- Address:47 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA 94108
- Phone:(415) 776-6641
- Website:http://www.thebodygallery.com/
- Rating:5.0
- Hours:
| Mon | 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm |
| Tue | 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm |
| Wed | 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm |
| Thu | 01:00 pm - 07:00 pm |
The Body Gallery:The Art of Personalized Pilates
Reviews
Rated 5.0/5 based on 21 customer reviews.
Assistant AP
June 12, 2019 02:28
I am not a reviewer of any kind but this one, we've got to give it to them!!
I was first introduced to Pilates five years ago and it has been the only form of exercise I do regularly. My best friend owns the most prominent Pilates studio franchise in Asia (and Europe, to a certain extent), and as a result, I have always been privileged to the best instructors in each city that I travel to or live in. These are trainers who train movie stars/singers, etc. But the Body Gallery and what Cassidy has done is a whole different league altogether.
The focus is strengthening you and the effect does come fast. In the first few sessions, I was puzzled. I didn't know there is muscle in a certain spot I was suggested to try to work on.
Since it is not easy to get a schedule at the Body Gallery, I do see other instructors in another city where I often travel to. I even feel the improvement when I work out with other instructors, even after 1-2 sessions at Body Gallery.
I didn't look up Body Gallery on Yelp so I didn't have any expectation when I started. I was just looking for somewhere close by and truly stumbled upon this place. How lucky was I? In the past 3 months, I have felt so much better than I have ever been and I spend less on body massages. I would suggest anyone to train here as long as you don't take up my spot!!
Danielle V. Iera
May 3, 2019 19:09
For many years, I've suffered from various auto-immune conditions that unfortunately come with pesky pain symptoms. They increased in severity about five years ago after the birth of my son - much of that being attributed to a big hormonal change to my body. Cassidy has taught me that when one piece of your body is out of whack, it's likely causing another part of your body to be out of whack - if that makes sense. :) I helped with the development and marketing of her new Pilates course, The Vital 7, a little over a year ago now. Through the immersion of myself into the content, I really really learned so much from Cassidy's take on how to use your body and change your mindset just little by little to make progress, getting out of pain, and feeling "young" in my body again. For the longest time I just thought of myself as this 30 something inside of a broken-down body - I felt like giving up honestly. I was miserable. I hated my body. I took down mirrors. It was awful! After I started doing the videos in the Vital 7 course, I got that glimmer of hope back. I was able to pair this with physical therapy, and other health management remedies (for hormones and auto-immune disorders) like healthy eating habits and finding specialists that were willing to listen to me and treat me well. It's been quite the journey! In the past year, I've made strides in my goals. Something I NEVER EVER thought I could do, and I do attribute much of that inspiration to get here to Cassidy. I am very thankful for her as a client, and as a Pilates instructor. xoxo Highly recommended that you try this program! It DOES change your life.
Michael O'Brien
January 5, 2018 15:46
Several years back I tore my meniscus and it was one of the best things that ever happened to me because, following knee surgery and on my doctor's recommendation that I try Pilates for rehab, I found Cassidy. I had never heard of Pilates, I didn't know what it was supposed to "do", I didn't even know how to spell it. I think at the time I was expecting some kind of physical therapy or exercise routine. What I received from Cassidy was so much greater and so lasting - personalized one on one attention and a way to heal, strengthen and balance my entire body! My knee has long since recovered (better than ever) and I continue to work with Cassidy because she always brings out the best in me. I feel great -and it's fun! I highly recommend Cassidy and The Body Gallery!
A Google User
January 5, 2018 15:46
Several years back I tore my meniscus and it was one of the best things that ever happened to me because, following knee surgery and on my doctor's recommendation that I try Pilates for rehab, I found Cassidy. I had never heard of Pilates, I didn't know what it was supposed to "do", I didn't even know how to spell it. I think at the time I was expecting some kind of physical therapy or exercise routine. What I received from Cassidy was so much greater and so lasting - personalized one on one attention and a way to heal, strengthen and balance my entire body! My knee has long since recovered (better than ever) and I continue to work with Cassidy because she always brings out the best in me. I feel great -and it's fun! I highly recommend Cassidy and The Body Gallery!
