The Pilates Studio in San Diego, California

“I had such a wonderful experience at The Pilates Studio! Ella is an incredible instructor u2014 knowledgeable, encouraging, and attentive to form. The space itself is calming, open, and filled with beautiful natural light, which makes the entire experience even more enjoyable and refreshing. It was also surprisingly easy to find parking on a Saturday morning, which made the visit completely stress-free. I canu2019t wait to c”

— Marilyn N. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-22

“The instructor knew what she was doing. As a tall person she was able to help me adjust the reformer to fit my height and suggest modifications. I felt very comfortable following her guidance. The studio is new and beautiful. Would recommend.”

— Kevin M. · ★★★★★ · 2026-2-25

“Had my first class here this morning and I highly recommend this studio! This was my fourth Pilates class ever and my first time at this studio and Ella made sure that we all felt comfortable. The class size is small. The reformers are brand new and really easy to work with it was a really encouraging class environment! I will be back!”

— gracie r. · ★★★★★

“What a beautiful space to take a Pilates class in! Ella is a true expert whose passion and thoughtfulness is felt throughout her teaching and in the studio she has envisioned and created. Classes are small, supportive, accessible, and fun! There is no pretentious vibe here at all! Itu2019s truly for every body. So happy to have this Pilates option in SD!”

— Valeria S. · ★★★★★

“Beautiful studio with great instructors! Very intentionally decorated with lots of natural colors, great lighting, and high ceilings. Very clean, and all the equipment is brand new. It is in a great location between North Park, Hillcrest, and University Heights. They have a parking lot right in front of the studio, and there is another lot across the street (it's a private lot, but I was told the 1st hour is free & r”

— roxy b. · ★★★★★

“Ella is the most detailed and fun Pilates instructor Iu2019ve had! Her classes are always fun, she does a great job of delivering a challenging workout while making sure all movements are performed safely and correctly. She makes it very easy to get into Pilates if youu2019re a beginning but also challenges those of us that have been practicing for a while.”

— Danna S. · ★★★★★

“Ella will kick your butt and make you laugh the whole time. Her passion for Pilates and deep understanding of the practice come through in every class. I would recommend The Pilates Studio to both beginners and experts. Ella takes the time to make sure everyone gets exactly what they need from her classes, and Iu2019m so excited to see her take this step!”

— Mindy W. · ★★★★★

“Just finished my first class over here, taught by Ella. The space is welcoming and beautiful, Iu2019m loving the greenery, tall ceilings and all of the natural light the space brings in! Parking lot is a plus also! Class was fantastic and it flowed so well. Definitely will be back!”

— Alexa D. · ★★★★★