What People Are Saying
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BACK PAIN SOLUTION
“Over the last 8 years, I have suffered from debilitating back pain caused from bulging disks and pinched nerves. I was borderline paralyzed; my pain and discomfort prevented me from enjoying life or functioning in normal daily activities. I am in my mid 40’s and was tired of living with so much pain.
When I started classes here, it literally saved my life. I never imagined that I would feel relief from all that pain and suffering, but I did! The instructors here gave me my life back. I regained my strength, fitness, flexibility and lost over 20 pounds! The classes are inspiring, fun, motivating and SAFE for my back! I am so addicted to my Pilates classes, I now go 6 days per week. I look leaner and feel more fit than ever! I just celebrated with a two-week vacation in the tropics with my husband, and I was able to feel and look great in the cutest bikini! And most importantly, I had a great time with NO PAIN.”
— Renata Carlseen, Clothing store owner
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INCREASED FITNESS & POSTURE
“For approximately the last 6 months, I have been excited to have Lariesa as my guide. She is an extremely knowledgeable and fabulously skilled instructor. She guides, motivates, and explains not only techniques but the parts of the body being addressed and why I am doing the movement. She helps me to increase my body awareness which facilitates greater results. She closely monitors each movement, watches my form, and applies modifications to ensure success and safety. Due to Lariesa’s teaching style, each class is unique, tailored to my needs, and filled with lots of variety and fun. I look forward to each class and am so grateful and excited to be taking Pilates here!”
— Kathy H.
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30+ POUND WEIGHT LOSS
“March 2023 changed my life when I got on my first Reformer. At that time, I could no longer get up from sitting on the floor with my grandchildren without someone’s help or pulling myself up by scooting to a chair or the couch. My shoulder, leg, knee, hip and back were in almost constant pain as well as some lingering neurological issues from long Covid. This was NOT the life I was willing to settle for..
Only July 1, 2023, I began working 1:1 with Lariesa. I was shocked how much I enjoyed Pilates and pleasantly surprised that I began to feel better. Through her expert guidance, we’ve worked on balance, confidence, strength, flexibility and she has helped me figure out how to make the connections between my brain and the rest of my body during these Pilate sessions. In addition to working out with Lariesa twice a week, I use the mat Pilates exercises in her book, Get Your Best Body, at home on days I don’t work with her. I
I wish I had known the difference Pilates could, and would, make in the quality of my life. I no longer suffer from painful, limited range of motion in my shoulder. My back and knee pain is non existent and the pain in my right hip only occasionally flares up. When it does, Lariesa expertly guides me through exercises to resolve the pain. The stronger core I now have has improved my posture and helps me avoid back pain. And I have lost over 30 pounds! Other added benefits of Pilates include increased strength to carry out day to day activities and the focused breathing of Pilates has helped increase my breathing capacity after suffering Covid.
I am forever grateful to Lariesa for her expert guidance.
— M’Liss Brockman, Grandmother
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RELIEF FROM PAIN
“I used to have a lot of pain from working with patients all day, and from injuries that I had sustained in my past. I got to the point where even walking was unbearable. Since I have been doing corrective exercises with Lariesa, I am no longer in pain! She has corrected my imbalances and posture, and I can enjoy my life again. I have referred several of my patients to her since then, and they all report having less pain, more energy, and increased fitness.”
— Dr. DeLauren, Acupuncturist
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FANTASTIC INSTRUCTORS & CUSTOMER SERVICE
“The classes here are the absolute best, thank you so much! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the knowledgeable and energetic instructors, and what an amazing job Lariesa does at managing this studio. It is by far the most professional and well run studio I have ever been a part of. Thank you so much again!”
— S. Giglio, Homeaker
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BETTER POSTURE & HEALTH
“As a dentist by profession for over 30 years, I have had my share of back pain and posture-related muscular imbalances. I also have scoliosis and injuries that had made my life unbearable. That is, until I found Lariesa and her studio! It has been a God-send!
Lariesa has been able to address all those issues in my exercise routines. Her vast knowledge of anatomy and interaction of different muscle groups and it's effect on the joints in human body has helped me to overcome my everyday pain. By using sophisticated machines in her studio we were able to effectively pinpoint the muscle groups around my affected joints. Her sweet demeanor and patience helped me to continue the program to be pain free. Of course it came with the unexpected but welcomed side effect of healthy, fit body that not only functioned well but also looked great!
I highly recommend Lariesa and her studio to any person who could benefit from healthier, stronger and fitter body.”
— Dr. S. Massoumi DDS, Dentist
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LOWER BLOOD SUGAR
“I have been doing Pilates exercises here for about 1 and 1/2 years. It has been extremely beneficial. I sleep better at night. While I am tired after my Pilates workouts, it is a good tired. I am diabetic and this type of exercise has contributed to better control of it. In fact, my A1C has been reduced to 5.5. I would recommend Pilates to anyone who wishes to maintain control over effective body structure before and during the aging process.
