Dominics Ultimate Pilates Studio

Dominic’s studio is a very basic pilates studio. It’s not fancy nor modern but it has all the wonderful pilates equipment such as the reformers, cadillac, chair, and the barrel.
The center isn’t very busy so there is always plenty of parking. It does get a little crowded when there’s a spin class going on at Revolution a few doors down.
The first 3 classes are free which is wonderful because that is just the right amount of time for you to get a feel of the studio.
Even though there are specific class times on the schedule, you aren’t actually all working out at the same time. At first I wasn’t sure if it’s something I like since most of the time you start and end at the same times as others as a group. But after a few classes, I actually prefer it this way.
A run through of how the session at DU Pilates work.
1. Come in and Dominic will likely direct you to a reformer of his choice.
2. He will talk with you over any concerns that you have for the day. My knee was actually bothering me last time so he scaled the workout to not put pressure on my knee.
3. He’ll instruct you through the moves. If you are brand new to Pilates, he will spend more time with you. If you are more seasoned, he work with someone else while keeping an eye on your form. He will correct from across the room.
4. Once you are done, you are done since it’s not timed with a class setting.
There are sometimes 3 – 4 other people in the studio when I am there and everyone is working out at different pace and different levels. I actually like it because you go at your own pace and ability. A more advanced person wouldn’t have to do the same as a less advanced and vice versa. My first two sessions, I was doing a lighter workout and by my 3^rd he added more moves. I have done Pilates in the past so I feel like he is advancing me quicker. As first I was concern with the multiple different people but Dominic is very good at multitasking and helping each client.
Now that I am done with my first 3 I plan to purchase a package. I can already feel the benefits of Pilates again.

Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this Pilates studio.
When this studio opened, I was very excited to get back into Pilates after a few years of a break but I was quickly disappointed when I realized they don’t offer actual classes. You just come in, use the reformer and that’s it. They may offer guidance if you ask a question but there was never anything taught about breathing, keeping a stable spine and control which are the basic tenants of Pilates.
On day 1, they teach you a routine, they stand by your reformer and watch you. They said, «Lay down, feet on the foot bar, push back 8 times, now internal and external rotation.» Again, nothing was said about breathing, keeping a stable spine and control. And in the meantime the teachers are chatting with the older ladies and not really paying attention to how everyone is doing.
The prices were good so I signed up anyway despite my reservations. Each visit you show up at your allotted «class» time and do the same routine. There is no actual instruction. If you ask a question, they will answer it but that’s about the only interaction relating to Pilates that happens there. Most of the talking is gossip.
I figured that I would be ok without the actual instruction since I had taken Pilates before but I found myself starting to hurt in places that I wasn’t hurting before. I saw initial results because you do use your muscles but the results stopped there. If you do Pilates properly, you will have continued results no matter how long you’ve been doing it and I knew that since I had done Pilates before. Also, the routine was supposed to take an hour but there was no way that could be done using proper technique.
This whole idea of not actually teaching a class and talking about breathing, a stable spine and control really bothers me especially when I see other people doing exercises wrong and no correction is made. Ex. Leg Raises and lowers are being done way too fast and with too wide a range of motion and without stability. People are going to hurt their backs. Also, tabletop is a very important concept and most people have their quads too far forward and their knees bent too much. Oh, and what Pilates class doesn’t have hundreds!
I have seen their private lessons which there is more focus on the client but they still do the same routine and hardly any corrections are given. The technique is just awful and in something like Pilates technique is everything.
I debated about writing this review but I don’t want people getting hurt. I FEEL LIKE THEIR CLIENTS ARE HURTING THEMSELVES FROM IMPROPER TECHNIQUE, myself included (I have since switched to a new instructor).
The only way I could recommend this studio is if you are a Pilates master and just need to use their reformers. Because that is basically what everyone is doing, renting the reformers.
Pros
— Prices are good
— Flexible schedule
Cons
— Not for beginners
— No actual instruction
— Can seriously hurt yourself unless you are a Pilates master
— Most talk is gossip
— No new exercises are introduced (unless the student initiates)
— There is no follow up if you miss
— Instructors don’t really pay attention to how we do the exercises, if they are paying attention at all…
Again, I cannot recommend this studio.

The best Pilates instructor ever go see Dominic Berry in his grand opening Pilates Studio. I am telling you, you will love him…