Corehouse

I have been taking Pilates with Ilana at Gud Belly for several months now and one of things I am struck by is how finely attuned she is to how my body is responding to the various movements. She knows a hundred ways to get to the same result and her extensive knowledge base and careful crafting of YOUR best way to get there is incredibly valuable and insightful. I never feel overworked but am always delightfully sore the next day or so. I can feel the results in my posture and confidence and by increasing my core strength, have finally stopped having the paralyzing abdominal cramping that sent me there to begin with.
Ilana is a funny, kind and intelligent partner to undertake this type of bodywork with– and I feel so lucky to be able to work with her!
The private studio she has set up is very soothing and perfect for this kind of one on one work. Parking is easy and the freeway access makes her location a great choice for anyone coming from the west valley to Pasadena. My commute from Eagle Rock takes me 20 mins tops.
Highly, highly recommend her!

Ilana is the most amazing pilates instructor. Her attention to detail, understanding of the body, and ability to spot structural issues is unmatched. She’s excellent at pushing your limits, but also very sensitive to and respectful of each client’s specific needs and history – I have back and neck problems, and Ilana would tailor each of my workouts to ensure I never strained those areas. She also helped me strengthen the muscles that work to take pressure off of those problem areas, teaching my body how to support itself properly.
Ilana’s understanding of the body and pilates is more nuanced and extensive than any other instructor I have encountered… I cannot recommend her enough.

Ilana is a great pilates instructor. I love her easy going and fun demeanor. She has a lot of experience with injuries as an athlete and she helped me work through a hip injury and a weak ankle. Instead of harping on what I can’t do, she kept it positive and worked on what I could do. I’ve been a fan ever since. My core is stronger now than ever before, it really does change your body. I would and do recommend my friends and patients to see her regularly because of her expertise. She’ll help anyone get stronger and more flexible with low impact exercises. I love her cute private studio with all the equipment, it’s very welcoming.

Ilana is an incredible teacher. She really understands body structure and is very sensitive to injuries or helping you strengthen a particular area. This is more than just a workout. If you want to change your body, your posture, your attitude… great place to do it… great person to do it with.

I’ve been a client for about five years and have nothing but the highest praise for Ilana and the bright, cheerful set-​up of her private at-​home studio. Potential clients please note: I am over 55, and Ilana has helped me strengthen and tone my body (particularly after a large weight loss); I feel great and great about myself. If you’re on Weight Watchers, don’t forget: 60 minutes of Pilates equals 4 Activity Points!

I’ve been a client of Ilana’s since early 2008. My travel schedule presents certain logistical challenges and previous providers were either too intense or knot knowledgeable. Ilana is very knowledgable but takes a practical approach and is personable making it easy to establish a maintainable routine. Not only am I stronger but I’ve kept off the 40+ pounds that I lost.

Ilana is amazing. She is so knowledgeable about the body and how it works, and more importantly how it’s SUPPOSED to work. She treats injuries brilliantly and helps you re-​strenghten muscles in a safe, healthy way. I’ve learnt so much about how to properly use my muscles and after even just a couple of classes started to feel differently standing and walking. I couldn’t recommend her enough, and I know she’s going to get me into amazing shape!

I have worked with several Pilates teachers throughout my twenty three year love affair with Pilates BUT I have never experienced the kind of progress I’ve been able to make with Ilana’s fine teaching. She is careful and precise and has a deep intuitive sense about what movements are most beneficial for me and my Pilates practice. She has helped me to strengthen my body and especially my core and I have become much more flexible and open in the process. She is simply wonderful!!!

Ilana is such an amazing, smart, and supportive person. She is exactly what I look for in a fitness coach and instructor.

I have been to so many trainers of so many sorts! Ilana is the best. Do not pass go. Do not collect $ 100. Go directly to Ilana. Seriously, she’s knowledgable, kind, gentle and I have worked with her for years. If you can get in to see her, do it. She’s funny and smart, too. An added bonus!