super challenging. I’ve been liking her classes so much that I had to buy a package outside of classpass, because I can’t only take her class 3 times a month.

First time going there through ClassPass. Did the pilates springboard class and it was the worst class I’ve ever taken. The instructor was not helpful, not passionate about what she was teaching and definitely looked like she had the worst day ever. I would not go back and would not recommend this pilates springboard to anyone. I’m giving this experience 2 stars because the staff at the front counter was friendly and the facilities were nice.

I cannot believe I haven’t written a review for this place yet. I love that it is only a 5 minute walk from my apartment. The place is really cute, warm, and inviting. I took a springboard class this morning for the first time and definitely felt like I started the day off on the right foot with my upper body and abs worked thoroughly. It’d be great if the studio offered some dance classes in the spring board studio space as all the windows allow so much gorgeous natural light in.

One of my favorite pilates studios. My favorite is their jump pilates class, which combines pilates & cardio. So far, all their instructors have been great — giving really clear instructions & being encouraging. Great for all levels!

So I’ve had another back surgery (unavoidable due to an accident) and made it halfway through my PhD since my last review. My doctors sent me home same day as surgery & I walked up two flights of stairs to my apartment — Doc said that was only possible because I already had a strong core from Pilates.
Semi-​private and private sessions with Natalie are what got me back on my feet and continuing my PhD the same year with little downtime. Now that I’m back to normal, I am SO psyched to be back in Marion’s classes (if you want to get your body awareness on point, and be confident you are doing pilates in correct form — check out her classes). I’ve branched out to new instructors since I came back, and they are all awesome. Natalie just doesn’t hire people who aren’t up to her standards.
I don’t know how you can do better than a studio that has reformer, mat pilates, springboard, jump classes + yoga and spinning, all for SUCH reasonable prices.
this place is honestly a lifesaver, and I don’t know what I would do at 28 with a seriously messed up back without them.

Love this place. Most of the instructors are just really good and the place is super clean. Nice vibe!

One of the first things I did upon my move back to the area was sign up for Body Wellness again. It’s just as I remember! I love the classes and the new springboard classes (my sister forced me to try and now I am hooked).
Most of the instructors I remember from last year except a few new faces. My favorite instructors so far are Eileen, Rose, Abigail and Elaine. I’ve only had one class with Chris due to scheduling but I really liked her — she was tough.
I also think it’s pretty amazing that every staff person I have dealt with has been incredibly helpful and nice. Every time I have had a question about my account or purchases or classes, they have been answered quickly and pleasantly. Overall, five star experience!

With so many amazing reviews, my friend and I were really excited to try pilates reformer for the first time. The first class is free, which is why I won’t rate it lower. The front staff are extremely friendly, and there is free parking.
I don’t know if we got the one crappy instructor or what but the instructor we had seemed not particularly friendly or helpful. Usually fitness instructors are either doing the activity with you, or at least demonstrating and then walking around to correct your form. We told the instructor it was our first time and she helped us set up, but rarely made any corrections even when we knew we were doing something wrong. She mostly just stood in a corner or sat in a chair counting the whole time. At the end of the workout we felt like we had to be missing something because we felt like we barely worked out. Recently, I tried reformer again (a one on one so to be fair that is going to be better than a class of 10) and felt the work out almost immediately.

I had a good time here learning how to do pilates. I did 5 classes here and only had one slightly negative experience where Natalie got frustrated with me for not doing something correctly and made me feel really awkward. The thing is, I was not at all frustrated at the time and was keeping up with the class so I’m not really even sure what the problem was. It was just a little odd.

I love this place and the people who work here! Primarily, I work on the reformer machines, three times a week and after 6 months I am in the best health and shape of my life and I’m almost 50! The instructors are great, the staff is great, and the owner, Natalie (who is also an instructor) is amazing! It feels like family, only better without the bickering. :-)

So about a year ago I wrote a three star review for this business and was contacted by the owner. She said she would give me another unlimited week for $ 20. Well I ended up getting injured, and finally a year later I am able to start working out more regularly. So I contacted Natalie and asked if the offer was still redeemable, and she said ‘yes.’
So I ended up bringing my husband with me and we both love it! It seems like they’ve changed the receptionists (the new ones are much much much much nicer than before) and the studios are also very clean (no more dust bunnies).
The teachers are really great. They all have their own style and really pay attention to your form, which I really like. The only negative is that the evening classes are usually booked out pretty far in advance… but that means they’re doing a great job at bringing customers in!
If you like pilates or have never done pilates on a reformer I would highly recommend this place! I do wish they had pilates chair classes though… I’ve never been on one and would love to try it.
Minus one star becuase the Brita water filter had mold growing in it… eww people drink from that.

I’ve now been with BodyWellness for over three months and am very happy with this studio. First, for any newcomers, I highly recommend taking advantage of all their new client specials. I was able to purchase most of these through the mindbodyonline site where you go to sign up for classes.
BodyWellness being the second Pilates studio I’ve ever been to, I felt pretty overwhelmed after my first class there. The lingo and workouts took time to get used to so I purchased the new client deal for private lessons. Totally worth it. I did 5 private sessions with Claire and Danielle and they both really helped me tweak my form and become familiar with the exercises. Danielle also showed me how to adjust the reformer machine for my height which was great since I never knew they could be adjusted. The class sizes are I believe 9 people per class and if it’s full, you can go on a waitlist. They have parking in their building and it’s free! Love that it’s not an issue which is rare in LA, right?
Every single instructor there has been awesome. No joke. These classes are harder than where I was coming from, so I liked that a lot. Here are my quick impressions of some of the instructors:
Natalie (owner) — Quick pace and intense workout.
Claire — Hard workout, but balances it out with stretches and breathing.
Erika — Hard workout, takes suggestions on what exercises you want to do.
Danielle — Hard workout, but I don’t get to take her b/​c our times don’t work :(
Abigail — Hard workout, and focuses on areas I need help on like my inner thighs. She was also the only one so far that did short spine which I miss doing!
Pros:
Newer reformers than what I was used to
Cons:
If I dip back into privates, I will miss not being able to use the wide variety of equipment I had access to like the ladder barrel and the chair.
Finally, for any newcomers I really recommend starting off with privates first. At my previous studio, I did privates for 4 – 5 months before starting classes. It’s a pricey investment, but pays off in the end. You just cannot fully benefit from each workout if your form is off/​wrong. I just about called it quits b/​c I could not do 5 things at once, but after awhile, it becomes second nature. It sounds cheesy, but it’s not about how much or how fast you can do the movements, but how well you are doing each one properly.

It is a nice place, it is clean and spacious. The owner is very friendly. Everything is well maintained, including their classes.
The pilates reformer class is their emphasis. You get good exercise from it, not the one that wears you out. I think pilates classes are good. As to yoga, they don’t really provide much choice, not comparable to a yoga studio. I’ve not tried their cycling classes.
They do provide good facilities and good exercise. Just I want more.