Pilatesmith - Santa Monica - Santa Monica, California

sarah B.

I have always been a gym girly, and just recently have found a love for Pilates. As I was looking for new places to try, I stumbled upon PilatesSmith and took their cardio Pilates class. Olga was a great instructor, and I absolutely loved the class! Not to mention the studio is absolutely stunning. 10/10 would recommend if you’re a beginner or even if you’re advanced.

Sophie S.

Great studio, fantastic instructor! I had been wanting to try a pilates class for a long time, and let me tell you -- I loved it even more than I had anticipated! Moira was the perfect first time instructor, really breaks everything down and motivates you. Everyone at the front desk was lovely as well, and the studio is awesome!

Nicole G.

I really enjoyed Pilatesmith! It’s such a cool set up and the vibe and decorations are 10/10. I took Cynthia’s intermediate class and loved the choreography and flow! Going to come back and try their heated room class! It’s great because they have a private training area, traditional studio set-up, and a third room for heated Pilates and more advanced classes. If you are into Pilates and live nearby, this studio is a must try!

Claire A.

This studio was amazing! From the moment I walked in, the staff were extremely welcoming, encouraging and kind. The front desk staff gave me a tour and boosted my confidence as I had shared that I was a little nervous. The instructor was super kind, offered helpful adjustments and tips, and made the class engaging and fun. It was a challenging workout, but super fun!

Stephanie M.

Great experience at Pilatesmith. It can seem intimidating entering a new studio but this one was super welcoming, helpful and the people here are lovely - both staff and other members. Super approachable and the classes were awesome. Love that they have three separate sections, looking forward to the heat pilates! Definitely stop in if you're in SM!

Caytlin A.

I had a wonderful experience at Pilatesmith in Santa Monica! The entire staff was amazing, starting with the friendly and accommodating team at check-in who made me feel welcome right away. The instructor was incredible, providing clear directions and creating such a comfortable and safe atmosphere throughout the class. I left feeling great and can’t wait to come back. Pilatesmith will definitely become a regular part of my routine!

Joie G.

The studio is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. I went to a tempo pilates class as my first class and I absolutely loved it. It was definitely challenging, I was feeling the burn the whole time, but it was fun. I liked the pace, I loved the moves we did, and the instructor was very helpful to individually correct anyone's posture if they needed it. I got a great workout!

Maria K.

The instructors are hit or miss - some classes were great, but others made me question the quality control of their hiring process. It feels like they have expanded quickly and sacrificed consistency along the way.

All beginner classes are held in a dark room at the back of the studio. While I understand some people might enjoy this setting, I personally didn’t, and it would be nice to have options or and more variety in class environments.

The support and policies are extremely rigid. I accidentally booked the wrong class late at night and called first thing in the morning to switch to the correct class. Despite the fact that there were still open spots, I was told I’d have to pay a late cancellation fee because I was “holding a spot for someone else” - even though the booking was just overnight.

Canceling a membership requires an additional fee, and they showed zero willingness to waive it, even considering the circumstances.

Overall, while not the worst pilates studio out there - the management’s unwillingness to show any understanding or take any ownership of issues left me very disappointed.