Client Stories
I was a Pilates newbie and intimidated by the equipment, unfamiliar vocabulary, and coordination involved. Andre was patient, encouraging, and a 'gentle tyrant' in the most positive way! He knew exactly how to push a little bit farther each session to build my confidence and he also knew when I needed a bit of a restorative touch. Not only am I the strongest I've ever been, but I have a better and more thorough understanding of how each muscle group works with one another.
I have worked with many Pilates instructors as both a client and a colleague, and Andre Rivera is hands down my go-to. He has a complex understanding of the human body and can coach for a variety of client goals, whether it’s improving flexibility and core stability to preparing the body for strength training. He makes Pilates accessible and customizes it to the person in front of him, which is perfect for new clients, but also has the experience to program more complex movements for advanced clients. His sessions are challenging, but his passion and infectious personality makes the session fly by.
— Deby
Client since 2021
— Rachel
Client since 2019
I’ve been training with Andre for the past six years, and throughout many different “seasons” of life (pre-pregnancy, pregnancy and post), each of which requiring very different types of training. Not only is Andre a joy to work with — I always look forward to our sessions — he has a true gift in his knowledge of anatomy, fitness and ability to motivate. He gives incredibly effective workout (I’ve never sweat so much in Pilates!), but is equally capable of providing a more restorative workout (which came in especially useful during the last few weeks of pregnancy). I continue to be impressed with Andre’s professionalism and adaptability - he knows exactly what my body needs during each of our sessions.
— Katie
Client since 2020
Working with Andre is the best thing I have ever done for myself. I can't sing his praises enough! I came to him about 8 years ago, weak and imbalanced, after having my left knee and both hip joints replaced. He quickly got my body back into alignment, tailoring each session to suit my needs, gaining my trust completely. He always inspires me to go farther than I thought possible, explaining every exercise so I understand what I'm doing and why.
Andre is incredibly knowledgeable about the body and has a keen intuition in understanding at a glance what my body needs emphasis on during every session. He also brings humor and great kindness to the work.
My first goal was to feel strong and confident enough to go sky diving on my 70th birthday. I got there and I did! To top it off Andre came with me and we jumped out of a plane together! That's how amazing he is! My level of fitness continues to grow as I progress with him. He is the one to take you to your highest goals! Thank you Andre.
— Dorothy
Client since 2017
I’ve been with Andre for more than seven years and in that time he’s seen me through the highs of marathon training, the lows of open heart surgery, the strength of coming back stronger, and now navigating breast cancer with the long road beyond. As a dentist, I have to pay special attention to spine health and Andre has not only helped me stay healthy enough to maintain my career, he’s brought me back from the brink of poorer health than I ever thought I’d face.
When I started with Andre as a strong younger woman, he challenged me to do advanced movements, strengthen my core, my balance, helped me fine tune technique. When I return now weaker than ever, Andre meets me with great humor, compassion, and holds space for strength I forgot I had.
In our years together I’ve shared my experience with many friends, a dozen or so have gone on to work with Andre, all with great experiences. I consider him part of my foundation. Training with Andre Rivera is a gift. Beyond his skill and enthusiasm, he is a deeply good human and I feel very fortunate to have has support these many years.
— Arti
Client since 2019
Andre’s ability to break something down into meaningful parts and reverse engineer a way forward is extraordinary. He’s a cheerleader—blunt but kind—and has this wonderful composure that keeps me in the moment and believing I can keep progressing. And he really listens: to me, to where my body is that day, and to what it needs. There’s a depth of knowledge and sophistication behind that attention that I don’t take for granted.
— Jaq
Client since 2023
I’ve been taking privates with Andre for over 8 years, both in person and virtually. I call the sessions ‘teacher training’ because every movement becomes a part of life for me; from squats to plies, from planks to swans, and from 100’s to crunches. If my muscle memory fades, he reminds me and always demonstrates the movement yet again!
— Victoria
Client since 2017
I have been lucky enough to train with Andre for several years now. While our focus has been Pilates, he is always open to what I need in a given moment - sometimes instead of Pilates it could be yoga and stretching or dance, indoors or outdoors. Not only is Andre very knowledgeable and focused on each client, he brings a great energy and warmth to his work.
— Rebecca
Client since 2018
Andre, in my opinion, is one of the finest Pilates trainers I’ve ever had. He is a delight to be with as well as an excellent teacher. He is a true joy
— Beryl
Client since 2019