Cristal is a wonderful Pilates mentor. Since I began sessions with Cristal I have learned so much about how my body is really supposed to work . Like many people that spend a large part of their day in front of a computer, my body has developed many imbalances that limit my flexibility, balance, strength and comfort. Not only are Cristal's sessions rejuvenating but I can take the Pilates principles learned and apply them to other activities in my life, such as working on computers with proper ergonomics and surfing with better balance and body mechanics. Thanks Cristal!!

Henry Lau, computer consultant

Cristal Rocks!! I just gave birth to a beautiful baby girl. It was a wonderful and problem-free experience. I attribute a large part of the my good fortune to Pilates training with Cristal. Use of breathing patterns and understanding what my body is doing was a great help during labor. Pilates has had a wonderful effect on my body. Since I started training with Cristal, I've lost over 25lbs, increased flexibility and muscle tone.

Monica Lau, photographer

If you want to learn pilates in paradise, go see Cristal. Well versed in anatomy and with a keen eye, Cristal targets the instant a body shifts out of position and with patience and persistence she teaches awareness and proper control of new movement patterns. While on vacation in Hawaii, I was truly blessed to have six lessons with this most gifted teacher. Over the course of these sessions I realized with great surprise and delight that the pain in my legs that comes whenever I stand for any length of time had completely disappeared. I feel like a new person! As well, as a follow up to my classes, Cristal provided me with homework exercises, recommended books and tapes, and the assurance of her guidance should I need help. I am so grateful to have met Cristal!

Lynne Jensen Math teacher, Vancouver, B.C.

I originally started Pilates through various videos and classes. I was thrilled with the results. One year ago, I decided to treat myself to a private lesson with Cristal. What I got was a transformation!

I've been Cristal's student for two days a week ever since.
My muscle tone, flexibility and energy levels have been reborn. My body has been totally reshaped. I no longer have asthma or use inhalers and nasal sprays. Cristal has an amazing gift and I feel so lucky to be her student.

Susan Shandlin

I came into pilates at the start of the summer with a lot of uncertainty about the tightness and pain in different parts of my body, especially my back. As a college athlete who played two sports non-stop throughout high school, I had the mentality of ignoring and playing through pain. Not until I came to Cristal did I become aware of the bigger picture of what's right for my body and how important recovery was for me, especially with my frequent back pain and scoliosis. She gave me so many important tools such as awareness of proper alignment, empowerment to listen to my body, and the ability to eliminate my own back pain. Cristal is awesome and I've gained so much from pilates with her! ***I'm stoked that my back pain is now in my control and can be completely eliminated (even when I'm sitting!) - without surgery or even lessening the s curve in my back.

Alana