I am pleased to offer my highest recommendation for Theresa Diamond as a pilates instructor. I was fortunate to take classes with her while on Semester at Sea in Spring 2007. I have had various fitness instructors for over 40 years and can confidently say that Theresa is one of the best. She is very knowledgeable about how best to use the body in ways that will build fitness without injury, and perhaps as importantly she is able to motivate people at all levels without being intimidating. I found myself improving a great deal under her skillful guidance. You won't be disappointed if you study pilates with Theresa!

- Dr. Joyce E. Salisbury, Professor Emerita of History: University of Wisconsin - Green Bay

Theresa is a wonderful instructor! She really listened to me and my body to tailor each session to best fit my needs. I felt stronger and leaner after just a few sessions and truly looked forward to coming to Personal Pilates every week. The best part was how Theresa and pilates helped me really tone up for my wedding! Theresa believes in what she is teaching, which makes it a joy to learn from her.

- Michelle Schaeffer, Marketing Manager, Lifetime Television

I started going to Personal Pilates because my wife thought that it would help my back pain. With Theresa’s personalized approach, we have not only improved the health of my back but also my overall fitness and health. Theresa has tailored a program that meets my needs (as well as worked around my various weekend warrior athletic injuries) while keeping the exercises varied so that they never become routine.

- Rob M., New York City

Theresa is the most caring and accomplished Pilates instructor. Her knowledge creates a class that beginners and advanced students can feel comfortable with. Each class exercises and involves every part of the body and you feel an overall sense of wellbeing. Continued work at Personal Pilates will develop core strength and flexibility at any age!

- Joyce Greene, Retired and Devoted Grandmother

Pilates is the first exercise I've ever done in which I feel successful, can see results and actually like doing. This seems like a miracle after years of failure and feeling intimidated by trainers. Because pilates starts with what you can do and builds from there, it is impossible to fail. How exciting is that?! And with Theresa's supportive, individualized guidance, the intimidation factor does not exist. How freeing!! Theresa's Personal Pilates is aptly named...she is ever attentive to the personalized needs of her clients...how very refreshing!!

-Annette Vallano, Psychotherapist, Manhattan

I started doing pilates five years ago and quickly discovered that Personal Pilates is an excellent place for a personalized and effective pilates workout. Theresa's approach is personal but disciplined, and she always adjusts every workout to meet my particular needs. This was particularly helpful during my recent pregnancy where Theresa was able to develop a routine every week hat worked for my condition. I always feel great after a session with Theresa!

- Paula M., New York City

I have been taking Pilates for many years now, through DVDs, some private mat classes, and through the gym at my university - and never have I learned as much as I did with Theresa. She challenged me to push harder and perfect my moves. She taught us new techniques every class and added on to old routines which kept my muscles improving, elongating, and feeling stronger. I actually felt myself sitting up straighter and feeling better about myself in just a couple of weeks. It has taken me months for my body to accomplish what I did with Theresa in a few classes. She is a fantastic teacher who is disciplined, professional, and encouraging, yet constantly challenged me to work even harder.

- Sara Farnum

I have been doing pilates for about 2+ years now and over these past 2 years, pilates has made a deep impact in my life and also within myself. Before I started pilates, my posture was so horrible - I would slouch a lot due to an early growth spurt - that I began to worry if I didn't find a way to fix the problem, I would be a hunch-back in no time. It was the second session of pilates where I met Theresa at Power Pilates at the Equinox. If it wasn't due to a schedule mishap, I would've never met such an inspirational and motivated instructor. After having one session with Theresa, I knew that I found my holy grail.

- Grace Kang, Research in Pharmacology / Writer, New York City

Working with Theresa has done wonders for me and my body!!! After having some serious health issues I needed to get my body back in working order. Not just cosmetically but functionally also. Her knowledge of the body mechanics and how Pilates relates to it and her patience in teaching that has helped me feel so much better. Meeting with Theresa on a steady basis has just simply become an important part of my well being.

- Lois Adelman

Pilates had always looked interesting to me so I decided to try Theresa's class. I was never one to make time to work out, and after a cardio kickboxing class I decided instructed exercise was not my thing. After one hour of pilates instruction with Theresa I was hooked. Theresa explained to us that if she was exercising with us then she wouldn't be able to help us and to correct our mistakes. Pilates with Theresa was very personal and she made me feel as if I were the only person in the 12 person class. Anyone that has the opportunity to have Theresa as a pilates instructor is very fortunate and should take that opportunity!

- Jamie Mullaney

I thoroughly enjoyed taking Pilates classes taught by Theresa. I had never taken Pilates classes previously and throughout my four months in her class I saw vast improvements within my body. My posture and alignment improved drastically and I was noticeably more flexible. It is truly amazing how much better my body looked and felt after each class. The class itself was fun and exciting and Theresa was a very motivating instructor. She was encouraging and always put the well-being of our bodies first. Although the class was large, Theresa made sure to watch each individual closely to give advice for improvement. I would recommend Theresa Diamond and Personal Pilates to anyone interested in trying Pilates or advancing their skills.

- Ashley Hill

I am approaching 60 and have been an active athlete my whole life, still running, swimming, and playing basketball regularly. However, I am not very flexible and I have thought for a few years that it would be a good idea to try yoga, though I never followed that idea up more than once or twice. I’m glad that I happened upon Theresa’s pilates class instead. I found the mixture enjoyable: exercises I was good at were well mixed in with many other exercises that I definitely needed work on. And Theresa herself was both upbeat and realistic as well as helping us to set high standards for ourselves.

- Gene Hammond, Professor of English

Theresa was such an amazing teacher. She always brought an encouraging, uplifting energy to class that made you excited to work and pushed you harder. Every class left me feeling more energetic, toned, and closer to my goal. I would highly recommend her classes!

- Zeona McIntyre, Fashion Institute of Maui

I really loved learning how to do pilates from Theresa. She is a great teacher-helpful, knowledgeable, encouraging and personable. She helped me build strength in my body and taught me exercises so that I could maintain my pilates regimen on my own. Her method of teaching is easy to follow and she is able to make the exercises more personal, even in a group setting. Theresa is wonderful instructor on many levels, I just wish she lived in Toronto so I could continue on my new love for pilates with her.

- Lauren Wilkins

Thank you for introducing me to pilates and guiding me through such a wide range of exercises and movements. As you recall, my primary interest was to strengthen my core muscles after recent lower back surgery. You were very resourceful in tailoring your instruction to my specific needs, while exercising caution not to risk injury. I liked the way you not only demonstrated how to perform the various movements but also explained why each one was beneficial. You were also helpful in adding a wide range of exercises to strengthen my entire body to assure overall fitness and balance.

- Ron Wisner, Assistant Executive Dean: Semester at Sea