What Clients Say

" Lisa and Emelia at Touchstone Pilates have given me the ability to participate in my life again. Due to spinal issues that limited my mobility and caused debilitating pain, I spent the better part of two years in physical therapy but still had many limitations. I consulted with two spinal surgeons who both recommended spinal fusion surgery. A strong core helps with the recovery process after spinal surgery, so I called Lisa at Touchstone Pilates. Lisa instructed me over a decade ago and I knew she was extremely knowledgeable, focused and detail oriented as a Pilates instructor. The amount of knowledge she has about classical pilates and how it relates to the body never ceases to amaze me. After a few months working with Lisa, I felt so much better so I added an additional class with Emelia. She is an asset to Touchstone Pilates and I continue to benefit from her instruction. Both Lisa and Emelia tailor the session based on the clients' needs and abilities. They are professional and friendly and have a genuine interest in their clients' progress. At my last consultation with my neurosurgeon, he advised me not to schedule the spinal surgery because my mobility has increased significantly and my pain has decreased significantly. Thank you Lisa and Emelia. "

"Thank you so much for the thoughtful baby gift you sent us this past summer! Also, thank you for helping me get to the point where I could think about starting a family. As I told you all along, we wouldn't have our baby without you! It has been such a journey, and I look forward to continuing my Pilates lessons with you."

“ I’ve tried other Pilates classes before and there’s no comparison! Lisa/Touchstone Pilates has helped me achieve the longer, leaner look I’ve been striving for. I finally have my abs back to their pre-baby shape! ”

“ Pilates has had such a positive impact on my life. I initially started to tone up before my wedding but I have benefitted in so many other ways. I have seen my body change in ways that years and hours at the gym could not do. I no longer have lower back pain from long hours of working on my feet due to core strengthening techniques I have been taught. I love Pilates and Lisa’s enthusiasm for teaching the True Pilates method. I am never bored with the Pilates exercises as I tend to get with conventional workouts. There is always a new exercise or technique to learn with each different apparatus and the workouts are never the same. I have been married for well over a year now and still regularly attend weekly sessions. I always look forward to my appointments at Touchstone Pilates and love the changes I have noticed with my body. ”

“ When I first came to Touchstone Pilates, I knew I was finally in the right place. In my twenties-thirties I did everything, jogged, lifted weights, spinning, kickboxing, etc., to continuously try to find a slender fit, but I kept building muscle and looked stocky to where I just didn’t feel that I was achieving what I wanted. I am currently in my forties, I now have that sexy muscle tone that looks natural. True Pilates is a very satisfying workout that I look forward to every week. The compliments I receive from my husband, friends, etc., just makes me feel so good. Lisa Pellow is an excellent teacher. Her patience and expertise make my workout so self-satisfying. I never would have believed that this would have taken me as far as it did. Pilates has the effect of reaching every muscle with a good stretch, toning and slenderizing your body, and getting a good workout all at the same time. By using your core it becomes an unbelievable muscle that does control everything, even helps prevent injuries outside your workout. Once you believe in yourself the results are phenomenal. It’s a good addiction. I still can’t believe this exercise has been around forever and it took me so long to find it. Thanks for everything Lisa, you’re the Best! ”

“ My introduction to pilates has been a smashing success with Lisa leading the way. Lisa has a deep knowledge of the technical aspects of the exercises, an ability to break down and explain the movements, and eyes in the back of her head to monitor your form and progress. I have reaped significant benefits during my first six months of working with Lisa – a noticeable loss of weight and increased muscle tone, greater flexibility, and an overall sense of wellness and feeling physically fit. Moreover, Lisa’s studio provides a comfortable and private environment and state of the art equipment. I have enjoyed progressing from a beginner to an intermediate level student, and expect to continue to advance under Lisa’s guidance. I highly recommend Touchstone Pilates and Lisa Pellow for anyone with an interest in self improvement the pilates way, regardless of your current level of fitness or past experience with the discipline. Lisa, and pilates, have become cornerstones of my personal well being, and I believe this is achievable for anyone willing to make the commitment, and work with Lisa to create your own personal success story through pilates. ”

“ I have been doing Pilates for 10 years, working with various instructors all certified by Romana’s Pilates®, or what today is known as the True Pilates method. Recently, I moved to Pittsburgh and began taking lessons from Lisa Pellow. In six months my advancement developed substantially. I believe my progress is directly related to Lisa’s commitment to her student’s growth. Lisa doesn’t give up on you. She drives you to new heights that you didn’t know were attainable. That’s what I want from an Instructor. ”