Pacific Spirit Pilates

I went to Yvonne to see if she could help me with my chronic adductor tightness and pain brought on by years of poor biomechanics. I had seen other physiotherapists that tried different modalities to mitigate my discomfort but ultimately it had no lasting effect. After my third session with Yvonne my pain was just gone one morning. I am so grateful for her expertise and her patience to work with me to finally correct this long standing issue. Highly recommend.

I have been attending 1on 1 sessions with Yvonne for a number of years. Yvonne's knowledge of anatomy and biomechanics, combined with her classical Pilates training allows her to be both personal trainer and physiotherapist. Whether you just want to get fit and build an amazing core, rehab from surgery, or conquer an existing pain or imbalance, Yvonne will work with you to reach your goal(s). She is also a lot of fun to be around and the view from the studio is spectacular!

I am very disabled from an accident. My sister called Pacific Pilates and explained my situation to Yvonne. She said she would take me with my doctor’s approval. My caregiver brings me once a week and I am astounded at what I can do. The head coach where I get horseback riding lessons suggested Pilates as it is good for my core muscles and balance. It is, by far, the best exercise I get, even better than the neuro physio that gave me a great start in physicaltherapy.The Reformer and Caddy spring resistance challenge you in ways you would never imagine and pilates is a great Neuro exercise. I highly recommend Pacific Spirit Pilates!

This is the best Pilates studio I have ever been to and Yvonne is a knowledgeable, attentive, and fun instructor. I took group mat classes which were great for me as a beginner to learn the basics.I prefer and love the format of the smaller group classes where Yvonne was able to focus on each of us and correct any mistakes in our form. In large classes I have attended elsewhere, the instructor doesn't have the ability to help every student and injuries can occur. I also took more advanced Duet classes with my Mother and these classes were especially helpful for our health ailments. In the duet classes, Yvonne was able to cater the lessons to help with any new injuries. My mother and I have stronger cores, more flexibility and many past injuries have now been resolved. Every pilates class was always enjoyable and the highlight of the week! I highly recommend Pacific Spirit Pilates to anyone looking for more individualized Pilates classes.

I went to Yvonne to help with recovery from hip bursitis. From the outset Yvonne was professional and caring. She reviewed history, medical information and created a personalized one to one pilates program that allowed me to get back to my activities and be pain free. She fixed me! Thank you, Yvonne.

Yvonne is a lovely person with old-school values, which means she prides herself on giving good value for the price. She's professional, honest, reliable, generous, and knows her stuff! On top of that, she has a lovely sense of humour and a ready laugh. We enjoy her!We were referred to Pacific Spirit Pilates several years ago when looking to expand our exercise program. We continue to be very happy with the sessions. They are never boring; new exercises are introduced as we progress. If we arrive with new aches, Yvonne quickly pivots the session plan, and, with targeted exercises addresses the issue. By the end of the session, the pain has often either subsided or disappeared. If it needs further investigation, Yvonne relishes researching possible solutions. Sometimes she sends us additional information to provide full understanding—a value-added service!We highly recommend Pacific Spirit Pilates as a place to develop core strength, flexibility, postural alignment, and strength from a highly knowledgeable clinician in an atmosphere of friendly, caring and attentive service.

I’ve been taking private and duet classes with Yvonne for years and it’s the best thing I have ever done for my physical health. She has also helped many friends with their various issues and they all say the same thing, Yvonne gives excellent instruction and has lots of knowledge regarding physical issues that so many of us have. When I started classes I had terrible sciatica, poor posture, very little upper body strength and knee problems. Within a few years most of this has disappeared and my body feels much stronger. I would highly recommend Yvonne Bray and Pacific Spirit Pilates!

I first went to Pacific Spirit Pilates a number of years ago when I injured both my knees performing an exercise that an over zealous personal coach thought would be good for me. After physio, massage, and consults with a sports medicine physician I thought I'd try Pilates. From the first visit I was impressed by Yvonne's professionalism and knowledge. The first hour involved an assessment with a physician that she worked with to analyze my gait (i.e. way I walked) to see exactly what was out of balance (generally) followed by a discussion of my specific injury. Yvonne designed a Pilates program for me AND consulted with my (new) personal trainer, physician and physio to ensure that everyone was working in sync to fix my knees! I went from walking with a cane to walking on my own in under three months, AND I was pain free. I've continued take both private and duet classes with Yvonne because I've found that her approach to Pilates is beneficial all round. She always checks in before the class to see if I have any concerns and develops and delivers programs that address them. Pilates is something that I've now woven into my life and can't imagine not doing it. Word of warning: I have taken Pilates at two other locations and what I like about Yvonne is her personalized approach (definitely not a one size fits all model), the fact that she is always researching and learning new things so she's up to date AND her sense of fun. I highly recommend Pacific Spririt Pilates.

I was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease 7 years ago and have been going to Yvonne for the last 4 years. I can honestly say that I feel better today than when I started and believe that the rigorous Pilates program that Yvonne developed for me has played a significant part. She has always been very diligent in researching Pilates exercises specific to my condition and working with me to build up muscle strength and coordination. She has been very accommodating in fitting me in with my ever changing schedule and it is always a pleasure to attend a class.

Yvonne uses a lot of technical language instead of actually demonstrating what she wants you to do. She is very well trained BUT doesn't listen to your needs and is insistent on her jargon. Didn't correct when I set myself up wrong, only when I started to hurt. My private Pilates teacher in Montreal was way better at explaining what she wanted me to do, and English wasn't even her first language! I walked out of Yvonne's hurting, and tired of listening to how everything costs her so much. Even had to leave a mat there so she won't have to pay for cleaning solution for her mats. Very disappointed with the whole experience of 3 sessions. She also didn't refund any money for the last 2 from the package. Will not return.I am now adding that Yvonne is gaslighting me in her response below. Totally inappropriate to try to blame my remarks on not feeling well and unable to find a doctor." My remarks were made after careful thought for days afterwards