The House Pilates

The best studio and the best instructor. Have been working with Monique for 3 years now and there’s not enough words to describe my gratitude towards her. She is extremely knowledgeable, attentive, kind and loving. I see amazing transformation in my body and my flexibly and strength increased drastically since I start working out with her. Found my sport for life. Thank you Monique for making me fall in love with Pilates.

I came to Monique with sciatica and frustrated that my body wouldn’t do what I needed it to do. She met me with patience and grace. With her guidance my sciatica is gone and now she is helping me build strength. I haven’t been with her long, but I have noticed a big difference in my body and am so excited to continue to work with someone that is so knowledgeable and pushes me, all while we laugh. There hasn’t been one class in which I haven’t left feeling much better than when I entered. I appreciate Monique’s care and attention to the whole person and wish I had found her sooner!

Since starting in April, 2023,with Monique at The House Pilates I have dropped 3% body fat and developed more lean muscle and I move more easily, stand up straighter, feel stronger and have more energy. I was in constant leg and hip pain last year, taking steroids, anti-inflammatories and going to PT several times a week because my doctors thought I needed hip replacements. My daughter asked me to try Pilates and my world changed when Monique took me on as a client. She recognized my muscle imbalances and began to restructure my body session by session. She has helped me make good dietary and hydration changes and offers me so much encouragement. I highly recommend taking Pilates classes with Monique, her experience and training make her your best chance to be strong, fit and pain free.

It was about one year ago (late January 2023) when I decided to "try" Pilates. Monique came highly recommended to me by a very trusted / good friend / golf buddy. I was hesitant. Don't be a procrastinator like me!

I wish I had started earlier. Think of it like you might consider your financial future. What seems like a small investment each month adds up over time, accrues interest, and you will be amazed at the cumulative results.

If you're at all curious/interested, I HIGHLY recommend The House Pilates. Monique is one-of-a-kind. She has taught me so much over the past year (not just about Pilates!) I was intimidated initially, so I signed up for a private session, primarily to help ease my lower back pain. Fast forward one year: my lower back pain is GONE. I am stronger and more confident and I have met some of the most amazing people with stories similar to mine. We encourage each other. We laugh (sometimes I might curse!) together. For me, it has evolved from "I should probably do some exercise or something..." into "I cannot WAIT for my next session!" Monique keeps it fun and inspires me to keep learning, get stronger, challenge myself, and be a stronger, healthier person.

PS: I should mention that I go 1-3 times a week... this is DOABLE! You DO NOT have to commit a ridiculous amount of gym time!

Monique is a fantastic Pilates instructor, and I am so grateful to have found her! She has a knack for targeting workouts and exercises to meet individual needs, and she does her homework to make sure she accounts for any physical pain or disability her clients might present with. She always mixes things up, so every workout feels fun and varied. Monique is a skilled teacher and does a wonderful job explaining and modeling each exercise, leaving her clients feeling accomplished and confident. The House Pilates is a true gem! I couldn’t be happier with my Pilates experience here.

Monique is a wonderful instructor. As a person who is super tight & not flexible from the beginning she has helped me to connect more with my body. My knees are improving, along with my back and I am so grateful that I have found her! Her studio is super fun and a welcoming environment. A must try!

Monique is highly skilled at what she does, extremely knowledgeable and motivating. I will be a forever client of hers!

House of Pilates is very conveniently located and a nicely equipped studio.
Monique has been tremendous at introducing me to the Pilates reformer ( torture machine) and so helpful showing me the various forms of exercise, stretches and correct positioning (for more torture) .
I have MS and hip impingement ( yeah it sucks) but Monique altered some of the moves to address my issues.
Every time I come close to canceling my session but I end up going anyways and I’m glad I went every time because I came away from each session feeling better than when I started.
I plan to sign up for more sessions. I highly recommend House of Pilates and Monique is amazing !

Pilates at The House Pilates has changed my body and how I think about my daily movements. Before Monique, I thought I was pretty “fit” but it wasn’t until a few sessions with Monique where I realized I was weak in so many areas, and overusing my other muscles to compensate for those weaknesses. It has been a long time coming, but we have slowly strengthened those areas and I am now better at engaging those “weak” muscles throughout the day and with my other exercises. The House Pilates is not a mindlessly “go through the motion” with music blaring kind of class, each movement is intentional and purposeful. Each movement is done under the watchful eye of a Pilates PERFECTIONIST who can make minor adjustments to challenge or accommodate you. Because of Monique, I stand taller, I feel stronger, and I look better.

I had 9 months of sciatta pain and tried chiro, massage, pills, acupuncture and nothing helped. Monique quickly figured out my hips were tweaked and in two weeks of focused Pilates stretches and started getting relief. I am now 100% healed. I still stretch and work out. I'm 64 and not getting younger. She is the best.

