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NICE is an acronym; it stands for Nourishing, Integrative, Classical, Experience. These are four class types. We have a variety of apparatuses: towers, wunda chairs, arm chairs, and spine correctors (barrels). We have a reformer for private sessions. All classes are multi-apparatus. Find out more/purchase/book your next session on our website.
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Charlie Fla'herty
★ 5
Pure classical work. If you want to learn the Pilates work with help from these instructors in a gloriously beautiful space this is the place for you
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Galina Cherkas
★ 5
I am so happy I discovered Nice Pilates almost 2 years ago! From day one I felt welcomed, well taken care of and had a very individual approach!
Highly recommend!
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Jean Karnow
★ 5
I followed NICE founder Cassandra from another studio in SF to NICE, and I’ve never looked back!
I finally found a workout I truly enjoy.
I am continuously challenged at NICE, and I love the community of other pilates enthusiasts. The small class sizes ensure I am perpetually improving by receiving immediate feedback on my practice.
As a woman who grew up in the aughts, I especially appreciate the lack of mirrors in both NICE studios. The instructors correct me, and I am not confronted with my own existence.
Before I started pilates, I was constantly injuring myself due to weak muscles and balance. Six years later, I rarely have those injuries, and when I do, my recovery time is much faster.
My friends are sick of hearing about it, so please go and see for yourself!
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Claire Gunter
★ 5
This is a wonderful studio to learn and practice Classical Pilates! Cassandra has built a studio with amazing instructors, great vibes, and really excellent instructors. The equipment is always clean and working, and it’s very no nonsense. You get a workout and you get the Classical Pilates knowledge from people who care.
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Libby Bideau
★ 5
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L N
★ 5
I stayed in SF for 9 months and got to learn Pilates through Cassandra and other instructors here such as Liz, Amie, Deborah and Taylor. Everyone has been very intentional and attentive with teaching you proper classical Pilates. I’ve learned a lot with controlling my core and breathing, I definitely recommend giving Nice Pilates a try!
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Eva Geisse
★ 5
NICE Pilates is THE BEST! I have scoliosis that causes me chronic back pain. I started going to NICE Pilates almost six months ago and my back had never felt better and I have never felt stronger! When you are in a NICE Pilates class you can feel confident that your instructor is looking out for you and cares for you. Even the group classes feel like private sessions because they provide you individual adjustments. I cannot recommend them enough!!
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Aishlin Harrison
★ 5
NICE Pilates is the best! The studio is very clean, with a welcoming atmosphere. The instructors are highly experienced, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about working with each student's goals and needs.
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Hannelore Romero
★ 5
Amazing teachers in a beautiful space with pristine equipment. Classes are challenging but with very hands-on teacher guidance. My 50- year-old body is in its best shape ever.
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M Kobuchi
★ 5
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Noelle Habib
★ 5
The best Pilates instruction I’ve ever had. Classes are small so you get a lot of individual attention and cues to help ensure you’re doing all the moves correctly and getting the most out of the session. And the community that Cassandra has created is welcoming and encouraging. Highly recommend!
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Patricia Kranikoski
★ 5
A gem in the Richmond District! A beautiful classical Pilates studio with warm and loving top-notch teachers. An amazing studio to learn and practice pilates!
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Andy Schine
★ 5
Cassandra is masterful. I trust her completely; she supported me in pre-rehab and now continued rehab after a total hip replacement and I feel strong and in tune! The new studio is *chef's kiss* --perfection!
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Maja Primorac
★ 5
Loved our session with Deborah. The studio is clean and optimally set up. I also loved all environmentally friendly supplies used and available. I cannot wait to go back.
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Tray Schlarb
★ 5
Cassandra & Deb
If I could give 10 stars I would ⭐️
Dream team keeping my discs & soul healthy!
Beautiful, brand new, pristine studio with extremely experienced teachers with years of knowledge with a true understanding of anatomy & injuries. Thank you Cassandra & Deb
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Tarin Davis
★ 5
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Irene Lee
★ 5
Cassandra is a miracle worker. She has a deep understanding of physiology and kinetics and has transformed my body and made me so much stronger and more limber. Best Pilates teacher ever!
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Brooke Bray
★ 5
Cassandra is such a great instructor she is extremely knowledgeable and experienced. My body is always thankful for a Pilates class with her. I also love having her studio in The Richmond District.
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Michele Bronson
★ 5
Cassandra is an amazing instructor and I'm so glad she has her own studio that can focus on her approach to teaching. So excited that she is adding the second studio with reformers.
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Linda Conner
★ 5
I am so happy to have discovered Cassandra and NICE pilates! I initially came to the studio for private sessions following a complicated back surgery. Cassandra's knowledge of the body, her patience and encouragement helped me gradually rebuild strength and confidence. I'm now a compulsive NICE student. The studio is beautiful and exudes a peaceful zen quality. The classes are small and the sense of community is strong. And Cassandra's teaching style is amazing. So delighted to have NICE in the neighborhood.
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Julia Doran
★ 5
This is hands down the best pilates studio I've ever experienced. Cassandra has created a warm and welcoming community, and you quickly become addicted to her classes. Her classes are hands-on and personal, a great challenge, and you always feel she is educating you in the most supportive ways. I wish all pilates instructors and studios took a page from Cassandra's book.
