Le Pilates Loft

The Pilates that Manon teaches is beyond what I ever thought was possible! I have done many Pilates, yoga, gyrotonics, famous Hollywood trainers...nobody has had the knowledge and takes the hands on time and care that Manon gives during a session. She blew my mind. She’s not an out of work dancer or actor that is just doing this for the money. She is sincerely interested in helping people help themselves. Not only does she relax the muscles that are over compensating but she strengthens the inner muscles that support and keep the bones in alignment. If I ever tweak my body or have pain somewhere, I go to Manon and its gone. More effective and sustainable than a massage or chiropractor! I call it the Pilates Temple because Manon for real takes it to the core and I always leave feeling expanded and centered in my body. She is like an artist the way she sculpts and treats your body, like a scientist in her precision and the way she maps out the angles and twists, and a healer. She has healed two of my friends and so many others. One has major scoliosis and she straightened her out and the other had a bad knee...one class and she walked out with no pain. Back pain, injuries, you name it. She’s a gem. more

I've taken Pilates over the years, but Le Pilates Loft is the first place I've actually studied it. Manon teaches with a precision and clarity (and total lack of pretension!) that I'd never experienced before. Starting with teaching me to build arches in my formerly flat feet, as well as rid myself of chronic back pain, she's transformed not only my body but my understanding of my body. She'll actually yank out the anatomy books during our sessions, so that the Pilates theory of ""whole body integration"" moves from abstraction to tangible tool. Just three months in, I'm blown away by how effective this has been. Can't imagine doing anything else. Pros: gorgeous light-filled studio loft; private, serious study Cons: you must be willing to go slow. there are no short cuts here more

I am a marathon runner and have been training with Manon for several months now. The program she carefully built for me as definitely help with me with my training. She identify muscular imbalances which were contributing to some knee problems I had been struggling with for some time. With her knowledge, absolute dedication and care, she has helped me become aware of my bad habits/faulty movements, correct them, get me out of pain, adjust my leg alignment, strengthen my core Pilates studios before but they do not even come close to the quality of the work Manon does. Thanks to her I am now ready for my upcoming marathon! more

I strongly recommend Manon Laplante's LE PILATES LOFT for all of those people who, like myself, are seeking a high level of knowledge regarding body posture awareness as well as deep and complete physical training. The combination of the zen-like working space with its magnificent equipment makes the whole experience extremely pleasant. Her ability to understand the human anatomy and the potentials hidden within it certainly defines her as one of the best instructors in Southern California. The level of care, detail and attention I experience during each session truly makes Le Pilates Loft an exclusive boutique in the heart of the city. Thank you Manon! more

I thought Pilates wasn't for me... Manon really showed me the way ! When she was in Montreal, she initiated me with Pilates and it really made a difference for me. The way to breathe right, to focus on the moves etc. more

I am about the last person I ever could have imagined having a Pilates session. However, after the highest recommendations and a little pushing from friends I found myself in Manon LaPlante's Le Pilates Loft studio, unsure of what in the world was about to happen to me. \r \r Suffice it to say, I could not be happier that I went. Manon first easily put me at ease and then got straight to work, giving me a very thorough personalized evaluation. Her observations seemed nothing short of psychic! She was able to explain where I hurt and more importantly why! \r \r Even above and beyond Manon's obvious depth of knowledge and experience, I was most impressed by her gift for teaching. She was able to illustrate many things I never would have been aware of in a way that truly motivated me. Her skills, patience, personality, and dedication to her profession were a real inspiration. I left her studio putting in place the simple things I learned from my first session and to my great surprise EVERYONE noticed the results. \r \r It is with all sincerety that I can enthusiastically recommend Le Pilates Loft. Pros: Manon Laplante Cons: Zip more

The instructor, Manon, is amazing in the fact that I have been to other pilates studios and did not get a specialized plan for my body.\r I have had two car accidents and it has resulted in my muscles pulling a certain way on the right side of my body.\r She, within four minutes of having me stand normally, walk, bend over, was able to tell exactly where I am uncomfortable in my body just going throughout my daily routines.\r She is very educated, numerous certificates, walked me through the basics of pilates and why she was selecting certain exercises for me to do and since then, I have been doing just one of the exercises regularly on my own that she showed me, my abdomen is flatter and my back is getting stronger.\r \r She is phenomenal and since it's in a personal setting it is intimate and specific.\r You will be changed. Pros: Personalized, private setting so great individual attention more

Well, where to start...I always have done just some gym workout, but I have to say that this ""pilates stuff"" is pretty hard!! Manon gives you a different perspective on your body, a different way to feel it and gives you an unthinkable awarness through simple movements and ""key words"", supported also by visual explanations from anatomical books and skeleton models.\r I feel I gained a more ""holistic"" perception of my body and its unbalances that afflict me in my everyday life...it's quite exciting to have found this ""different way"" to care for my body.\r I just suggest to try it at least once to experience it yourself.\r Mirko Pros: Professional, Private parking, beautiful studio more

Wow....I cannot stop talking about how wonderful my sessions have been and the results I have felt. Manon is a wonderful instructor. She's knowledgeable, attentive, gentile, precise, professional. She takes you through it step by step with out missing a beat, where she thoroughly explains every move, every feeling through action, words and visual aids to enable you to have a full, complete understanding of the process and your body. This approach has been the key to learning, understanding, and growing...awareness and full conscious work.\r \r And to add to that, the environment she has created in a loft surrounding is quite perfect. It's open, spacious yet intimate. Beautiful sounds and smells to calm and relax amidst white simple high ceiling walls. Minimal and clean.\r \r The over all experience can't be surpassed. I've learned so much and have felt so many great changes. I can't wait for more.\r \r Samantha\r more

Manon Laplante is an amazing Pilates teacher.\r I only had 3 sessions so far and I can already feel the results! \r She is very professional and dedicated.\r It's wonderfull to do Pilates in her bright and sunny loft with the perfect music and atmosphere!! \r I recommend investing in such quality work over gym membership: it is so worth it.\r I?ll keep going and hopefully will have a perfect body like hers soon!! \r Stef Pros: Private Parking more