Simpatico

My husband and I have been here twice-​both times when visiting Santa Barbara from Los Angeles. We are experienced Pilates people so were looking for somewhere close to our hotel and came across Simpatico. This is a great place –the owner is very nice and clearly very experienced so we enjoyed being able to get our Pilates session in when on vacation. The studio is a very short walk (one or 2 blocks) from the Montecito Inn and walking distance (5 – 10 minutes) from the Four Seasons, it is a 10 minute drive to the San Ysidro Ranch. Highly reccomend Simpatico and will return when next in Santa Barbara/​Montecito

I have been doing Pilates for 8 years after my wife suggested it would reduce chronic back pain I had suffered for 25 years (boy was she right). I am sure I have taken Pilates from 25 to 50 different instructors because I’ve done mat classes at the local YMCA and some private studios (2 – 3 times a week) and machine classes 1 – 2 times a week. It is helpful to get different teaching perspectives and I have had many good Pilates instructors and a few that were not as good (doing Pilates with a poor instructor is still probably better than not doing it at all).
I have been taking machine classes with Julie Tomlinson at Simpatico on and off for almost three years (unfortunately we live in SB only half time). Even after 8 years of doing Pilates I have been amazed at how my progress has accelerated working with Julie. She has the experience to quickly evaluate ‘where you are’ and, based on that assessment, what you need to do next. This is very important because everyone is in a different place physically and it it not really helpful to focus on what you can already do or on what you are not ready to do. I have also taken a few group classes with Mindy Horowitz which are fun and challenging. I highly recommend Simpatico.

This place really rocks. Will Power and Grace, a barefoot cardio class, is a hard class to find in Santa Barbara. It will challenge you and with safety, functionally and with integrity. Great location– parking is so easy and the atmosphere is so light and easy to get in there and out and feel great about what I did. They also top it off with clean towels and water. Honestly, there is just a very nice aura and energy here that is inviting, safe, and professional!

My husband started here 2 years ago after our teenage daughter encouraged him to work out with Mindy (the owner) to help him with his chronic knee pain. He was hooked and has made great progress and has gained muscle tone and strength – no more weak knees!
I started 4 months ago after a fall down some stairs. I needed to work through the pain and stiffness from the injury. I’m getting stronger every day and am gaining flexibility throughout my entire body. The best part is I’m not afraid of getting reinjured because I know Mindy has the education and training to keep me safe. I love that there are people of all ages in the studio – it’s a testament to the work. My husband and daughter have been working out there for 2 years and also do group class, «Willpower & Grace» for cardio.
Very clean studio, professional instruction, and friendly atmosphere~ and good parking! I love the girl at the front desk :)

I love Simpatico. I tried a private Pilates lesson for the first time with Mindy Horwitz (owner of Simpatico) and have been a client now for about 7 months. Now, I have always worked out, and stayed in good shape. I naturally have a very boyish figure (straight up and down, no curves). After doing Pilates at Simpatico and really learning how to use the correct muscles, I have to say that for the first time ever I HAVE A WAIST!!! No other type of exercise program has gotten me the results I’ve achieved at Simpatico.
Thank you Mindy! Simpatico is a wonderfully clean, calm, nurturing studio. The staff and other instructors ROCK! The Will Power & Grace classes are also amazing — its a nice way to really sweat and burn calories and use Pilates-​esc graceful movements!!!
If you do Pilates at all, I highly recommend checking out Simpatico Pilates and Gryotonic Studio in Santa Barbara, CA!!!

Simpatico is the best! I have been working with an instructor both in private and group apparatus classes for a few years now. The studio has a great energy, and the owner is very accommodating and friendly. I’ve had a wonderful experience with the people, as well as a more toned pilates body! Highly recommend!

I have been doing Pilates at Simpatico for about a year now and I am so happy I discovered it. Talented, knowledgeable, and caring instructors have helped me reach my goals and have changed the way I look at exercise. I am stronger and smarter! My posture, abdominals, legs and gluts have never been better! I wish I had discovered Simpatico and Pilates years ago. The classes are small so individual attention is never a problem. (maximum of 6 people in a class)
I definitely recommend Simpatico