“It is my pleasure to recommend Tessa’s Pilates Studio. I began doing Pilates on the recommendation of a Harvard Spine Specialist, who indicated that Reformer Pilates would be essential for long term physical functionality. Over the past seven years, I have been to at least twenty Pilates studios throughout the United States. In my opinion, Tessa is the best of the many fine instructors I have encountered. She is nationally certified instructor and clearly cares about her clients. Her classes are both fast paced and inclusive of all the critical elements of Pilates. I would recommend her without reservation.”

– John K.

“At the age of 65 I have decided to put myself in the best position to stay healthy. My goals are to travel, thrive and participate fully in life. It’s for those reasons I make time for Pilates, and have sought a skilled professional to teach me. Tessa is a nationally certified Pilates instructor and business owner of Perfectly Imperfect Pilates. Tessa’s skilled teaching has helped me stay focused, build strength and flexibility and enjoy exercising! She helped me recover fully from a serious leg injury. Her rates are affordable, and she shows me daily that her attention to my wellbeing is her priority. When Tessa teaches me how stay focused and my choices are healthier because of her emphasis on a true mind-body connection. I have been very happy to exercise and learn from Tessa. She has made my Pilates workouts very enjoyable!”

– Hilary J.

“Five months into my second pregnancy, my lower back had locked up for the third time, for days in a row, I had been to the chiropractor multiple times and it would help but my back would lock again given the strain from the pregnancy. Enter Tessa, I started doing Pilates twice per week in my fifth month of pregnancy, at the highest weight I had ever weighed, and continued until two weeks before I delivered with no further back pain. Tessa was mindful and had expertise with what moves I could and could not do, though she never let on that I was not doing the most advanced Pilates moves there are. I started back five weeks after delivery and can absolutely affirm that Pilates and Tessa are restoring my body to its best function. I love Pilates and Tessa is the cherry on top.”

— Molly B.

“I started attending Pilates to improve my physical shape. Within weeks, my flexibility greatly increased (I could not reach my ankles with my hands, which now I can with my full hands on my feet). Pilates has greatly improved my core strength, making my gym workouts better and strengthening my endurance/stamina everywhere else. I have learned and corrected several posture issues I previously did not notice as well as learning to intentionally breathe in the flow of the exercise. Over the course of roughly eight months, my body fat measured by a hospital 3D scanner reduced from 28% to 12% with the largest improvement in my hips and stomach. This with no other significant change to my exercise or eating habits. Tessa is an intuitive, upbeat, and ready to challenge your growth instructor! She has been instrumental in me sticking with these workouts for over 15 months now. Tessa can make each workout unique and fun with just the right amount of consistency, challenge and new routines. I highly recommend anyone who wants to improve their body, flexibility, breathing, or core strength to attend Tessa’s Pilates Courses!! Russian splits were a great added bonus :)

— Clayton B.

“Testimonial for the UHHHHHMAZZING Tessa Richards:

I am 58-year old disabled woman generally filled with fears and sadness surrounding the loss of my physical abilities. With Tessa, I feel safe and can be vulnerable, both necessary components to exercise for me. Tessa can ‘see’ small details in my form that need to be shifted. She can translate my words/complaints into minor adjustments that result in change. Tessa’s teaching has convinced me that the body is a whole unit with all parts working together to create strength. The older I get-the more I need the kind of training that Tessa offers. In summary, Tessa promotes physical wellbeing that works and most importantly for me, Tessa is a gifted healer. I recommend her services wherever you find yourself on the ability scale. You’ll find you LOVE her and LOVE yourself in the process.”

-Teri Z.