Dragonfly Pilates

I’m really a fan! I signed up for a package with Tracey and really got a huge benefit from her instruction. I went in with the intention of learning to do mat work on my own at home. She used a combination of apparatus and mat exercises to show me what I needed to work on when I work out on my own. After my sessions had run out I made a ton of progress, and really see a difference in my day to day life. I’ve stuck to the workouts at home but will absolutely be back to the studio for more private sessions and probably some group classes when I can.
Tracey is very passionate about what she does, and it shows that she has applied herself to be as knowlegable as she is engaging. Contrary to what I (and most guys) thought, Pilates is tough, and Tracey makes sure it is enjoyable too.

I’ve been a client of Misty’s for over a decade. I first started Pilates with her at a large gym, and followed her around to various little studios over the years. Now, Misty has two beautiful, fully-​equipped and spacious studios of her own!
Misty’s workouts focus on both the areas that I want to improve (usually in terms of my physique) as well as areas that I should strengthen for good posture and proper alignment. She is not only a master at reaching all levels of students, but she also knows her anatomy and goes out of her way to explain, every step of the way, the biomechanics behind Pilates. I’ve learned so much from her over the years, and she’s done a wonderful job keeping me fit, safe, and healthy all these years. I can’t say enough about the quality of service she has given me over the years – the same quality she affords to every client (whether beginner or advanced) that walks through her studio door. Misty is truly a master in Pilates, and is certainly the area’s best instructor. If you’re serious about Pilates or merely curious about giving it a go, she’s the teacher you want.

Misty and co. are still kicking my butt! I love the new Barre classes and Misty’s constant evolution as an instructor. I visit often from the west coast, and notice that she is always on the cutting edge of the practice, incorporating new «toys», techniques, and tricks to ensure that every class is working the whole body.
The new Shadyside studio is awesome, with tons of brand new equipment and a huge, bright studio space! This is still the best Pilates studio anywhere – including California. Sorry Ellie Herman.

For about year now I have been going to Dragonfly Pilates. It has been a wonderful experience. Misty is fantastic and all the staff are professional, excellently trained and lead great work outs. Whether you are brand new to Pilates or an experienced pilates doer they can give you a super workout. The Barre class is my favorite but mat and equipment classes are fun too. Never the same old boring workout either.
Both the Murrysville and Shadyside studios are beautiful and spotlessly clean.
Best workout in town!

I have done pilates for years with many different instructors — including several talented master instructors. And I have to say, Misty is my favorite. Unfortunately I don’t live nearby, but I go to Dragonfly whenever I’m in town visiting my family and have visited several times over the past 2 years or so.
What I love about Misty is that she gives the perfect blend of corrections mixed with fun, challenging workouts and that is rare. Because what happens sometimes with pilates is that you either find teachers who give more superficial tough and sweaty workouts but don’t correct the quality of your movement beyond the basic stuff like «relax your shoulders» (because they can’t detect the more subtle things) — or — they are more knowledgable about the body and focus a lot on correcting and improving the way you move, but the pace and flow of the session is such that you feel like it wasn’t really exercise. Misty however, will quickly read your body… your abilities and issues… and then give you the perfect exercises and corrections that make you both love and hate her at the same time :) I always leave just a little sweaty yet energized and more mobile.
I haven’t taken from any of her other instructors but would be confident that if they teach under Misty, they will probably be great too!

I bought a multiple class pass for this place (which cost hundreds of dollars) and called multiple times to make an appointment or to sign up for any their classes (you have to call ahead of time because often classes which are advertised don’t actually take place if there aren’t enough people in them) and nobody ever calls me back. I feel completely ripped off. I don’t have money to throw away.