Breakthrough Pilates

If you want real Pilates, and now just an aesthetic - come here!! The studio is fully decked out with different apparatuses and equipment so you really learn the full breadth of Pilates. David brings his charisma, personality and focus to every class. There are so many different types of classes to choose from at a range of skill levels. It also so wonderful to trust someone to correct and guide your form so that you get the most out of your hard work while protecting your body. I'm so glad I found Breakthrough Pilates!

I absolutely love my sessions at Breakthrough Pilates! David is incredibly knowledgeable and 100% committed to authentic classical Pilates. There’s truly nothing else like it in the area. My workouts here are always fresh, challenging, and fun. David gives lots of hands-on corrections and adjustments – he really understands how bodies move and how to help you get the most out of every exercise. I always leave feeling encouraged, stronger, and like I’m actually progressing. If you want real classical Pilates with an expert who cares, this is the place. I look forward to every class!

I love this studio so much. David is engaging and makes you work your butt off but also makes the class super fun so you leave energized and better than when you came in. Shanise has been great in showing me slightly assisted versions of the mat moves that my body just can't quite do so that I can get better class by class and teaser by teaser. This studio has ALL the Gratz equipment and I cannot wait to work on all of it!!! Highly recommended and it will kick your butt!

I’ve hopped between Pilates studios since 2015, taking classes and privates all over town. But after two orthopedic surgeries, I needed someone exceptionally mindful and precise — and then I found David. A year later, I’ve gone from barely lifting my leg to making it through an intermediate reformer class without slowing down the entire room. Huge progress! Whether it’s a private session or a group class, David has a talent for locating that one sleepy muscle you didn’t even know you owned — and suddenly it’s awake, working, and slightly offended. His quality of instruction is on another level, the kind you don’t realize you’ve been missing until he shows you what real teaching feels like. With my long list of body quirks, I trust him completely. He adjusts every exercise so I’m working safely and effectively. And his studio? Easily the most beautiful I’ve ever stepped into — fully equipped for Pilates and strength work, yet somehow still airy and serene. Plus, David is fun and charming, which is probably why the hour flies, even while he’s making me work harder than I thought possible. I highly recommend him without hesitation!

Breakthrough Pilates is a hidden gem in Los Angeles, standing out in a city where trendy Pilates classes often overshadow traditional practices. Rather than following the latest fads, David focuses on teaching true classical Pilates, ensuring that each session is about mastering form and technique, not just completing a set amount of time per exercise. From his exceptional Cadillac classes to reformer and Wunder Chair sessions, the studio offers a variety of classes that emphasize quality movement. David is an outstanding instructor, always challenging me while being mindful and supportive of my physical limitations. The studio itself is a beautiful space, bathed in natural sunlight and filled with lush greenery, complete with top-of-the-line equipment and two welcoming dogs to greet you.