Pilates Plus

Tough, but good.
A bit expensive.
Definitely has a following, group of regulars that were there, so book your spot early.

Corrected to three stars, because I realized I didn’t factor in parking. Still: the Meh. I’ve experienced better. sums up my feelings on the place. Review below:
LOCATION
Great move from Lakes center to Sprouts. However-​floor was dangerously slippery in Barre class, and made me feel not safe. Our instructor even commented on this. :(
Pilates reformer machines are very nice and well-​kept.
PARKING
Easy and nice.
TEACHERS
I’m used to WeHo Pilates Plus, with very knowledgeable teachers that adjust and correct each student as much as possible, every class, every instructor.
One exception is Carron, the owner. I took her class a few times, and she’s such a doll (and the reason for three instead of two stars). I loved her class. Incredibly knowledgeable and an awesome workout.
I just hope I don’t get blasted for honestly stating my opinion like others on this Unilocal page! :o

I’ve been three times now and every single teacher is amazing. I feel very welcome each time because each tea her gives the students attention individually.
I’m very excited that my husband found this place!

I love this Pilates location my favorite place to work out !
Instructors are amazing and full of energy makes me just want to work out all the time :)
Caron is the best she deff knows how to make me sore the next day and you know what that means
I’m actually working out and my body muscles are getting stronger and tighter !!

Carron was extremely rude to me because she thought I was trying to avoid payment when I had no idea my card had expired. She said to me in an email that she was «APPALLED» by my lack of response to her emails when in reality I was out of town and didn’t get them until i checked my secondary email account!
Aside from this weird behavior and lack of professionalism, the classes are truly MEDICORE AT BEST — I’m used to Pilates Plus in West Hollywood where the teachers are trained to verbalize walking you through each position. I feel the teachers at this location are really lazy and half of them don’t know what they’re doing. They don’t know how to teach students to recognize their form. I’ve done 10 plus years of ballet so if I’m confused during class, i can’t imagine how those just beginning Pilates feel. If the teachers just call out the positions and expect you to know what muscles you need to engage, you’re not learning from a true instructor.
All in all, i would highly recommend you to visit YogaWorksLA down the street, they’ll comp you your first class free. They gave me a free week to try just so I could have a difference experience. They want their students to come to class and leave happy. They would never treat customers rudely and most importantly, they have incredible bar classes and mat pilates! My body was transformed after 3 classes. Another studio just opened up that I used to go to in studio city– it’s called Wundabar (in Westlake Village). it’s like Pilates Plus but 10x better. They give individualized attention to you and help you with your technique so that you’re engaging your core at all times.
hope this helped, i’m very rarely giving negative reviews but I had to speak up about this place because it was a waste of money and invested energy.

I love this studio! Below is a breakdown of my review
1 Star — For the environment being a very peaceful, professional, focused (non-​catty) group of instructors and clients. I like the energy the owner has clearly worked hard to cultivate and maintain. I find all of the instructors to be professional, friendly and truly teachers of the craft.
2 Star — Cleanliness of the studio and accommodations. If there has ever been something that I’ve needed its always there.
3 Star — The instructors are clearly the best around. They understand such activities can be intimidating and frankly quite scary for new beginners and work to create an environment where you feel accepted and have the space to grow.
4 Star — The policies. I have to admit the policies for cancellation took some getting used to but I really feel while they create fairness for all of the students ($ 25 for no-​show & 10 for late cancellation outside of the 8 hour window), in an interesting way, its keeps you committed. I think if I had a studio that did not have a late cancellation policy, I would flake almost every day and never meet my fitness goal. As a client of 6 months, I have found my commitment level to be very high in part (mostly) due to the policy. That is a huge win for everyone!
5 Star — I always read the Unilocal and frankly the bad reviews of any establishment I seek to have a long term relationship with. I read the only bad review for Pilates Plus before going and was quite IMPRESSED with the integrity and tenacity of the owner when she was misrepresented by a prior client. That Unilocal review is actually what got me through the door!
Other tips:
If you don’t have socks, you can always buy some cute ones in the lobby.
* Monday night Barre class with Yvonne is AMAZING!
* Any class with Carron is wonderful — she is fast but patient, always helping with modifications etc.
* Parking is okay but you can usually get a spot near the studio (I’m always a little late)
* Towels and water provided along with all equipment and accessories.

