Best Pilates Studio near Long-beach, California

After many years of trying to do fair business with Five🌟Starr Pilates I am sad to note that this establishment has gone out of their way to be unkind and disrespectful to the disabled community . I am a caregiver of an adult with different abilities and have worked really hard to attempt to keep my person engaged on a regular basis in physical activity. We had gone out of our way to participate in spin class(es) at Five🌟Starr. Please note that all the instructors we have experienced are AMAZING!!!! Tommy in particular is an outstanding teacher and pours his heart and soul into each class no matter the hour. He also has been very welcoming and patient with my Special Needs Adult. We will miss Tommy very much. Management however...different story! I could site several different experiences throughout the years that I have felt slighted on behalf of my adult with different abilities but recently they have up there ante with greed and unethical business practices that have left us where we are today. I caution anyone wanting to do business with this establishment to think twice. There are lots of great instructors around Long Beach and you might want to look for some because if you have an emergency or you're unable to attend class you could be charged as much as $45 each time a class is missed. The class doesn't even cost that much. So PLEASE do the math and make the decision. Just know you've been warned. PART II: (After owner response) There you have it ladies & gentleman. The professional interaction from the small studio owner. Lovely lady huh!? I could very well enter into a pissing contest and WIN with this beastly human being though I’ll allow her words to show you better than I could ever tell you WHO SHE IS. If that was an attempt at embarrassment you have hit another road block. There is no debt owed to this studio. No collecting needed nor necessary. The account belongs to my Special Needs person and it was charged $45 for a “late cancellation & NSF fee” that cleared his account when I transferred money to it. There are others / plenty others that have endured the wrath of Starr. Just know I’m not at all afraid of the big bad wolf and will continue to have zero tolerance for such lowly behavior. I will always speak truth to injustice of all kinds. Happy to take this offline or we can continue your walk of shame on this format. You picked the right one today ma’am. I’ll make time!

Took my first intro/orientation to Pilates class here and I’m so happy that it was such a welcoming, step-by-step class! Our instructor really gave personal attention to each of us, the environment was clean, and now I want to keep going! Highly recommend this especially if it’s your first class too.

If you’re hesitant about trying out this studio, I hope this review steers you in the right direction. A few months ago I was in search of the “perfect” studio. One that has fair pricing, is less than a 10min drive, and has an intimate setting (8 reformers). Five Starr Pilates checked all these boxes but I was hesitant because of the negative reviews. Decided to give this studio a shot and well, I absolutely LOVE this studio! The instructors are extremely personable and always make sure to help correct your form. This studio is very inclusive and I’ve only been treated with kindness from fellow attendees. Please take the negative reviews with a grain of salt. This studio has clear guidelines that really aren’t hard to follow. And honestly, I really love that this studio has an app, making it easy to look up, book, and cancel classes conveniently.

A couple of their instructors are decent, however most are not. They give instructions without follow through, checking for body positions, or even paying attention. I would say this place is an accident waiting to happen. I am a certified Pilates as well as a certified spin instructor. I think I know what I’m talking about. My last class there the instructor came in 15 minutes late. She had us do jump board, which is fine but she did not know that I knew how to do it. She never asked. And during that short 25 minute class (supposed to be 50 minutes) she actually had us doing things on the jump board that could seriously hurt someone’s back. When I messaged the owner, she gave me a short answer That I was at fault for not trying other instructors. Would not recommend

I have been a client at Five Starr for ten years and highly recommend! The instructors are well-trained, enthusiastic and reliable - it is not a revolving door like so many studios. With only 8 reformers, you get individualized cuing, modifications and adjustments as appropriate. We are so lucky to have such a great Stotts facility right in the neighborhood!

So happy to have found Makai. I actually look forward to exercise again. Eden and her team keep workouts exciting and varied which makes each class fun. I seriously think we utilize a new piece of equipment each time! They give great instructions, include modifications, and encourage you throughout each class. I can feel myself getting stronger after each time. Thank you so much, Team Makai. See you next class!

Eden is a phenomenal Pilates Instructor and I loved taking the Reformer Mix class with her! The movements were so dynamic and versatile you definitely feel as if you’re getting a full body workout and detox. I highly recommend trying out the classes here at Makai Fitness!

I’ve been going to Makai fitness for about 2 years now and I love this studio so much. It’s clean and smaller so the instructors can give you proper instruction. I’ve been doing Pilates and Lagree for about 7+ years and this is my favorite studio! All the instructors are great, has a community feel, and I’ve definitely gotten stronger and healthier since I’ve started. They’re not about marketing and doing challenges as I’ve seen and experienced in other studios — they simply care about our wellbeing. They know our bodies are all different and it’s about getting stronger and healthier. They really care about us and I’ve gone with others in the physical therapy world and they all love how the instructors instruct their classes — so intentional. I like being in the ocean so I try to be out surfing most of the week but I will continue to go to Makai as it has been the best way for my body to get healthier and stronger long term. Everyone learns differently so I will say try all the instructors but for those who might need some input, this has been my experience. I will start by saying— they are all so sweet so I won’t say it over and over again. — Eden is the owner and knows so much & will push you hard but will make jokes along the way so you find yourself smiling or laughing too. Chelsea is so precise on how she instructs — I learned so much about my body through her class and appreciate her so much. Genesis is newer to Makai studio and she is such an encourager so I find her classes to be perfect for all beginners or when I need to brush up on essentials. With Ellie, I always find myself in a good sweat bc she definitely pushes us! You really can’t go wrong with any of them. I’ve learned to invest in my wellbeing and it has been worth every dollar to workout in a studio like this & it brings me joy to write a review for them too!

Loved my class with Laurel! She did an amazing job of moving us through slower and faster paced flows. Can’t recommend highly enough!

Couldn't believe there was such a cute high quality Pilates studio in my neighborhood! Love being able to walk to class. So far the reformer flow class with Ellie was my favorite. So challenging but loved the addition of yoga into the session. Will definitely be coming back!