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Simply Pilates provides the highest standard of classical pilates training in Arizona. Catering to residents from all parts of the valley, Simply Pilates provides a full body workout that will leave you stronger, leaner, more flexible, and energized. Whether you are a beginner or a professional athlete striving for a competitive edge, our veteran staff of highly certified instructors are here to help you meet your fitness goals.
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david berry
★ 5
Pilates has changed my life for the better-Amanda with Jen, Doug, Amanda and the entire group of instructors at Simply Pilates have been instrumental in how I’ve been able to experience life as I’ve grown older with them since I moved to Scottsdale in 2015.
I had double cervical fusion last year and after my recovery Jen used her experience to encourage me to get back into my practice, many thanks to her even now with the personal coaching as I might need it!
The small classes at Simply Pilates allow for this great personal attention, and the convenient location makes it easy to get to class even when it’s busy in Scottsdale during “season”.
Their superior knowledge of the true Pilates principles insures all of their students do our exercises correctly, I’ve learned so much in ten years!
Thank you Amanda and all of the Simply Pilates family-
CBerry
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Sana Conti
★ 5
After several years of struggling with injuries and multiple surgeries to my ankle, knee and back, I was tired of getting steroid shots, PT that never quite work the way I expected and losing muscle strength, tone and definition I looked into Pilates on a recommendation from a friend. And boy am I glad I found Simply Pilates. The instructors, specially Alicia is phenomenal. I have always been very active, however I struggled with each injury and ended up being in pain almost every single day. I was desperate to try anything that would give me relief and help me live just a normal life without restrictions.
In just a few months I have gained strength, learned to be more conscious of my posture and body’s alignment - no two people have the same alignments and it’s crucial to know how you are aligned. Alicia has really helped me get through my normal life without pain. In my most recent MRI, for the first time in years my herniating in my lumbar spine hasn’t gotten any worse - this is huge for me. Last Sunday after all my chores (shopping, laundry, meal prep and cleaning) my back wasn’t sore. I wasn’t in pain.
I am so glad I found Simply Pilates - learning how to do the exercises correctly has been crucial. Alicia doesn’t just focus on my weaknesses, she helps me work my entire body and build strength. It’s little building blocks, but the time and energy is so worth it. I am starting to get my life back and I can’t wait to see where I am in another year or even 6 months.
I highly recommend it for anyone who is struggling with back, knee, ankle injuries or even if you aren’t - it’s always good to prevent injuries and move in alignment with your body.
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N B
★ 5
I was highly recommended to take sessions with Amanda by another instructor—and now I completely understand why. She’s extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and has a sharp eye for detail to every session. I always leave feeling challenged and refreshed. The studio vibe is great too—highly recommend!
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Nick Madrigal
★ 5
I've been coming to this studio for over two years now, and it's hands-down the best Pilates studio in Arizona. Working with Amanda has been an incredible experience—she brings a sharp eye for detail to every movement and creates a seamless flow that’s tailored to your goals. Her instruction is thoughtful, challenging, and always supportive. I can't recommend this place enough.
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Patricia Monaco
★ 5
After moving to Arizona from New York, I had searched and tried many Pilates places. Nothing compares to this one. Everyone there is excellent, and they teach you the type of Pilates that benefits you through all stages of life (I started here when I was postpartum). I am very grateful to Amanda for keeping this true, classic Pilates. I always feel better (and taller!) after a class here. 🙌🏻🙏
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James Campbell
★ 5
I was recommended to Simply Pilates and couldn’t be more thankful. I have had flexibility and core strength training in the past but nothing like I
experienced at this studio. Jennifer and Amanda are beyond knowledgeable and professional. In a world of new and trendy studios, Simply Pilates has proven time and time again that they are “Simply” the best in the industry.
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Nicole McGregor
★ 5
Amanda and her crew go beyond a workout studio with instructors who want to help people reach their full health potential through pilates. You'll see it's a small and more personalized environment than most with teachers who care about YOU!
