Laura is incredible! She is knowledgeable, thoughtful, warm and nice. She always makes sure that you are comfortable. Ive been going to the Lift Pilates studio for few months ands she first taught me the fundamentals (breathing and basic mat exercises) and got me comfortable using the equipment. Very quickly I learned how to use my WHOLE body (including my mind!). The studio is beautiful, clean, airy and has lots of natural light. 100% recommended!!!!

I have been learning Pilates with Laura for about 8 months now. I LOVE it and she is such a patient and positive instructor. I look forward to many more sessions and continuing to improve my techniques. I very highly recommend taking classes with Laura.

I have been with Laura at Lift Pilates for 10 years. This has been a most positive experience and it has benefitted me is so many ways. When I retired, I began looking for an exercise program that would motivate me to continue. From my first session, I was hooked. Laura is a very positive and professional teacher. Her studio has the most up to date Pilates equipment and Laura continues to study Classic Pilates which she brings to her classes with enthusiasm. I appreciate Laura’s personal attention to each client’s individual needs. I have gained strength, flexibility and balance with Laura’s positive encouragement. I strongly recommend Lift Pilates for anyone of any age and fitness level.

I have known Laura for many years and have always been impressed by her skill as a teacher/instructor as well as touched by her caring for her clients.

I tried a beginning mat class a few months ago and Ive been attending weekly ever since. Im used to running and playing sports for exercise. To expand my routine, a friend recommended trying pilates here. So glad I did! Classes are never boring. After classes, I feel that Ive strengthened areas I normally wouldnt work out, elongated, and more stretched out.

I never actually review things on the internet but when a friend of mine just said she posted one for Lift and Laura, I said I cant believe I didnt do one sooner. Laura has literally changed my life in so many ways. I used to be very active when I was younger. I played tennis several times a week and went on hikes all the time. When I retired several years ago I thought that it would free me up to do so much more of that. But the lower back problem that I had for years started getting worse. It was to the point that I had trouble even going for a walk without pain. Well, my doctor sent me to a physical therapist who was very sweet. She said that the best person I could go to in Davis was Laura Cotler at Lift Pilates. She said that she didnt know anyone who was more caring, knowledgeable and thorough than Laura and boy was she right. I started doing Pilates with Laura 2 years ago. At first I found that my back pain had lessened. I just felt lighter and more comfortable in my body. Laura not only got me stronger and more flexible, but I really feel like I know my body better now. I go on walks with the ladies from my building and just chat away without any thought of my back. I am more active than I have been in years and I owe it all to Laura. She is so humble that she would say I should thank myself for all of the hard work but it was her amazing caring, knowledge and I would say...her gift that saved me. I guess you can see why I would want to do one of these reviews. Laura Cotler and Lift Pilates are a true treasure and we are lucky to have her in our community.