Jules Chan
October 20, 2017 15:24
I went to Cassidy after neglecting my body for over 2years of no exercise, I work as a hairstylist and have always suffered from bad backs, aching hips and legs.
I am absolutely amazed at how Cassidy has helped me re-align my body and to strengthen areas to give me full support in my work.
What I also find so amazing is how much she understands the body and I can go in with an ache and pain in my back and she can immediately pinpoint it, press it, manipulate it and the pain is gone!! Bloody Brilliant, as we say in the UK!!!!
Its been almost a year of working with Cassidy and now I don't have any problems with my body at all, and my core strength actually has just that - strength!
There are muscles under there that she found and worked and I don't think I could live without my weekly sessions with Cassidy.
I highly recommend Cassidy and all at the Body Gallery to anyone who needs to fine tune their body : )
Susanna Bergin
October 20, 2017 15:24
I recently completed The Vital 7 program at The Body Gallery and was blown away by the results I saw. I recently moved to the Bay Area and signed up for The Vital 7 hoping it would help me meet people and find a routine for self-care in this new city. Life goes into upheaval during a move and I have to admit my highest hopes were simply to get through the class, but I ended up getting SO much more. I found each class to be the perfect amount of challenging. Each week I was gaining more body awareness, more strength, and access to muscle groups that I had kind of given up on.
I really appreciated the assessment model of the class because it gave me a lot of perspective on how I had improved and what I could continue to work on going forward. It was a check-in for me and my body. During the first assessment, when the teacher asked me to lift my body like a plank from flat on the ground to the top of push-up position - I laughed and thought to myself, 'yeah right!' Before the last assessment at the end of the class I was mentally preparing myself to be disappointed and to not see much improvement, but this stuff WORKS! I still have a ways to go before I can match the skill of the instructors, but the improvement I saw was phenomenal. AND I feel more motivated than I ever have before to keep up with the exercises even after the program has ended. I am truly grateful to Cassidy and her team at the Body Gallery for helping me see my own strength, especially in the middle of so much life transition. I would highly recommend checking them out!
Sunshine Mattison
October 20, 2017 15:24
2016 = the year of alignment for me.
Working with the Body Gallery is educational and made easy.
My experience in signing up for The Vital 7 mat class started with an assessment of my range of motion. This assessment helped The Body Gallery placed me in the proper class for my body needs. My body has needs and The Vital 7 is fulfilling them. Even though The Vital 7 is group class, the attention to detail and care my instructor has given me has been excellent and feels like a private 1 on 1 class. If I'm not performing the exercise correctly the instructor helps to correct my movement while encouraging me to reach my full potential. I really like this type of communication.
The Body Gallery is helping me to prevent injury in my right rotator cuff, hips and neck though education in movement. My day to day life has improved and I feel better about the range of motion I am achieving though a customized class to suit my needs.
Thank you Body Gallery for getting me back on track, to healthy movement.
If you have lost range of movement/motion, or recovering from an injury CALL TODAY for an assessment, your body will thank you!
Jennifer Carino
October 20, 2017 15:24
Having done yoga for years, I was slow to check out Pilates but my chiropractor suggested I give it a try. After my first one-on-one session, I'm hooked! Cassidy did a full assessment of my body, spine and alignment and then got to work with me. Within that hour's time my abs felt stronger, my hams loosened and I walked out feeling ready for more. I can't wait for my next session!
Adam Souzis
October 20, 2017 15:24
I started seeing Cassidy a couple of years ago because I was having arm, neck and shoulder pain due to years of working at a computer. I had previously tried acupuncture and chiropractors to treat this and only found temporary relief at best. But within a few sessions with Cassidy my symptoms diminished dramatically. Not only that, her approach can prevent this from happening again in the future because essentially I've been taught new skills: I have new sensory awareness of how I'm holding my body and a repertoire of targeted exercises and stretches that I can do. I continue to see Cassidy but the focus has gradually shifted to general fitness and that's been great too.
