Denise Graef

Denise Graef of Full Circle Pilates first introduced me to Pilates when, at the age of 76, I sought her out as a personal trainer to help me address the pain and mobility limitations of arthritis and focus on my health and well-being. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made! Denise is an acc

I can't recommend Full Circle Pilates enough! Denise and her entire team have created such a welcoming and inviting space, especially for beginners. I had never taken a Pilates class before, and I was honestly a little intimidated by the reformers and all the equipment. That feeling disappeared the

I could not recommend a more knowledgeable or skilled instructor than Denise Graef. This woman is pure magic for the body, mind and soul. Full Circle Pilates is an inviting atmosphere for beginners and experts alike. Led with warmth and genuine enthusiasm for fostering awareness, connectedness, strength and empowerment within one’s own body while simultaneously nurturing a larg…

I could not recommend a more knowledgeable or skilled instructor than Denise Graef. This woman is pure magic for the body, mind and soul. Full Circle Pilates is an inviting atmosphere for beginners and experts alike. Led with warmth and genuine enthusiasm for fostering awareness, connectedness, stre

I have been in Denise’s exercise classes for several years and feel much stronger and better than ever. She is a creative and knowledgeable instructor with a great sense of humor and humanity. Her workouts are not repetitive but fresh and varied each session. She cares deeply about the work she does and the clients she has.

Denise is clear in her instructions (including little mind pictures that make me snort laugh at times!). She also encourages to increase or decrease weight and tempo to provide progressive overload and consequently, growth. She provides a forum of safety so I can challenge myself or give myself grace as needed and because of that safety, I am more honest in my self-assessment.…