★ 5

I came to the Pilates Room looking for a practice that would enable me to eliminate the pain in my lower back. With Michelle’s expert coaching, I have been making steady progress and now am ecstatic to report I have no more back pain. What’s more, I have found a practice that I really enjoy. Michelle is knowledgeable in both Pilates and anatomy and adapts routines to your needs.

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★ 5

I have been going to the Pilates Studio since April 2024. I greatly look forward to my weekly sessions with Michele. My main issue was lower back pain. Michele listened and worked with me on addressing the problem. She is patient, engaged, knowledgeable and a fun person to work with. My back pain is gone, my posture is better and I'm in better shape than I've been in over 30 years.
Perfect location in downtown Portsmouth. Highly recommend.

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★ 5

Michele is so knowledgeable & attentive as an instructor!
Love the studio too!

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★ 5

Michelle has a true understanding of movement, health, and nutrition. Every session is personalized — she makes fitness part of overall well-being.

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★ 5

Great one-on-one attention to form. Michelle adapts movements for any health needs you have to make sure movements are challenging but comfortable.

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★ 5

I am new to pilates and enjoy my workouts at The Pilates Room. Michelle is a knowledgeable and helpful instructor who helps me to breathe, adjust and do the exercises and positions correctly to get the most out of them. I feel great after my workouts and am excited to keep going.

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★ 1

See the other not five stars reviews, they said the truth. Listen to them before you decide to give a try or else the service is not worth the money.
I gave you three chances to make up for your ridiculous attitude and ignorance so be satisfied that I didn’t use the last session. I have never seen any private session trainer always typing on the iPad and not looking at the students at all. If you think you spend 5 minutes out of a whole hour glancing what I was doing, you should not be doing this business.
Just do me a favor, make yourself a better tutor and really care about all of your students, instead of finding a billion excuses and blaming people who speak up for what happened.

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★ 2

Do not recommend. The instructor is very unprofessional -- she was late to every session (without apology or acknowledgement), and through our Duo classes she was eating, working on the computer, doing her hair, changing her clothes...) rather than attending to the class. The classes are very boring and repetitive (I've practiced Pilates for years, and rarely do the same thing twice with other instructors), and although there is constant correction and criticism, and a lot of repetitive talking, there is very little instruction. Finally too frustrated to continue, but she refused to refund for the last classes.

By the way (and in response to the owner's '"no show" response), we were NOT no-shows. We contacted her with our concerns, and she offered no apology or resolution. We told her we would not be continuing and were extremely dissatisfied, and she essentially said "Too bad. No refunds". Very rude and unprofessional. DO NOT RECOMMEND.

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★ 5

Michele's studio is set up for one or two people at a time thus offering individual attention. Michele really knows her stuff and adjusts your positioning for a more effective workout. I highly recommend her.

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★ 5

The Pilates Room is fully equipped with professional pilates reformer equipment. Michele is a very talented, knowledgeable professional instructor! As an older adult she has helped me gain strength, flexibility, balance and greatly improved my muscle tone. Thank You, Michele!!!!

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★ 5

I started Pilates a year ago at this studio. I have never felt better and stronger! The instructor, Michele is very knowledgeable, patient and a delight to work with.

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★ 1

One star is too many. I had been dealing with back pain for a while, and it had been improving but I thought I should be proactive in my recovery and get private lessons to learn Pilates. Every session while I was on my back on the table she checked her email the whole time, not even looking at me or guiding me in any way, despite the fact that I had been very clear I was a total beginner. She counted unevenly for reps on opposite sides, I couldn't even count for myself because she counted inaccurately out loud, sometimes not even in numerical order. The amount of times in a row I heard "three more" belies belief. I should have quit and asked for my money back sooner, but 8 sessions in when my back had really begun to hurt again I told her as much and she took a look at my form *for the first time* and told me "oh well you are doing it wrong." As though she hadn't been hired to teach me Pilates for the past two months. I almost died right there on the table. When I expressed my frustration (and frankly fury at myself for having put up with her absolute neglect) she was surprised (which made me feel gaslit) and refused to refund me my final two sessions (which honestly didn't surprise me). Really couldn't have had a worse experience.

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★ 5

I have been going to the Pilates room for over a year. When I started I had severe back pain which was affecting my mobility. Michelle is an excellent instructor and extremely knowledgeable about bodies, Pilates and yoga. She has worked with me patiently and made adjustments as necessary. I no longer have any back pain and am stronger in every way!!!! I am so grateful!

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★ 5

I am so happy with the results in just 6 months of Pilates! I have seen a huge improvement in flexibility, agility, posture and stamina. And my lingering breathing issues (from pneumonia 20 months ago) are finally under control. I am so happy that I found Michele! -Deb

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★ 5

Michele is outstanding! She truly understands Pilates, and is very pleasant to work with.

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★ 5

I went to The Pilates Room to regain some strength I had lost. Pilates was the perfect solution for me. I found Michele to be instructive, knowledgeable, encouraging and just what I needed. I recommend highly.

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★ 1

I was excited to potentially work with Michelle when I contacted her in May. We scheduled private Pilates sessions starting in July. I was hugely disappointed when I learned Michelle didn’t hold my needed time slot, and didn’t contact me on this change. I had rearranged my schedule based on her stated availability and commitment.

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★ 5

I highly recommend The Pilates Room. I have been taking classes with Michele for 4 years now. She has been so helpful in helping me get back into shape again. I have noticed a significant change with muscle tone, flexibility, and most importantly I feel so much better. Michele has also been very helpful with setting me up with a home care fitness routine. I noticed great results quickly.

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★ 5

Always have an outstanding experience at the Pilates Room, thanks to my instructor, Michele! Her expert guidance and personalized approach for over two years have significantly improved my fitness journey. Highly recommend!

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★ 5

I have been taking Pilates for several years and when we moved to Portsmouth, NH I was worried we couldn't find the caliber of instructor that we had in San Francisco. We were so fortunate to find Michele --- she is an excellent instructor! She focuses on form, is very patient, very knowledgeable and very encouraging. She has a sparkling personality --- you never walk away from a session without a smile on your face. I would strongly recommend as an instructor --- you will not be disappointed.

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★ 5

Excellent pilates class-even for beginners. I like the 1:1 instruction so much-a thorough training without the worry of getting injured.

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★ 5

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★ 5

Michele is wonderful. She offers a varied workout for all levels and abilities and really knows her stuff.

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★ 5

Michele is AMAZING! She has such a great personality and is filled with a passion to help others learn and better themselves! I highly recommend taking a visit to her studio and giving it a try! I was so blessed by my experience with her!!!

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★ 5

I can't speak highly enough of Michele and her classes. They've helped me get over injuries, develop better posture and improve my flexibility. Worth every penny.

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★ 5

I am new to Pilates and find Michele to be exceptionally knowledgeable and dedicated to her profession. She believes deeply in her work and wholly dedicates herself. I look forward to progressing along with her guidance. Claire I

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★ 5

I would give 6 stars if I could. Michele really knows her stuff. As a beginner, with a fractured ankle, I found her to be very understanding, flexible and willing to modify exercises as needed. I can't believe how fast I've seen my strength increase and muscle definition show. She is a pleasure to work with - always in a good mood and keeps her studio in excellent condition! She has changed my life. Thank you Michele for everything you do.

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