Testimonials
"What a blessing Lauri and Evergreen Pilates has been in my life! I have suffered with chronic back pain from scoliosis my entire life and while I have not let it stop me too often, I was in pretty severe pain when I first met Lauri. I had read, and heard many good things about Pilates but had not found any place that taught the "real" thing until discovering Evergreen Pilates. I began with some private lessons with Lauri in April and was hooked immediately! There were days I would arrive at the studio and barely be able to move, yet after working with Lauri for an hour, would leave feeling tremendously better, so much stronger and more flexible! The misconception about Pilates is that one must be fit, flexible, and strong, or already an athlete or dancer; and those things just are not true. If you are, great! If you are not, even better because you will be! Your transformation will happen due to two things; one is the nature of the Pilates work out, and the other is due to the quality of the instructors at Evergreen Pilates. They are all certified, and very knowledgeable about the human body and many medical and physical conditions. These factors enable them to tailor your workouts to fit your needs. And they truly care about each individual student; besides feeling energized and rejuvenated after my workout, I feel as though I have been genuinely cared for! There were times early on I would jokingly ask Lauri, "I did mention how old I am, didn't I?" and she would enthusiastically and reassuringly say "You can do it!!" And much to my surprise, I could! Lauri, and her staff at Evergreen Pilates, have made a huge difference in my life and well being, so much so, that my time there is the best hour of my day."
—Kim Stark"Thank you for helping me to get stronger and for teaching me so much about the body with great expertise, precision and patience. Evergreen Pilates is a wonderful enterprise that has changed my life for the better."
—Irene Clurman"In August I'd been to visit my mother and realized that if I didn't do something about my health I was going to look and feel just like her in a few short years. I had bursitis in my hip and a sore knee and limped. My doctor prescribed physical therapy and medication with no positive results. My next course of treatment was to have cortisone shots - not the thing to tell a person who hates needles. Thank goodness a friend recommended Pilates and that I found Evergreen Pilates.
After two months of attending classes my body experienced an 'extreme makeover'! My bursis was gone, my knees felt great and I stopped limping when I walked. Today I can say that my posture is incredible and that I look like I've grown an inch. This once clumpy out of balance grandmother can walk, run, and skip without tripping over her own feet. Apples aren't the only things that have a 'core' in my house.
I actually look forward to my classes. The residents of Evergreen are so fortunate to have this incredible facility available in our mountain community. Thank you Lauri and the rest of the staff at Evergreen Pilates - you are most special."
—Chris Enebo"Lauri is an amazing example of how Pilates can benefit one's body, mind and soul. She is an excellent and very descriptive teacher. I always leave the sessions feeling strong, centered and refreshed."
—Amy Beinecke"I decided to try Pilates hoping it would help me to look my best on my wedding day. Lauri turned out to be a wonderful Pilates coach. Under her guidance, not only did I become stronger and more toned; I felt more balanced. When my wedding day arrived, not only did I look great, but my posture had improved, and I moved with more grace and confidence than ever before. Lauri’s encouragement and dedication to helping me achieve my goals were priceless."
—Melanie Herron"Lauri Stricker’s teaching methods are impressively comprehensive... in combination with her intuition and flexibility, she is able to meet both the physical and psychological needs of the student. In addition, Lauri’s well-differentiated, well-explained, and well-demonstrated instruction is tailor-made such that the student feels seen, understood, respected, and gently lead toward an improved awareness of more integrated body movement."
—Dr. Carol Joyce Clinical Psychologist"Pilates with Lauri has been a life altering experience that has changed the way I look at my life, as well as fitness, exercise and mental well-being. In an ever-demanding world where work demands much of our time, it’s easy to lose focus on what is really important. Pilates with Lauri helps me to remember that the frustrations of each day are truly trivial in the bigger picture. Lauri has an innate ability to demonstrate balance, strength and grace with every movement. She is more than a teacher; she a mentor with compassion and dedication that is unparalleled."
— Christine English UCD Biochemistry PhD Candidate"I started Pilates in June 2004 with my friend Christine at the Blue Sky Studio. The environment is tranquil and inviting. I treasure our weekly lessons and love learning new exercises. Lauri uses descriptive imagery to teach her students proper body positioning. Her technique is very effective and I have learned to engage muscles I never knew existed. After practicing Pilates with Lauri for over a year, I am significantly more flexible. I am climbing stronger than ever and find myself noticing that I use my core e very day for task as mundane as carrying laundry upstairs. Lauri’s constant encouragement and guidance initiated a turning point in my life. I was looking for a fitness program I could stay committed to and ended up adopting a healthier lifestyle. Invigorated. Powerful. Relaxed. Tall. Happy. This is how I feel after each Pilates session with Lauri."
— Rachel Alvestad UCD Biochemistry PhD Candidate"Over the past year and a half of taking Pilates with Lauri, my flexibility has improved enormously! I am able to do things now that I never thought possible. My body has definitely become more long, lean and toned. With Pilates everything else seems so much easier – from snowboarding to hiking to tennis – the added core strength I have achieved from Pilates has improved all facets of my active lifestyle. Lauri explains everything very clearly and provides plenty of visual cues. Lauri delivers each challenging class with tones of enthusiasm, encouragement and fun. You’ll get addicted."
— Andrea Mehlem Accord Publishing