Joseph Anthony
I waited to write this because I wanted to be sure, and now I am: Pilates Collective has been the single best thing to ever happen for my physical health. At the age of 13 I was BC's youngest recorded discectomy (L5S1) and have lived majority of life with compensation and discomfort. Discomfort / muscle imbalance turned into serious injury during my most recent marathon training where my leg went completely numb and the same disc re-herniated. For the last 2.5 years I have tried everything: Spinal steroid injections, tons of physio, acupuncture, chiro, trigger therapy, personal training, group reformer pilates, group mat pilates, swimming, yoga, and even saw world-class spinal specialists/surgeons. Nothing worked, and majority of the time pain/discomfort got worse after sessions. Five sessions at Pilates Collective has changed everything. For the first time in years, I TRULY believe I’ll run again, feel comfortable in my body, and reach better physical conditioning than ever. They solve the root problem and understand the core issue I’m facing. They’re teaching me to use muscles that have been inactive - but wanting to fire - since I was a child. They aren't selling me a fix, they are giving me a solution. I’ve worked with Kirsten, Carly, Maggie, and Noam. Every instructor and every session has taught me something new, given me comfort in my own body, and real confidence that I’ll be better soon - It's provided enough confidence to write this honest review. A few side notes: Yes, 1-on-1 sessions are expensive, but they’re worth it. Consistency has made a massive difference. Once I learn the basics more, I plan to move into the open gym where instructors still support, just not the 1-on-1 attention I'm currently needing. Come in curious and ready to learn about your body. If you have some awareness of your imbalances and movement patterns, you’ll get great value from the very first session. They watch closely, listen carefully, and tailor everything to you. Lastly, If your problem feels like it's stemming from structural imbalances and feel lost, hopeless, or like you’ll never feel normal again - this place is truly worth a shot... I'm already endlessly grateful to the whole Pilates Collective team.
