Denise Munafisi is an outstanding Pilates teacher. I have gone to her studio 2 times a week for 3 years. When I first started I could hardly move my arms because of torn and strained rotator cuffs, sciatica on the right and left sides were so painful I could not find a comfortable position to sit or lie down. My strength has increased and my pain is gone and it is all because I found the right Pilates teacher.
December 2017
Denise is the best Pilates teacher I could imagine! I have been going to her class 2 times a week for 3 years and have regained my strength, my resilience and my resistence. When I started with Denise, I had major joint and muscle discomfort and was restricted by pain. Denise practices the real Joseph Pilates invented Pilates, not the diluted and misapplied so-called Pilates offered by most studios.
October 2013
I have been taking pilates at Pilates Powerhouse for over 8 years. I selected individual training (rather than a group exercise program) because I was older, retired, had never done pilates, and was concerned about hurting my back. The owner/instructor, Denise Munasafi, is certified in the authentic Joseph Pilates technique, which was developed in Europe to help recovering military veterans. While pilates is now a popular exercise, there are a limited number of instructors who are certified in the authentic pilates method, which protects your back, your torso, and your body from excessive strain, tension and pain. In fact, taking pilates 2-3 times a week has strengthened... read full review
Denise Munafisi is an outstanding Pilates teacher. I have gone to her studio 2 times a week for 3 years. When I first started I could hardly move my arms because of torn and strained rotator cuffs, sciatica on the right and left sides were so painful I could not find a comfortable position to sit or lie down. My strength has increased and my pain is gone and it is all because I found the right Pilates teacher.
Denise is the best Pilates teacher I could imagine! I have been going to her class 2 times a week for 3 years and have regained my strength, my resilience and my resistence. When I started with Denise, I had major joint and muscle discomfort and was restricted by pain. Denise practices the real Joseph Pilates invented Pilates, not the diluted and misapplied so-called Pilates offered by most studios.
I have been taking pilates at Pilates Powerhouse for over 8 years. I selected individual training (rather than a group exercise program) because I was older, retired, had never done pilates, and was concerned about hurting my back. The owner/instructor, Denise Munasafi, is certified in the authentic Joseph Pilates technique, which was developed in Europe to help recovering military veterans. While pilates is now a popular exercise, there are a limited number of instructors who are certified in the authentic pilates method, which protects your back, your torso, and your body from excessive strain, tension and pain. In fact, taking pilates 2-3 times a week has strengthened... read full review