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"I am addicted to the incredible feeling of looseness and flexibility I feel in my spine, and the feeling of solidity and strength I feel in my core after each Pilates class with Chrissy Dubov! I had never taken a Pilates class before I met Chrissy so I had no idea what to expect. Chrissy made me really concentrate on my breathing during each and every exercise--something many of us forget to do when the pressures of everyday life are upon us! She can go from beginners to advanced levels and knows just what's appropriate for me! I LOVE CHRISSY!"

     -Bradley J. Dunker

 

"Thank you Chrissy for today's Pilates class. When you walked in to teach the class, I though to myself this should be a stroll in park. i do weight room resistance training, yoga, rollerblading and stretch afterward . I figured that I am so active in fitness and i would just go for the ride. Little that i realize this sweet looking women with beautiful posture and warm voice was going to make me challenge myself during her class. Not only did you make me challenge myself with your workout but you kept me focused and safe. I left feeling good about the whole experience. Thank you so much for being a trainer that cares about what you do and the people you work with.  I'm sure everyone feels what you put into teaching your class. Thank you once more".

     -Noel J Perrier

 

"Too old, too out of shape, to attempt Pilates?  That’s what I thought until met Christine and decided to give it a try.   After just a few classes, I feel ten years younger and wouldn’t miss her class for the world.   Thanks, Christine!"

     -Louise Greaves

 

"I am totally blind and had never taken a Pilates class in my life before I met Chrissy. Wow! What an excellent teacher! I can literally feel the smile on her face while we're exercising. It elevates me to a whole new level. Chrissy gives me all the personal attention I need--which is a lot, since I never stretched in my life! Her voice is extremely pleasing to my ears, and her touch is very loving and caring. My class has people of all ages, and somehow, Chrissy gets us all to do the same exercises regardless of our age differences. And she smells GREAT!"

     -Octavio A. Perez

 

"Even though my main concern in life is to get food, I can't help but enjoy Chrissy's Pilates class. She comes directly over and pets, hugs and kisses me. I wag my tail with delight each time I see her approach. I take the best nap while she is hard at work making humans do strange things with their bodies using rubber bands, rings and porcupine-like pillows with her soothing voice. She complements me on my deep breathing and stretching capabilities, too! My only recommendation to Chrissy is to have a doggie treat (or 200!) available at each class. She is a wonderful teacher! WOOF!"

     -Anita Rosellinni-Perez, Guide Dog
 

"I never cared too much about exercise, but I noticed that there was a teacher coming to give class in our building on something called Pilates.  I'm 57 years old and I thought it was time for me to do something to become more physically active. When I came to the Pilates class, I was met by a very youthful looking woman who had a vivacious glow about her. She explained that Pilates is all about strengthening your inner core, alignment of the body, correct breath, and isolating and articulating every muscle to improve your posture and balance. Christine is an excellent teacher who gives everyone hands on individual attention. I've learned a lot about my body that I didn't know and feel that I've benefited enormously from working with her".

     -Judy Taylor-Bozanich

 

"My name is Tom and I have been working with Christine since the summer of 2012.  Previously we had worked together on performing for Le Grande Continental dance group.  The group consisted of people at all levels of dance. I was at the amateur end while Christine was more on the professional level. During rehearsals Christine was very helpful in providing extra guidance. This enabled me to get through the performance successfully and in the interim made me feel good about myself. It was definitely a confidence booster.  Once the performance ended Christine offered me a Pilates session in her studio. We worked hard in the first session covering a good deal both physically and mentally.  The session turned out to be very mind relaxing after a hard day’s work. The one to one session offered me a chance to be myself to someone who was very understanding. Christine in the two months subsequent has been able to motivate me somewhat out of my shell (we are still working on this) and build self confidence as well as physical conditioning. The physical conditioning has been instrumental in helping me maintain my rehabilitation from a major heart attack several years ago. I am now up to 11 miles cycling with no problem thanks to the breathing and exercise techniques attained with Pilates. Mental well being is just as important.  I was previously thinking about retirement, but since I’ve been working with Christine I realize I have some additional career goals to attain and am motivated to move on and accomplish these rather than step back.  I encourage anyone to try a workout with Christine and let the journey begin."

     -Tom 

 

"I’m 65, and thanks to Pilates, loving life. After only a few months of classes, I’m enjoying a revival in body, mind and spirit. The simple, pain-free exercises practices on state-of-the-art equipment take up only a few hours a week but their lessons and benefits extend 24/7. Chris’ patience, professionalism and encouragement helped me rapidly progress. Her example and enthusiasm are inspiring. Soon after I started working with Christine, my family and friends noticed enhanced energy, agility and better posture with a more positive outlook. Pilates, in Christine’s studio, changed my life".

     -Jay Takeff

 

"I love my Pilates classes with Chrissy. Her positive energy is so contagious that I feel rejuvenated every time I see her. I exercise a lot and Chrissy is the perfect complement to my other activities. I look forward to being with her, and I always leave her studio taller than when I entered!"

     -Ed Jacobson

 

"I've been an athlete for over 30 years, and through all the various training regimens I've found Pilates work to be the most focused on specific, correct movements, as well as the most widely-applicable to everything we do in daily life.  Christine has an eagle-eye for body misalignments, and a great passion for keeping students strong, flexible, and injury-free through all stages of life. Since starting her class, I have abandoned the "Well, this just happens with age..." mind-set.  I now expect to be active until they haul me out feet first, though at that point I also expect that, lying on that gurney, I will still have a wide collarbone and supple spine!"

     -Scott Weir 

 

"In the 1+ years I have been a student at Virgo Pilates I have enjoyed remarkable improvement in
coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance.  But, my greatest surprise is that through
Chrissy's expert guidance my newly acquired correct posture, both standing and sitting, is as comfortable
and natural as my slouching used to be.  This is just one more aspect of the new Pilates provided confident
self-image which I now bring to my daily life."
      -Carl