Real Client Stories
Hear what Pilates at ALPS Movement feels like from the people who know it.
“I am a yoga teacher and I have been to many Pilates teacher across America. I quickly realized that Alex is a very professional and extremely knowledgeable teacher. She has a great understanding of the body and immediately recognized my issues and focused on solutions. We are so lucky to have such an experienced teacher in Thalwil.”
“Such a wonderful custom and personable experience. Very transformative both mentally and physically; I couldn’t recommend attending Alex’s studio more.”
“I have taken a variety of classes with Alex live and online and honestly cant say enough about her sincerity, knowledge of the human body, injury/other modifications, concern for client health, and general professionality in fitness. Her knowledge puts you at ease and helps you feel confident in training. She is a delight to be with in class and I could not recommend her more.”
“Regular classes with Alex helped me to get rid of my constant back pain caused by my office job. Both private classes and duets are really effective. Alex really cares about what she does and her clients. I wish I had found her sooner.”
“She is also the only teacher who has been able to make me stick to any activity for more than 6 months, we are going on 2 years now and I don’t see myself ever stopping!”
“Alex is the best Pilates teacher out there. Working with her singlehandedly fixed my bad back that had been bugging me for years. She is fun, approachable and has a no-nonsense approach to fitness that I immediately loved. I highly recommend her as an instructor!”
“Being a new mom and carrying an ever-growing toddler, I go to Alex every week broken and come back rejuvenated. Once I started with her, I could not stop.”
“Alex is a wonderful teacher who really cares about working with you and your individual body to help you feel safe and strong in your movement. Working with her has helped to relieve long-standing neck and back pain and I’ve become noticeably stronger along the way. Even when some exercises are challenging you can’t get mad because you feel so good afterwards! Alex is thoughtful, curious and fun, and tailors her teaching so that each student gets individual attention, whether in private or group class. I feel lucky I found her and couldn’t recommend her more.”
“Cannot recommend Alex enough! Fun, professional and tailored sessions which get results.”
Common Questions
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Pilates is an excellent way to get to know your movement patterns and figure out if and what is causing pain.
While I can’t guarantee to resolve pain, many people work with me to address pain that other training methods didn’t take care of. We look at the full system of movement to build your strength and endurance sustainably.
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Absolutely not.
Pilates is for people who are invested in sustainable movement in whatever activities they love to do. From running marathons, to spending weekends in the garden, to managing a disease, this method is designed to help you keep at what you love.
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People ask me this a lot and the simple answer is no. You might work on the mat with me, but in terms of the method’s principles, that’s where the similarities end. There is no spiritual association in Pilates and we work with specialized equipment, like the reformer, Wunda chair and more.
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I do not teach or discuss weight loss with my clients. If weight loss is something you are interested in, I am happy to refer you to dieticians both in Zurich and online.
It is also important to note that I do not believe being thin means someone is healthy. If that statement is triggering to you, I might not be the right instructor for you. -
Yes, I have worked with clients who have had herniated discs, some who had operations and some who did not. Additionally, I have worked with clients with other injuries and conditions who were referred to me by their physical therapists or who signed up on their own.