Health & Well Being Physical Therapy — Local services in New York

I have to admit that I was really looking forward to a Barre experience closer to home and to finally find a place that wasn't ridiculously priced but all I found was sheer disappointment. Upon arriving, the class started late (more than 10 minutes), the mats were the cheap ones that you get for $7 at Marshall's, and there were many props not typically used in bar classes. Also, the instructor literally wore wedge flip flops and a clubbing dress with leggings. I kept waiting for her to change into workout clothes but she literally conducted the class wearing this outfit (shoes included). I just felt like I couldn't feel like I was in a legitimate workout when the instructor was wearing her day clothes, it just seemed really unprofessional...

As the class continued, there was very little stretching especially after lengthy exercises which was a real concern that I had for not only myself but also my classmates. Many of the exercises were awkward and not like any of the many Barre classes I've been to (Bar method, Pure Barre, Shaktibarre). While I recognize that the instructor has a license in teaching Barre and I don't, it didntd seem like Barre was a class she knew how to teach well. The pacing was off, the numbers would be called out inconsistently (sometimes really slow and sometimes really fast), limited stretches, no hands-on adjustments or verbal feedback. As I stated before, I am definitely not a professional by any means but I saw several people using incorrect form for many exercises and that was extremely concerning, especially since the instructor is also supposed to be a physical therapist....

My overall thoughts are that the people who go there regularly were nice and hard-working and the studio where I got my 10 class package was really just a farce. It felt like someone decided to slap "Barre 10 pack $45" onto a website to make money without any real qualifications. I requested my money back on Groupon and will suck it up and continue to pay a lot of money to go to quality studios.

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Update 5/18: just found out that after attending this class, the exercises actually caused me to crack the sesmoid bone in my foot and will now be spending 6 weeks recovering...

The Pilates classes offered at Health and Well Being are incredible. The instructor, who is also the owner, caters to each individuals needs and fitness level. She has the unique ability to encourage the newcomer and will provide them with exercise modifications if necessary while giving an experienced student a very challenging workout. The studio offers a variety of classes ranging from Pilates to Barre to Reformer all taught by the owner. Being that the owner also a Physical Therapist, the classes are geared towards preventing injury while getting the student in top physical shape. The studio itself is impeccably clean and beautifully designed. The equipment is well maintained and some seems brand new. The focus on fitness and health is apparent at every level. I would be remiss if I didn't mention the owner's high degree professionalism, knowledge of Pilates and Physical Therapy and compassion and enthusiasm for her patients and students. It is a joy to attend a studio owned by someone who is truly passionate...

Toni is fantastic! I have been going to her for a few months now for frozen shoulder after going to another place in the neighborhood and she has helped me tremendously. I have been dealing with frozen shoulder for almost two years, had surgery for it last summer and had been going to a place that was sort of helping but not really looking at the whole picture, so to speak. I didn’t realize that not only the front of my shoulder was affected but also my scapula, and in doing lots of stretching and strengthening exercises over the months I have almost regained full flexibility and movement. It’s worth mentioning that I go to acupuncture and go to the gym as well, and everything together has worked incredibly well over the last few months. I couldn’t even raise my arm to just past my shoulder a few months ago and now I’m almost back to normal! It’s really been an incredible journey and Toni has helped me so much, I am very appreciative! Thank you Toni!!...