★★★★★
“Pilates has everything I need!
I never practiced it in the past as I thought it was more like yoga. When I tried it after WNBA star Alysha Clark showed that it wasn't easy at all, I realized how challenging it is! And that's exactly what I need at this age to keep me from stopping to do it. To not let me be bored with it.
High intensity but low impact so perfect for my age and my joints and a natural rehab for my past injuries.”
~ Malloy
★★★★★
“I’m an avid runner, mostly long distance and trails, and it’s Pilates (especially Chisel) that keeps me uninjured, flexible, and feeling good on high mileage weeks.
I actually first began Pilates with Brooke during my second pregnancy. Learning about diastasis recti was a huge deal for me. Because I knew I needed to be smart about my core so I could continue training and competing, as well as taking care of two kids and a small business!
I workout with Brooke live at Chisel as often as I can, and on the days I don’t, I do a CoreSelf video from home. She makes it easy to get the mat out, get a workout in, and then I take it into my life.”
~ Lindsay
★★★★★
Working with Brooke has been so fulfilling, rewarding, and transformative. I am someone who enjoys new challenges but can become easily discouraged when it comes to exercise. Pilates has been a refreshing addition to my physical and mental well being, and Brooke supports and inspires while pushing you to reach your goals. After every single class I feel more attuned to my body and enjoy a more peaceful mind. Truly, I’m grateful to be on this journey with Brooke as my guide.
- Christy
★★★★★
Brooke is an awesome instructor for all student levels; whether you're a beginner or an instructor you can be sure that you will learn from her.
She is dynamic, energetic, creative, fun and super precise on her cueing. Her vast knowledge of anatomy and Chinese medicine in addition to her deep
understanding of classical pilates makes her a unique and exceptional teacher.
- Gita
★★★★★
“I joined two months ago and it has become such a part of my routine I just love it. Some days I just do a little stretch when I wake up or before bed. Some days I do 30-60 min.
So many options!
I have gained such an awareness about my posture!
I am currently really seeing improvements with lessening locking my knees and gaining more balance and less pain in my knee! So worthwhile.”
~ Harrison
★★★★★
“I’m a pitcher at Brown University, and I first started Pilates with Brooke in the 6th grade. I’ve learned about how to listen to my body and take care of my shoulder. I pay attention to alignment and form in all the ways I train. Pilates and the powerhouse is now part of how I train and compete as a college athlete.
Brooke is also my acupuncturist and I return for cupping and needles regularly to make sure I’m recovering well and eliminating any nagging pain right away.”
~ Sam
★★★★★
“Brooke was extremely supportive throughout my baseball career. She had the perfect mix of being a coach and teaching while asking me questions for what I would specifically want to work on.
We would go weeks at a time working more specifically on shoulder health, lateral movement, or spine stretching among many things. Another part that I have enjoyed about being coached by Brooke for so long is that she spoke to me like a coach during workouts.
Brooke helped me grow mentally as much as she did athletically. ”
~ Mangum
★★★★★
“I believe in Chinese Medicine and the way Brooke merges Pilates with Chinese Medicine is absolutely amazing and also, it allows me to understand how the practice of Pilates is significant in how we live our life. So as I say, Pilates to me is now a Lifestyle!
I enjoy that there always are challenges. As Brooke would say, it's always a journey so you never quite get there but you have enough motivation from the small successes - being able to do "difficult" movements after a few or a lot of tries, seeing the improvement each time, and always finding something new to try to achieve. ”
~ Castillo