Leonore Deaton Pilates

Very friendly, down to earth, knowledgeable. Here is the real deal: I was always a fan of pilates but never practiced because I am used to the more strenuous high impact type of activity. After a few sessions with Leonore I was introduced to something much more challenging. Muscle isolation, core stability, and refined movement therapy. She found weakness in places I though I was addressing with strength training. I recommend her for people who like a challenge but also need a calm controlled, mindful experience to address their physical needs.

Have been going to Leonore for more than three months and I adore her. I had never had an instructor before so I was quite nervous at the start but she made me feel at ease instantly. I have MS and Lupus, so my body sometimes hurts or just isn’t that willing to cooperate. Leonore listens intently to what you are saying, is very caring in her training and body work approach and really helps in getting your body feeling better and healthier .
I have been building my core strength slowly with her help. Between sessions you get homework, so it’s a team effort.
Highly recommend Leonore to anyone, so if you have been thinking about it but are just not sure, just give her a try. Your body will love you for it ;}

I started seeing Leonore over a year ago for a shoulder impingement. Leonore helped me strengthen by back, shoulders, and arms and I am now back on the tennis courts, serving overhead too! Leonore always asks how your body is feeling and really listens. She’s good at finding connections as to what might be at the root of your ailment. Leonore seems to be more interested in teaching you proper form rather than focusing on reps or weight. Leonore makes you feel comfortable, challenges you, and cares. She’s great!

I love Leonore! She is down to earth and real and knows her stuff! She goes above and beyond to help your body through whatever issues it may be dealing with any given day. For rehab or exercise she is very knowledgable
and I highly recommend her for a continuing pilates practice. She also does great body work and whenever my muscles aren’t responding she goes in and gives them a nudge.
Awesome, caring and gifted teacher.

I started pilates with Leonore about a year and a half ago and I’m still going every week. Pilates has changed my life and Leonore has been a fantastic instructor. I had a bulging disk and persistent back pain which was only getting worse and preventing me from doing the things I love (like mountain biking) until I started pilates.
Leonore was always very sensitive to my injury, and worked with me to design a personal program so I could build my core muscles without aggravating my back. She always takes detailed notes and keeps track of everything we do which has really helped to pinpoint exactly what was going in with my back. Right now my back pain is essentially gone, I feel stronger than I’ve felt in years, and I’m back on my mountain bike again!
I now have both a home program I can do on my own daily and come in every week to work with Leonore.
I would absolutely recommend Leonore as a pilates instructor — whatever your condition.
As an extra bonus, Leonore works out of The Working Body, with a great Chiropractor, massage therapists, and personal trainers all under the same roof. This makes it possible to have multiple specialists working with you as a team if that’s what you need. In my case this has been extremely valuable.