About Us – Turning Point Studios

Turning Point Studios is a beautiful, well-equipped Pilates training center.

What’s in a Name?

Hexagram for Turning Point

The name “Turning Point Studios” comes from the I Ching, which is an ancient book of Chinese wisdom. The I Ching is a collection of 64 hexagrams each with a specific meaning and association.

The hexagram for “Turning Point” or Return is composed of one solid line on the bottom and five broken lines above it. It is associated with the winter solstice when the light first begins to return after the darkness of winter. This is also the time when movement and creativity begin to stir again after a time of darkness and hibernation.

Many of our clients come to us looking for a change, a turning point, where they can discover or rediscover the pleasures of moving in a smoothly functioning body. We are here to help facilitate this transformation.

BENEFITS EVERY BODY
We are the premier studio for Pilates training in the East Bay. Our individualized, private, semi-private and group sessions are designed to benefit all individuals in meeting their fitness goals.
OUTSTANDING SUCCESS
We have helped over 1000 clients — including those with chronic pain or injury — feel better, look better and perform at their peak. Our instructors work one-on-one to give you the best, most effective experience of its kind.
A MIND BODY PRACTICE
Our program is individualized so you can glean the maximum benefit from each Pilates training session. Your session will include movements to help you get stronger, be more flexible, improve balance and experience an over-all sense of well being. Most people report results in just a few sessions.
CALM ENVIRONMENT
We have lots of Pilates equipment to maximize your experience and meet your fitness needs. You’ll never stand around waiting for a piece of equipment, there is no loud or blaring music. Our studio offers a calm environment where you can breath easily and focus on what’s important, YOU!
INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
We offer an in-depth training program paced for your schedule. Our program covers all of the apparatus and mat repertoire. Over 200 impeccably trained instructors have graduated from our program and are now working in the San Francisco Bay Area and beyond. Apply today!

Who We Are

Turning Point Studios (TPS) is comprised of a core team of dedicated Pilates professionals who desire to enhance your experience of living in an optimally functioning body. We have a 20-year history of providing outstanding fitness training to a wide variety of individuals at all ages and fitness levels. We are proud of our instructors, many with more than 20 years of experience. Our studio is warm and friendly and fully equipped. Our enthusiastic, well-trained instructors are here to help you realize your goals. Your appointments are scheduled in advance. Our studio offers a calm and reflective healing environment.

We train trainers. We are home to the Balanced Body Instructor Training Program. Our graduates are teaching right here at TPS as well as in other studios throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and nationwide.

What Makes Us Different

We start by looking at each client individually. We take a thorough history about your movement choices such as which sports you enjoy, whether your passions lean toward active pursuits versus quieter ones. In addition, we’ll discuss any history of injury you may have had. Then we look at your movement patterns and make suggestions that might include a simple adjustment to your alignment or perhaps something more profound that can make the difference between a movement feeling “great” rather than “just okay”.

We believe in educating our clients so there is a better understanding about how to use your bodies to the best of your ability. This is done not just by “teaching exercises” but by helping you become aware of how you do the exercises. We incorporate breath work into every movement as a way to bring this idea to life. Breath work helps to facilitate movement as well as increase relaxation. It’s very exciting to see our clients respond to movement re-education by releasing old patterns and making room for new ones. It’s a turning point in every client’s path to freedom of movement.

Why It Works

The primary intention driving all of our programs is to improve and increase functionality and to sustain that functionality regardless of whatever life brings your way. We have extensive experience and success helping individuals, like you, who report limitations in the ability to move freely due to injuries and chronic pain. Our programs succeed because we help you to enhance your connection between body, mind and breath.

As one of our clients, your needs will be assessed by a highly‐trained instructor. An individualized program structured to advance your fitness level and address any current issues will be designed specifically for you. A home exercise program is often developed in conjunction with the studio work so that you can continue your fitness goals at home. We give you the skills and encouragement you need to create sustainability and independence.

Working closely with a Turning Point Studio instructor for 10 personalized one‐on‐one sessions creates a partnership that empowers you through your program. Many of our clients report increased strength, greater body awareness, better postural alignment, flexibility and vitality after only a few sessions.

After your first 10 private sessions, you may continue with our private one‐on‐one program or get the same expert instruction in more cost‐effective duets and group classes. Our program is designed to support you—whether you are a complete novice or an advanced athlete. Experience the Turning Point difference.