"I particularly appreciate the care Bonnie takes to tailor the sessions to my ability and needs, always with an eye to how she can help me improve. When I learned that I had osteoporosis, Bonnie knew exactly how to adjust the moves to not only do no harm, but to help strengthen my bones. In addition to adding strength training, which I can do at home, she has provided reading material and recommend-ations for the work. To top it off, Bonnie is great to work with-her sense of humor and personal qualities make pilates fun."

Carol Petty
Managing Director
Split Rock International Inc.

"I have been working with Bonnie for four years. When I became pregnant with my third child, she helped me to maintain my strength and posture. I was able to participant in Pilates from the beginning to the end and to begin again as soon as the doctor cleared me to exercise .Bonnie was extremely knowledgeable about what was safe for my changing body during the entire pregnancy and post preg-nancy period."

"I am now measuring over ½ inch taller and I contribute this to pilates. It has improved my posture and reshaped my body in many positive ways. I leave a session feeling taller, more relaxed and energized. That means a lot to a mother of three. Bonnie is an excellent instructor who will take the initiative to learn new tech-niques and information to meet your specific needs. BodiesbyBonnie has ex-panded to include other instructors with experience and extensive knowledge."

Rebecca Eastman

"I always fantasized about finding a personal trainer just like the Hollywood stars have. Lucky me, I found her! I used to dread working out. Now, with Bonnie, a one hour session feels like fifteen minutes. I am actually disappointed when it ends. That does not mean it is not an intense workout. Oh, it is.  But Bonnie makes it fun, and gives you a sense of em-powerment and accomp-lishment that overrides the screaming muscles. When you look in the mirror and see the incredible changes  in your body, you look forward to the next session."

Violet Ivanescu

"My instructors, Bonnie and Lynne, have improved my technique with small, specific corrections to my position and form, and I think that has helped to move my pilates practice to a new level."

Susan Cohen

"I have been taking a variety of classes from Bonnie Bowers for over 5 years. From group mat, group equipment, duet, to private lessons, She has taught me the Pilates basics and made me strong both mentally and physically. But more than the mechanics of pilates, Bonnie has taught me the love of pilates. She is my mentor and my friend."

Kathryn Berry
Advanced Pilates Student
Pilates Teacher

"Every private session I have with Julie Roegge I learn something new! She in-tuitively knows what my body needs and tailors my workouts accordingly. It’s amazing how quickly I see and feel the changes taking place. This is one of many reasons why I prefer private sessions. Julie takes the time between my sessions to think about my particular body issues. Then, at our next session I benefit GREATLY from what she has prepared for me to do. She gives 110 % and I always feel taller, leaner and more balanced after our workout."

Marianne White

"After a year of Pilates at BodiesByBonnie and watching what I eat, I’ve lost 35 pounds and six inches off my waist (the weight is from watching what I eat; the loss at my waist is from pilates). I really don’t like “working out”; however , Lynne provides a lot of variety so nothing ever gets stale. She supervises my routine so I follow the proper form. Her motivating style and ability to constantly 'change it up' keeps me motivated and ready for more."

David Lease

"BodiesByBonnie has given me a therapeutic and fun alternative treatment for my fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis. Bonnie’s studio offers a full range of pilates equipment. All of the in-structors are experienced, knowledgeable, and sup-portive in giving their clients customized programs. Pilates has truly enhanced my quality of life."

Jane Taylor

"If you want special at-tention, in-depth knowledge, hard work as well as a bed-side manner in classical Pilates, Lynne is the trainer for you. BBB has all the equipment and the attitude to help you obtain your goals."

Irene Izarechnak
Architect

 

 

"Not only is BodiesByBonnie one of the best studios but it is also one of the longest standing in northern Virginia. It is bright and spotless, has many kinds of equipment, consistently excellent in-structors and timely communication."

"Having the same instructor over the past five years has ensured progression for me, maintained my health (significantly better pulmonary function) and improved my posture (my coworkers never hesitate to comment)."

"I always feel energized after a session, and probably as important as everything else, Bonnie never makes me feel stupid as I try to improve."

Margaret Snyder
Chief Financial Officer
Fairfax Neonatal Associates

"Pilates was recommended to me by a dear friend who recognized that I needed healing after caring for my seriously ill loved one who passed away. I was in a “state of pain” with every muscle and bone in my body hurting after long months of severe stress and exhaustion. Encouraged by other good friends, I began Pilates at a small, friendly studio near our summer home in Rhode Island and immediately saw the benefit."

"When I returned to Fairfax in the fall, I was delighted to find the BodiesbyBonnie studio. It had the same warm and personal atmosphere of the studio in Rhode Island. Lynne Paraggio, my pilates instructor, has been absolutely wonderful in meeting my needs. She is knowledgeable , professional, encouraging, intuitive and sensitive. She has helped me with concentration, confidence, strength, flexibility most of all removing the pain causing stress. I tell her she is part of my healing process, and she is. She takes her role very seriously and enters into the therapeutic process of healing with me."

GRATEFUL for my pilates friends,
Vienna, Virginia

"I have had the great good fortune to take private and duets/group sessions with all three of these excellent instructors. I learn some-thing new at virtually every session. Each instructor has her own, but complimentary, approach to pilates and they each continue to make substantial and important contributions to my Pilates journey. I can’t imagine having to choose just one of them!"

Pam Walker