Testimonials
I started practicing with Tedra this year to help with chronic back and pelvic pain. Tedra has taken me on a journey to peel back the layers and get to the root: breath. I am learning to move and breathe from the inside-out-top-down-bottom-up, with an intention and awareness I have never had. All of this is certainly in service of strength and stability, but with something as profound as breath, the ripples into other areas of life and movement are profound. Tedra brings deep insight, understanding and enthusiasm to her work as a Pilates teacher.
— Aaron Kennedy, 2024
I found Tedra a few months postpartum with my first child. At that time I felt disconnected from my own core/body which was both foreign and intimidating after being a life-long athlete. Working with Tedra weekly significantly sped up my healing and growth beyond pregnancy. Fast forward I’m pregnant with baby number two and feel strong and at ease working with Tedra through this pregnancy and after I deliver. She’s the perfect combination of incredibly knowledgeable and warm in her approach. She meets you where you are on your journey and guides you without judgement or pressure. I feel very fortunate to work with her.
— Courtney Padukone, 2024
I've been working with Tedra for over a year in my Pilates practice and I can say with confidence that I will forever be doing Pilates. It has strengthened my body and I have never been more proud of what it can do. I've never been particularly good about exercise and since having two kids, I realized I have to change the way I live. I want to be able to move and feel strong for myself and for my kids, and Pilates has given me that. I'm so grateful for it and that I'm able to continually grow in it.
— Natthanit Hasson, 2024
I’ve been practicing Pilates with Tedra for just under one year, and I can honestly say that Pilates (and Tedra!) have changed my life. When I met Tedra, I was unhappy with my body and struggling with how to safely exercise due to diastasis recti (separation of my abdominal muscles) from my two pregnancies.
Tedra genuinely cares for her clients and takes an active interest in helping them on their health journey. She took extra time to research diastasis to develop safe and effective movements for me. She met me where I was and has made me feel strong and capable every step of the way. Her care, guidance, and positivity have made me love my body and be grateful for what it can do and how it can evolve.
Tedra is insatiably curious about how bodies work and she brings joy and wonder to movement. She has made me love exercise in a way that I never thought I could. Tedra is inspiring, kind, and an absolute joy to work with. I look forward to my sessions with her each week and feel so fortunate to have her in my life!
— Jennifer Evans, 2024
At 64 years old, my body feels stronger than it has ever been. My spine and joints feel supported by my strong muscles. I am prepared to age well. I have been taking Pilates with Tedra for over four years. Her enthusiasm for Pilates, along with her expertise and experience as a teacher have created a motivating and challenging environment for me to learn and grow, both in my body awareness and fitness.
Tedra is constantly teaching me about breath and the interconnection of my muscles, and how they all literally work to hold me together ("abs everywhere"). She is incredibly knowledgeable and intuitive. She guides, giving thoughtful cues and detailed descriptions to help me make the body connection to perform an exercise. She is alway trying out and sharing new insights and discoveries from her own practice.
Not only have I been able to benefit from being Tedra's student, but I have also been able to watch her grow into an incredibly smart, gifted and dedicated Pilates instructor. She is always inquisitive and thoughtful.. It has been such a joy to watch how, after the pandemic, her practice has grown and she has had the opportunity to be discovered and embraced by more and more Pilates students. I can't wait to watch her grow in her new studio space. Yay!
It is a gift and privilege to be able to work with Tedra. And it is also really fun!
— Sue Siegel, 2024
I’m a 64-year-old woman who has never been very active. I've tried various exercise classes in the past but always ended up quitting within a few months because the instructors weren’t kind or supportive for a beginner like me. My daughter reminded me that staying strong and active is essential if I want to continue traveling and enjoy life as I age. When she found Tedra and encouraged me to try Pilates, everything changed for the better.
Tedra is a wonderful instructor — patient, motivating, and attentive. I always leave her class feeling renewed and happy. After a year of attending her classes, I’ve seen significant improvements in my stability, walking endurance, and joint strength, with far fewer cramps. This past year, I’ve been able to hike in Yellowstone and walk miles around Japan with no problems. Tedra’s guidance has made a real difference in my life, and I highly recommend her. Thank you, Tedra. I'm lucky to have the best of the best!