I've been working with Helena almost 2 years now, after getting frustrated that group pilates did not help with my lower back and neck problems. Helena spends significant time understanding my body, and this even helped uncover a health condition I hadn't known about.
She's very patient and an excellent teacher. She's never judged me for my lack of attunement with my body. She encourages me to understand movement, and the change on my body has been incredible: my back is the happiest it's been for somebody sitting on a computer chair all day.
A fair warning: if you want a class where you can get away with... read full review
February 2025
Bottom-line: Helena is a miracle-worker who truly pays attention to what you individually need. She also is fun, engaging, and not judgmental. I’ve been working with her for a couple of years, and she addressed the root causes of my persistent shoulder and neck pain. She draws upon several approaches (she is a licensed massage therapist, certified Pilates instructor, and trained in gyrotonics, among other things), and she has a deep knowledge of anatomy. It would not be going too far to say that she is uniquely skilled. She also creates a unique program for each person, depending on their needs — there is nothing cookie-cutter about her approach. Do not be discouraged... read full review
September 2024
I started seeing Helena for lower back pain after physical therapy and worked with her continuously for two years, and intermittently for a couple of years thereafter. Helena is knowledgeable and patient. She knows a lot about how to properly use the muscles and taught me how to properly engage my muscles and core. I learned a lot from her and I’m now able to use this knowledge in my daily life and when exercising or practicing yoga.
I've been working with Helena almost 2 years now, after getting frustrated that group pilates did not help with my lower back and neck problems. Helena spends significant time understanding my body, and this even helped uncover a health condition I hadn't known about.
She's very patient and an excellent teacher. She's never judged me for my lack of attunement with my body. She encourages me to understand movement, and the change on my body has been incredible: my back is the happiest it's been for somebody sitting on a computer chair all day.
A fair warning: if you want a class where you can get away with... read full review
Bottom-line: Helena is a miracle-worker who truly pays attention to what you individually need. She also is fun, engaging, and not judgmental. I’ve been working with her for a couple of years, and she addressed the root causes of my persistent shoulder and neck pain. She draws upon several approaches (she is a licensed massage therapist, certified Pilates instructor, and trained in gyrotonics, among other things), and she has a deep knowledge of anatomy. It would not be going too far to say that she is uniquely skilled. She also creates a unique program for each person, depending on their needs — there is nothing cookie-cutter about her approach. Do not be discouraged... read full review
I started seeing Helena for lower back pain after physical therapy and worked with her continuously for two years, and intermittently for a couple of years thereafter. Helena is knowledgeable and patient. She knows a lot about how to properly use the muscles and taught me how to properly engage my muscles and core. I learned a lot from her and I’m now able to use this knowledge in my daily life and when exercising or practicing yoga.