Testimonials — Santosha

“Mandee is such an amazing Instructor. She truly understands that Pilates is all about the fine tuning of the local/tiny muscles that support your overall alignment. She has SUCH a good eye, and catches the nuances that make the BIGGEST differences, even virtually! I always come out feeling like a new person. She creates such customized programs….especially for people with injuries (both major and minor) and can tweak each program based on your daily ups and downs. She is just the best!” -Marla

“This fall I had the opportunity to take the hypermobility class with Mandee and Emma and I had a blast! I have had issues with my shoulders, knees & hips for some time. Taking this class helped me understand some of the muscles I could strengthen to better support my body & reduce the strain. I also discovered where I am hypermobile and how this effects my body daily. Mandee & Emma helped me understand how to work with these joints in a healthier way. They were both so kind and willing to work with me when I had questions or needed help on positioning. I had a wonderful time in their classes and gained so much knowledge for taking care of my body, while getting stronger!”

- Ellie

“I’m really impressed with Mandee’s video library. She has clearly put a lot of time and thought into this offering- as she always does. Her excellent cueing means I can get a high-quality workout by recorded video on the days that I can’t attend live class and there’s a really nice variety of options to suit my body’s needs and limits on my time.”

- Tammy

“Mandee is such a life changer. I lived with chronic pain for over a decade and I tried everything, she was what really changed things for me. This is like PT on steroids. Mandee really retrains you to use your body in a holistic and gentle way by teaching body awareness, posture, and stability. I send her all of my patients!! So grateful for Mandee.” - Rebecca

“The Pilates for Hypermobility course taught by Mandee and Emma was excellent. I appreciated their approach and learned so much about my hypermobile body and default movements I've been doing. This course provided me great tips and awareness and ways to improve. Their feedback in live classes was great and when I wasn't able to take the live classes the recordings were a great way to make this course so easy and accessible, as well as revisit parts of the classes again.” - Brittany

“Mandee’s Prenatal/Postpartum On Demand videos are amazing! I am expecting my first baby in October, and she has such great workouts for pregnant (and postpartum) moms. Mandee is very thoughtful with taking time to explain modifications and really takes those adjustments seriously in order to protect our bodies during such a fun and exciting time!” - Katie

“Three years ago, I was an avid runner newly sidelined with plantar fasciitis and nerve damage in both my feet. Barely able to walk, let alone exercise, I was miserable. Luckily, I was referred to Mandee by a friend and gave Pilates a try. Working with Mandee was exactly what I needed! She tailored all the exercises to my limited mobility, and I began to feel myself again through our Pilates sessions. She taught me stretches and exercises I can do on my own if my feet begin to hurt, and has cheered me on as I began doing more advanced moves. Now my feet are nearly healed, but I still train with Mandee every week because of the joy and contentment Pilates with Mandee brings me.” - Molly Matson

“Mandee is an amazing instructor in person, on zoom, and through her on demand videos. I love how she has tailored the videos to full and express workouts. Sometimes I am just too busy to do a full but can squeeze in 15 minutes for an express. These can be done anywhere and when you need a break from your computer. The full ones are amazing too. I highly recommend the On Demand videos.” - Elisa

“I’ve been taking classes from Mandee for years in combination of in-person, online and on-demand classes. I have loved every class! Most recently I have taken prenatal and postpartum classes On Demand, which have been a game changer. I can feel the improvements in my core and pelvic floor strength already. Mandee is so knowledgeable and an incredibly thoughtful teacher. She really encourages you to listen to your body, and coaches through subtle changes to make the most out of your workout. Highly recommend trying one or more of her offerings!” -Lauren

“Mandee is an wonderful Pilates instructor and person. She is extremely experienced and dedicated to providing the best experience possible. I love the flow of her class and her personalized care and attention to each of her students. Her classes are consistently challenging, varied, fun and a great workout! She is a teacher you can trust and who takes safety seriously. Every session with Mandee is a gift to yourself.” - Wendy, age 75, Women's Health Therapist

“I enjoy starting my week with Mandee’s Pilates class on Monday morning. Her instructive comments improve my form and strength. I prefer the Zoom classes for the convenience and focus. There may be 5 other people in the Zoom class, but I feel like it is a class with just Mandee and me.” -Poppy

“I have used the On Demand videos for about three or four months now and I want you to know how much I am enjoying them. First and foremost is the convenience of having them available when I want to view and exercise with them. I look forward to using them because I can pick the one that I have time for and the kind of exercise I want - Pilates, Mat Pilates, videos with props, or Yoga, etc. The exercises are successful not only because of content, but also because of the level of instruction. Your clear, friendly manner making sure our form is correct and offering many options makes the time spent with each video a pleasure. Your smile and encouragement, and saying "good" a lot is encouraging. I hope many of your clients are aware of the videos and are using them. At this time when we can't be in a live class, this is the next best thing. Thank you again.” - Connie Morgan