Adam Souzis
November 3, 2016 19:32
I started seeing Cassidy a couple of years ago because I was having arm, neck and shoulder pain due to years of working at a computer. I had previously tried acupuncture and chiropractors to treat this and only found temporary relief at best. But within a few sessions with Cassidy my symptoms diminished dramatically. Not only that, her approach can prevent this from happening again in the future because essentially I've been taught new skills: I have new sensory awareness of how I'm holding my body and a repertoire of targeted exercises and stretches that I can do. I continue to see Cassidy but the focus has gradually shifted to general fitness and that's been great too.
Norma MacLeod
September 30, 2016 03:20
I am an older runner, and had a few chronic aches and pains that I had sought treatment for over the years, but with no success. After several tries, I just resigned myself to the pain. For years. After just a few sessions with Cassidy, my most severe problem completely resolved, and has not recurred. Other problems have also resolved. My posture has improved, my strength has improved, and I no longer pronate when I run; I can tell that because my running shoes wear out evenly now. Wow, is all I can say. Pilates with Cassidy has had more positive impact on my health than any modality I have used to date. I enthusiastically recommend Pilates at the Body Gallery.
Jennifer Carino
August 31, 2016 00:08
Having done yoga for years, I was slow to check out Pilates but my chiropractor suggested I give it a try. After my first one-on-one session, I'm hooked! Cassidy did a full assessment of my body, spine and alignment and then got to work with me. Within that hour's time my abs felt stronger, my hams loosened and I walked out feeling ready for more. I can't wait for my next session!
A Google User
August 31, 2016 00:08
Having done yoga for years, I was slow to check out Pilates but my chiropractor suggested I give it a try. After my first one-on-one session, I'm hooked! Cassidy did a full assessment of my body, spine and alignment and then got to work with me. Within that hour's time my abs felt stronger, my hams loosened and I walked out feeling ready for more. I can't wait for my next session!
Susanna Bergin
July 21, 2016 18:28
I recently completed The Vital 7 program at The Body Gallery and was blown away by the results I saw. I recently moved to the Bay Area and signed up for The Vital 7 hoping it would help me meet people and find a routine for self-care in this new city. Life goes into upheaval during a move and I have to admit my highest hopes were simply to get through the class, but I ended up getting SO much more. I found each class to be the perfect amount of challenging. Each week I was gaining more body awareness, more strength, and access to muscle groups that I had kind of given up on.
I really appreciated the assessment model of the class because it gave me a lot of perspective on how I had improved and what I could continue to work on going forward. It was a check-in for me and my body. During the first assessment, when the teacher asked me to lift my body like a plank from flat on the ground to the top of push-up position - I laughed and thought to myself, 'yeah right!' Before the last assessment at the end of the class I was mentally preparing myself to be disappointed and to not see much improvement, but this stuff WORKS! I still have a ways to go before I can match the skill of the instructors, but the improvement I saw was phenomenal. AND I feel more motivated than I ever have before to keep up with the exercises even after the program has ended. I am truly grateful to Cassidy and her team at the Body Gallery for helping me see my own strength, especially in the middle of so much life transition. I would highly recommend checking them out!
A Google User
July 21, 2016 18:28
I recently completed The Vital 7 program at The Body Gallery and was blown away by the results I saw. I recently moved to the Bay Area and signed up for The Vital 7 hoping it would help me meet people and find a routine for self-care in this new city. Life goes into upheaval during a move and I have to admit my highest hopes were simply to get through the class, but I ended up getting SO much more. I found each class to be the perfect amount of challenging. Each week I was gaining more body awareness, more strength, and access to muscle groups that I had kind of given up on.
I really appreciated the assessment model of the class because it gave me a lot of perspective on how I had improved and what I could continue to work on going forward. It was a check-in for me and my body. During the first assessment, when the teacher asked me to lift my body like a plank from flat on the ground to the top of push-up position - I laughed and thought to myself, 'yeah right!' Before the last assessment at the end of the class I was mentally preparing myself to be disappointed and to not see much improvement, but this stuff WORKS! I still have a ways to go before I can match the skill of the instructors, but the improvement I saw was phenomenal. AND I feel more motivated than I ever have before to keep up with the exercises even after the program has ended. I am truly grateful to Cassidy and her team at the Body Gallery for helping me see my own strength, especially in the middle of so much life transition. I would highly recommend checking them out!
