“I’ve worked with three trainers over five years, and Raye is cut from a different cloth. They care deeply about their work, and understand your body and partners with you to meet your goals.”
— John G.
“Thoughtful, insightful, fun. I appreciate the depth of Raye’s knowledge and how their inquisitive nature leads to new discoveries for both of us. After our sessions, I immediately feel relief from my chronic pain. The long term benefits include more awareness of my body, how it functions and bringing the knowledge of our sessions into my daily activities.”
— Cynthia N.
“I have been working with Raye for the last 5 years. As an active hiker, I was a bit worried about being able to do Pilates. I initially worked one on one with Raye, and to my amazement Raye made it easy and enjoyable. I gained important information about my body, posture, and stretching exercises to prevent injuries, and to improve strength and balance. I am now enrolled in Raye’s Primal Pilates Class and I am greatly impressed with their ability to make everyone feel special as they coach and guide us through the various exercises.”
— Eileen K.
“I have been fortunate enough to take classes with Raye for a few years now - specifically, their Primal Play Pilates class. Let me start by saying that I am not a huge exercise buff. I don’t naturally get excited about or look forward to working out or getting my heart rate up or feeling the burn. And yet every week, I find myself so grateful that I made time to take their class first thing Monday morning. It is a phenomenal way to start my week. After their class, I feel grounded and am able to tackle the week with a clear mind and with all the kinks worked out of my body.
By the time class is over, I feel like every part of my body has been stretched out and limbered up - so important since I sit for long hours at the computer every day. Raye brings such a positive, relaxed attitude to their teaching that even though my body is stretching and working in ways it is not accustomed to, I always enjoy it. They vary the class content every week, so each week feels different and fresh, even while incorporating elements of what we may have worked on the previous week. They provide modifications if some moves are too hard (or conversely, need to be more challenging) or uncomfortable because of physical limitations.
I have an increased body awareness as a result of their class. I am much more mindful about how I am standing, which muscles I am engaging, where my weight is distributed, where I am holding tension, and how I am breathing, and I carry this awareness with me throughout the week.
Raye integrates exercises that work on improving balance and neural function. Although they know an incredible amount about the body’s mechanics and physiology, they are able to distill it to the basics for their students. I find their approach very holistic.
And lastly, their smile and giggle make class an absolute joy. Can’t speak highly enough about their classes!”
— Mary Beth M.
“Creative, motivational, and knowledgable. Raye is very natural whether in front of a camera or in person. They explain how the movements are beneficial, and offers accommodations as needed. I always feel less tense, more relaxed, and more connected to my body after taking their class.”
— Mary M.
“Since participating in Raye’s Mindful Movement Class, my chronic shoulder and neck soreness and stiffness have improved. Raye is very welcoming and inclusive of people of all abilities and provides excellent descriptions and alternatives for people with various physical challenges. I love participating in their class, because I learn something new every week and feel better afterwards. It has made a huge difference in my life and I recommend it to friends and neighbors. ”
— Lauri S.
“Raye’s years of knowledge and experience helped to map my road to recovery. They fine tune exercises that push me ahead. I love working with Raye because they are so positive and make the hard work fun!”
— Lynn M.
“In an hour, you taught me more than I ever was taught in a healthcare setting. I hated zoom until your “Strong Neck, Strong Core” workshop. You’re very comfortable in front of the camera and that makes it fun. Most people talk at you. You talked with us. Makes a huge difference in my opinion!”