Our Happy Clients!
With over eight years of experience in the health field, I have come to be very skeptical and hesitant to recommend many exercise professionals, mostly due to their general lack of education and attention to detail, leading to poor results and even injury. Due to this, I only refer my patients to a select few who I believe have done the work, are truly passionate about it, and who continue to grow and learn from their experiences as practitioners. I can say with confidence that Karen Sehgal is one of these professionals I trust with my patients. Her dedication to learning, outstanding personality, and ability to produce exercise programs that get results is outstanding. I highly recommend her!
SAM VISNIC
Neuromuscular Therapist
I met Karen after learning that Pilates helped my best friend reclaim her pre-baby belly. What began as a step toward a more physically fit body has become a metaphor for my life—so much less about the destination and so much more about the journey. With Karen’s instruction, Pilates has given me the vehicle with which to strengthen my body, my mind, and my spirit. With greater focus and discipline in the last three years, I earned a Masters Degree in Organization Development from Pepperdine University while working full-time, decided (as a result of Karen’s encouragement) to become certified to teach Pilates, and have taken measurable steps to improve my nutrition and overall health (due in great part to Karen’s passion and knowledge of the subject). Karen has been both a teacher and an inspiration to me and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to know her and work closely with her.
KELLEY GMOSER
Graduate student and Paralegal
I first met Karen through a group mat class at Sportcenter about seven years ago. I have done small group Pilates training with Karen for the past two years. My body has become very toned and streamlined thanks to her excellent teaching. She was also very instrumental in the rehabilitation of my broken foot last year, enabling me to continue with Pilates as she modified my workouts, and eventually helped me to heal completely from the injury. She also inspired me to become a Pilates instructor. I worked on a Pilates certification last year that I could not have completed without Karen’s support. She became my mentor and spent countless hours helping me learn the coursework, giving me valuable teaching tips, and encouraging me to hone my newly-acquired skills. Now that I am pregnant she has proven to be a wonderful resource once again. She is full of creative exercises and modifications for this very special time in my life. I can’t thank Karen enough for all she has done for my mind, body, and spirit!
MOLLY
Pilates professional
It is a pleasure to endorse Karen Sehgal as a Pilates instructor. Pilates has helped me with balance, flexibility, and core strengthening, all increasingly important parts of maintaining fitness as one gets older. Karen has been my instructor for the last five years; I am grateful for her encouragement and careful, individualized attention.
PHYLLIS MONROE M.D.
Karen Sehgal Pilates instruction has changed my life. Physically, I am more toned and lean. I actually SEE results immediately after a class. Mentally, it can be compared to taking an anti-anxiety pill! I can feel the stress and worry leave my being. Spiritually, I am lifted—a more whole person. This is mostly because I take the class with my best friends so it is a positive social break in my week. Of course, over time, Karen herself has become quite dear to my heart as well. Pilates with Karen is unique in that you get an entire experience from a very energetic, knowledgeable instructor who is not only passionate about what she gives to her clients but about life itself.
From the moment you begin a class with Karen, you know she is a special teacher. She is so intimately engaged with her students that she senses your level of engagement, correcting every position and movement, persistently striving to maximize your experience. She clearly (and patiently) explains the goal of each move, while touching and prodding to get the most out of every student in every session. You’ll never return to your old ways—she is the best. I feel lucky to have found her.
DR. LESLIE WERKSMAN
Laguna Hills
As a Pilates instructor, I love being the student of a gifted instructor, one who guides my mind and body to where it needs to be. Karen Sehgal has been that instructor for me. As a mentor and as a teacher, she has shared her deep understanding of anatomy and physiology to help me to tune into my body. She willing shares her extensive knowledge of Pilates to help her clients achieve their personal fitness goals. Not all Pilates instructors are created equal—some instructors have undergone a weekend seminar whereas others have been recognized with a national certification. Karen not only has her full certification with a premier Pilates institution, but she has years of experience and additional training, making her one of the preeminent instructors in the South Bay.
LORRY RAY
Certified Pilates Instructor
I have worked with Karen over the past seven years, on the run up to, and after, the birth of my daughter. Karen and Pilates have been a consistent and important part of my fitness regime. I love working with Karen on all levels and respect her enormously as a teacher and a role model for how you should look after yourself. I don’t think there’s anyone better out there. I recommend her wholeheartedly.
GAYE
My time with Karen restores my body and soul and I am stronger more mindful person because of her teaching.
TORI
I have taken Karen’s group Pilates classes for years and have always been so impressed with her vast knowledge, detailed teaching techniques and holistic approach. When she recognized a postural issue that I never knew I had in class one day, it forever changed the way I perceive exercise and fitness. Karen has helped me to understand basic body movement to live a more active and happy life, along with ways to improve overall fitness and health. I began ago and she has helped me immensely. Her knowledge of my body and how to fix my problems is remarkable. I had severe back pain that had me bedridden at times and I have been pain free ever since starting her sessions. She always addresses any new issues that come up as I age, and I always leave her session feeling so much better with a renewed optimism that I can help myself feel better every day with her recommendations for strengthening, toning and stretching. Karen is a consummate professional but so personally delightful as well. I highly recommend any one of any age to take her classes/sessions.
DENISE V
No matter what stage of life, Pilates led by Karen is BEST! Her knowledge of her craft, her own daily practice, her devotion enjoyment of teaching and awareness of your needs – make her the BEST. I’ve been a student for 20+ years; and still growing in strength, flexibility & posture W decreased pain after every session. NOT TO MENTION THE PURE FUN of being 70 and moving without fear of falling or of hurting