Pure Pilates Traverse City Michigan

Pure Pilates Testimonials

"Where would I be without Jen and the gals at Pure Pilates? When I started four years ago I was 48, my thighs didn’t know where my butt was, I was having lower back pain and I had absolutely no core strength. Add to that sitting all day at my desk in a stressed out state … not good. Four years and two-to-three sessions a week later I: found my butt have no more lower back pain actually understand I have ab muscles have found enough strength to begin trail running on steep hills at the age of 51 realized I have enough balance control to do a little cruising on my daughter’s long (skate) board. have gained control of stress feel better than I did at 35 Thank you Pure Pilates!" -Elizabeth (Lissa) Edwards
"Through three 30 minute Pilates sessions a week Jen Cutler has improved my posture, reduced my back pain and headaches, and toned my muscles. This probably doesn’t sound all that surprising, but for me it has meant so much more. For the last 3 years I have suffered from Lupus and Fibromyalgia. One of the things it took away was my ability to exercise the way I used to, which was often and pretty intense. If I do that kind of exercise now, I have a severe amount of muscle pain for sometimes more than a week, even when I am feeling good. I also have very stiff joints, and wake up every morning in pain. I told Jen my problems one day, and she told me she thought she could help me. She was right! I am never overly sore the next day after I see her, and my body actually feels better immediately afterward. I also see my old body returning, and I am thrilled. My posture is greatly improved and I now have hope that I can get back in shape despite my illness! I have learned how important it is that the body be balanced and strong in the correct ways to be healthy. I will continue to see Jen as long as she will have me." -Sue Malone
“Because of my time spent with Jennifer at Pilates Pilates, I have become stronger, more flexible and, as a result, have a higher quality of life. Having suffered intermittently with a troublesome lower back over the years, as well as struggled with inflexibility, my ability to play sports or do simple exercise pain free was limited. After six months of pilates with Jen, I am pain free, am more limber, mobile and feel healthier. I am not a fan of exercise regimens or diets, and find that I look forward to pilates mornings and feel great leaving every class. I would recommend Pure Pilates to anyone who is interested in transitioning to a healthier and happier lifestyle.” -Chad Dutmers
"I have been working out for 32 of my 41 years of life and I have been doing Pilates for 6 months with Jackie, and I feel muscles I did not know I had. I have "0" coordination and forget my left from my right, I am a trainers worst nightmare. Jackie is patient and encouraging no matter how many times she had to repeat herself. I was afraid and intimidated to go to Pilates and in the beginning I did not feel like I was "getting" a work out, but the muscle in my abs don't lie! I am amazed at the changes I have seen and felt. I love it and cannot get enough of it!" -Kristen Rockwood
"Studies have shown that one of the most powerful things to positively impact back pain is an exercise program. Many experiences have shaped my perspective on the specifics of how and what that exercise should be. My training as a rehab physician, continuing medical eduction in the form of international spine conferences, articles, and teaching students, residents and other physicians, attending physcial therapy to address my own back pain, my development as an athlete, and my experience treating patients have all shaped my perspective. Without question, some of the best approaches to an exercise program can be found in Pilates. Much more important than just exercising is doing the right exercises with correct form. Through both personal and patient contact, I have found Jennifer at Pure Pilates to be extremely effective in teaching the right exercises the right way." -Steve Andriese M.D.
"When I think of how far I've come in the year since I started Pilates, it's staggering. I had severe pain in my right leg and lower back plus my body was almost completely locked up. Today, the pain is gone, I am more flexible than I ever have been and I am back to doing all of the sports I enjoy. I wish I had know about Pilates 30 years ago!" -Steve Brown Bell's Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge
The instructors at Pure Pilates have used a variety of equipment and modified exercises to adapt to my unique needs. Due to the aging process the pull of gravity and loss of muscle strength have exaggerated a scoliosis making it increasingly difficult for me to stand erect and walk without pain. Whole receiving individual instruction at Pure Pilates I can see and feel a definite improvement in my posture and overall strength. After extended breaks from the exercise there is a noticable loss so I want to continue my exercise at Pure Pilates to maintain and improve what has been achieved. Jean Schmidt -

"Where would I be without Jen and the gals at Pure Pilates? When I started four years ago I was 48, my thighs didn’t know where my butt was, I was having lower back pain and I had absolutely no core strength. Add to that sitting all day at my desk in a stressed out state … not good. Four years and two-to-three sessions a week later I:

found my butt
have no more lower back pain
actually understand I have ab muscles
have found enough strength to begin trail running on steep hills at the age of 51
realized I have enough balance control to do a little cruising on my daughter’s long (skate) board.
have gained control of stress
feel better than I did at 35

Thank you Pure Pilates!"

