• “Romina changed my life. Her unique approach to movement education completely shifted my relationship to my own body. I feel inspired and released each time that I emerge from a session"-Samantha Kelley, 43, attorney

  • "Romina is an excellent instructor who explains things well, pays close attention to form and quality of movement, and is passionate and knowledgeable about Pilates. She is able to adapt exercises according to each client's individual needs and physical condition.  She is also a lot of fun and had a great sense of humor."-Ginny Dunphy, 66, retired teacher

  • "I was not familiar with Gyrotonic, but now I could never go back to any conventional exercise or to a gym setting. Injuries that were not going away with any other form of strength training have all but disappeared since I started sessions with Romina."-Bill Pickering, 54, investment banking, avid golfer

  • "Romina nurtures and expands my understanding of movement in deliciously unique ways! Her energy is always deeply knowledgeable and somehow both calming and playful at once. Her rich word choice is something I strive for. Every movement cue includes both bodily landmarks as well as imagery to precisely convey the more subtle essence of the movement concept. She is truly special!" -Kiersten Shue, Pilates Instructor

  • "I have experienced a lot of pain in my joints because of a chronic illness, and Romina has helped me so much. She is a wonderful teacher! She can see through your body and knows exactly what will be the best exercises for you. She is super inventive, and also has such diverse training that you will go through a variety of techniques to help you tremendously. No doubt I have improved my posture a lot, no doubt I have built a lot a strength and move better. The overall result is that I breathe better, I feel better in my mind and body and I am learning about myself better now. The pain is gone most of the time. Taking class with her is so enjoyable and new every time. Taking class with her is also now part of my routine and I need those sessions badly, like this is an addiction for my body! I feel the more I take classes with Romina, the more I learn about myself. Altogether, Romina is THE person to help you to feel much better and much stronger. This has been a huge improvement for me and the result is that I go through my overall 'very busy and stressful' life with much more ease."-Chris Thisse, 58, Professor at UVA

  • "I don't get a chance to dance as much as I would like, and Romina has helped to bring that kind of movement back into my routine! Her sense of rhythm and flow from one exercise to the next makes exercise fun!"-Jessica Lloyd, 36, gymnastics coach

  • "I studied Pilates individually with Romina for many years during her time in Eugene. OR. I have Multiple Sclerosis and my physical abilities vary from week to week, and definitely from year to year. Romina was always expert at adapting the exercises so I was able to benefit the most from my sessions. And she did it in such a delightfully warm and caring way that it was so much fun! I would highly recommend Romina for Pilates lessons, especially if you are working with any specific physical limitations." -Debby Laimon, 50, mother and teacher

  • "I’m a former horsewoman with a number of old injuries and presently a writer (historian) who sits every day at a laptop for too many hours. I have been working out since I was in my 20s and am now in my mid-seventies. Romina has taught me a new way to work out to be stronger, fitter, and more flexible. In creating a program for me with Gyrotonic exercise, Romina has been incredibly observant and able to resolve any of my physical inabilities. She always finds another way. So now I’m looking forward to joining her Pilates sessions."-Mac Griswold, writer
     

  • "Romina has a playful and inquisitive approach to movement that encourages exploration of not just the how of the movement but the why. In the last three years working with her, I've been able to make great strides in strengthening my lower abdominals and increasing the flexibility of my lower back"- Amanda K, 37, astronomer

  • "As a rapidly aging professional spending too much time at a desk, Pilates has been invaluable to helping me not only grow stronger but also with flexibility and alleviating lower back pain. I greatly enjoyed working with Romina, and think that she is an excellent instructor"- Andrew Bernstein, Partner, Kearsage Energy
     

  • "Finding Romina has opened a whole new world of possibility for me. As an aging dancer, I am striving to keep moving, keep opening, keep learning. Romina has made that possible for me and I am finding a whole new level of acceptance with my body and it's possibilities at this time in my life. Romina's spirit, commitment and knowledge are a treasure. And it is indeed a treasure I am grateful for."-Catherine (Cat) Maguire, Movement Analyst and Charlottesville area resident for over 30 years.

  • "As part of my job I need to be able to load plants off the truck and move heavy trees around a jobsite. It's my favorite part of seeing a design get built. Without the posture training and core strength gained from Pilates, I would not be able to sustain this kind of work and balance it with a computer-reliant office setting. Romina has helped me through injury and fitness with a gentle but highly knowledgeable approach that keeps workouts both interesting and challenging. Her positive attitude and sense of humor make her easy to approach and fun to work with.  Romina helped me gain strength and balance gracefully and increased how I value my body."-Arica Duhrkoop-Galas, 42, Landscape Architect

  • "My Wednesday afternoon pilates session with Romina has become the highlight of my week.  She has been such a blessing to work with.  Because of our sessions, I have grown stronger and more connected with myself, not to mention that I have been moving closer and closer to being pain free in my neck after many years of unresolvable pain! "-Kelly Jaderborg, 40, Administrative Director, PJ Networks Computer Services

  • "I studied movement from Romina for nearly half a dozen valuable years. If she had not made the move from the west to the east coast I would still be learning from her.  I appreciated Romina’s skills and patience as she assessed student’s needs and learning styles then adapted her instructional methods to meet my and our needs.  During the years I was Romina’s student her ongoing pursuit of knowledge in fields related to body movement helped me achieve, even expand, my goals.  Her interest in her own growth contributes to the ever richer resource she is for all of her students.   In addition to her professional skills, the achievements of certifications in Pilates, GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC®, Romina is a skilled and perceptive teacher."-Meredith Randall Compton, Age: 74, Educator and teacher, sheep farmer, Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified in Thanatology