A wonderful, very affordable, Pilates Reformer studio with very attentive instructors. Barre, Cycling, and TRX also offered. I really appreciate that the classes are kept small, and the instructors are always watching and correcting, if needed.
The biggest selling points for me:
1) Pricing options– By far the most adorable Pilates studio around, (but don’t think that they compromise on quality) They offer multiple different pricing options, with and without contracts.
2) Class options– The studio offers varying Pilates reformer classes, from beginner, to advanced, and stretching classes. In addition to this, they offer combo classes that are half Pilates reformer and half cycling or TRX. They don’t stop there! Also offered is Barre classes and Yoga.
3) Class sizes — They are kept at a minimum so you will benefit from the personal attention.
4) Scheduling — What I like about the schedule is that you feel more committed to attending and getting your workout in because you sign up in advance. Yet, you don’t feel stressed out if you can’t make it, because they have a generous 8 hour cancellation policy.
5) The Yorkie! I love the little pup that sits in the studio. Makes me happy every time I see her.
Overall, I truly feel this study has everything I have been looking for, with all the class options, small class sizes and great instructors!

I started this method of Pilates last September when the studio had just moved to The Lakes and have loved the classes offered there. The stretch classes are phenomenal. The studio recently moved to a new location and Carron (the owner) is making improvements by adding more classes and variety. Tried the ²⁰⁄₂₀ Pilates Gym XT and it had me sore for 2 days!!! A good sore. The new yoga classes are also awesome. Looking forward to other planned additions such as Barre classes and more classical Pilates (as compared to the Lagree method). The instructors including Carron are great! Love the class sizes.

Love PP Westlake. Carron is a magnificent instructor. There have been multiple times where I cannot master a move, yet she does everything she can to help make the move easier or more durable. I had 4 weeks to get into shape before a two week trip to Mexico. Eating more or less healthy, and 4Xs a week pilates plus, I looked amazing. I would recommend this workout to anyone and everyone, including men! My goal was not to get buff and bulky, rather tight, fit, and cut. With pilates plus, I managed to achieve and maintain my goal.
As to all the reviews about the online website and how it is mandatory to require CC info, this is just the rules and how the business flows. Just because Carron has the CC info does not mean she is going to charge it without any transaction. Of course, in the beginning I was skeptical about providing my CC info, but after being a PP Westlake member for over 2 years, I can trust their team not take advantage of me or my CC info.
Thank you!

Love love love pilates plus! Been going here for almost 3 years and the only mistake I ever made was temporarily canceling my membership. I was trying to «save» the money during a stressful time but I all I did was «lose» all my tone and definition that I had gained from my classes at ppw! This is the only work out I’ve found that gets the job done in less than an hour & isn’t totally boring. I’ve been back for a couple months now and can already see the difference in my body again

Pilates can seem super intimidating at first, and I would highly recommend this studio if you are just breaking into the world of toe socks and ‘teasers’. You will find a few of the pilates staples that seem unavoidable with most studios, namely quasi-​uninterested teachers and lack of explanation on some of the moves, but all in all this studio is not as unfriendly to beginners as some that I’ve been to.
If you can, try and finagle a spot in one of Carron’s beginner classes. I would imagine they are amazing, although I never could manage to get in myself because they booked up so fast. That said, her regular classes are also great and she will provide you the modifications you need if you are injured (or pregnant, like me, which although not an injury, definitely makes pilates more challenging). Another instructor to try is Mahtab (her classes are varied and tough without feeling like she’s trying to kill you).
I started off with a Groupon but I’ll definitely be coming back!

This place is AWESOME!!!
Been coming for two months now and all I can say is WOWZA!!!
The workouts are thourough! My body still is «shaking» a few hours after I get home from a session… I had a baby 11 moths ago and my core is TIGHT now! My arms look great and my booty is loving the ass whoopin’ it gets 3 times a week ;)
Carron runs a CLEAN SHIP!!! She is most accomadating with pretty much everything! Her restroom has everything you need to head back to work or onto your next venture… Mouthwash, deoderant, hair ties in case you forget yours, tampons and more! She didn’t forgot anything!
The machines run smoothly… and at the end of each class we wipe them down with disenfectant cloths.
So happy I found this place! 40 min complete body workout~ Can’t beat that for this busy new mom!
Thanks Carron!

