Testimonials
“I have spent 50 years trying to stay in shape and healthy. I've lifted weights, run, taken ballet and modern dance and bicycled. I have scoliosis which has caused problems with my right hip. Pilates with Maya has become one of my absolute backbone exercise components. She's well grounded both in Pilates exercise theory and practice and, working together, she's figured out (and continues to improve upon) exercises that help both my scoliosis and my hip. I am stronger and more mobile than I've been in several years. I highly recommend Pilates with Maya.”
— Jan Root, client since 2019
Maya has been my Pilates instructor for over 15 years. During that time, we have spent many hours in practice together. She is a true talent and an expert of the Pilates method. She has a keen ability to cue movement clearly to achieve the best results. Her dedication to my training has provided me a with a strong lean body that supports my active lifestyle. I would highly recommend Maya as an instructor. She provides a welcoming presence and studio space open for beginners to advanced level Pilates movers.
— Heather Hendricks, client since 2007
“If you want to have fun and work hard, I highly recommend Maya and Uplift Pilates. Her nickname is the Velvet Hammer for a reason! Maya is a natural born teacher. She can explain both the hows and the whys of the entire Pilates repertoire. An added bonus is that her studio is charming and the fireplace is cozy during the winter months.”
— Dawn Farrell
“I have been seeing Maya twice a week for two years. During that time she has taught me to use the muscles in my core such that my back pain episodes have been reduced from weeks to 12 hours or less.”
— Mike Adams, client since 2018
“Over the fourteen years of my Pilates practice with Maya, her calm expertise and instant ability to adapt any session to what I need at that moment have helped me maintain my balance and improve my flexibility and agility. Each session with her is great for my body and my mind, a perfect stress reliever. Maya is simply a wonderful guide and teacher.”
— Barbara Clark, client since 2006
“Maya is a miracle worker. Her understanding of the interconnectedness of our bodies and her ability to vocalize what is happening has made my Pilates practice more effective and helped me to improve the use of my body in everyday situations.”
— Katie Hansen
“Maya is a truly gifted Pilates instructor. Not only does she have a vast knowledge of anatomy and body mechanics, she also knows how to motivate you through challenging poses. She’s committed to proving a customized experience and has helped me recover through a variety of injuries with her uncanny intuition for knowing what my body needs. I cannot thank you enough, Maya!”
— Anndrea Parrish
I have taken Pilates lessons with Maya for many years. She is the ultimate professional and a skilled instructor of the Pilates Method. Maya has a great eye for detail and a calm, quiet demeanor when teaching. As an aging athlete and avid skier Pilates is an important part of my life, helping to keep me strong and flexible - I highly recommend Uplift Pilates.
—Rosemary Woolley, client since 2012