Tru Pilates

I started working with Trusha in December of 2014. Her instruction has done so much to help me rehabilitate a neck/​shoulder injury, as well as improve my overall wellness.
After completing physical therapy, I knew I needed a regular core workout to help me continue to rebuild strength. Pilates seemed like a natural fit and, because I was recovering from an injury, I wanted personalized instruction to help me focus on form and balance.
Reading Tru’s reviews, I saw her clients talking about health, strength, and balance. Everything I was looking for.
In our initial appointment, Tru asked great questions. She tailored a program to my goals and checks in often to make sure we’re on track or suggest how we might revise the program as I improve. In the time I’ve been working with her, I’ve had fewer shoulder flair ups and I’ve dramatically improved both my strength and resilience. I’m able to do the things I love without pain. If I do have flair ups, I’m able to work through them more quickly and more effectively.
Working with Trusha has been a great experience and I’m happy to recommend her!

In April of 2015, I started a search for a Pilates instructor to change up my workout routine. What I didn’t realize was that finding Trusha would change me – she provides not only an amazing opportunity to improve your physical fitness, but she creates an environment that supports mental well-​being as well. Trusha cares deeply about her clients and is a tremendous source of positive energy. All of our sessions are a wonderful balance of intense postures and strength-​building, peppered with laughs and loving advice. Most days, the 50 mins fly by and I leave feeling refreshed with a big smile on my face. I count myself incredibly lucky to work with Trusha and to call her a friend.
If you’re looking for a challenging workout and a wonderful person to spend your time with, Trusha is the one!

Trusha is a great instructor, and she has helped me immensely in rehabbing my hip after surgery. I always leave each session feeling energized, and my core strength has steadily improved.

Tru Pilates is my first experience with one on one Pilates instruction. I have taken a lot of Pilates mat classes in my life and I have to say privates are the way to go. Trusha is awesome and so knowledgable. She really listens to what your goals are and tailors your workouts to meet them. I have scoliosis and Trusha helps to support different areas of my body so that I am in better alignment during workouts… something that never happens in mat classes. I can’t recommend her enough!

Trusha is TRULY an amazing pilates instructor, health and wellness coach, and inspirational human. Getting back into shape after a year long injury was a terrifying and overwhelming thought, but after a few short weeks, I realized I wasn’t scared anymore – and I was already starting to not only feel better, but to THINK better too. Tru Pilates has definitely helped me make changes in my life for the better, and I would recommend them to anyone needing some extra help getting there!

As a pilates first timer, and complicated anxious wreck, I decided based on Unilocal reviews to have a personal session with Trusha. I don’t like the gym, and I don’t like other people watching me work out (group classes ahhhhh weird)
In like… what, 4 months? I’ve stayed the same weight, but my body has changed DRAMATICALLY! My clothes fit different, I have muscle definition, I feel and look stronger, and my ass looks fab, just saying. I have abs! Abs that I haven’t seen since high school. I go 2 – 3 times a week, but when I started it was 1−2x a week, and I was seeing results after mere weeks.
Trusha is knowledgable, fun, and pushes you even when you whine. Gotta love her!
I live in Cole Valley and I would drive to the embarcadero if Tru moved there, she’s that (emphasis) good.

Love Love Love this place!
I have been going to Trusha for about a year for many reasons. I am an endurance runner, putting a lot of miles on my feet and wasn’t taking time to focus on other areas to make me an even better runner. When I started taking Trusha’s classes I realized I had a lot of core and strength building to do.
Through working with her 2 – 3 times a week I have seen and felt drastic improvements. I no longer have any back issues after long runs due to strengthened core. My legs are more toned and flexible than ever before and I couldn’t be prouder of the definition in my arms!
Her classes are challenging but you get out of it what you put into it.
Trusha and her classes are very approachable and not intimidating but will whip you into beautiful shape when you make it part of your lifestyle.

I highly recommend Tru Pilates! Trusha is a great pilates teacher, in addition to pilates, I have learned so much about proper body movement. She explains all the exercises and the benefits clearly. I feel stronger and I actually know what using your core feels like. Thanks to Trusha!

I am very THANKFUL for Pilates. I started in May 2012 as Trusha’s client and she taught me all the basics. I admit that it took me six months to truly «get it,» but now I understand what it means when she says Pilates is about moving gracefully with your core.
As a pole dancer, Pilates has given me the strength to glide up and down and spin gracefully around a pole. Pilates is the best conditioning «mind, body, and spirit» exercise for me and I recommend it for anyone who is looking to increase their overall strength. Trusha will customize sessions so you will achieve your fitness goals.
Because of Pilates, I can now hold a real flag pose on a pole for about 5 seconds and gracefully land on one leg with tiptoes.
I highly recommend Tru Pilates for your boutique and private experience.

Seriously, as good as it gets!
Pilates is great to begin with and then Trusha makes it even better. Her workouts are customized to meet me where I am each time I walk in the door while simultaneously challenging my body in order to continue increasing flexibility & building strength. By that I mean she takes into account how much energy I have at the beginning of each session or any musculoskeletal aches /​pains I may have and uses that as a starting point, easing into the exercises and then before I know it I’m half-​way into a set that burns so bad I should want to give up but instead, she’s clearly helped me tap into some reserve I’ve underestimated in myself & I want to do more! Without fail I leave Trusha’s feeling fully invigorated, light in my body & in a glowing mood.
Additionally, she is so charming and her company is so enjoyable that if it weren’t for the soreness of my muscles in the days that follow I would feel as if I’d just been hanging out with a great friend cracking up as we swap stories.
Tru Pilates is tru-​ly special.

