“I began doing 1:1 pilates reformer sessions with Leila in April 2021 to rehab my sacroiliac hip joint dysfunction and severe sciatica, and it was honestly one of the best decisions I’ve made for my physical and mental wellbeing. Growing up, I was trained as a ballet dancer and also have a family history of osteoarthritis (degenerative arthritis of the hip). When the pandemic began, I, like many others, was required to work remotely. I went from working in-person with my clients and colleagues, having a gym membership and exercising regularly and preparing for my wedding, to sitting in front of my computer for 10 hours a day, 5 days a week. I lived this way for a year and got to a point where I was physically unable to walk down my driveway to get the mail. The hobbies and activities that I once excelled in became a memory of the past; going for a 1 mile hike was out of the question and I even questioned my ability to walk down the aisle at my wedding. At that point, I had remembered a friend of mine telling me about Leila (because my friend knew that I enjoyed Pilates – this was prior to the COVID-19 pandemic). I had never done Pilates on the reformer before, but decided to give it a try. After my first session with Leila, I was HOOKED and have been doing sessions with her 3 times a week ever since. I am stronger in ways that I have never been, and I no longer experience the excruciating pain that I was living with. Leila has extensive knowledge and expertise in classical Pilates reformer training, the mind-body connection, human anatomy/physiology, and teaching her clients how to rebuild and maintain an overall healthy lifestyle. Her approach is friendly, informative and EFFECTIVE, and I have recommended Leila to several of my family members and friends often stating that she quite literally “saved my life”.”

Ashley Osbun

“I have worked with Leila Bazzani on many occasions. She has instructed me clearly and with good examples on how to strengthen my body And to make my body more supple.

I suffer from chronic pain after enduring four spinal surgeries And two total knee replacements from advanced osteoporosis. Leila‘s body work has actually really helped with Lessening the pain. I would highly recommend anyone to work with her and hero workouts. Leila has immense knowledge of the physiology of the body and the understandings of how it works. I do her workouts daily and it has made a total difference in my life.

My husband and I live on a boat and Leila and I are doing updates as needed virtually. Leila has been a total blessing all the way around. I am very lucky to have found her.”

Sincerely, Carole Walters LMSW

“I have been working with Leila privately twice a week for the past two years. I originally came to Leila because of hip injury and was looking for ways to supplement my regular exercise routine in the interim. I quickly learned that pilates was all I needed to keep in shape. Leila has a great command of the body and easily identified where I needed to build strength to heal my hip and was very attentive when it came to areas of my body I hoped to improve. I’ve exercised muscles I didn’t even know existed before and have developed an extremely powerful core. Along the way, my scoliosis has improved and another unexpected added benefit was I grew 3/4 of an inch. I’ll miss having Leila as part of my weekly routine in NYC!”

Caroline S. Greenwald
Head of Marketing and Investor Relations

 “It is my pleasure to recommend Leila Bazzani as a Pilates instructor.
I was fortunate enough to work with her for about 20 private sessions before she left NYC. Just about every lesson was an eye-opener. Leila is a scholar of anatomy as well as a gifted analyst. Every class, she would intuit what my body most needed and so no two sessions were exactly the same! On the other hand, I was also given an ever-evolving regimen to do at home.
One of the most striking and immediate benefits of learning from Ms. Bazzani was my own ability to adjust my walk - immediately alleviating what had been a constant and troubling groin discomfort.
I will miss Leila Bazzini’s gentle, but firm, ministrations and the delightful, educational chats we would sustain throughout our hours together.”

Ruth Nerken

“Working with Leila has changed my body in so many ways. Besides greater muscular firmness, my posture, balance and stability have improved tremendously. I thrilled to say as a result of Leila’s individualized focus, especially on my weak ankles, I am no longer prone to falling. Besides her amazing professionalism, she is a delight to spend time with.”

Barbara Salmanson

 “I started working with Leila several years ago due to ongoing back tightness. I had never done pilates before. Leila has been fabulous teaching me the ropes and helping me get stronger and more flexible. Shortly into our time together, I tore my ACL and having her to help with rehab was also very helpful. I now find my body stronger than ever and I love that I can do many of the poses/exercises that were challenging (basically impossible) several years ago.  I also appreciate all of Leila’s recommendations on treatments and gadgets that have helped to improve my well being. I am sad to see Leila move as it’s great to work with someone who has seen your progress and knows your body and how to push you forward.”

 Debra Bar

“I have been taking Pilates classes from Leila since June and my body has changed so much in the time that I have been working out with her.I am stronger, leaner, and more defined.  Leila has a very holistic approach to fitness and extensive training in the classical method of Pilates instruction.  As a professional dancer herself, she is very knowledgeable about the body and is able to give you a class that challenges you to work hard and get stronger but without injury.  She also pays close attention to placement and form so I feel that I am getting the most out of my time with her.  I would highly recommend Leila’s Pilates classes to anyone.”

 Natalie Brown Director of Consumer Marketing. Santa Monica CA