I have been taking Pilates from Studio Evolve Co-Owner Adrin Stauffer for nearly four years now. Adrin is a fantastic teacher, demonstrating the exercises herself to show me the proper form, as well as finding just the right descriptive words to tell me what I should be feeling when I try them myself. She is always warm and welcoming and concerned not only about what is going on with my body, but what is happening in my life. Am I particularly stressed this week? How's my energy? She also excels at varying my workout routine so that I never become bored. I followed her to several different Pilates studios before she and Martine opened Studio Evolve. I am so thrilled that they now have this wonderful place of their own!\r
\r
If you haven't seen Studio Evolve yet, you should definitely go and check it out. Their space is beautiful. The high ceilings and open floorplan make it seem luxuriously spacious, while the warm and natural color scheme makes it feel cozy and inviting. They made a particular point of using only ""green"" building materials in the construction, which I appreciate. They have four reformers and two ""Cadillacs"" (specialized Pilates apparatus for those who don't know what I'm talking about), so there's plenty of workout space for everyone. There's a private room available too, for new mothers or anyone who feels a little more self-conscious.\r
\r
Pilates has made me stronger and more flexible, and also helps to relieve the tensions brought on by everyday life. I met with Adrin throughout my second pregnancy and was amazed at how much I was able to do (even with my big belly) and at how much more quickly I was able to get back into shape after giving birth, compared to my first pregnancy. I would recommend it to anyone. \r
\r
Oh, I've also been lucky enough to have had a few massages with Mish Curtis, who has a private room at Studio Evolve. She's WONDERFUL. Really strong hands and an intuitve sense of which parts of my body needed attention.
Pros: Experienced, warm instructors. Beautiful, comfortable space.
Cons: If the spaces out front are all taken, finding parking can take a bit longer.
more