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karen strauss
★ 5
My body and soul are so grateful I found Simply Pilates. My strength and flexibility, especially in my spine, have noticeably increased. I’m getting so much out of the group classes -- instructors attend to my individual growth and challenge me while keeping a well-paced flow for everyone, regardless of level. I leave classes feeling like I've had a massage, maybe even better since you put in the work yourself. I credit Pilates for keeping me strong and "tuned up" as the years go by.
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Courtney Kelzer
★ 5
Simply Pilates is where I build my Pilates foundation. Over the last 2 years I have loved my weekly Pilates classes. They have such an amazing staff that is so well trained. Overall what I love is the community. There are so many wonderful people who I practice Pilates with. I highly recommend if your just getting into Pilates or a seasoned veteran.
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Ramona Goth
★ 5
I've been coming to Simply Pilates for several years, and I'm in the best shape of my life! Great workouts and friendly, knowledgeable, and professional staff.
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Paige Nicholls
★ 5
I love Simply Pilates! I have been going here for over a year now and I can already tell how big of a difference it has made! I am so much more flexible and strong than I was before starting Pilates. I look forward to going to Pilates every week and it is truly the best. My instructor Jen is the best instructor ever and is so amazing at her job! I would 100% recommend Simply Pilates to anyone looking into joining a new Pilates studio! 😁✨🩵
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Foster Ellingson
★ 5
Awesome instructors and a great environment. I’ve been going for 3 years and I’m not stopping soon.
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Elaine Wright
★ 5
Simply Pilates provides the highest level of instruction and knowledgeable teachers. I have learned more about Pilates than at any other studio. Thank you to Amanda and the other teachers for making this beginner feel welcome and confident.
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Frank Y
★ 5
Simply Pilates has taken my practice to the next level. I’ve been working with Doug at Simply Pilates for the last three years. Classically trained and focused on quality individual feedback, Doug has not only improved my practice inside the studio, but also taught me how to take my Pilates with me on everyday activities. Highly recommend.
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Gidget & Hissy's Mom H
★ 5
My husband and I have been doing Pilates with Simply Pilates for over 8 years and we love it! I cant imagine what our bodies would look and feel like without their excellent instructors and the comradery of their wonderful clients.
i've tried several other studios in the area over the years and none have even come close.
trust me you'll love how you feel and look.
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Kathy
★ 5
I moved to Arizona about 10 years ago and immediately started looking for a Pilates studio. I found Simply Pilates and Amanda and couldn’t be happier in her studio. She is so detailed in her teaching and helps us all out every session we have with her. Classes are so wonderful with only 5 to 6 clients. I have been to many studios and I do not like working out with 10 or 15 people. You don’t get any individual help if you are working out incorrectly.
I have never stayed with a studio for this long and I have no intention to leave! All the instructors are fabulous! I just love Pilates! Thanks to all!
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Miriam Malak
★ 5
I am so grateful for the team at Simply Pilates! I have been going to them now for 2 years and my body has drastically changed! I am stronger, healthier and happier thanks to them. Every instructor (Amanda, Jen, Doug, etc.) gives 110% everytime you walk in the door and they make sure you get the best 55 minutes of pilates! They make sure that you understand pilates, you have correct form and cater to your level. Plus the classes are small so you always get that personal touch.
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Kathryn Van Ness
★ 5
It is miraculous!!! How can I at 77 years old be more agile, flexible, strong, and mobile then I was eight years ago? Simply Pilates classes have given me a much higher quality of life than I had at 69. I, honestly, believe my health would be quickly and seriously diminished without these amazing instructors. Clinically trained…I have no concern about their skills, methods, and ensuring I stay safe💖💖💖💖
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claire levenberg
★ 5
I have been practicing Pilates for almost 30 years and for classic Pilates, Doug and the team at Simply Pilates offer one of the best experiences I have had.
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Tammy Airola
★ 5
I’m a return client at Simply Pilates. The reason for returning is the quality of the instruction one receives at this studio. It has always been my experience they are active listeners and really care about furthering your pilates practice. I highly recommend this studio for beginners as well as advanced practice participants. Simply the best!
