KOB Pilates

I am so blessed to have connected with Kinh as a teacher. Her thoughtful and incredibly prepared work with me in Pilates at OnCue Studio, as well as private yoga lessons at home, have boosted my physical health as well as my mental wellbeing. She is kind, fun, and easy to work with, and makes exercising joyful! Working with Kinh has definitely improved the condition of my back after giving birth and constantly carrying a big baby boy around. Anyone in the SF area who is in need of a gifted, attentive, and warm Pilates or yoga teacher should connect with Kinh.

I was looking to find a new workout to incorporate with my running. I had always heard of people doing Pilates, however had never tried it out for myself. I looked into the mat and Pilates machine classes (reformer, chair, etc.), but felt that a private lesson would be a good first step to ensure that I have the correct form, movements, etc. I was never athletic growing up — I was a dancer for a few years, but then gave that up. Finding the right sport /​exercise other than running has always been a challenge for me. Well my first private lesson was so worthwhile that it has led to weekly privates with Kinh.
In my first meeting with Kinh, I knew we would get along and be on the same page. When I work out I like to understand what my muscles are doing, and what I should be feeling — Kinh explains the Pilates methodology as well as each movement. Pilates is a full body workout and I love how I feel after each lesson. I work muscles that I didn’t even know about as well as areas of my body that I want to improve (ex: inner legs). I have been working with Kinh for a few months now and have noticed a difference in my overall strength as well as my body in the mirror.
I can be hard on myself in terms of my body not understanding a movement or being able to accomplish the first time around. However, Kinh brings me to reality regarding the moves being really challenging and that I will be able to conquer it. Let me tell you it is the greatest feeling to finally be able to do something that 1) never thought I could and 2) wasn’t able to do a few lessons prior. I absolutely recommend privates with Kinh — she is honestly awesome!

Kinh taught my first pilates class EVER, so I was really nervous. I had been really stressed out from work and within 5 minutes into the class I was already feeling so much more relaxed. Kinh’s instructions were intuitive and easy to understand. I was able to just listen to them without fumbling around and trying to see what she was doing.
The class size was about 15 – 20 and Kinh did a good job spot checking and changing any postures. Overall, great class to take for me as a beginner. I didn’t feel like I was totally out of my element but I felt a nice soreness from a good workout the next day. Maybe one day I will be able to write my review from an intermediate or advanced level!

Kinh is a great teacher. She is patient and calm. I have had several Pilates instructors but I really like her attention to detail and her inventive teaching style. She also personalizes all of her classes. I have a lot of physical limitations (bulging disc, bad knee, lower back issues). She makes the classes challenging but still makes sure that I don’t hurt myself and reminds me to breathe constantly. I would highly recommend her for beginners up to advanced students.

This was my first time taking Pilates (or exercising ever). Kinh made it a lot of fun, so much so that I actually look forward to the class and am willing to forgo my weekends to work with her. I’ve now been working with her for almost 4 months.
She has an amazing knowledge of what works on your body type and puts together the program accordingly. she pushes you just the right amount but Is very sensitive to your body movements and comfort.
By far the best experience I’ve had. I’d go to see her everyday if I could!

Kinh has been an amazing Pilates teacher! She teaches my husband and I together, we both have our own reformer to work on. We are extremely impressed with her abundant knowledge of the human anatomy and her teaching method. She would assess your body type then create a plan for each session, so it is individually tailored to your body type and needs. Our sessions are never dull and an hour flies by so fast to the point where you’d want to stay longer. We feel toned (after getting our butts whooped, in a good way) whenever we leave her studio. You will get your money’s worth for sure!
By the way, this is an extremely fun regular workout/​event to do as a couple!