"Risa is a delight to work with! She is patient, calm, gives clear instructions and is extremely attentive and sensitive to her clients health and well being. Through Risa’s gentle coaching, I experienced a big improvement in both overall body and core strength, my lower back aches simply disappeared. Each session was individualized and unique, a mini oasis of calm that left me feeling refreshed and stronger, both in body and mind. I highly recommend working with Risa (and we sure miss her in Brooklyn)."

“Risa was my instructor for almost 4 years and it is difficult to put into words the magnitude of her warmth, diligence, and kindness. She creates an extremely positive, happy, and safe experience. She is one of the sweetest people I have ever come across and you will feel better physically and mentally after spending time with her. I worked with Risa pre, during and post pandemic, in person and remotely, pre, during and post twin pregnancy, and I felt supported but also challenged through it all. Being pregnant with twins was very physically challenging, but I fully credit Risa with surviving my pregnancy, pushing two babies out in 20 minutes and recovering faster than I thought I could. Post-pregnancy, she also helped me get used to my new body while also making me feel stronger than I ever had. I looked forward to every single one of my sessions with her, always felt relaxed when I left while also feeling like she had pushed me in a great direction with exercises. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking to practice Pilates!”

“I cannot say enough about Risa. She is gentle, knowledgeable, professional, kind, very clear and well spoken. She is passionate in her teaching and always keeps the session challenging and interesting. Risa made me love Pilates and understand how much I needed it from the tip of my toes to the top of my head, discovering muscles and feelings that I never knew existed. Sessions with Risa truly made me a lot more connected to my body at every point of my day. I wish everyone could have an instructor like Risa.”

“Risa is: Really knowledgeable about the body and body mechanics. Able to work with and strengthen post injury, while still providing an interesting and challenging class. Risa has a good memory and built strength over time. Risa provides a very focused and complete work out, paying attention to detail.”

“I was new to Pilates when I started working with Risa. For more than two years she impressed me with her knowledge and patience. She made me feel comfortable quickly and knows a lot about her craft. I always looked forward to my sessions with Risa and I wish her great success in her new endeavor.”

“I always looked forward to class with Risa because I got something valuable out of every class. She has the knowledge to know what your body needs and the unique skill to challenge you just right so that you advance and feel motivated to keep on keeping on.”