Client Testimonials for Portland Pilates Instructor Sylvia Catzen

Anyone would feel comfortable in Sylvia's class, whatever your body type or issues, she makes you feel accepted and aware of how you can improve. —R. Lemmo

Pilates has given me an opportunity to access and feel essential parts of my body, in addition to bringing awareness to where my strength truly stands on an optical level. Unlike linear workouts, such as lifting weights or repetitive motions that can decrease range of motion, Pilates offers an efficient way to transform your body and the way you feel. —J. Cain

I didn't really know what Pilates was about until I met Sylvia. As she started working me on the Pilates equipment, I realized I had finally found an effective method for reducing my longterm jaw pain (TMD-TMJ). I've gone through almost every type of alternative therapy with no longterm solution to control my pain and reduce its negative effects on my daily life.

With Pilates, I finally have a way to fix where my body is messed up. Sylvia understands which exercises I need to do to change the muscles that lead up to my jaw. Her manner of instruction is very pleasant and encouraging.

An hour of Pilates with Sylvia provides more fun and way more results than other fitness programs I've tried. I would recommend Pilates on Broadway to other sufferers of chronic pain. Sylvia knows what she's doing and she's gonna help you feel better than you've ever felt! —A. Lennox

The Pilates session I had with you on the morning of Jun 16 was amazing! I came in with Julie and as you may remember, my psoas was contracted causing discomfort in my back. You taught me a few simple floor movements that released the contraction before I left the studio. I was impressed with your capacity to make quick assessments and offer movements that provided relief. It was like magic. —J. S. Kolker