Testimonials
“I discovered my Pilates practice with Brenda Lim in Manila and I can honestly say that it has transformed my life in so many ways- physically, of course, but also mentally and emotionally. I look forward to each session with a sense of, ‘What will I accomplish today?’ It has been a wonderful experience.”
-Jeannie Brown
“I went to Up Pilates Studio in search of a means to address sore lower back muscles and improve my flexibility. Through the years I have worked out at various gyms training with weights or practicing for yoga classes. So It was a delight to see a beautiful contemporary designed studio that was brightly lit , fully equipped , fresh smelling and meticulously clean.
Studio owner and Pilates teacher Brenda has been a pleasure to work with. She imparts her technical knowledge with visualizations that have been very effective. Brenda keeps my individualized program workouts interesting and challenging and that makes me look forward to our sessions. With her watchful eye and skilled guidance I am able to do movements I had never done before. She has made me aware of muscles and breathing patterns that allow me to do more. My posture is improving, my muscles are getting stronger. My physician has recommend even more sessions at Up Pilates Studio. Those are doctor’s orders I will comply with without hesitation!”
-Dra. Lourdes “Corlu” Caparas of Caparas & Goduco Dental Specialists
“I started pilates with Brenda 2 years ago. At the time, I had NEVER taken up any regular form of exercise, had chronic back pain and horrid posture since childhood, and was pregnant with my second child. Brenda was really knowledgeable and encouraging. She made me feel comfortable enough to try pilates. The sessions are completely tailored to me, so it really helped me through all the changes that comes with pregnancy and postpartum. I felt much more centered, relax, lighter and stronger after my sessions that I became unexpectedly addicted. After a series I actually had friends tell me I have good posture! Now, pilates is helping feel great so I can keep up with my active but lovable toddlers. Thanks Brenda!”
-Teresa, mother of two
“Ten months ago I began my personal journey in the world of Fletcher Pilates, a simple enrollment in class to feel better and improve my quality of life from all the painful injuries I thought I was doomed to live with. And, to also just try something “new” for a change… My spirit demanded this… I suffered from sciatica on both legs, a popping right ankle and left loose knee, a c5 disc compression on my neck, also a recovered 2yr kidney tumor operation at my side. The works. I had all these crazy tiring aches and pains, heaven knew I felt like proper damaged goods. Little did I know that I opened the door to find the most dedicated and fascinating group of professionals, leading me to the complete rehabilitation of body, which then cleared my mind and rejuvenated my spirit, in that perfect order. Taught that life and movement is one, finally, lead properly, by the finest. I never understood what it meant to be graceful, my friends can attest to this! The doctors say I/we use less than 30% of our lungs. It’s so hard to breathe these days, so we think. No more! Since then my entire life has changed, being the example and not just seeing it is truly believing. For the first time ever in my short 35 years, I’ve learned how to live and inhabit my own body. I can run, jump, climb and play my with my 9 year old like never before. Living in Manila or anywhere in the world with Fletcher Pilates as a part and parcel to the daily grind is a life choice and something one can easily embrace… It is the perfect foundation to anything you can think to do. Picking up my sock has become an art. I was overweight most of my life too and through this movement and Body Contrology, percussive breathing AND teachers like Brenda Lim, I no longer have any of the above mentioned aches and pains, nor do I fall short under any category at the doctors office. Early detection, addressed with quality, awareness and precision movements 3 to 4x a week. Not even a year, I gave my intention and without a doubt now enjoy the benefits of a clean bill of health…” “Thank you to Brenda Lim and Up Pilates Studio.”
-Gina Choy. filipina. mother of 3, prof. speech trainer, entrepreneur, windsurfer, paddleboarder, scuba diver, mountain climber, humanitarian, animal lover, student teacher, cancer survivor, child of God. Very blessed by the best. Thank you endlessly!