I've pretty much shopped all around town and the San Gabriel Valley and have concluded that if you want to learn the classical Pilates method this is best studio hands down. Lara has been my private instructor for some time and is very well versed in how the body moves, she's able to activate muscles other instructors weren't able to. Her keen eye and detailed feedback fosters precision in correct movement. Tom's group classes have also been very effective in helping me get better at Pilates. Tom is a great group instructor, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I think he offers privates too.
January 2019
I've been coming here for almost a year and I have nothing but praise for Zoe: A Pilates Studio. The space itself is intimate, well equipped and clean. There's also a classic Pilates ambiance to Zoe's studio that seems appropriate as the studio, in philosophy and practice, is grounded in the classical Pilates method. I'm especially a fan of the mat Pilates classes, which are typically taught by Tom on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Tom does a great job of modifying each class based on the experience level of his participants, while also making each class challenging and ensuring all the fundamental Pilates movements are covered. All in all, this... read full review
November 2018
Outstanding teachers!!!! I had heard great things about what Pilates could do for the body and did a lot of research into local studios that could help my husband and I gain core strength, flexibility, and increased body awareness. Zoe: A Pilates Studio had the philosophy that I was looking for. They did not disappoint. It has been two years since my husband and I began to practice at Zoe's. We have slowly gained all of the things mentioned above - core strength, flexibility, and increased body awareness. We have studied with Zoe, Lara, Lea, and Tom and they have all be amazing teachers. We have really enjoyed working long term with Lea and Tom. I cannot recommend... read full review
I've pretty much shopped all around town and the San Gabriel Valley and have concluded that if you want to learn the classical Pilates method this is best studio hands down. Lara has been my private instructor for some time and is very well versed in how the body moves, she's able to activate muscles other instructors weren't able to. Her keen eye and detailed feedback fosters precision in correct movement. Tom's group classes have also been very effective in helping me get better at Pilates. Tom is a great group instructor, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I think he offers privates too.
I've been coming here for almost a year and I have nothing but praise for Zoe: A Pilates Studio. The space itself is intimate, well equipped and clean. There's also a classic Pilates ambiance to Zoe's studio that seems appropriate as the studio, in philosophy and practice, is grounded in the classical Pilates method. I'm especially a fan of the mat Pilates classes, which are typically taught by Tom on Wednesday and Saturday mornings. Tom does a great job of modifying each class based on the experience level of his participants, while also making each class challenging and ensuring all the fundamental Pilates movements are covered. All in all, this... read full review
Outstanding teachers!!!! I had heard great things about what Pilates could do for the body and did a lot of research into local studios that could help my husband and I gain core strength, flexibility, and increased body awareness. Zoe: A Pilates Studio had the philosophy that I was looking for. They did not disappoint. It has been two years since my husband and I began to practice at Zoe's. We have slowly gained all of the things mentioned above - core strength, flexibility, and increased body awareness. We have studied with Zoe, Lara, Lea, and Tom and they have all be amazing teachers. We have really enjoyed working long term with Lea and Tom. I cannot recommend... read full review