What Our Clients Say
Our clients come from a variety of backgrounds such as general fitness, injuries and back problems, to elite sports people. Below you will find a selection of our client testimonies as to what they have achieved through Pilates:
I had a fantastic experience taking Pilates classes at Focus Pilates. The instructors are knowledgeable, encouraging, and have a great sense of humour. When I started taking classes there a year ago, I suffered from chronic back and leg pain and was unable to do much physical activity at all. Although my spine problems haven't disappeared, my symptoms are greatly reduced, my mobility and flexibility have improved, and I'm again able to enjoy hiking and swimming . Daniel, Kelli V, and Danny, the instructors who worked with me regularly, took a personal interest in my health and adjusted the classes, both group and individual, with a clear awareness of my specific needs and limitations. Pilates makes me feel good physically and puts me in a good mood; I plan to continue doing it indefinitely.Eric Schreiber
High School Teacher
Singapore American School
We originally joined Focus Pilates with an open mind and a few aching body parts. The instructors carefully trained us up and within a matter of weeks, we felt a noticeable difference in our strength, stamina and flexibility. Little did we know just how beneficial pilates could be for us. Over time, we have moved up through the different class levels and have gotten to know the Focus Pilates team pretty well. If you are looking for a place to expand your mind and work out your body like you've never done before, we would invite you to come along for a session or two.Daphne and Mathieu
Architect & Financial Analyst
I was first introduced to Pilates 6 years ago after a slipped disc. Being a very active person, who was regularly jogging and working out at the gym, I felt so frustrated about being immobilized by the disc problem. Then I discovered Pilates, which was the solution to my misery: not only could I continue with exercising, but Pilates strengthened me physically and improved the slipped disc related health problems.Maria Amerstorfer
I enjoyed it so much that I continued. I have greater strength and flexibility than ever before as well as a much better posture, strong stomach and back muscles, which support my spine.
Being an advanced practitioner of Pilates in the meanwhile, I greatly appreciate the excellent instructors at Focus Pilates. As Pilates is still a growing field, it is not easy to find competent instructors, especially for advanced levels. At Focus Pilates I can trust that the instructors are well trained and stay updated with new developments. The professionalism, enthusiasm and competence of the team at Focus Pilates make it high quality Pilates studio, managed with integrity and care.
Professional Coach & HRD Consultant
Pilates has been the perfect antidote to all the minor injuries and imbalances picked up from years of running. it has improved my strength and stability and helped me to be kinder to my body when i run. Most importantly though, regular Pilates has just seen me through my pregnancy, maintaining my posture, mobility and flexibility right up to the 40th week.Donna Titley
English Teacher
I have slipped discs in my lower back and my neck. I have found that Pilates has helped me build strength in my core muscles and allows me to keep my body in balance and maintain flexibibility with the least negative impact. I have tried Yoga and had mixed results. I also tried floor yoga and Pilates in a group and that was not successful as I couldn't work at my pace and incurred injuries as a result. One on one Pilates allows me to work in partnership with my instructor and the results have been great.Linda Locke
CEO & Creative Director
Initially I was sceptical as to how pilates could help me. I have had arthritis in my sacro-iliac joint (pelvis) for the past five years and was receiving regular physio sessions but I was not seeing much improvement. The arthritis was flaring every couple of months and I was losing my confidence. I thought that doing any form of exercise would not help as I needed to be so careful not to aggravate the arthritis. Focus Pilates was recommended by various friends and I started one-to-one sessions with Daniel and Valarie. I was apprehensive at first but within a month I felt stronger and confident that they understood my needs and would go at a pace I was comfortable with. The staff at Focus Pilates have been professional and patient. As a result I feel stronger and much more confident physically and emotionally. My arthritis hardly flares anymore and when it does my recovery time is dramatically faster. Pilates lifts my mood, has improved my posture and is a wonderful way to the start the day.Tania
Everyone is so friendly! From the moment I step into Focus Pilates, I feel welcomed and that is so important especially when I attend classes alone. I have been to 4 other Pilates places and none of them gave me the feeling of friendliness and professionalism that Focus did.Sarah
Manager
I used to have really bad back pains, bad enough that I couldn't go to work and sometimes couldn't even get out of bed. Thanks to Pilates, I'm stronger and my posture is better--the back pains have almost completely disappeared!Xueling Consultant
The instructors are very involved and seem to really know what they are doing. Classes are dynamic and sufficiently different not to be boring. It's very convenient to book classes through website.Diane Marketing Manager
I enjoy the small group classes because each person gets some form of attention from the Instructor. That helps to make sure that our posture is correct and that we reap the most out of each session!Sarah Manager
I enjoy my private individual sessions as my instructor customises according to my needs and the pace is within my means.Carol
I have suffered back pain for years. Mostly caused by a bulged disc and stiffness of the lumbar muscles and hip flexors. I started Pilates during my first rehabilitation program together with manipulation and electro-therapy. After a couple of months I started noticing an improvement in my movements, the way I walk, breathe and even the way I sit on a chair. I've learned to ‘listen' to my body to help it to get back in its balanced condition.Francesco
I have a much stronger core now and I have learned to support my lower back better and interpret what is happening to it. That has helped me to treat it the right way in my own time also. Although my lower back pain is still there occasionally, I have made enormous progress and continue to do so. I have managed to avoid surgery as I now know what to do with my back.Mika
After attending the prenatal classes I could see the change in my upper body. I sit up straighter and my arm strength has increased. Attending the classes also helped maintain the tone in my lower body!Sarah Manager
I already had pretty good strength before starting Pilates however I find my body feels better now doing sport, particularly through my hip flexors and back.Tanya Immigration Manager
Classes are kept fairly small for the instructors to be able to focus on and correct all students for each exercise.Serena
Instructors are also very clear and always repeat their instructions for each exercise and in particular highlight what we should avoid and what we should focus on which is great.
My physiotherapist is professional and has helped me to rebuild the strength and flexibility in my back and regain my confidence after surgery. She is the reason I keep coming to Focus Pilates and the reason I am finally back to running and leading a normal life after 2 years of pain and major surgery.Johanne
The expertise at Focus Pilates is at an excellent level and the care they show is first class. It has hugely helped me and it is nice to see someone take personal approach to my back problem. Plus, the Pilates group classes are run really well.Mika
From a physiotheraphy perspective, my trainer knew the areas to tackle to address my needs, which gives me the confidence that by returning for treatment I can get better.Lili
I am fully satisfied with my physiotherapist, I had very bad knee pain but after therapy I felt really good. After working on the reformer I feel strong and pain free, soon I would like to join group sessions to continue with Pilates.Sangeeta
Focus Pilates has fantastic trainers and people in general. They are very professional and friendly. You can tell that they are clearly passionate about their jobs.Xueling Consultant