Tim, 71

As a result of severe back and neck injuries which occurred in my youth, I was left in later life with constant pain, stiffness, and stenosis. I was told by various doctors that I needed an operation to fuse my neck and spine. Not wanting to submit to what would surely be a long, painful process that offered an uncertain outcome at best, I decided to try Pilates. While Pilates did offer some relief, it was not until I started training exclusively with Cyndee that all my symptoms slowly began to vanish. She has the magic touch as far as I'm concerned. Since working with her for over three years I am now pain free and have only occasional stiffness. I would still be training with her today if she had not moved her studio back to Long Beach. Anyone who is considering taking Pilates would be very lucky to be able to train with Cyndee - there is no one that is any better."