Monique is an amazing pilates instructor! I've never met anyone so knowledgeable or meticulous in her field. The results I've gotten through Monique's mat classes and personal training have been incredible - I am stronger, leaner, fitter and have better posture as well. I highly recommend Monique and The House Pilates to anyone who wants to feel better in their body!

Everything about Monique and her style of teaching is empowering. (Even though Pilates has proven to be one of the most humbling activities I participate in). Working with Monique at the house has significantly changed the way that I move my body. I’m far more graceful, and all of my aches and pains I’ve seem to disappear. She’s pretty phenomenal.

Change happens when you find your comfort zone and go beyond it. This happens every time you enter the studio or do a virtual class with Monique. She finds where you're comfortable, where the work is hard, but not that hard. Then she pushes you beyond. The your body begins to change. You gain strength. You gain focus. You achieve a deeper level of connection with your body and all it's capable of. Even if you didn't think it was.

Monique is a dedicated fitness professional who cares deeply about her clients and her craft. She is a true expert in her field and never stops learning and growing herself. While pushing her clients to come on the journey with her.

If you simply want to exercise to check it off your do to list, I'd find somewhere else to be. But if you're looking deepen your strength, improve your posture, correct your alignment and have a super fun time doing it this is the place for you. And Monique is the person to take you there.

P.S. She's also super funny and a total ball buster. You're body will sweat every penny you spend in her studio and come back begging for more. And she has the cutest studio dog also.

I have been Monique's client for 2 years and my body has never been in such incredible, beautiful shape and strong.. I am 55!
She is so knowledgeable on movement and the body. I feel so lucky to have such a professional, trustworthy trainer here in Clark County!
I highly recommend The House Pilates for the best, experienced, trustworthy, valuable fitness teacher around.

I was recommended to try Monique's Pilates after dealing with chronic neck & back pain. After only a few private sessions I started to see improvement! Not only is Monique extremely knowledgeable & professional, most importantly she knows how translate all that information into an easy way to understand what was happening within my body.

I have yet to have a repeat session, Monique has endless variations and options to target the same muscle groups and more. Whether it is an equipment or mat class, you will 100% get a total body workout. She even gives great options to do at home.

Over the last few months, I've gotten stronger and more educated about my body along with it's own set of quirks that contributed to my neck & back pain. It's amazing that I no longer need to see my chiropractor as often or at all.

Monique is right - it's not about working harder, it's about working smarter. Go see her!

Monique is special. I knew when I met her she had something that would touch me deep in my spiritual and physical growth. Her ability to explain clearly how to connect with the stabilization muscles is far superior to any in the area.
I’ve been recovering from a split abdomen since I had my gallbladder removed. She is the ONLY certified Pilates coach in SW Washington qualified to lead you safely through your journey of recovery from such a surgery. (Diastasis Recti)
I grant my faith in Monique and her House Pilates studio. She has the goods. If you are seeking what you need, it’s her.

The level of attention to detail and proper technique that Monique emphasizes is unparalleled. It is hard work that your body will thank you for in the form of proper alignment, improved posture and overall a more connected sense of being in your body. Monique is a Pilates Master!

Monique is a phenomenal instructor. She knows the human body extensively, and better yet, she knows the needs of you as a client. She know what tweaks to make so you can push yourself to your fullest potential. Hands down, the best fitness!

If you are looking for someone knowledgeable and with compassion to help people, look no more, Monique is the one. I can't say enough from my personal experience. Not only did I notice that my body is transforming with literally every class, but also now I have hope to live a pain free life. Highly recommend her.

I can not recommend pilates with Monique enough! I’ve been doing twice a week private pilates at The House for over a year now and also had my third baby. With Monique’s extensive education in pre and post natal exercise, I did pilates up until the day before my baby was born and had my fastest labor/delivery and EASIEST recovery. Even immediately after, my core and pelvic floor felt back to normal and not like I had just had a baby! My midwifes were impressed with my intact core, especially for a third pregnancy, and noted that it’s most often the “fit” women who have the worst abdominal separations, so they were impressed when I didn’t have one. I am convinced this is all from the purposeful plan Monique designed and implemented for me.

Every time I get in my car after finishing a session, I drive away feeing taller and just BETTER (when I first started, I literally wondered if my car seat was in a different position because my head was so much closer to the roof!). I feel strong and balanced, and long and lean rather than bulky. I’ve been off for 6 weeks after having my baby and my mind and body are literally CRAVING pilates with Monique.

Monique is a truly gifted teacher and a genuinely caring person. She is passionate about the health of the whole person. She is a friend while being a professional leader, and the workout is fun but purposeful. She fills the whole hour with your individualized plan and transitions from exercise to exercise quickly and seamlessly without being rushed. She balances strength moves with breathing, rehab/restorative moves, and flexibility. She has poured her heart and life into this business, with the hope of helping people, not just making money. Her studio and equipment are top notch. She is constantly continuing her education and always excitedly comes back from her latest convention and shares the new info she learned. She is also always available by phone/text/email. I highly recommend!!