"You cannot imagine how much you helped me during the period we were working together; your presence is still with me and every morning beginning at 4:00 A.M. I am up doing the threadmill and all of my floor pilates stuff you taught me; you would be proud to see the results of your work.  I am so glad and so thankful that your quiet, professional spirit passed my way.          

    ... it all paid off to have been just what I needed -- when I say you are great -- you are GREAT -- I've had a couple of other trainers and you were absolutely the BEST!  Again, thanks!  My investment with you has paid dividends beyond which I could have ever imagined.  When I tell you YOU ARE GOOD -- KNOW THAT YOU ARE GOOD!!!"                     

  Good luck on your new website and your new venture; you are good -- really you are great -- that is your purpose in life and let nothing stop you from fulfilling it."

-B. Greenhouse, Reston, VA, Official for the Army Corps of Engineers

   "I have never been particularly athletic or focused on staying in shape. I have tried fitness programs developed by gym personnel only to find that the exercises were too ambitious for my particular abilities and while
attempting to stay within the prescribed program, many times I have become injured. My experience with Pilates, however, has been quite different. The variety of exercises in Pilates allows me to continue to achieve
results taking into account my own limitations. But that is only part of it. I would not have seen the tremendous benefits of Pilates if it were not for Lizette's thorough understanding of the exercises and how to apply
them to my strengths and weaknesses. In her selection of exercises for me, she carefully guides me to higher and higher levels of achievement, always focusing on the positive and encouraging me. She recognizes this is a
process and is dedicated to my having the best possible experience throughout the process. I don't know what I do without her!"

- Mary B., Washington, DC, Paralegal  

   "As a Pilates instructor, Lizette’s knowledge and skills are outstanding. Not only does she have a fine understanding of the body, mind-body connection and the positive impact of Pilates, but her instructions are clear demonstrations on point. In addition, her calm demeanor and sense of humor are invaluable. For over five years, she has been my Pilates Goddess!"

 -T. Zunzer, Washington, DC, Realtor

   "When I started working with Lizette, I had a strained back and had been unsuccessful with over 8 weeks of physical therapy.  The doctor suggested Pilates and I found Lizette, who came to the PT facility to work with me on the Reformer and with some other non-Pilates equipment.  

  I was gym- and exercise-phobic, overweight, and lacking in self-confidence.  She knew just how to approach me: slowly and gently, letting me get used to what she was doing, and she pushed me just enough but not too much that she scared me away.  

  ...always pushed me just enough but not too much.  She had confidence in my ability, even if I didn't.  She explained the exercises clearly and, if I didn't get something right away she was infinitely patient.  She was also lots of fun to work with, while always being professional.  She got  me started with Pilates, a form of exercise that I love and have continued doing."

-Ruth P., Silver Spring, MD, Librarian

   "I enjoyed how Lizette payed clear attention to my knee injury, and helped me through certain exercises to improve my strength."

-J. Zunzer-Whitaker, Washington, DC

 College Undergrad Student