Pro-Active Pilates

Tammy Jacobson

Jan 5, 2026

I have been going to pro-active Pilates for one on one instructions with Marlene. She is patient and lots of positive feedback. I find with the weekly Pilates my balance is better. I had a fall right after my hour long Pilates and recovered within two days. It has been as the saying goes a game changer in my life. I'm walking more and getting up and down is easier. I'm getting my mobility back and I am so excited to see what else I can do, that I couldn't before. Thank you Marlene Gray

Becky Shaw

Aug 14, 2025

I highly recommend Marlene and Mariah at Pro-Active Pilates. They are both generous and knowledgeable instructors. I came to Marlene a year ago after a compression fracture in my back and now I have no problems with my back at all. What’s even better, though, is that I have talked my husband into joining me and we both find that Pilates is the perfect complement to the other exercise we do - running and free weights for him and spinning and free weights for me. Also hiking. Pilates teaches you how to pay attention to every part of your body and how correct breathing makes such a difference in every aspect of your life. We are building core strength and increased flexibility with Pilates - and Marlene and Mariah are always very friendly, welcoming and fun!

Walter Henze

May 28, 2024

I have been seeing Marlene at Pro-Active Pilates for 3 months, taking individual sessions about every 3 weeks because I live almost 2 hours away. I am an active 76 yo retired physician. I have issues with becoming stooped and losing spine mobility. (In fact my wife gave me my first session at Pro-Active Pilates as a birthday gift - hint, hint ) In 3 months I am standing straighter and turning easier. I’ve even gotten a couple of compliments on my posture. I’ve also learned I had many more areas of stiffness that I didn’t appreciate, and those are starting to move too. I’m impressed with Marlene’s knowledge of anatomy and her understanding of the optimal motion and balance of the musculo-skeletal system. She is able to explain and demonstrate specific exercises for me, exercises and stretches that lead to clear improvement by my next session. She is a thoughtful and pleasant teacher with a good sense of humor. I always leave the studio feeling good physically and mentally. I highly recommend her.

Lisa Cumming

Nov 7, 2023

I have been taking Pilates classes with Marlene for several years. She was recommended to me by my physiotherapist who I was seeing for low back pain. At the time I couldn't do any physical activities but with Marlene's careful instruction and knowledge I overcame these issues and I have been taking her classes ever since. I believe that Pilates is the best exercise to maintain strength and flexibility and is the perfect complement to any other type of exercise. Mariah is a wonderful instructor and has been teaching our classes most recently. She also has great attention to detail and is a joy to learn from.

Cheryl Watts

Nov 6, 2023

I have been a client of Pro-Active Pilates for over 20 years. Marlene has been amazing especially when you have an injury, she can speed up the healing process greatly. Now Mariah has taken over the daily classes and she is also amazing. Mariah is always upbeat, patient and keeps her classes interesting by introducing new Pilate routines, as well as new equipment to try. I highly recommend this studio for the high level of educated instructors, and for me it has been a life saver!!