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Cynthia McCarty-Dawon
★ 5
Simply Pilates owner Amanda and her team of experienced instructors are simply wonderful. Pilates has in a few weeks of consistent practice on a reformer helped me improve the mobility of my hips and lower back. And their studio is welcoming to a novice; thank you Simply Pilates!
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Kristina N
★ 5
Both of my teenage daughters take classes at Simply Pilates. The instructors are top notch with high levels of education and knowledge. The one on one attention and care is outstanding and my girls love attending their classes. We are lucky to have Simply Pilates!
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Carrie Miller Pilates
★ 5
I love taking classes and privates at Simply Pilates. It is a botique studio that offers small group classes (5 people or less) and privates. I love working with Gretchen on Saturdays. She has incredible knowledge and amazing skills in helping me reach my goals of improved mobility and core strength. As a teacher, I love the EQUIPMENT. The classical equipment turns on the musles fast to feel the burn. LOVE THIS STUDIO! Highly recommend for all levels and abilities.
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Jeanne Greer
★ 5
I’ve been practicing Pilates for over 10 years and have been at several different studios. I love Simply Pilates because it’s just that—Simple. Not to be confused with easy! They teach the classical approach, Contrology, the method Joseph Pilates intended. All the instructors are fantastic, both in their practice and friendliness, and I always get a great workout!
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Josh Cormany
★ 5
I came to Simply Pilates after about 8yrs of regular practice. Once I started working with Amanda and the team at Simply Pilates I became stronger, more aware of my body and just started feeling tall, strong and good! Not only that, I seem to always be challenged in the studio. I have been with Simply Pilates for 10yrs now and there is rarely a session that goes by where I am not learning something new in the studio. It's the BEST place to learn, heal, and get strong for life. I love it.
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Lee Lynch
★ 5
I’ve been a student of Amanda’s, and Simply Pilates, for 10 years. On the one hand, you probably wouldn’t give a bad review to someone you have worked with for 10 years. On the other hand, you probably would’t work with somebody for 10 years UNLESS they were among the best. I’ve been a Pilates student for 20+ years..through good health and some difficult physical times. Amanda and her staff are “Simply” top drawer in terms of classical Pilates. Take it from an old guy who knows! Steven
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William Heimann
★ 5
I've been taking Pilates classes from Amanda G for 15 years. I had tendonitis in my shoulder and was getting cortisone injections every six months. I stopped those and now have full range of motion and no pain. I wouldn't have believed that I could exercise for an hour and enjoy it, but I do!
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Emily Saxe
★ 5
Joining this studio is the best thing I have ever done for my physical health. I used to really dislike exercising, but these classes teach you how to use your body correctly, so daily tasks and any exercise you do outside of Pilates become much more intuitive, easy, and fun. I’ve gained more muscle just by going once a week than I have in my whole life playing sports etc., because I’m using my muscles correctly now. I take private classes with Doug. He’s fun and kind and really good at his job. I am very glad I joined.
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Lisa Burstein
★ 5
I have been a pilates aficionado for 20 years. I have worked in a number of studios in the valley, and elsewhere. Simply Pilates is in a class by itself! The level of the instructors, and personalized cuing is almost like having private lesson in a small class setting. The clients are serious in their pursuit of improved performance, and yet bring a fun, light-hearted attitude to class. It is a wonderful studio in which to learn, and expand your pilates journey.
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Samir Sleiman
★ 5
Any praise that I could give Amanda and her team would be an understatement. They are simply amazing.
I started pilates after a hamsting/hip injury that PT was not making a difference. Over a few month period, I have seen incredible results in my flexibility, recovery and most importantly my golf game. Thanks primarily to Amanda's attention to detail, upbeat personality, and caring nature.
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Deborah McNeill
★ 5
I have been loving Simply Pilates for several years now. The instructors are top notch and the atmosphere is really welcoming. The location is convenient, too.
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susan Stoll
★ 5
I have practiced Pilates at Simply Pilates for nearly 8 years. The instructors are all fantastic, the studio is impeccably clean and every aspect of the running of the business is professional and easy. I love supporting small, women owned businesses and this one is a gem! Not to mention the great work out that is helping me to slow the aging process. Highly recommend!
