TESTIMONIALS
Working with Destinie has literally been life changing. Beyond exceptional technical expertise, she has incredible attention to detail and communicates instruction in a way that's easy to put into motion. Most importantly, she's truly invested in your success. Her coaching in-person and online has transformed my body's functionality, stability, and strength. As a former D1 athlete whose career was cut short due to a back injury, I had tried everything–from yoga to holistic medicine–and was weeks away from surgery. I was skeptical at the beginning of my Pilates journey but the results speak for themselves. I haven't had a back spasm since I began working with Destinie!
Drew Y.
I’ve been practicing pilates with Destinie for about seven years. Her knowledge of the anatomy and function of the body is truly amazing, and her teaching style is always clear and encouraging. A few years ago these skills became especially important to me because I fractured my femur and, in addition, had a rare complication that made recovery from a hip replacement even more difficult. She led me through movements to speed healing—increasing flexibility, strengthening muscles, and overcoming my nervous system’s resistance to moving on the injured side of my body. I will always be grateful to Destinie for her care and ability.
John J.
Destinie was recommended to me by my physical therapist in 2023 when I was suffering from excruciating upper back pain. I was skeptical about Pilates, but desperate for sustainable relief. To say that working with Destinie has been life-changing is no exaggeration. We have worked together weekly ever since, both in person and online. I have gained flexibility, strength, improved my posture and, most importantly, I now seldom experience back pain and never the debilitating pain I once lived with. Destinie’s ability to notice and correct the smallest nuances of movement is extraordinary. Even online, somehow she sees everything! More recently, Destinie helped prepare me for a partial knee replacement, focusing on alignment and strengthening my quads and glutes. Since surgery, my recovery and range of motion have exceeded my doctor's expectations, thanks in no small part to Destinie’s expertise alongside my physical therapist. Destinie is also simply one of the nicest people you could meet. She never judges, but encourages with warmth and positivity, helping me achieve strength and movement I never thought possible. Her skill, knowledge and dedication are exceptional, and she has genuinely changed my life for the better.
Jane L.
I was gifted a five pack with Destinie for Christmas last year and it is proving to be the best gift ever! My mom read online that Pilates can be good for people with Ehlers-Danlos (me). That five pack turned into another five pack which turned into automatic refills AND an additional zoom class every week. I had zero Pilates experience coming in, so I put my full trust into Destinie to lead me down this path. I believe she is a savant. She had an answer and a solution to every ache, pain, and question I brought to her. She is kind, nurturing, smart as can be, intuitive, observant, and also hilarious. I don't think it's an exaggeration to say she knows my body better than I do at this point. I can't believe the progress I've made in a year and I truly owe it all to Destinie.
Maddie E.
I have been working with Destinie for the past three years, following my spinal fusion surgery, and I honestly wouldn’t be where I am today without her. She is incredibly knowledgeable, attentive, and intuitive when it comes to understanding my individual needs and abilities and has always taken the time to adapt our sessions to my needs. Her expertise, guidance, encouragement, and personal touches have made such a difference in my recovery and overall well-being. Today, I am physically active and feel strong–and I truly credit so much of that to her. I am incredibly grateful to have her by my side on this journey!
Marla Y.
I've been very active most of my life until the pandemic. Staying put for the past 3 years did more damage to my health and lifestyle than I'd like to admit. I've had a series of back issues for the past couple of years, which I eventually recovered from, but those were temporary fixes from visiting chiropractors and physical therapists. I wanted to find a long-term solution. After researching online, I saw great reviews about "Pilates in Common." Destinie's story about recovering from severe back pains really connected with me. It's been about six months of working with Destinie, and I have not had a single back issue. At first, the workouts were so subtle, I did not think it was doing much, but after a couple of months, my body awareness was different, and I felt more secure about how I was holding myself up. Destinie's careful attention to my condition and adjusting the lessons accordingly has slowly but surely corrected my alignment and strengthened my core. Destinie's positive energy and total attention to my well-being has made my sessions a true physical and mental health healing opportunities!
Bo H.