"Pilates with Teresa helped me tremendously after I was injured in an auto accident. Her techniques have enabled me to live life with minimal residual effects from my injuries."
~Dr. Modesti, Chiropractor, www.serenitychiro.com

"Teresa's skills as a pilates instructor epitomize the word excellence. She is able to perceive the smallest changes in position and movement that will bring the best results with the least amount of discomfort to her client. As a clinician and as a person who has worked with a number of trainers, I cannot possibly be more complimentary. Without a doubt Teresa is the best exercise specialist I have ever worked with."
~Dr Shoshana Zimmerman ND, www.tipsforhealth.com

"Pilates with Teresa has transformed my life. I used to have such low back pain that I could not stand in place for longer than a few minutes, and walking didn't feel good. Now I can stand around all I want, and I walk for the sheer pleasure of it. I have developed, thanks to Teresa, a completely different way of holding and moving my body. I haven't felt this powerful in years."
~Penelope Eckert , Professor, Stanford University

"When I met Theresa, I was in pain all the time and could hardly move; the result of several back and neck injuries. I had been to traditional physical therapy off and on for years and spent hours per day doing my "prescribed exercises", but I saw little improvement. Pilates is the ONLY form of exercise/rehabilitation that has made a real difference in my life. The essence of Pilates, strengthening from the core while freeing the breath and lengthening the muscles, has allowed my tissues to let go of decades of chronic dysfunction and compensation. This being said, Pilates alone is not what has healed my injuries. Pilates taught with Theresa's vision of movement and health has been the key. She is a unique and gifted human being. She is able to take any exercise and break it up into the tiniest of pieces so that even as immobile as I was when I first met her, I was able to participate and benefit from this method immediately. Her former career as a professional dancer, her training as a physical therapist and her expertise in Pilates gives her a rich and unique skill set. She's magical; able to look at the body and areas of dysfunction, and just "see" what needs to be done to assist the tissues in relearning healthy movement patterns. And she does this all with humility, grace and warmth!!!"
~Laurie Lee Uhler, Audiologist

"Teresa’s knowledge, attentiveness to detail, interactive participation, her grace, and her friendly professionalism make her one of the best teachers I've experienced in the 30 years of my combined modern dance and body work career."
~Mary Solomon, Massage therapist and dancer

"The instruction that I have received from Teresa has alleviated what was becoming chronic foot pain, has eliminated the periodic back pain that I had, and has improved my overall level of fitness. Her ability to recognize each individual’s physical limitations and movement potential, allows her to successfully tailor the class to each student in a way that I have never before experienced. I have been studying with Teresa for almost 5 years and hope to do so for many more."
~Norm Martello, Technical Writer

"Teresa’s training and experience as a physical therapist provides an additional level of knowledge and expertise that complements the pilates regimen. My body feels better than it has in years."
~Jill Chesler, mother of 3, teacher for 31yrs

"I never would have believed I was capable of doing some of the exercises I do in my sessions! It is empowering to experience this expansion in my perception of my abilities. "
~Heidi Kromat, Dental Hygienist

"My husband and I live on our ranch and work hard at building fences, working cattle, chopping wood...you get the picture. At age 56, I find that sore muscles are just part of the routine, but muscle injuries, thankfully, are not. I credit that to my work with Teresa. Pilates with Teresa helps me maintain muscle strength and balance. I have learned how to use my body in a way that protects my back and keeps me fit and healthy. Now, if only I can get my husband to learn these things, too!"
~ Margot Rawlins

"Teresa’s experience as a dancer with Martha Graham, and her master’s degree in Physical Therapy provide a strong foundation for her knowledge as a Pilates trainer. She has always helped me with injuries but with my new life as a hula dancer, I rely on her for support in getting through rehearsals and performances. I’ve been working with Teresa for five years, driving an hour and 1/2 round trip to get my sixty minutes of bliss with her. It’s not just Pilates, it’s Teresa teaching Pilates!"
~Denise Lau Cortopassi, Mother and dancer

"I may walk into my evening class with Teresa feeling tired and stiff, but I always walk out with my spine straighter, my mind clearer and my mood greatly improved."
--Elayne Weissler, Stanford University

"Theresa has taught me, through her experienced and supportive instruction, how to align with the natural wisdom of my body. This knowledge has changed my life. My body is stronger and more limber. And my mind, after a lovely hour working with Theresa, comes to rest, in a place of peace. This deep harmonious calm, that I have come to know, reverberates through my stressful life and helps me to ground in a higher reality. I have made many positive changes in my life this year. I never could have without these newly acquired skills. Thank you, Theresa!"
~Deborah Gibson Kenyon, Entrepreneur

"Doing Pilates with Teresa is THE reason I am well today."
~Laurie Lee Uhler, Audiologist

"My body feels better than it has
in years"
~Jill Chesler