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AVPT is a progressive outpatient physical therapy clinic offering the highest quality treatment and care of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions.

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Happy Fall y’all! The SALE is LIVE! $22 Reformer Classes, no monthly commitments or contracts, just you and your Pilates promise to yourself. Link in Bio to purchase! #pilates #alisoviejo

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***drumroll*** Introducing our number one client with the most classes, Christine, with over 1,200 classes and counting! Don’t skip Christine’s inspiring Pilates and health journey, in her own words “I started Pilates in 2009 after suffering a herniated disc from kickboxing that required extensive rehab. When I took my first class at the Pilates Shoppe, I couldn’t even hold tabletop position without discomfort. My physical therapist told me that my herniated disc was likely related to a weak core, which surprised me because I considered myself a dedicated exerciser. But as anyone who has tried Pilates and stuck with it will tell you, there is nothing quite like Pilates for developing true core strength.

Over the past 17 years, Pilates has become so much more than a workout for me. During that time, I’ve had ten separate surgeries for various medical reasons, and each one required me to put life, and exercise, on pause, sometimes for weeks and sometimes for months. Every single time, I came back to the Pilates Shoppe. Jen and the PS instructors modified exercises throughout my recovery, helping me rebuild my strength and mobility little by little. I firmly believe Pilates, and the care I received at PS, helped me recover more quickly and return to the active life I love. But as important as the physical benefits have been, the greatest gift of the Pilates Shoppe has been something I never expected when I walked through the doors in 2009 — FRIENDSHIP.

Other than my husband and children, there are very few people in my life whom I have seen nearly every week of my life for 17 years. The Pilates Shoppe is more than just a studio, it’s a community. We’ve watched our children grow, celebrated milestones, welcomed furry friends and said heartbreaking goodbyes to beloved ones. We’ve supported one another through some of life’s most difficult seasons. Through the loss of both my parents and my cancer journey, the PS community was there for me. And somehow this community was formed all while lying on a reformer with our feet in straps! Continued in the comments…

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Congratulations to our 1000+ class club member Beth, with over 1,250 classes! Wow! Read on for her Pilates testimonial:

“In 2016 a close friend convinced me to try my first Pilates class. I was looking for a new fitness routine because I was nursing torn rotator cuffs in both shoulders and pursuing every healing option I could in order to avoid surgery.

I think what initially got me hooked on Pilates was that it was easy to modify the movements that were too difficult & painful for my shoulders but other muscle groups still got a challenging workout. And boy did it hit muscle groups that I had never used before! In the beginning I went to Pilates 2-3 times a week. For the last 5 years I’ve been consistently going 3 times a week.

Over the years, starting as a teenager, I’ve tried a variety of fitness programs from step aerobics and circuit training to free weights, boxing, and running. Pilates has had the greatest staying power and remains the discipline I’ve practiced the longest. With Pilates aside from healing and strengthening my rotator cuffs, I have greatly improved my core strength, flexibility and balance while maintaining overall muscle tone.

What keeps me committed and coming back for more Pilates is the smaller class size and the best instructors who really pay attention to each client’s abilities, helping with modifications as needed. The friends I’ve made in classes keep the laughs going making the time fly by and I don’t find myself watching the clock. I look forward to every class & miss it when I can’t be there. I am so grateful I found Pilates!”

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1,070 classes and counting for our amazing 1,000+ class club member Debbie! Way to go! Here’s her Pilates origin story: “I absolutely love Pilates. In 2017, after retiring from a 40+ year career, my daughter urged me to try Pilates. Over time three classes a week became a habit, then a lifestyle. Along the way, I gained strength, stamina and wonderful friendships. Best retirement decision ever!”

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This week we’re celebrating our 1000+ class club member Kristina with over 1,100 classes since 2009! Congratulations! Her Pilates journey, in her words: “I can’t remember exactly when I started at the Pilates Shoppe, but Im pretty sure it was well over 15 years ago! I was mainly a runner at the time but had heard people talking about Pilates and I couldn’t wait to try it. That first class was brutal (having never done anything quite like it before) but I kept on coming back and pretty quickly, I began feeling stronger, leaner and actually taller. Fast forward to today, and I can’t imagine my life without it. I’ve been coming 3 times a week for as long as I can remember and I hope I can continue forever. I miss it so much when I travel or can’t be there. The instructors are all amazing and challenge me in different ways. Also, this little studio in Aliso Viejo attracts the loveliest clientele ~ It makes the classes fly by! Thanks Jen and the Pilates Shoppe!”

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Celebrating our 1,000+ class club members: meet Denise, over 1,100 classes strong! Read on for her Pilates journey in her own words: “The Pilates Shoppe and the community I have here are everything to me. I began taking classes with Jen in 2015 soon after my MS diagnosis. I was coming to PT with Tim for a frozen shoulder and was in so much pain physically and mentally that I knew I needed to try something new. I truly believe that pilates has saved me in so many ways, it’s the only workout I have consistently stuck with that sometimes I feel like it’s become an addiction!! I’ve built strength while also working on my balance and flexibility. There are many studies that show that Pilates is great for cognitive function as well, but to be honest I think it’s healthy just giggling with my friends as we struggle through a tough workout. We have so much in common, as many of us are in our mid 50’s, and don’t even get me started on our menopause journey. We are experts in all things estrogen, protein, fiber and raising adult children. Why do I need Pilates in my life? I would like to say take a class and find out, but I don’t want you to take my spot. 😉”

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Our $22 spring class sale is a a great time to join us and experience what sets us apart from the rest: small class sizes (7 or less!), nationally accredited instructors, physical therapy backed, no binding monthly contracts - all with the friendliest, inclusive community around! Link in bio to buy! #pilates #alisoviejo ##pilatesreformer

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New Year, same amazing you doing your best! We’re so inspired by our loyal, amazing, inclusive, strong, friendly, consistent, wonderful community. Let’s keep moving together and forward in 2026…one workout at a time. We got this!
New Year Sale is LIVE! $22 Reformer Classes, buy what you’ll use within 90 days of purchase. No binding monthly contract. Sale ends January 31st. Cheers to a new year! #pilatesreformer #alisoviejo

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Our Fall Sale is on! $22 classes, buy what you need, use within 90 days of purchase. We’re Aliso’s premier Pilates studio of 20 years. We’re still delivering challenging, safe & effective 60 minute reformer classes with instructors who have a combined 25 years of teaching experience. Come experience the difference this with us fall! #pilates #alisoviejo #reformer #reformerpilates

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Challenging fun flow with the long box yesterday…7:45am Reformer Challenge class rocked it! Let’s go! #pilates #pilatesreformer #alisoviejo #pi̇lateslovers

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It’s time for our Spring Sale! $22 Reformer Classes. No contracts or memberships necessary, just buy what you’ll use and get on our schedule! Classes must be used 90 days from purchase. Link in bio to purchase, or find us on the MindBody App. #pilates #alisoviejo

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Fall Sale is LIVE! $20 per class, you choose the quantity, must use 90 days from purchase, sale ends October31st. See you in the studio! #pilates #pilatesreformer #reformerclasses #sale

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