Trusha has an amazing knowledge of how the body works. Her expertise not only guided me through an invigorating workout that was tailored to my needs, but I find the information that she gave me carried over to other group workout classes the otherwise might not have been so productive. Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Pilates, the body, and how to remain fit despite a sit on your butt all day 9 – 5.

My experience at TruPilates was honestly one of the best workouts I’ve ever had. I was slow to each pose at first but Trusha was patient and supportive, so I felt really comfortable. She answered all of my questions (I asked a lot!) in ways that made sense, and I really appreciated that. I was sore for 2 – 3 days after my first class, but it was the best kind of sore. I actually felt the benefits of the work I put in, and can’t wait to go back to see how my flexibility and strength improves!
Highly recommended. Trusha is the best.

I had always thought that I could not possibly be able to do Pilates. With Trusha’s easy going and friendly demeanor I discovered that Pilates is both fun and rewarding. Trusha is a gifted instructor who lives what she teaches. She is well educated in holistic health and well being. I have learned a lot from her about balancing not only my body, but my lifestyle too. I feel vey lucky to have met Trusha, she has had a very positive effect on my life. I highly recommend Tru Pilates.

I cannot rave highly enough about Tru Pilates. I had been in agony for several months with lower back pain that was getting in the way of my normal life. My inability to bend over more than three inches was distressing. When Trusha suggested I try Pilates, I was reluctant. I have the tightest hamstrings in the world and a core weaker than egg shells. But I was desperate, so I decided to try it.
Knowing it was my first time doing Pilates and that I was struggling with an injury, Trusha set aside extra time to orient me to theory behind Pilates and reassure me, that despite my physical limitations, I could do it. She walked me through an amazing routine, focusing on strengthening my lower back and core.
My lower back pain went away, and I cannot thank Trusha enough. She has a wealth of knowledge and explains the benefit of each exercise and muscle group it is working. It is clear she really understands how the body works and knows how to tailor the equipment just for you. She has changed my perspective on Pilates.
But the best thing about my sessions with Trusha? They are fun. Trusha makes the whole experience feel like you are just hanging out. The next day, though, you realize you just got an incredible workout, too.

Pilates with Trusha is such a pleasant experience. I was a little bit anxious going in to my first session, since I hadn’t really done any Pilates before, but Trusha immediately put my mind at ease. She was kind and patient, but also encouraged me to push myself within my boundaries to ensure I was getting a good workout. Within five minutes I trusted her completely and wanted to try my best to undertake exactly what she was asking me to do, which, if you ask me, is the sign of a good teacher :)
I felt so calm afterwards which is no mean feat! I can’t wait to go back for more sessions.

Love her! I’m a nurse so I’ve had back issues for years which prevented me from working out certain muscles. With Trusha I’ll tell her what’s hurting that day and she’ll know exactly what moves I should do to not only build up my muscles in that area but also stretch them. Since starting pilates at her studio the amount of times I’ve had to see a chiropractor has significantly decreased. I’m in less pain AND in great shape.

Tru Pilates is an excellent Pilates studio. I have several sports injuries from playing ice hockey, tennis, and skiing and had back surgery in 2011 for a herniated disc and have a bulging cervical disc as well.
Trusha is an awesome instructor and knows how to tailor lessons to help improve my flexibility and core strength with regards to my bad back and neck. You can tell she is experienced and well-​versed because she has such a deep knowledge of Pilates exercises and knows how to modify them specific to individual needs. She’s very personable and is great at inspiring and motivating you — these exercises can be hard!
I’d highly recommend Tru Pilates to any person, whether you’ve been doing Pilates for a while or are giving it a try for the first time!

I have been going to Trusha for almost 4 years now. She is a terrific instructor who specializes in fitness pilates for the athletically inclined. I had never done pilates prior to starting with Trusha and have been amazed at how much my body has benefited from her work. She has helped me develop physical strength and has shaped my body in ways I could never do by exercising on my own. She has also helped me cope with some work/​stress-​related aches and pains.
Not only do I value Trusha for her pilates expertise, she’s become a friend over the years. I look forward to our weekly sessions because I know she’ll work me out hard and keep it fun in the meantime!

Trusha, the owner of Tru Pilates, is AMAZING!
I have been a client of Trusha’s since 2012, going between once and twice a week, and the change it has made in my physical and mental well-​being has been incredibly positive! I was a regular exerciser before but with Trusha I have developed incredible core strength and new appreciation for my body’s physical ability and fitness. She is able to adapt our workout easily if I am having a particular pain to work around or goal in mind (more defined arms for summer!). And through our regular one-​on-​one sessions we have developed a great friendship as well!
I would highly recommend getting into a regular Pilates practice with Trusha. The physical changes might not happen over night but the results are real and noticeable even in the first few weeks. The best endorsement comes from my now-​husband who has said I look longer, leaner and sexier (!) since taking up Pilates! And I looked great in my wedding dress-​thanks Trusha!

I had my first pilates lesson EVER at Tru Pilates, and i’m hooked. Pilates will now be a part of my lifestyle forever. Whether you’re a beginner or an expert, you’ll love the experience at Tru Pilates from the layout to the owner (Trusha!) to the individualized attention.