Sunshine Mattison
July 21, 2016 17:26
2016 = the year of alignment for me.
Working with the Body Gallery is educational and made easy.
My experience in signing up for The Vital 7 mat class started with an assessment of my range of motion. This assessment helped The Body Gallery placed me in the proper class for my body needs. My body has needs and The Vital 7 is fulfilling them. Even though The Vital 7 is group class, the attention to detail and care my instructor has given me has been excellent and feels like a private 1 on 1 class. If I'm not performing the exercise correctly the instructor helps to correct my movement while encouraging me to reach my full potential. I really like this type of communication.
The Body Gallery is helping me to prevent injury in my right rotator cuff, hips and neck though education in movement. My day to day life has improved and I feel better about the range of motion I am achieving though a customized class to suit my needs.
Thank you Body Gallery for getting me back on track, to healthy movement.
If you have lost range of movement/motion, or recovering from an injury CALL TODAY for an assessment, your body will thank you!
Dr. Lila Baker Reedy, DC
May 16, 2016 20:09
As a chiropractor and a circus geek, I am very picky about who I work with to make sure my body gets the best care possible - after all, I use it for a living and need to keep it in tip-top shape!
After meeting Cassidy, I knew The Body Gallery was the right place! Her knowledge of the human body and her focus on preventative care is second to none in the pilates world - and she doesn't keep that to herself! Her staff is highly trained and efficient and I wouldn't think twice about working with any of the trainers.
I signed up for the Vital 7 program, and was absolutely amazed at the changes in my body. The structure of the program is fantastic. A small group setting where you get to know your classmates and learn from each other - in a 45 minute weekly class - what busy professional couldn't commit to that?
Are you looking to improve your body function, get moving, and feel like you are working hard in just 45 minutes per week? The Vital 7 is where it's at! The attention to detail is amazing, the instructors are fantastic - and your body will thank you! Call and sign up today - you won't regret it!
A Google User
May 16, 2016 20:09
As a chiropractor and a circus geek, I am very picky about who I work with to make sure my body gets the best care possible - after all, I use it for a living and need to keep it in tip-top shape!
After meeting Cassidy, I knew The Body Gallery was the right place! Her knowledge of the human body and her focus on preventative care is second to none in the pilates world - and she doesn't keep that to herself! Her staff is highly trained and efficient and I wouldn't think twice about working with any of the trainers.
I signed up for the Vital 7 program, and was absolutely amazed at the changes in my body. The structure of the program is fantastic. A small group setting where you get to know your classmates and learn from each other - in a 45 minute weekly class - what busy professional couldn't commit to that?
Are you looking to improve your body function, get moving, and feel like you are working hard in just 45 minutes per week? The Vital 7 is where it's at! The attention to detail is amazing, the instructors are fantastic - and your body will thank you! Call and sign up today - you won't regret it!
Anthem Salgado
February 29, 2016 23:58
Cassidy and The Body Gallery are fantastic. Not like your typical fitness-focused gym pilates, this studio is dedicated more to healing and long-range well-being. There's an amazing amount of attention paid to the slightest of body mechanics.
I found the personalized analysis and game plan very useful. In my case, I came in initially with a tightness in my back that wouldn't quit. That has since subsided and I have gained a variety of simple tools (homework actually) that I can, should be, and have been implementing on my own in between studio visits.
If you're looking to make a worthwhile investment in taking care of and strengthening your number one instrument -- a.k.a. your body! -- I'd certainly recommend checking out the aptly named Body Gallery.
A Google User
February 8, 2016 21:46
I have never meet a Pilates teacher more passionate about Health and Fitness than Cassidy of The Body Gallery. She is unique in that she focuses on Injury prevention as well as over all health of the body. Get off your Tush and get over to The Body Gallery and start moving! You will be happy that you did.
Laney Silverman
February 8, 2016 21:46
I have never meet a Pilates teacher more passionate about Health and Fitness than Cassidy of The Body Gallery. She is unique in that she focuses on Injury prevention as well as over all health of the body. Get off your Tush and get over to The Body Gallery and start moving! You will be happy that you did.