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Patty Monroe-Fowl
★ 5
I started at the Simply Pilates studio in January 2016, never having done Pilates before. The instruction, encouragement and positivity by each instructor, the camaraderie of my fellow Pilates -goers, and the positive results in my body and well being have made Pilates a part of my everyday life. Classes are smaller, so can be contoured to what the students need and insure that the instructor has "eyes-on" each student. They have the full complement of equipment, including Reformers, mats/towers, Wundachairs, a ladder barrel, plus magic circles, hand weights and foam rollers. During the pandemic, they made a huge effort to keep us all dialed in by offering a variety of Zoom classes. There is so much to love about Pilates classes because they are different all the time while perhaps working the same muscle groups. Private and semi-private lessons are also available. The Simply Pilates Studio is simply the BEST!!
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Suzanne Toncar
★ 5
Amanda and her team at Simply Pilates are the BEST!!!! I have been attending classes at the studio for over five years now. Extremely professional, friendly and especially during this pandemic have practiced all of the requirements to keep her staff and clients safe (sanitizing, physical distancing, etc. etc.) HIGHLY highly highly recommend Amanda and her team at Simply Pilates!!!!!!!
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Carol David
★ 5
After moving to Phoenix from New York, I tried a bunch of "Pilates" studios, but none of them were the real thing, they were offshoots that did not resemble authentic, original, classic Pilates. Until I found Simply Pilates and knew I was finally at home! This is a beautiful, amazing studio with classically trained instructors. I've been doing Pilates for 20 years and hope to continue for another 20! (I'm 72). There are men and women here of all ages and abilities, from beginner to advanced. I highly recommend it.
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Lindsey Moses
★ 5
Simply Pilates is the best. Amanda and the other instructors provide a thoughtful, differentiated environment that supports the needs of ALL students. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable and welcoming. They make it a priority to know the students' needs and injuries and always make adjustments so you leave feeling stronger. I was a classically trained Pilates instructor, so I have been fortunate to work with amazing instructors and master trainers. When I moved to AZ, I spent over a year trying studios in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area... until I found Amanda and Simply Pilates. I have been coming for almost two years, and I absolutely love it! You won't find a better studio!
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Marilyn Thomas
★ 5
I have been with Simply Pilates for 2 years or more. Amanda has been so professional when it comes to her clients. Especially when she knows that the clients have certain physical problems. Amanda works with their situation individually. MT
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Rebecca Robinson
★ 5
I've been going to Simply Pilates for 5 years now (since they opened). As someone that has been devoted to Pilates for over 10 years, I can honestly say that this studio is this best one I have ever had the honor of going to. All of their instructors are incredibly knowledgeable and caring. They take the time to understand every students goals. I can't imagine ever going anywhere else!
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Heather Dziedzic
★ 5
I have been doing Pilates for nearly 10 years and Amanda is the best instructor I have ever had. She cares about every student and is a master instructor. Her workouts have every student in mind and even in a group setting she will make sure the workout is individualized based on student needs. The other instructors in the studio are just as fantastic as she is. This is a judge free zone where everyone encourages others to be their best. Other studios in the valley seem clicky and competitive - that is not this studio!
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Phil Corse
★ 5
Simply Pilates helped me avoid back surgery. In fact, my back pain has mostly disappeared thanks to Simply Pilates and my diet! Amanda and Rebecca are simply outstanding instructors and their relentless focus on form, technique and micro movements are perfect for my condition. I have been going to Simply Pilates in Scottsdale for 2 years, twice a week, and its working for me. As a very active senior, my spirits have never been higher and I feel great, physically and spiritually. My mantra is “WOW” — working on wellness.
I was thrilled to see Amanda featured on Channel 3 news in Phoenix yesterday just before I went in for my session which always elevates my mood, aligns my body and puts a spring in my step. Its like discovering the fountain-of-youth and can’t wait for the next lesson.
Phil C.
