“I came to Phaedra after years of doing “Pilates”, on the recommendation of a friend. From the very beginning, I was welcomed with warmth, enthusiasm and endless patience. At that time, I felt that I would never be able to perform many of the exercises and positions simply because I thought my body was not “made for it”. Phaedra told me from the start that I would be able to do any exercise or position I wanted; I simply needed to learn how to move correctly. From there, we began a journey that led me to make improvements I never imagined I could achieve. Phaedra taught me how to move by putting the principles of Pilates into practice. With endless patience, she gradually brought my body into much better alignment. We never started a lesson until my body was properly aligned. Phaedra pays attention to every detail. She has never lost patience or faith in me. She has always helped me understand how I should feel and move in order to reach my goals. Whenever I didn’t understand something, she would explain it in every possible way—even drawing little pictures for me—always with patience and calm, and always finding a way to make me understand. I have never once felt incapable or uncomfortable during her lessons. She is the most patient, enthusiastic and passionate teacher I have ever met along my journey. Phaedra goes far beyond the details because she puts her heart and soul into what she does. She never watches the clock, never judges, and above all, she understands, because she is an incredibly empathetic person. Her expertise goes far beyond the principles of Pilates, a series of exercises or simply a workout. What I admire most about her is her constant desire to improve—and she passes that desire on to you. She continues to study, train and develop her knowledge, always striving to become better. And in doing so, she teaches her clients to move as correctly and consciously as possible, not only during a lesson, but in every moment of everyday life”.

— Alessandra G.