-Elizabeth (Lissa) Edwards

"Through three 30 minute Pilates sessions a week Jen Cutler has improved my posture, reduced my back pain and headaches, and toned my muscles. This probably doesn’t sound all that surprising, but for me it has meant so much more.

For the last 3 years I have suffered from Lupus and Fibromyalgia. One of the things it took away was my ability to exercise the way I used to, which was often and pretty intense. If I do that kind of exercise now, I have a severe amount of muscle pain for sometimes more than a week, even when I am feeling good. I also have very stiff joints, and wake up every morning in pain. I told Jen my problems one day, and she told me she thought she could help me. She was right!

I am never overly sore the next day after I see her, and my body actually feels better immediately afterward. I also see my old body returning, and I am thrilled. My posture is greatly improved and I now have hope that I can get back in shape despite my illness! I have learned how important it is that the body be balanced and strong in the correct ways to be healthy. I will continue to see Jen as long as she will have me."

-Sue Malone

“Because of my time spent with Jennifer at Pilates Pilates, I have become stronger, more flexible and, as a result, have a higher quality of life. Having suffered intermittently with a troublesome lower back over the years, as well as struggled with inflexibility, my ability to play sports or do simple exercise pain free was limited. After six months of pilates with Jen, I am pain free, am more limber, mobile and feel healthier. I am not a fan of exercise regimens or diets, and find that I look forward to pilates mornings and feel great leaving every class. I would recommend Pure Pilates to anyone who is interested in transitioning to a healthier and happier lifestyle.”

-Chad Dutmers

"I have been working out for 32 of my 41 years of life and I have been doing Pilates for 6 months with Jackie, and I feel muscles I did not know I had. I have "0" coordination and forget my left from my right, I am a trainers worst nightmare. Jackie is patient and encouraging no matter how many times she had to repeat herself. I was afraid and intimidated to go to Pilates and in the beginning I did not feel like I was "getting" a work out, but the muscle in my abs don't lie! I am amazed at the changes I have seen and felt. I love it and cannot get enough of it!"

-Kristen Rockwood

"Studies have shown that one of the most powerful things to positively impact back pain is an exercise program. Many experiences have shaped my perspective on the specifics of how and what that exercise should be. My training as a rehab physician, continuing medical eduction in the form of international spine conferences, articles, and teaching students, residents and other physicians, attending physcial therapy to address my own back pain, my development as an athlete, and my experience treating patients have all shaped my perspective. Without question, some of the best approaches to an exercise program can be found in Pilates. Much more important than just exercising is doing the right exercises with correct form. Through both personal and patient contact, I have found Jennifer at Pure Pilates to be extremely effective in teaching the right exercises the right way."

-Steve Andriese M.D.

"When I think of how far I've come in the year since I started Pilates, it's staggering. I had severe pain in my right leg and lower back plus my body was almost completely locked up. Today, the pain is gone, I am more flexible than I ever have been and I am back to doing all of the sports I enjoy. I wish I had know about Pilates 30 years ago!"

-Steve Brown Bell's Beer Iceman Cometh Challenge

The instructors at Pure Pilates have used a variety of equipment and modified exercises to adapt to my unique needs. Due to the aging process the pull of gravity and loss of muscle strength have exaggerated a scoliosis making it increasingly difficult for me to stand erect and walk without pain. Whole receiving individual instruction at Pure Pilates I can see and feel a definite improvement in my posture and overall strength. After extended breaks from the exercise there is a noticable loss so I want to continue my exercise at Pure Pilates to maintain and improve what has been achieved.

Jean Schmidt