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Helena Öhman Jung
★ 5
NICE Pilates is an excellent studio for those who prefer small classes and/or 1:1 attention. Cassandra is extremely skilled as an instructor, and will quickly adapt movements to accommodate or challenge the individual student. She’s well versed in the language of Pilates, and she creates a welcoming environment for all. Don’t worry about the reformers, the equipment in the studio makes every class a unique experience.
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Elizabeth Blackwell
★ 5
A place to be inspired, challenged and move with purpose. Learning Pilates from Cassandra has changed my life and it can change yours too!
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Jennifer Chou-Green
★ 5
Cassandra is the best Pilates instructor you will ever encounter. She is passionate about body mechanics and anatomy and her practice is intentional, safe, challenging, and personal. I always feel that if I could take a Cassandra class 3-4 times a week, it would be better than physical therapy and strength training combined!
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Jeff Byrne
★ 5
I've done Pilates regularly for more than 8 years, have had MANY instructors during that time -- and there is simply no one better than Cassandra. The depth and breadth of her Pilates knowledge keeps surprising me! And now in her own new studio, with a range of Pilates equipment, it's all been unleashed. Great workouts, a teacher who cares, small classes (you can't hide), muscles you didn't know you had, easy parking, and a sweet community of regulars. Cassandra has created a great space, we're all lucky she's here.
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Matthew Linaman
★ 5
Best Pilates studio in the city, hands down. Cassandra has a gift.
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Maryse Balmain
★ 5
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Brandy Ford
★ 5
This is my favorite place to practice Pilates!
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Sara Captain
★ 5
Fantastic workouts and great fun! I've tried a variety of Pilates studios across the bay area, and Cassandra's is my favorite. She has very deep expertise and great communication. I always come out of her classes feeling rejuvenated (body, mind and spirit). Highly recommend - there's a class for everyone!
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Jennifer Fetner (Jen Fetner)
★ 5
I've practiced with Cassandra for coming on 10 years and her commitment to deepening her knowledge of Pilates [and yours!] is unrivaled. Her new studio space is beautiful, peaceful and filled with new-to-me equipment that elevate my practice beyond the reformer. And the community at the studio is lovely. I highly recommend NICE pilates!
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Chandra Patel
★ 5
Cassandra pays deep attention to your needs and has created a truly wonderful and supportive Pilates environment.
This is a great studio for not only the camaraderie but also the GREAT workout.
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Nichol Garzon
★ 5
I have no words to express how grateful I am to have met Cassandra! I have been taking her classes for over 10 years now and I couldn’t imagine my life without her. Through childbirth, crazy work days, pandemic and getting older, she always knows what my body needs and helps me stay strong and balanced. And her new studio is absolutely gorgeous. You can tell a lot of love and dedication went into it and that she is as passionate about it as she is about Pilates. Every corner was thoughtfully put together and designed in the same way she curates her classes. NICE Pilates is a super special place with an owner/instructor who rocks!
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Julia Nielsen
★ 5
I have followed Cassandra everywhere she has taught Pilates, for the last EIGHT years (including when she taught me over Zoom in my own living room during the pandemic!) I’m beyond delighted to continue studying with her in her gorgeous new Nice Pilates studio on 15th Ave. She is the real deal. The back pain that I had struggled with for years when I started Pilates has now been gone—totally—for years. Book a class with her today!
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Jeanine Thorpe
★ 5
NICE is an awesome new studio for classical Pilates. Cassandra's classes are challenging but encouraging and I always learn something to deepen my practice. Every detail of the studio is thoughtfully designed resulting in a beautiful and very welcoming space. So excited to have Cassandra and NICE on this side of our city!
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Sarah Potemkin
★ 5
Beautiful studio and really nice equipment: you'll see no cheap plastic reformers here. Cassandra is an expert, ranging from restorative to classical Pilates, and you will feel challenged...but safe at the same time.
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Olivia Herbert
★ 5
Cassandra is amazing! She is so gifted at identifying what you need and designing workouts to meet you where you are. Plus she's a lot of fun! The studio is beautiful with an amazing variety of pilates equipment that truly takes the work out to the next level. It's totally different than any other studio and you will love it!
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Tanya Kaplow
★ 5
I am obsessed with Cassandra and NICE pilates. I was lucky to find her through a gift certificate that I won at a fundraiser back in 2018. I came to her with some injuries and feeling weak and not like myself. She quickly saw exactly what I needed and I've never felt stronger. It's as if she has x-ray vision. She is incredibly skilled as a practitioner/teacher and stays up to date with the latest science. Even when we do Zoom sessions, it's like she's in the room with me. She is grounded, funny, wicked smart, and ready to work with you if you are motivated to change. Even if you're not, she will meet you where you are at. If you get a chance to take a class or private with her, you will not be disappointed. Her studio is so sweet and lovely. Clean and covered in plants and well designed. A gem for SF. Thank you Cassandra!
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Amber Eggers
★ 5
Amazing classes, Cassandra is great at what she does. Studio is beautiful, clean, and nice equipment
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