Neck pain? Everyone can do pilates, even if you have a pain in the Neck
Check out what Marrietta and Vicki have to say about how Pilates helped them with chronic Neck Pain....
UPDATE: It's been almost 3 months and I'm about 40 classes in already- yes I love how pilates makes me feel so I've been going regularly. Today I did my first workshop "Magic Circle" and it was so much fun! Plus I learned simple exercises with a small piece of equipment I can easily use at home. I'm even looking 'better', according to people I work with... They want to know what I'm doing that not only am I looking better but have notably more energy. Just pilates with Amy, now if I could only find the willpower to diet I'm sure I'd be even 'more better' 🙂 -------- So, I'm not really a review writer but I have to tell you guys... I LOVE Precision Pilates and owner/instructor Amy Hirsch. As I'm getting older, creakier and generally unfit I was looking for something to ease me back into some sort of physical activity. I never expected to feel so much "looser" and less "bunched up" even after just my 1st class. I think I'm into 8 or 9 classes in just over 3 weeks now. Every time I go, no matter how I feel, I know I'm going to leave with my body feeling better and my sense of well being having been uplifted. The studio is pristine and the equipment is great. I've done both private and group classes and although I thought I would feel self conscious in a group class, (using equipment that is still new to me and also being not that "stretchy" yet 🙂 I wasn't at all. It's a welcoming and friendly environment and everyone there is just plain nice. There are also different level classes to strive to, so I look forward continuing my practice with Amy and team (shout out to Jenn Ward too:) for a long time to come. I wrote this long review because I hope it helps someone like me that was on the fence to just give it a try, I promise you won't be sorry you did! -Diana 🙂
Precision Pilates has completely transformed my mind, body and spirit. I haven't felt this good in a long time! The entire staff is so enthusiastic, helpful and encouraging, they make me feel right at home in their beautiful studio. I recently had a fantastic mat workout with Melanie and her positive attitude is absolutely infectious. I am able to wear a two piece bathing suite again! Thank you Precision Pilates!!
Men CAN do Pilates! I refer to it as the fountain of youth! Amy and all of her staff/ instructors are wonderful! Clean studio with all apparatus working perfectly.
This is the best studio for classical Pilates! Tower, barrel, mat, cardio barre! Join us on the mat...yo won't be disappointed!
Great studio. Amy and the other instructors truly know each client’s abilities and are able to modify as needed. For anyone considering practicing Pilates, Precision Pilates is definitely worth checking out. Extremely welcoming studio!
Precision Pilates is an excellent studio! I highly recommend! The semi private classes and dedicated instructors have made a HUGE difference. There are different class levels that provide a challenge at my own pace. The knowledgeable instructors watch your form to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly, and provide modifications, if needed. I have lost weight and inches! After my first 3 months, I had a 70% pain reduction in my neck, back, shoulders and knees! I am stronger, more flexible, and fitter than I have been in 25 years!
My wife has been a person who never felt comfortable about doing exercise classes, but Precision Pilates has given her a comfortable atmosphere that has made all the difference. The instructors give her the perfect amount of direction and motivation and she comes home loving each and every class. If you have ever been curious about Pilates I would recommend Precision Pilates to you!
I've never taken a Pilates class and was very intimidated, but when I met Amy she made me feel very confident. Amy and her staff take the time to make sure you're doing the exercises correctly and are very patient in teaching you accordingly . The studio is professionally kept and the atmosphere is very friendly. I highly recommend!
Precision Pilates & Wellness studio has been a fantastic experience. The owner, Amy, and instructors Kelly, Jennifer A. Jennifer W have done an excellent job in creating a welcoming and friendly environment that promotes overall well-being. The community that has been fostered at the studio is nothing short of wonderful. Everyone is supportive and encouraging, which makes each session enjoyable and motivating. I always leave feeling uplifted and energized. In terms of physical benefits, I have noticed a significant improvement in my fitness level since starting Pilates classes. The instructors are skilled at creating routines targeting specific areas, and I have felt the benefits. Additionally, my flexibility has improved, which has been a goal of mine for some time. The studio is exceptionally clean and well-maintained & the equipment is also in top-notch condition, ensuring that each class is both safe and effective. Overall, I highly recommend this Pilates studio. The instructors' expertise, the space's cleanliness, and the supportive community make it a five-star experience. Thank you for providing such a wonderful service!
If you have never tried pilates, this is the studio for you. Amy and her staff are amazing. They are true professionals and really help you understand the movements and what pilates is all about. love it…..
I am so thrilled to find this studio! In just a short time, I felt so welcomed by this true community. This studio, it’s owner/instructor, instructors, students and team represent PILATES! I can’t believe I found such a top notch studio moving back to Long Island. I am also an instructor but can take any class and be challenged. The equipment and team is of the highest caliber and it’s one of the most beautiful studios I have seen with amazing reformers, towers, chairs and all the apparatuses! I feel the prices are such a value for what you get in results and oh much more with PILATES which is whole mind body movement ! Many people do not know real Pilates and this studio stays true to the method and you will see it in your body! Honestly my love for Pilates was re-ignited in just ONE Tower class. My goal was 3 a week and I just booked in for 5! The Owner & Instructor Amy has many clients who have been with her for over 10 years! Pilates is for any stage and age and level! Enjoy!
I am so grateful to have found Precision Pilates. This past weekend, I completed the Power Pilates Core Mat I Instructor training at Precision. Precision provided the welcoming, encouraging, supportive atmosphere that I needed to successfully complete the challenging course. Not only is the studio beautiful, clean and bright but Amy and the staff are just as warm, welcoming and knowledgeable. I can’t wait to continue my Pilates journey at Precision and bring friends and family!
Love this place!
Absolutely love the classes and the instructors!
Great classes! Amy is great! She takes the time to come around and correct everyone’s form. Very clean and great atmosphere!
I joined Precision Pilates a few weeks and have taken a couple of classes and loved them! They are challenging but a great workout. Amy is very knowledgeable and very attentive! She always makes sure my form is correct. Can’t wait to for my next class!
A fabulous, friendly classical pilates studio. Very clean and spacious. Amy is a well-trained instructor who makes sure you are doing each exercise correctly. As she is instructing, she is watching and giving cues so that you get the most out of the workout. If it the exercise isn’t done correctly, you won’t see results. Amy strives to make sure everyone is doing every move properly. I travel 45 minutes to get to Precision… well worth it. I highly recommend Precision Pilates.
Terrific classes! Great instructor! Amy really knows her stuff. I have been doing Pilates for years and this was the best I’ve seen. This blows away Club Pilates.
Had just started working out again after an eye stroke. Amy made me feel accepted and so comfortable. She knows exactly what each person in a class needs - and takes time to make sure each person walks out after a class with the best possible result -My strength has returned and I am addicted. Cannot say enough about how amazing this place is !
I just started Pilates and this has been the best experience…Amy is very knowledgeable and makes you feel so comfortable learning. I love how clean and calming the atmosphere is and the way my body feels after a class.
Really enjoying my Pilates experience! Smaller classes mean more individual attention. Amy is a terrific instructor - really knows her stuff! If you’ve been wanting to try Pilates, this is definitely the place to go!
Amy is very caring and knowledgeable. Amazing studio, a must try!!!!
Absolutely love this place. Wonderful teacher! Classes are nice and small great individual attention. It was definitely out of my comfort zone. A really great workout. So clean!! You feel so refreshed after the workout!!!
Love, Love, Love! Amy challenges me both physically & mentally to achieve my goal. Area is always very clean. I always leave class with a smile.
Love my pilates with Amy. She keeps us conscience of our form at all times making for a better workout.
Precision Pilates is fantastic! I am hooked! I have lost weight, inches and my attitude has improved dramatically since I started. Amy has made it possible for me to wear my jeans again and I am grateful!
Words can't describe the gratitude I have towards this studio. Amy is absolutely incredible! I personally experienced chronic lower back pain for over a year and was desperate for help as 8 months of PT was unsuccessful. I experimented with a private class in the very safe outdoor studio, I was surprised by the workout and agreed to a second and now after 14 sessions my lower back pain is minimal. Now, not only am I thankful for my pain relief I appreciate pilates! The changes I am making, the strength you are giving me, Amy I thank you for your knowledge, genuine care and motivation! Pilates is not just for women- Real men do Pilates!!
Amy's virtual classes make it so easy to stick to a schedule especially during this difficult time. Her expertise and knowledge to correct form, even virtually, make you feel as if she's there at home with you. Love these classes.
Absolutely LOVE class!! Amy is so sweet and really cares about each and every client and their fitness needs. I’ll be a forever client!
Starting my day with Amy's 5:30 Pilates class is one of my favorite ways to begin. Not only does it get my metabolism going, I always finish with a feeling of accomplishment. That feeling translates to a positive attitude to start and stay with me for the day. Amy's careful eye and instructions, as well as her stories and funny, encouraging quips, make the class really enjoyable. Before you know it, you are out the door ready to tackle the world!!
I love, love, love this Pilates studio! I am 67 years old, never did any exercise till i was 60. I feel stronger than ever in my life. And i feel like i stand up straighter. I am not the oldest who go there and i would say they have 20 year olds also. Come you'll love it!
I have more flexibility, lost weight, and my clothes fit better. I go twice a week and value the personal attention to correct form and varied exercises and equipment. Clothes not only fit better but now I dropped a size. Amy has offered a more challenging workout that is totally doable, she gives the attention that each individual needs. If you want nutritional support she’s an expert in that also and no additional charge. A 10 week 5 days a week body toning boot camp did not give results like this. It caused a knee issue that has resolved only after Pilates. Precision Pilates is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED !👍
Amy is incredibly knowledgeable, devoted, and professional. She takes the time to get to know you, your body, and how to challenge you to get the most from your workout. Amy always goes above and beyond for her clients. Her selflessness ways and work ethic are sincere. There's honesty, realistic expectations, and no sales pitch. You are always her top priority. As she says, "there is a modification for every exercise." You don't get out of an exercise, she does what's best for you 150% of the time!
Thank you so much,Amy. Thanks to you and your Pilates classes I have been taken off my blood pressure medication. My knee was so bad I could hardly walk, but with pilates it is so much better. Your classes have helped me in so many ways.
Amy is a wonderful instructor that takes her time in not only getting to know you but get you to your goal. She has a small class ratio to accommodate all levels of fitness and promotes a more private structure. Her knowledge of nutrition/fitness/pilates is unlike any class I’ve ever tried. I started over a year ago and still continue!
Took the intro 2 week classes and before the second week I signed up for the year. The classes are small and very personal, you feel like they are private classes. Amy is constantly watching each person and correcting. I highly recommend Precision Pilates.
Amy is an inspiration! I have been Practicing pilates for almost 8 months I feel great. I know I am On a journey. This is the best thing I could do for myself at this time of my life. Thank you Amy😘
Amy is second to none! She is not only extremely motivating and user friendly, but is knowledgeable about every bone/joint/muscle, which ultimately helps round out the whole package. I was so nervous and apprehensive about trying a class but was so happy I did. She is truly amazing!
Amy is absolutely amazing! Expect a very personal training experience among friends. Precision is a perfect name. You will feel great and look great and enjoy doing it!!!
Excellent experience!!!! Amy is a wonderful teacher. She makes the experience custom to each client.
Amy Hirsch is the most knowledgeable dedicated trainer I've ever worked with. She has the ability to modify work-outs to accomadate a vast variety of physical problems. She is always striving to improve the work-out experience. Super trainer
If you were ever thinking about taking Pilates classes this is the place you want to go! Amy is so knowledgeable and encouraging. Her classes are challenging but so rewarding with lots of personal attention. I have seen so much progress in my core strength, posture, and flexibility. So happy I found this studio!
Took a great class via Zoom this morning since we are all stuck at home! Still felt the personal touch and appreciated the corrections to my form that I truly love about Amy and her classes. She is so knowledgeable and makes it a comfortable environment whether in studio or on the computer.
Great training! Personal touch. You learn the correct way so you can't hurt yourself. Amy is terrific.
Personalized guidance by Amy in a small class.
Amy is amazing! She hands on and shows you how to do every move correctly. I had a lot of pain in my hips and since I've been doing Pilates it's gone. The classes are always different and challenging.
I’m determined to succeed in getting in shape and being healthy. Amy is so positive and really truly cares. The class size is small and personal, which I prefer and like. Give it a try, your body will thank you.
When I started with Amy, I NEEDED to get on the right track for my health, that was nearly 2 weeks ago. I’ve lost 3 lbs and looking forward to being measured. The classes are small and Amy has her eyes on each person. You couldn’t get this 1:1 anywhere else. I love it so much, I actually look forward for the pain. Thank you so much!
Loving my Pilates experience.Amy is knowledgeable- she shares so much information and encourages you to reach your goals.Besides the positive results of feeling good, eating healthier, increasing my conditioning- I am down to pant sizes! I look forward to each and every class!!!
Amy, you are amazing at what you do. Thank you for motivating me and getting me back on a healthy journey. I️ love what you stand for.. I️ highly recommend your program to anyone that is looking for a health lifestyle change and fitness at your own pace..
Amy is incredibly professional, personal, & knowelagable! Her classes offer a variety of exercises that are tailored to your bodies needs. Amy is so passionate about fitness and always steers you in the right direction for becoming the best you possible. She has so much experience to offer, is honest, and reliable. You cabt go wrong wirkibg out here.
I joined the little black dress project and didn't know what to expect. The personalized attention that I get from Amy is unbelievable. The exercise, meal plans, the texting back and forth of my questions is just awesome. I'd recommend Precision Pilates & Wellness to anybody that wants personalized treatment which we all deserve. Thank you Amy for everything!!
Absolute love Amy been going for almost year now. It's is unlike any pilates you've tried before. And she works with everyone needs and helps you learn right movements for your body. You will not be disappointed love her :)))))
Amy is a spot on Pilates therapist and trainer. She is knowledgeable, personable and professional. Without her private and group sessions at Precision Pilates and Wellness, I would not be able to walk comfortably or have mobility due to previous back injury.
i highly recommend Amy and Precision Pilates for both private sessions and classes. After 3 + years, I remain motivated because sessions are always challenging. Exercises are adjusted as is level of difficulty to match my progress. Amy is a very knowledgeable and dedicated to her clients!!
I am no longer in chronic pain
Prior to starting Pilates. I struggled for many, many years with chronic back pain, which was in part due to an old injury in my knee. I broke my knee in my twenties. My right leg was severely atrophied. I had poor flexibility in my leg. I had a knee replacement, but after months and months of PT, I still wasn’t where I wanted to be. I just felt weak. I felt I couldn’t do the things I wanted to do either because I would be in pain or because I was afraid of hurting myself. Being a very active person, I just found that that was not acceptable.
I came to Amy at Precision Pilates. With my first consultation, she gave me fantastic advice, certain exercises to do that I had not done in PT. And after a few months of working out religiously, my back pain was gone. My flexibility and my strength were increased tremendously.
Pilates has changed my life tremendously again in the fact that I am no longer in chronic pain. I would say that I had an “AHA” moment if you want to call it that maybe about five or six months into training, I had started volunteering at a local wildlife rescue and one day, while hiking through the woods, I just realized I was no longer in pain. I was looking forward to doing heavier work, working in the barn and it just opened my eyes. And I knew it was because I had been working out religiously.
As a by-product of Pilates, I would say strength and flexibility are at top of the list. But I also, despite a year of COVID, find that my clothes are fitting me better, I’m more toned and I just feel better about myself in general.
If I had a friend thinking about trying Pilates, I would tell them to definitely do it. I myself was a little concerned about my budgetary restraints, but when I first started, I said, you know what? I’m worth it. I’m going to make an investment in my own health. And it was the best decision I ever made. And in particular, Precision Pilates has just been a godsend. Amy’s knowledge, helpfulness, even if it has nothing to do Pilates, she’s always got something helpful. No matter what it is, if something hurts, she knows how to fix it.
It’s the fountain of youth
Prior to the COVID 19 pandemic and quarantine, I really lost substantial weight and was feeling good. And I was doing everything on my own, but I gained weight during the pandemic and I was not happy about that. Then I had carpal tunnel syndrome. So a lot of things I had been doing, bicycling and running and high intensity impact training, I was a little concerned with. And I just did research as to what type of program could help build lower back strength or overall back strength and flexibility. And every research kept pointing me in the direction of Pilates. Prior to beginning Pilates…. twice eight years ago, and a year ago I had a sciatica where I couldn’t sit or stand or sleep and I was recuperated, but it came back last year and both times how to have epidurals who cure it. And since starting pilates has just made my back stronger and more confident and just much more flexible.
The Pilates has me feeling seven feet tall– it’s all that stretching and you just really feel great. It’s just a lot more confidence in anything you do from aerobics or lifting something up or just bending down. I am a little bit older and you just have this confidence and strength that I never had before Pilates. I call it the fountain of youth, but I just feel a lot more energy and flexibility than any other exercise program I’ve ever had.
Amy’s a great instructor and I just really believe she’s very honest and she really keeps track of you and improvements. Just knowledge of all the different exercises. After my first couple of lessons, I just really felt comfortable.
If a friend was on the fence and a couple of friends, I’m trying to convince to come to Pilates, like I said, I refer to it as the fountain of youth. I tell friends, just try it, give it some time. I’ve only been doing it three months, but it really was after the first month I felt so much stronger and much more flexible. And I try to share it with them. People just have to experience it too, to really believe you.
I am now a participant in life
So one of the problems that I had that really brought me to Pilates was the level of discomfort I was getting from my back. My back pain really radiates down my leg and into my foot. What I found was happening was that I was just muddling through life and not dealing with the cause of the pain.
Pilates has helped by allowing me to stretch my muscles and really gain some strength and flexibility. Just the moving, keeping tabs on myself, all of that combined made this pain decrease. I worked through the pain, so that’s not as much of a struggle for me as it had been previously.
I’m able to participate in life much more enjoyably than I had previously. I am now an active participant in my life. I’m not spending the weekend trying to recoup so that I can then function again on Monday and go through that vicious cycle.
So I, as I said, I’m much more of a participant in the things that are going on with my family. Instead of just watching from a far or hearing about it afterwards….I am in there in the thick of things, trying new things that I wouldn’t have tried before. If it brought me nothing else, it brought me a more enjoyable life.
I’ve gotten my family addicted to Pilates. I never thought that that would happen, but it is something now that we enjoy. My daughter’s doing it. She very much enjoys it. She’s seeing the results. She’s incredibly happy about the result she’s seeing. She sees the change in me. She’s now got her boyfriend doing it. Now, all we have to get is my son and his girlfriend on board, and we’ll be a Pilates family.
I couldn’t encourage a friend enough to join Precision Pilates. Amy has gotten us through the pandemic….first, working with us virtually then revamping her studio so that we’ve been doing porch Pilates outside in the 90 plus degree, heat and humidity and the freezing cold winter. We’ve worked in comfort so we’ve been able to continue with our Pilates practice. Everything is clean, healthy, and it’s just a wonderful environment to learn Pilates and experience the benefits it could bring to you.
The Pilates has me feeling seven feet tall– it’s all that stretching and you just really feel great. It’s just a lot more confidence in anything you do from aerobics or lifting something up or just bending down. I am a little bit older and you just have this confidence and strength that I never had before Pilates. I call it the fountain of youth, but I just feel a lot more energy and flexibility than any other exercise program I’ve ever had.
Amy’s a great instructor and I just really believe she’s very honest and she really keeps track of you and improvements. Just knowledge of all the different exercises. After my first couple of lessons, I just really felt comfortable.
If a friend was on the fence and a couple of friends, I’m trying to convince to come to Pilates, like I said, I refer to it as the fountain of youth. I tell friends, just try it, give it some time. I’ve only been doing it three months, but it really was after the first month I felt so much stronger and much more flexible. And I try to share it with them. People just have to experience it too, to really believe you.
Found the root cause of my back pain
The struggles that I’ve had prior to starting Pilates would definitely be focused on back and core ability. I am 46 years old with three herniated discs and in addition to that, some other challenges with my back and legs after going to pain management, orthopedic doctors, physical therapists and chiropractors, I was desperate for help and this Pilates studio here gave me that hope to get better, get stronger and drill down to the root cause of my challenge.
The changes I have seen since I’ve started Pilates would definitely be focused on flexibility, quick signs of strength in my core, (which I didn’t know was as weak as it was until I started strengthening it). And I have seen a difference in how my body’s been feeling in a short period of time.
Pilates has changed my life outside of the studio in many ways: changing the way I breathe at certain times, strengthening my core and posture, the focus on day-to-day activities while just sitting at a laptop has changed my life in a big way. And thinking about how I use muscles in different ways has impacted the outside life.
I decided to join Pilates for strength, for resolution, for success, for getting back to where I once was and not having any pain anymore. I don’t want to live day to day like that.
If you’re on the fence, because I was, I personally didn’t believe that Pilates would help with the challenges I faced in my back. But after going to PT for six to eight months regularly and having eight training sessions of Pilates, I’ve seen more progress than in six to eight months of PT.
I really feel a sense of being centered
My biggest struggle was my lower back pain, which I had often. Certain things I would do at work– If I were moving boxes or even playing pickleball or making certain moves, I would hurt my back and I would feel it for days. And I think from working my core, I’m strengthening and I feel a big difference with that. If my back does go out, it doesn’t hurt for as many days as it did prior to.
I could say my abs are much tighter. When you feel good, you look good and vice versa. I feel stronger. I’m very much aware of my posture standing straight. I definitely noticed that. I think I really feel a sense of feeling centered. It’s my core, and I just feel like I’ve worked out (after Pilates) and I have just a better sense of myself. Definitely worth the try. And Amy has a great knowledge base about the body, treating injury and sense of style in the way she trains. And she’s very, very patient. I would tell them to definitely give it a try.
