Pilates with Paige

I’ve been seeing Paige for a few months now and she is great! I struggled with all types of exercise for a year due to pain from a slipped disc in my neck. I tried EVERYTHING from seriously strong medication, physical therapy (through my insurance, Kaiser, it was a joke), chiropractic care, massage therapy, personal training, etc. Pilates with Paige has been the ONLY thing that has given me long term relief from pain. I love how she makes each session just different enough that it doesn’t get boring. She’s excellent at explaining each exercise and informing me about how it benefits me. I have never been so aware of how I stand, sit, walk, and move throughout the day as I am now. And it really helps to walk away with tidbits of information that I use to remain pain free.
Thanks to Paige I am re-​entering the cardio world slowly. Biking, jogging, and hiking were all off limits to me just a few months ago and now I am doing more and more of these things that I love.
I would highly, highly recommend her.

Honestly, I wish I had 10 pages to write a Unilocal review about Paige. Her knowledge, positivity, and kind-​heartedness is unparalleled. The first time I met Paige I immediately felt safe and comfortable in her studio, as well as a strong connection to her style of Pilates practice. She pushes you to move out of your comfort zone to repattern your body and change the way you carry yourself on a daily basis, and she does so in a kind and nurturing manner. For example, I’ve had foot problems for a long time where I walk on the inside of my feet causing painful bunions and issues with my posture. We have been working on strengthening my feet and I’ve already started to notice a huge difference in just 3 months (Pictures included in this review!). I don’t know many professionals that practice at this level of detail and carefulness, and in a quiet, airy, and peaceful studio where two cute cats sometimes attend sessions. :-) I am so happy to have met Paige and support an independent, woman-​owned business.

Paige is the absolute best. She is an excellent teacher, a caring person, and is extremely knowledgable about the body. My sessions with Paige are not only great workouts, but have helped me more than physical therapy ever has. Whenever I’m having an issue, she gives me specific exercises, both in the studio and to do at home, that target and resolve the problem.
I’m also in much better shape than before — the workout is full-​body and intense in the best way. I go once a week and I feel so good after my session. I stand taller, I feel strong, and I have no pain! I also have a lot of fun. Pilates is challenging, but Paige’s positive energy, insight, and sense of humor make it very enjoyable (which is not something I usually say about a workout!).
Pilates with Paige is the place to get fit, get strong, and feel amazing.
The studio is lovely, parking is easy, and the one-​on-​one aspect means the workout will be perfect for your needs. If you are thinking about trying Pilates, make an appointment with Paige.

My experience with Paige has been uniformly positive.
She clearly knows her stuff — she’s taken the time to verify her approach with other modalities — consulting other professionals to ensure her technique reflects not only the Pilates philosophy but also sports medicine, some conventional fitness, and her previous life as a professional dancer.
She’s also used Pilates herself, to overcome injuries sustained as a dancer. Given that fully healing one’s body post-​injury is the original reason Pilates was developed, the experience which informs her practice is more robust and useful to her clients.
She’s completely positive, perhaps one of the most positive people I’ve ever met.
She’s utterly focused on what is specifically helpful at any given moment in a session. If I don’t understand the «Pilates jargon», she explains immediately. In addition to answering questions directly and succinctly, she also keeps up a gentle but thorough running commentary as the session progresses, simultaneously explaining how to do an exercise AND what the purpose of the exercise is.
I could go on, but I think my point is made…

While I admit that Paige seems to know Pilates, her whole attitude changed when I only wanted to pay appointment by appointment and didn’t want to buy a series of classes. It was a big monetary commitment and I wanted to make sure we were a good match. She then wrote me an email saying that I didn’t want to listen to her instructions about my rehab, and that allegation was far from the truth. I really think it was all about the money! Beware!

Over a two year period I saw an orthopedist, a pain doctor, my regular doctor many times, a chiropractor, a physical therapist and an acupuncturist. I tried everything possible to help with debilitating pain in my back and in my leg. Pain really drains joy from everything and makes it difficult to lead a normal life.
After a while I was will to explore alternatives in order to be able to return to a normal life. Fortunately at this unhappy point I met Paige and started a Pilates practice with her. The relief was immediate and the things that she worked with me on have become a way of life.
Paige’s compassion and positive energy made every meeting something that I looked forward to – not to mention the decrease in pain.
I am such a believer in working with her that I gave Pilates lessons to both my daughter and son-​in-​law for their birthdays. It has impacted their lives in a powerful and positive way as well.

Paige is an amazing pilates instructor!
I injured my lower back some years ago and was always experiencing lower back pains and sprains by doing nothing (eg. bending over to wash my hands). After working with a chiropractor to get my back aligned, I started seeing Paige for both strengthening and prevention purposes.
I’ve been training with Paige for around 2 – 3 months and my lower back has been feeling much better! What a blessing!!! I haven’t had any injuries or flare ups since seeing her (knock on wood) and I feel great! Definitely ready to hit the ski slopes this season, worry-​free! She is knowledgeable, sweet, funny, charismatic, and above all, pays detailed attention to her clients.
Not only am I constantly protected by an invisible back brace (with my newfound core muscles), i have also gained awareness to different muscle groups that I never knew existed in my body. Paige gives me healthy recipes, and even prepares me when I am out of town by giving me a list (with explanations) of all the exercises to do and a traveling mat: D
Her space is very quaint, adorable, and clean, situated on a quiet residential street with plenty of street parking.
I highly recommend Paige to anyone seeking private pilates lessons!

Paige is incredibly professional, knowledgeable and to top it off is a lovely woman. I have lower back problems and neck problems and she is very careful in working with me to strengthen and stretch the areas that need it. She works to achieve balance in your body. I highly recommend Paige to anyone!

Paige is by far the best pilates teacher I have met, and I have tried several. Her knowledge of the human body and the attention she pays to every detail is amazing. I have had pain in my neck for years and Paige has made it disappear with her expert advice and coaching. Paige is warm and friendly and makes me feel completely comfortable. She also makes it fun, I really look forward to every workout with her. I have never written a review of a trainer or coach before but Paige is truly amazing and I cannot recommend her highly enough. If you are interested in starting pilates or have been doing it for a while but want a teacher, Paige is definitely the person you want to call in LA for help. I recommend her very highly to everyone. She is awesome.

Paige has a lovely studio with all the Pilates equipment you need for a complete workout. You get 100% of her attention in a private environment for an hour. By the time you’ve completed your session, you’ll feel toned, stretched and exhilarated! I always have more energy when I leave than when I arrived. Thanks, Paige! (-: