Reviews

  • “I am so fortunate to work with Christine as a newcomer to Pilates. Having practiced yoga and experienced bodywork for decades, I was immediately struck by Christine's deep awareness of and intuitive connection to body and being. Her approach to each person's root issues and needs as unique, her understanding of the biomechanics of the body, and her indomitable, sparkling spirit create an environment of steadfast gains. Christine teaches with the intention of strengthening our bodies in order to be better able to perform daily life movements and activities, and as a foundation for everything else. Her knowledge from a life in dance, her joy in the freedom and healing that is found in breath and movement, is infectious!”

    — T. Shalem,
    Psychotherapist, Curator, Writer

  • “Christine Dubov is a first-rate Pilates instructor. Not only is she well informed in her subject but also has an innate ability to clearly explain techniques, making them easy to understand and follow. With her warm but confident manner, my sessions opened me up to movements and positions my body rarely if ever performed even though I work out 4 to 5 days a week. She has even helped me improve my posture and to be more cognizant of my movements as I walk. If you want a Pilates instructor that is knowledgeable, patient, and caring I highly recommend Christine. You won't regret it.”

    — M. Rhodes
    African Art Consultant,
    African-American History Instructor

  • “ Since I have been working with Christine at her Brooklyn Pilates Studio, I have found her work transforming and empowering! Our sessions impact me holistically making lasting life-shifting changes, unlocking emotional blockages, and moving me from being stuck to action. Christine's style lets you know you are in a safe and trusting environment. Christine's warmth and openness calms and centers you immediately. My mind, body, and soul are no longer cut off from one another. My mind and body became integrated with clarity, enabling me to finally follow through with decisions that needed to be implemented in my life. During the sessions, Christine leads me through a series of comfortable stretches using the equipment for ease and comfort. This allowed my muscles to sing with joy. Christine's techniques helped me to immediately release all negativity and gain positive centering. She has a keen knowledge of healing and acute emotional wisdom to impart. The results were AMAZING! Instantly I felt and looked 20 years younger and I no longer feel disconnected from my mind and body. This was a total overhaul for my life and it does miraculous wonders! I cannot recommend enough how beneficial and life-changing this work is.”

    — D. Workman
    Professional Dancer
    Social Worker

  • “After many months-long absence, I returned to work with Christine and immediately noticed improvements in posture, stamina, strength, and flexibility. My tennis buddies were amazed at my newfound vertical jump and the ability to bend to dig out the low balls. Stretching has also increased my lateral range. It has also been beneficial in the performance of daily chores and moving around the city. Each session concludes with a Red Light Therapy treatment where my whole body relaxes after a challenging workout. Since I’ve returned to working with Christine, I no longer need my heating pad for my back. I owe my newly found zest for living to Brooklyn Pilates.”

    — J.Taikeff
    Retired teacher

  • “I’ve had Reiki sessions several times throughout my life yet each session has always felt as though something was missing, as though the healing modality was not being offered and practiced in its entirety. Christine, however, has been the incredible exception. Christine is a certified Reiki master that has the ability to fully heal and care for one's energy and body. The way that Christine works with her Reiki is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I came to Christine years ago with excruciating pain in my stomach. Within ten minutes she managed to heal it. The pain in my stomach completely dissolved, all through Christine’s energy work. I hear great things about her Pilates sessions but since I’ve experienced her Reiki, I’m hooked. If you are someone who loves Reiki, is curious about Reiki, and/or is highly skeptical about Reiki, go to Christine — she will cater to your needs and change your mind in the best way possible. :)”

    — C. Sayboya
    Business Owner

  • “I have had the opportunity to receive Reiki via phone for several months during the start of Covid. During our conversations, I informed Christine of the areas on my body that were sensitive or stiff. I have been amazed and pleased that she has been able to provide results from a distance. We have very good communication which I am sure was helping my healing process. I would suggest one try it prior to dismissing the concept.”

    —R Kelly
    Business Consultant

  • "I am addicted to the incredible feeling of looseness and flexibility I feel in my spine, and the feeling of solidity and strength I feel in my core after each Pilates session with Chrissy Dubov! I had never taken a Pilates class before I met Chrissy so I had no idea what to expect. Chrissy made me really concentrate on my breathing during each and every exercise--something many of us forget to do when the pressures of everyday life are upon us! She can go from beginners to advanced levels and knows just what's appropriate for me! I LOVE CHRISSY!"

    —B. Dunker
    Actor

  • "Too old, too out of shape, to attempt Pilates? That’s what I thought until met Christine and decided to give it a try. After just a few classes, I feel ten years younger and wouldn’t miss her sessions for the world. Thanks, Christine!"

    — L Greaves
    Film Editor

  • "I am totally blind and had never taken a Pilates class in my life before I met Chrissy. Wow! What an excellent teacher! I can literally feel the smile on her face while we are working together. It elevates me to a whole new level. Chrissy gives me all the personal attention I need--which is a lot, since I never stretched in my life! Her voice is extremely pleasing to my ears, and her touch is very loving and caring. And she smells GREAT!"

    — O. Perez
    Artist

  • “We work hard in our sessions covering a good deal both physically and mentally. And they turn out to be very mind relaxing after a hard day’s work. The one-to-one session offers me a chance to be myself to someone who is very understanding. Christine, in the two months subsequent, has been able to motivate me somewhat out of my shell (we are still working on this) and build self-confidence as well as physical conditioning. Physical conditioning has been instrumental in helping me maintain my rehabilitation from a major heart attack several years ago. I am now up to 11 miles cycling with no problem thanks to the breathing and exercise techniques attained with Pilates. Mental well-being is just as important. I was previously thinking about retirement, but since I’ve been working with Christine I realize I have some additional career goals to attain and am motivated to move on and accomplish these rather than stepping back. I encourage anyone to try a workout with Christine and let the journey begin."

    — T. LoCurto
    CPA

  • "I've been an athlete for over 30 years, and through all the various training regimens I've found Pilates work to be the most focused on specific, correct movements, as well as the most widely applicable to everything we do in daily life. Christine has an eagle-eye for body misalignments, and a great passion for keeping clients strong, flexible, and injury-free through all stages of life. Since starting working with her, I have abandoned the "Well, this just happens with age..." mindset. I now expect to be active until they haul me out feet first, though at that point I also expect that, lying on that gurney, I will still have a wide collarbone and supple spine!"

    — S. Weir
    Events Coordinator

  • "In the one+ years I have been a client of Christine’s, I have enjoyed a remarkable improvement in coordination, flexibility, strength, and endurance. But, my greatest surprise is that through Chrissy's expert guidance, my newly acquired correct posture, both standing and sitting, is as comfortable and natural as my slouching used to be. Another aspect of doing this work is that it provides a confident self-image which I now bring to my daily life.”

    — Carl
    IT

  • "I had not ever experienced Red Light Therapy before Christine suggested I try it for the vertigo issues I was having. The light was warm and I was comfortable during the few minutes I lay under it. I've only had one vertigo experience since then. I had been having them almost every day. Now, it has been almost six months of being 'vertigo free'. Should it return at any point, I will head back to Christine and her light. "

    - Y. Romero
    Editor