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Darren Ellingson
★ 5
Simply Pilates is a simply amazing studio! Any praise that I could give Amanda and her team would be an understatement. I look forward to each class and I am always amazed at how quickly the hour passes. I have seen incredible results driven by Amanda's attention to detail, upbeat personality, and caring nature. I wish that I would have been introduced to Pilates 20 years ago.
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Jenny McCullough Cosgrove
★ 5
Gretchen is a wonderful classical mat teacher. It's a small and detailed classical mat class. Highly recommend.
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Jordan Krueger
★ 5
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Julia Otmakhova
★ 5
I've been Amanda's client since 2008, before she had her own studio. She is absolutely a wonderful instructor! I have been doing a mat pilates with her for about 5 years, then switched to equipment. I used to have a back pain sometimes, but since I started doing pilates, I can't remember the last time my back bothered me. I love coming to her classes and I am in the best shape of my life!
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Kelly Briegel
★ 5
Simply Pilates is a top notch studio! The instructors are fantastic. I have been taking lessons from Amanda for over 5 years. She has taught me through pregnancy, postpartum and even a back injury. She is always ready to provide a modification based on my need - while keeping the other group members needs in mind as well. She has a gift! I always walk alway from class feeling stronger, taller and happier! The studio has a warm, welcoming environment. Very non-intimidating. Going to Simply Pilates is the highlight of my week! Highly recommend!
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Jenna Borcherding
★ 5
I've been going to Simply Pilates for 5+ years and still look forward to every class! After injuring my back, my doctor recommended core strengthening workouts to prevent needing surgery. I turned to Pilates (more specifically Amanda & Simply Pilates) and haven't looked back. I've tried other studios throughout Phoenix, but NONE compare to the individualized attention you receive here. Class sizes are ideal (max of 5 people) allowing the instructors to focus on your form and provide customized workouts. My workout routine includes 2-3 Pilates classes/ week. I'm happy to report I no longer have back pain, my core is strong and I've toned my arms and legs. I highly recommend Simply Pilates!
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Mary Fiss
★ 5
Cannot say enough great things about Simply Pilates. We've worked with Rebecca for over 15 years, and with Amanda for 10. We've followed them everywhere, and are so pleased that we now call Simply Pilates our Pilates home. They adjust for any age, body type, level of experience and make each session incredible - strength, cardio, flexibility, balance -- whatever the body needs. The studio itself is lovely and the equipment is first rate. Can't recommend highly enough.
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Meghan Cocci
★ 5
I've been a client of Simply Pilates for over a year now - starting there after foot surgery that left me without the ability to weight bear on one leg for 6+ weeks. Amanda (the owner) designed a workout around my foot that was fantastic and was a huge help throughout rehabilitation. In fact, my surgeon regularly commented on how Pilates was definitely speeding my recovery and flexibility. Sold on Pilates, I've continued to take classes from both Amanda and Rebecca. They are incredibly knowledgeable (as are the rest of the team of instructors at the studio) and all experts in their field who have been teaching many many years, which is exactly what you want with something as precise as Pilates. I love the studio and all the wonderful people I've met in class. Oh - and my mom and dad have caught the Pilates bug and are now regulars too! Whether you are an experienced student or new to the Pilates world, I'd highly recommend Simply Pilates!
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John Wantulok
★ 5
I'm 74 years old and have been going to Amanda at Simply Pilates for 7 plus years and with out doubt this experience has improved the quality of my life. Since I'm a Snowbird, I only get to see Amanda for six months a year. She has helped me through knee replacement surgery, back surgery and now some heart issues, but I'm still able to hike and golf and enjoy Winter in Arizona. Every November, I look forward to leaving Montana and rejoining my Pilates class. Amanda is always able to keep things interesting, working on core strength, flexibility and balance. Exercise is my drug of choice.
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Tannaz Malekzadeh
★ 5
Clean! Friendly! Professional! Amanda and the crew at Simply Pilates will work will all ages, shapes, levels ensuring a positive experience for all. There are no attitudes or judgement in this studio!
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Matthew Gardner
★ 5
The team at Simply Pilates is fantastic! I have been seeing them for years and would go nowhere else. The changes in my body have been tremendous. These workouts are amazing and would recommend to any fitness level.
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