West LA Pilates

I love this team of Pilates instructors. They have helped me with my disc issues, strengthening my core, and general body fitness. As an ex professional dancer, I am loving the gentle, but deep work this studio does to keep me fit and feeling great. All these teachers have great senses of humor and the prices are quite fabulous. Joe would be proud.

My 12 year-​old son and I have been attending classes with Patte for the past two months (now on class #10). Our physical therapist recommended trying pilates due to our history of some ankle/​lower extremity injuries and core weakness. Patte’s assessments of our evolving needs are detailed and thoughtful, and she tailors the exercises to specific muscle groups that require attention. Scheduling is very easy and her overall approach is perfect for us — challenging yet professional, with a wonderful sense of humor. Our physical therapist has noticed significant improvement — my son’s posture has improved dramatically and I feel taller too. I wish I could go several times a week — the classes are a wonderful stress reliever on top of the physical benefits. Thank you Patte!

I have been going to West LA Pilates for over a year now. Before I started coming I had never done Pilates before and they were really patient and helpful even in sessions that weren’t private. I really love going here because I always feel like they pay a lot of attention to my body and what I need to work on. Patte and Lucia are great! I always look forward to my sessions.
The studio is located on Westwood Blvd and National Blvd next to the Chevron station. Street parking is easily available on Westwood.

I signed up for a group class, and as there was a slight mix-​up, I was the only person and they still had the class just for me! Private class, +1 points.
There are four reformers total, appears that two fit in each room, so I imagine the max for a class size is 4 people anyway — nice and small. My instructor (sorry, forgot your name) was amazing. She asked me about all my less-​flexible/​injured parts and was careful to modify the movements to not aggregate my problem areas. She also kept me going strong even though I’m sure in a 1-​on-​1 session the temptation to skip over the hard parts is common. She made nice light talk, which I thought was different, but then again, never had a 1-​on-​1 session before.
Parking: easy to find right out front (I came on the weekend).
The entrance to the building is on Westwood, and you walk back till you find the door on the right.

So, I’ve been meaning to write a review for West L.A. Pilates for a really long time. I took pilates classes there for about 2 years and it is really such a great studio. I took classes mostly from Patte but all the other instructors I had there were good as well. Patte really knows her stuff. She really teaches pilates. If you are only taking pilates to work up a sweat, then this might not be your thing, but if you want to really learn about how to use your body correctly, this is the place to go. Patte is really picky, but she gets results. If feel such a difference in my body since I started going there and I am so much more aware. I would definitely recommend checking this place out.

All right… I originally purchases the Unilocal special and got hooked on this place. Boy am I glad that I decided to try it out.
My initial private lessons were with Patte who is extremely nice, knowledgeable and fun. I wasn’t sure what to expect from Pilates, but Patte took me through all of the beginner exercises explaining what we were doing as we went along. On this first visit, we concentrated on the basics, form and stretching, and on subsequent visits, moved on to workouts on the reformer. She is incredibly patient…
After my initial deal ran out, I happily signed up for additional classes, and am no doing semi-​private classes (only one other person besides me) weekly. I’ve had classes with four different teachers, and although each one has a signature style, I received a great workout from all of them.
If you are a beginner and want to find out what the Pilates fuss is all about, I highly recommend trying out this Unilocal deal. If you’re like me, you may get hooked too!

The team at West LA Pilates helps educate and instruct clients on how to get their bodies in the best shape of their lives. The ease of having one on one classes makes for a more personal session between teacher and student. Having had less than positive experiences with Pilates instructors in the past, this place is an oasis in the field of exercise~try it, you’ll love it!

I’ve love West LA Pilates. Patte and Gia are the best and can really help work around your schedule as well as your body. I’m pretty sure Gia’s 7am class was made to accommodate me. Every week Gia has ‘new moves’ and always keeps it fresh and interesting as well as an amazing full body workout. Another reason I love them, Gia fit me in her class while I was pregnant and just adjusted my workout. From pre to pregnant to post pregnancy Gia has made me a Pilates addict. I love this gem of a studio and everyone in it.

I am already on my second package of private lessons with Patty James and am seeing incredible results.
If you do not know the amazing benefits of Pilates then do some research. I find it is more effective then doing regular gym stuff and the results are long lasting.
One could say that the downside is to really maximize your effort, you should be working one-​on-​one with a knowledgeable trainer and that cost can add up, and well, I have had some «not-​so-​good-​but-​really-​nice» trainers in the past and the money just get burned.
However, Patty James is really exceptional, she is knowledgeable, intuitive, and funny. And she has the equipment.
Tip when shopping: No dis to the younger sisters out there or the gym trainers, but for Pilates, even if you are young, you might wanna look at trainers that have life experience, possibly an injury or other physical challenge that they themselves have over come with Pilates.

I hadn’t understood the significance of working my core until I met Patte. I started working out at West LA Pilates because of terrible knee trouble. Who knew that working my core could eliminate my knee pain?! I also discovered that the work I was doing with Patte, significantly reduced my lower and upper back pain and neck pain, and even improved my posture. No wonder working the core is such a big, big deal!

Patte is the best Pilates teacher I ever had — and I’ve had a whole lot. She pays extreme attention to detail and gives detailed, helpful corrections and tips.
She’s also cheerful and fun, without being overwhelming.
She’s just perfect!
I also took a class with another instructor who was also really excellent, very focused, sweet and helpful.
In just 4 classes I felt that some things have improved in my body — my chest is more open, for instance.
With only 4 reformers, the classes are virtually private. The studio looks onto a balcony filled with plants, which I found lovely, very refreshing and peaceful.
I really liked it that there was no loud, crappy music as there is in so many places.
Also, the place is very clean — always a plus.
Plenty of free parking on the street.

I had my first session at West LA Pilates yesterday and it was fantastic! I loved my trainer and I got one of the best workouts of my life! The studio is smaller — giving you uniquely personal attention and privacy (if needed) for those of us non-​Pilates people. I literally can’t wait to go back next week!