A Room For Pilates - Sebastopol, California

Jesseca Logan

I worked with Ruthie for approximately 2 years. I worked with her all throughout my pregnancy and post pardum period.

Having a strong Pilates background prior to working with Ruthie, my goals were to create 30 min-1 hour long “routines” that I could practice myself at home, on my home reformer. Another goal I had was to take existing routines Ruthie had taught me and modify them to make them safe for pregnancy, as well as learn new exercises specific for strengthening my body in preparation for birth (I did a home birth).

Ruthie is flexible, she came to my house for sessions so we could utilize my home reformer. I also went to her studio for sessions.

Ruthie is so incredibly skilled in her craft. Of all the instructors I have worked with over the last 3 decades, she is without hesitation, the most present, attuned, focused, caring, and experientially nuanced practitioner.
She paid keen attention to my movements, guiding me in subtle adjustments that had big results for me.

I work long hours as a registered nurse at a busy hospital. Unlike most mothers to be, I see, that have to go on “modified duty” several months towards the end of their pregnancy, I worked full time on the hospital floor, never going on modified.
I was strong and fit and I believe this is 100% because of the work I was doing with Ruthie all throughout my pregnancy.

My midwife said, when I gave birth, that my body was so supple and strong in all the right places for such a transition.
I also recovered much faster than many post pardum mothers my midwife had seen.

I still periodically reach out to Ruthie for private sessions, to remind myself of correct form, and to learn new exercises to add to my repertoire. She is the only person I seek out to this day for anything Pilates related!

I HIGHLY recommend Ruthie!

ann diem

I have had the pleasure of working with Ruthie at A Room For Pilates for approximately one year and I am thrilled with the progress we have made together. I came to A Room For Pilates after receiving a diagnosis of osteoporosis in several locations of my back and hips. Ruthie carefully reviewed my records and developed a plan that consists of osteoporosis safe exercises, standing balance and ballet barre exercises, and reformer work that strengthens and tones the entire body. My work with Ruthie has made me a stronger person, in both mind and body,

Jeannine Luna

Ruthie is a star. She has taken my Pilates practice to a new level. I started with her almost 3 years ago when I had a lower back injury from improper work-from-home ergonomics. I had previously done group Reformer classes, and felt proficient. Little did I know how much Ruthie would teach me. Each session feels custom to my needs, and her magic is that she continues to find ways to help me progress -- even after 3 years! I am more aware of my strength and body alignment, and have so much more flexibility than before. Our weekly sessions produce tangible results that have improved performance in my favorite outdoor activities -- running, hiking, snowboarding. I lift heavy bundles of firewood confident in how to protect my back. Even with so many competing life priorities, my Pilates session is the best gift that I give myself and I rarely miss it. On top of it all, I truly look forward to spending an hour with Ruthie each week -- she is encouraging in such a gentle, positive and uplifting way. Don't hesitate to book a session - no matter your age or level of experience.

Jennifer Morse

I have been a long time yoga practicioner, am turning 70 and have osteoperosis. I was looking to start practicing pilates to increase my core and upper body strength and support my bone health. I decided to visit A Room For Pilates for one-on-one instruction until I understood what Pilates was all about and could practice on my own. Now that I am working with Ruthie - I'll never leave! Her instructon is spot on and the work she has me do is tailored to my body and addresses the challenges that I have. I feel relaxed and welcome in her studio, thoroughly enjoy the workout and highly recommend the one-on-one attention. It makes all of the difference! ?

Amy Lofland

I’ve worked with Ruth at A Room For Pilates for a little over a year. I had never done Pilates and wanted to be sure I was learning the techniques and equipment correctly. Ruth’s attention to technique and using the correct muscles while keeping me challenged is what has kept me going back. I am stronger and more toned while keeping the flexibility in my body for good balance and stability. I highly recommend her to anyone wanting to keep agile, toned and healthy.

Susan Hammond

Ruthie has helped me rehabilitate a significant knee injury with encouragement and clear guidance. I've been able to get back to the walking and aikido that I love. Thank you, Ruthie!

Ally Christian

I came to Ruth Drier while I was in a critical back pain and a chronic shoulder strain from years of over use. That was 9 months ago. Ruth has amazing ability to help me correct the alignment and ways I move in life daily, to free me from the pain I generally create from the type of physical work I do daily. It is such a joy to find myself enjoying other yoga classes again, as my Pilates PT time weekly with Ruth (one-one-one) has helped inform my Yoga Practice and other athletic adventures I can do again. I love the energy she brings to every weekly session. And that is why I keep coming back! It works wonders to my every day life.

Elena Dillon

I was skeptical about online Pilates after loving in-person Pilates instruction, but Ruthie has done an amazing job of transferring the in-person work into a wonderful on-line experience. She's a gifted teacher and it's quite remarkable how she can translate many of the Reformer techniques into an at home experience utilizing balls, rollers and other easily accessible materials. I can't recommend her on-line class highly enough. She's given us extra tips, recorded sessions so we can review them, and been very, very supportive.