PilatesWise

I worked with Tuula for approximately two months to help strengthen my lower back due to a bulging disc. Tuula was very knowledgeable and helpful at all times. She made the hour fly by with different exercises routines that changed week to week. Tuula not only helped me get stronger with my lower back but also explained in detail why I was having pain in my back and sciatica in my leg. After two months my back and core are much stronger. I would recommend Tuula for anyone that needs physical therapy for an injury.

Tuula has helped me tremendously with my back pain. I came to her after my first surgery and headed for a second. I was in tremendous pain and after my first lesson I left pain free. She is a great teacher and also has a physical therapy background so she knows how far to take you. I couldn't do ANY exercise when I came to her without pain. I started off with two times a week but have started going three times a week to prepare for my next (and hopefuly last) back surgery. She has taken me out of pain and I am getting back in shape. I am going to continue pilates with her after the surgery. I know that core muscle strength is key to resolving back pain and I never want to experience the level of pain I had before I met Tuula at PilatesWise. I tried other Pilates teachers and no one got me the results that Tuula has.
Thank you Tuula for being such a great teacher and helping me with my chronic back pain!
Laura Miller

After relocating to Carlsbad, I was fortunate enough to find Tuula and Pilateswise in Carlsbad. I struggle with si-joint dysfunction and she has helped me tremendously.

She is very knowledgeable about anatomy and rehabilitation. Her prior experience with si-joint hypermobility and lower back pain make me feel that I am in good hands. She provides numerous strengthening techniques which protect the lower back while strengthening the muscles supporting it. She monitors every move making sure to keep your body in a safe and proper alignment so you can strengthen the proper way. Her attentiveness is exceptional and I feel that she is getting me better!

She takes the time to understand the specifics of your body and will tailor exercises to your specific needs. She also does a lot of reading and researching to address your problems and I appreciate all the time she has dedicated to me.

Her studio is absolutely charming. It is very clean, modern, and uplifting.

I have had other instructors over the years. However, I always spent several days after my sessions in pain (neck problems).
Tuula fixed that. She is extremely skilled, highly educated, really listens, cares and observes existing problems. With her assistance, I am extremely flexible now and my core is very very strong after just five weeks.

I'm thrilled. Tuula mixes up the exercises. Workouts never get boring and makes me want to work harder each time.

My golf game has improved - I can now outdrive the guys,. I am standing up straight, have much less neck pain and my flabby body is now firm. My clothes fit beautifully and I feel great.

MY THANKS TO TUULA

Tuula Niskansen has helped me tremendously with my osteoporosis and sciatica. I am now pain free. Besides Pilates she is also a trained physical therapist. She is professional and and a kind, caring person. She will customize a program designed to suit your needs. She makes the workout fun so your hour will fly by. She is the top of the line in Pilates instructors. If you are looking to start Pilates look no further this is the place you want to be.

In JAN-09 I starting having extreme pain throughout my body, was misdiagnosed with an auto-immune disease, and was eventually hospitalized. Eventually it was determined I had Fibromyalgia Syndrome and I began an exercise program to rehabilitate my strength and manage my pain. Pilates was and still is a perfect fit for me because it provides both exercise and strengthening while helping to improve my range of motion and posture.

With extreme pain from Fibromyalgia I could not just walk into any pilates class and start working out. I needed someone to take into consideration my pain and diagnosis. Pilateswise provided exactly what I need! Tuula took the time to understand my condition and history and developed a program to make sure that pilates is helping, not hurting, my condition. Tuula also spent the extra time to make sure I understood how to perform each exercise in order to maximize its benefit. Her program has helped to reduce my pain and gain my strength back!

Pilateswise is just the best. I was lucky enough to find Tuula when I chose a Pilates Studio in North County. I have had a number of medical problems in the last 4 years - a mastectomy, a partial knee replacement and back surgery that required a fusion. So, I was cautious in what I could do to get my strength and shape back.

Tuula is a joy to work with - she has a wonderful laugh and a warm personality that makes me look forward to each session with her. I am also blessed that she is so well trained in PT as she is able to spot all my weaknesses and works with me to improve my flexibity and range of motion.

I have only been going to her for about a month - twice a week but am already seeing incredible changes in my body and my energy.

She is wonderful -- do yourself a favor and get to know her. You'll be glad you did!