“Magical moments. So special and rare. The “recipe” to me was the connection of amazing women- I’m honored to be the oldest yet not wisest. It’s wonderful to have the opportunity to share time and nature and fun and food and love- oh yes, let us not forget the magical yoga practices. Thanks Mandee for making this “wrinkle in time”:)” - Andrea Speck-Zulak

“Mandee is a great Instructor. She really knows her stuff and communicates well. She is fully committed to the success of each of her students.” -Mark

“Thank you for a very special time on retreat! The location was stunning, calm & welcoming. The food was delicious, so thoughtfully prepared & nourished our souls as well as our bodies. The meditation & yoga practice was just right and wonderful. The spa night, charades, hikes, hot tubing & talks were added treats! I am truly blessed to know you and honored to spend a remarkable time you!” - Linda Smith

“I wanted to do something special for my sister-in-law for her wedding so I contacted Mandee about doing a morning Bridal Pilates session. Three of the five of the bridal party had never done Pilates before but Mandee made it easy and relaxing for us all. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed and it the rest of the evening went perfect.” - Tiffany Peterson

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“Having Mandee lead my bridal party in a relaxing session of Pilates was the perfect way to start my wedding day! She not only helped us find some calm before a crazy day, but also beautifully focused the session on the topic of love. Mandee asked me what type of Pilates I wanted and was able to listen and tailor her plan to fit me exactly. It will be a very fond memory for me when I look back on the morning of my wedding.” - Meredith Bedrick

“My doctor recommended I try Pilates to rehabilitate my back after a car accident. My plan was to attend Pilates reformer sessions with Mandee for a month or two until I got the hang of it, then continue on my own or go back to my usual exercise routine. Five years later, I'm still seeing Mandee twice a week for Pilates reformer classes and aim to attend as many Pilates mat classes a week as I can! Not only do I feel better, but I'm in the best shape of my life. Mandee's care and excellent instruction of Pilates has dramatically improved my life.

Mandee was patient and attentive as we worked together to heal my back. She emphasized the principles of Pilates and used those building blocks to safely increase my strength and ease my back pain. Pilates is a perfect regimen for rehabilitation because that was its original goal. Joseph Pilates had been a sickly child and began studying and developing exercises regimens to rehabilitate himself, as well as others in an internment camp he found himself in during WWI. The reformer was a perfect piece of equipment for me after injury because standing up straight for long periods of time was challenging. Being able to lay down and still get a great workout was a game-changer!

Why have I stuck with it for five years even after I met my initial goals? After Pilates classes I feel awesome. My body feels loose yet strong. It's clear I just got a great workout, but the exercises are designed to both stretch and work the same muscle groups so you don't feel as exhausted afterwards. This, along with the focus on flexion (think a sit-up position), extension (leaning back while standing), and rotation (turning your head to check a blind spot while driving) all loosen you up and make you feel better when you leave class. How many instructors have we gone to who make us feel exhausted after our workouts with them? Or maybe we feel fine the day of, but can't work out for days after because we're too sore? Mandee is challenging, but never to the point of injury.

Growing up playing on sports teams, I never saw myself as someone who would be interested in group workout classes. Pilates satisfies that competitive drive in athletes just like playing a team sport did. I just switched from a team to an individual sport! Mandee strives to be a better instructor, regularly attending workshops and classes to perfect her craft and widen her breadth of knowledge. This keeps her workouts fresh and helps her serve her clients with special needs or injuries. She'll often return from a continuing education class and say, "I asked the instructor about your ailment and here's what they showed me!" She has formed a great community with her students. We're enthusiastic, encouraging and dedicated. She sets the tone for a healthy group dynamic that works together to stay strong, healthy, and happy.” - Jessica Russell

“Thanks to Mandee for kicking off what turned out to be a perfect wedding day! It was so nice to start my day off with friends surrounding me during yoga & Pilates. I didn't sleep well the night before the wedding, as I am sure most brides don't, and woke up feeling gross and tired. Not the way I was wanting to feel on my day. I was now doubly excited to do Pilates because I knew it would set me straight! And it did. It was exactly what I needed. The hour was the perfect combo of Pilates and Yoga. Once we were done I felt awesome and ready to go for the day!! Mandee was so great and accommodating of the kiddos and everyone's different ability levels. Everyone that came loved the class. I can not thank you enough, it made everything about the day that much better!” - Amy