Sally, Attorney, Age 52

I have worked consistently with Laina doing Pilates for approximately seven months. When I started I had no core strength at all. After three abdominal surgeries and numerous injuries I was not sure I could ever gain strength and flexibility again. I am delighted to say that I have improved my strength and flexibility to a great degree in a safe, non-stressful way. I highly recommend this program to anyone, regardless of current physical condition.

Mary Weathersby, Denver

I began working with Laina about 9 months ago as part of my recovery from a bad ski accident.  I had broken my pelvis and aggravated an existing disc problem in my lower back.  Prior to my work with Laina I had been unable to ski, golf or garden.  Plus I was impossibly uncomfortable sitting at work.  I am now back on the slopes, out on the links and busy in the garden.

The core strength and balance that I have gained from Pilates has been truly amazing.  I'm in better shape now than I had ever been prior to my injuries.  I am also so much more aware of my posture now that I can feel when it is poor and correct myself.  I can't emphasize enough just how valuable Laina's breadth of knowledge and her warm, caring attitude have been to my continuing improvement.  Laina and Pilates are a fantastic combination.

Noah Morton, Personal Trainer, Age 26

Initially I started working with Laina to rehabilitate a shoulder injury. After about 1 month, 2 X per week, my shoulder felt stronger and more stable than before the injury. Laina is very knowledgeable and patient in her approach to rehabilitating injuries. I continue to work with Laina to advance my core strength to further improve my posture and strength output to benefit my resistance training, cycling and enjoyment of outdoor activities.

Joanne Swift, Age 48, Homemaker

I started seeing Laina in the fall of 2003 for physical therapy prescribed by my physician for fibromyalgia, lower back pain (sciatica) and several bulging discs. I could hardly walk and I was in so much pain! The soles of my feet burned and I had searing pain in my back and down my legs. We started slowly and I continued to work with Laina 2 X per week and followed a home exercise program that she prescribed at home daily. I am now doing things that I haven't done in 5 years! I am now able to walk in the mall for hours pain free! I can do normal day to day activities without pain, so now I can function again. I feel so much stronger in the long term. After each session I leave feeling stretched out and a great sense of relaxation.