— Bill N., Attorney
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AMAZING TONING & CORE STRENGTH
“I have been doing online classes at BestBodyOnDemand.com since the pandemic started due to most gyms being closed and I absolutely love it. Lariesa is very motivational, energetic and inspiring for her audience. It's helped me with toning of my muscles, my posture, core strength (which has been my weakness all my life) and flexibility. The workouts are quick and efficient and fits into my busy full time work schedule. I recommend her to everyone! She keeps you encouraged the whole time and there is no way to give up. I actually run home from work and look forward to spending a few sessions with Lariesa. Thank you for all your hard work!
— Dr. Bella Makagon, Dentist
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LIFE CHANGING RESULTS
“I'm feeling very enthusiastic and positive about writing this testimonial for Pilates Barre NB. As a sixty-six year old man, I have been fortunate to enjoy good health and vigor most all of my life. I've been a long distance runner and cyclist as well as a surfer for most of my adult life. In addition to having an athletic history, I've been a licensed psychotherapist for thirty years. Given my aforementioned background, I consider myself relatively knowledgeable about health and well being.
Two years ago I suffered a knee injury while surfing that resulted in a miniscus repair orthoscopic procedure, at my left knee. Shortly following I suffered a trauma to my right knee, also while surfing. With both knees compromised, my lifestyle became progressively more inactive which resulted in unwanted weight gain and increasing stiffness and weakness, particularly in both legs and lower back. My wife suggested that to remedy this, I should join her in taking Pilates classes here. Being somewhat depressed due to my inactivity, it took a little while to take my wife's advise, however once I did I found the instructor to be an extremely competent instructor and healer. My symptoms of rigidity and weakness in both legs and lower back were immediately evident to the instructor, and my pain turned out to be caused by a compressed vertebrae.
The power and magic that these sessions were able to do for me was nothing short of a healing miracle. I'm not an easy sell, in fact I'm intrinsically skeptical about both Allopathic and Alternative Medicine practices, and I've experienced a lot of frustration and disappointment, in my search for effective therapies, however I can recommend this studio for private sessions, hands down.
Today I'm back to surfing, hiking, and cycling with better strength, balance and flexibility than I've had since I was in my thirties.”
— Samuel A. Newman, Psychologist
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HIGH QUALITY INSTRUCTION & POSITIVE ENERGY
“My husband and I have been taking private sessions here for several months now. The studio is bright and welcoming, and the work is challenging. I always leave feeling better. I can feel so much more flexible and strong, and I appreciate the high quality instruction and positive energy.”
— Jean Bruce Scott, Actress
(known for Days of Our Lives, Airwolf, Knight Rider, Matlock, MacGyver, Beverley Hills 90210 and many more)
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I FEEL YOUNGER
“In the past year I have been struggling with arthritis and joint pain; Pilates has enabled me to get full body workouts with less stress on my joints. Lariesa has a world of experience in the fitness industry, and truly loves to help and inspire others to be the best versions of themselves. She introduced me to Pilates over a year ago, and I do it regularly in addition to my workouts with weights, bands, and cardio. I would definitely recommend Pilates to anyone. I am 69 years young and hoping to stay that way with the help of my Pilates workouts!”
— Robin S., Retired Speech Therapist
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GREATER FLEXIBILITY
“My body had become like an old brittle rubber band that had lost its elasticity and felt like it was going to pop. Then I met Lariesa who introduced me to reformer Pilates. I have been training with her and this workout method for three years now. I have become much stronger and more flexible while continuing to improve my posture. I highly recommend this place and these reformer workouts.”
— Hazel H., University Professor
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RELIEF FROM PLANTAR FASCIITIS
“ I used to suffer from Plantar Fasciitis, even though I have always been physically active. My cousin encouraged me to start doing Pilates, so in March 2023, so I started doing sessions once a week. I loved it so much and quickly realized that doing session twice a week would be more beneficial. Since I started my routine, I have noticed more strength, energy, flexibility, and better balance. But the best part is that my Plantar Fasciitis is gone! I would recommend Pilates for the same benefits that I am noticing, plus these workouts can be personalized to help individuals with different problems or painful areas of the body.”
— Susan B., 71-Year-Old Grandmother
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FUN WORKOUTS & BETTER BALANCE
“I have been doing Pilates here for just over two years now. I started because my home workout routine was boring and essentially nonproductive. I needed a beneficial resistance training routine and I had serious issues with my balance. Working out with Lariesa has been a lot fun and improved my health and well-being. We even looked at my eating habits, and although they weren't bad, she helped me tweak them to be healthier The benefits have been amazing. I have become leaner and stronger and my balance has improved tremendously. I would definitely recommend Pilates for anyone who would like variety in a full body workout, which can go from feel good stretching to intense strength building. As someone who struggled with confidence in my balance, it has been so encouraging to be able to work in the yard easier as well as going on challenging hikes and riding my E bike! I always look forward to my morning Pilates workouts as it is a perfect start to my day.”