Pilates Plus has been fabulous for me. I was new to Pilates and felt very comfortable after a beginners class — it was a perfect place to start. After an ankle injury, I had to take a few weeks off, and the instructors were wonderful about modifying my workout to accommodate this after I started back. The online registration process is convenient and the new 8 hour cancellation policy is great for those of us that have last minute scheduling conflicts (i.e. kids!).
After a year at Pilates Plus I can honestly say I feel strong and healthy. I took two classes a week and felt great (and sore!) after each session. The stretching classes are great for when you need a break. How can a 50 minute class that burns all your muscle groups be a bad thing? I LOVE IT!

An update to my review regarding Carron M’s demand for my credit card number after I purchased a Groupon deal.
I asked Groupon for clarification regarding the fact that it does NOT state anywhere in the documentation for this purchase that I have to supply a credit card number, nor pay extra to schedule a class. Groupon responded stating that I should definitely NOT give my credit card details to any company that offers a special through Groupon. You have paid for the purchase through Groupon, there is no need for the company to demand your credit card number.
Carron M should reread the agreement she made with Groupon before making demands from Groupon clients.

Best workout ever. I love PP. Definately helped me loose the post baby pounds. I am now toned and feel great !
Best workout ever. The instructors are great ! My body and Stamina have changed thaks PP !

SPX Pilates might be the best workout I’ve ever done and Pilates Plus Westlake Village is the perfect place to get started. The instructors are genuinely concerned about helping you get a workout which is effective while being motivating. Only 40 minutes long the classes go by very quickly and you end up leaving energized.
After only 5 classes I began to see a difference in my body and stamina and can only imagine what a few months of consistent training would do.

I love PPWestlake. Carron and the rest of the instructors are wonderful and its a great workout. Its a great workout at a reasonable price.

Pilates Plus Westlake Village is a top notch place to get an awesome workout in a short period of time! As a guy, I was skeptical stepping outside of my typical gym/​running workout. But I had several co-​workers that raved about these workouts, so I decided to give it a try and have been there ever since (over 14 months!). It is a great 40 minute circuit training, cardio, and stretching workout that really works my core in a way that I never was able to at the gym. I thought it was going to supplement my other workouts. However, this has become my primary workout and been great!
The environment is welcoming and VERY clean. The fellow students are welcoming and friendly. The instructors are awesome with great positive attitudes. Each one has a little different flare but accomplish the same thing: A muscle trembling workout! You will really be amazed how quick the time goes by and how quick you see results (of course a good healthy diet is very important)
The unique thing about this class is that it caters to such a wide audience. Whether you haven’t worked out a day in your life, or you are a seasoned athlete, the insutructors are able to dial in your workout to a point that you are challenged (but NOT over-​challenged to the point of discouragement or injury).
If you want a great core workout in an efficient period of time and in a welcoming environment, check out P+ WLV!

Get ready to wave those «lunch lady» arms bye-​bye! 6 months of Pilates Plus 4x’s a week and voilà…20 pounds disappeared and muscle definition APPEARED. This is an amazing full body workout. Every instructor is super motivating and encouraging. The classes are 40 minutes long so it’s easy to squeeze into your daily routine. Pilates Plus will seriously kick, (and raise), your booty… In a GOOD way!

If my ass and abs had the ability to spontaneously combust as a result of the intense burn they felt during this 40 minute class. they would.
This studio just opened in this area, which happens to be the new location of my office. I’ve tried PP in Brentwood and wanted to check the WV digs out with my co-​workers.
They’re on the 2^nd floor of a neighborhood center next to Massage Heights — plentiful parking and a clean, comfortable studio await. Great instruction by Carron who really guided us through a great workout. The only thing I would want more of is a quick warm up before hand. I was kind of sore from a work out from the other day and it could have helped. Since they just recently opened, there were just 5 people in class (3 of which were in my group), which was kind of nice because it was like a small private session.
I recommend this workout to anyone and everyone who lives/​works in this area. Support this business and she will bring definition and support to your A&A’s (asses & abs). It looks deceptively effortless, but don’t be fooled!
My favorite part: plank & pike position with arms stabilized and core balanced on the carriage (mobile) part of the SPX machine. Whoa nelly, your abs will sizzle and burn out of control.
I’m feeling it right now and it hurts so good! Per class & unlimited rates are a bit pricey, but if you can budget it in, it’s worth it. Not to mention, if you take a class after work, it saves you the drive in rush hour traffic if you don’t live in WV!
PS: Treat yourself to a guilt free treat downstairs at Yozen Frogurt afterwards! Trust me, you’ll earn the right!