TESTIMONIALS

"Paula truly has magic hands. She is one of the best, if not the best, massage therapist in Sonoma County !"

— Nancy Haiston

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"My whole family has gone to Paula for bodywork and Pilates. We all found Paula to be a caring, genuine professional. Her techniques are different and effective, and we will be seeing her again in the future. We highly recommend her services."

— Linda Byrd

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"Thanks for bringing Pilates to Forestville! I have enjoyed your mat classes and private sessions for some time now and I feel the positive effects of increased core strength, improved posture and an overall greater understanding of how body parts should interact. It was a big leap for me to give over some of my allotted exercise time to something that wasn't aerobic but now that I have experienced the benefits of core training, I will always keep it part of my fitness regime. And oh yeah, thanks for all the laughs- because you make it fun too."

— Jani

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"Paula is a wonderful instructor and an incredible massage therapist. She really listens and adjusts both classes and massages to address current body issues."

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"Not only a feel-good massage, this is a life-changing, body-repairing massage! Paula is infinitely knowledgeable about the body, she is today's generation of doctor, healing on a deep level. Incredibly intuitive, caring and nurturing too. Working with Paula is not to be missed, she will lead you closer to optimal health and well being in every way. If I could, I'd be on her calendar every week!"

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"Pilates is one of the best exercise programs for core strengthening that my husband and I have found. We both feel blessed to have Paula Reynolds teaching her Pilates classes in Forestville. Paula has a great gift. She is able to develop a program to meet the special needs of each person. It has been a great help to us both. The best part of knowing and working with Paula is that now we have a new friend."

— Cathy and Rick Cutler

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“When I first started Pilates I wasn’t sure it was going to be enough exercise, but after a few weeks with Paula, I noticed my core muscles were getting stronger and my posture was improving. Truthfully I hadn’t felt this good in years. Pilates with Paula changed my ideas about exercise and she was great at explaining how it worked and how it strengthened my whole body and increased flexibility."

— Brian Martens

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I"n October 2003, not long after she opened Wholistic Balance in downtown Forestville, I began taking classes with Paula Reynolds. It has been an incredible experience. One of the first things I learned (before actually taking a class was how to walk my dog uphill by leading with my abdomen. It works! Imagine never again bending over and struggling. I shall be forever grateful.

As a teacher, Paula is knowledgeable and caring, as she caters to the individual needs of each student. In an atmosphere of humor and love, each new achievement by her students in their quest for mastery of this discipline for body conditioning, strength and flexibility, is greeted with delight and enthusiasm with their progress. Studying with her is an absolute joy."

— Lee Meryl Senior

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"Pilates instruction and encouragement from Paula Reynolds are making a huge difference in my core strength and posture and the general well being of my 60 year old body!"

— Judy Angell

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"I was a newcomer to Pilates when I first came to Wholistic balance. I found the core strengthening, body integration and stretching of Paula’s mat classes making me ready for the rest of the day. I then progressed the reformer where specific muscles are lengthened and strengthened. Now my whole body is changing in a positive way. Paula is very wise about the body and knows just how to teach a total beginner. She slowly has brought me to a more advanced stage. I enjoy her classes and private sessions immensely."

— Stacy