ken gilbert

Ken Gilbert is a gifted teacher. I am fortunate to have been his Pilates student for nearly 10 years! He has changed my life and I’m sure many, many others, all for the better.

I have worked with Ken Gilbert for years deepening my Pilates practice. His attention to the details, his knowledge of the body's working, along with his sense of humor makes for a rich Pilates experience!!!

Ken is an amazing Pilates instructor and coach. I have been going to classes for several years and it has made an amazing difference in my body. I have no more back pain because I’ve learned to build and use different muscles. I can’t praise Ken enough for being so dedicated. He commands that you do the best work your body needs for longevity!

…e) get to be 60+ and not know how to properly operate the one body I was issued? I have never stuck with a “fitness program” for long, so it is impressive that Ken Gilbert’s classes have become a permanent entry in my calendar around which the rest of life revolves. His knowledge of and passion for the work, the supportive environment of the class, and the results I’m seeing in…

I am a 17 year old lacrosse player and have worked with Ken Gilbert for the past few months. I originally got into Pilates due to my grandparents, but quickly became drawn in by Ken’s vast knowledge and the experience, since then I have boosted my athletic abilities and most of all my awareness within body. Ken is a phenomenal teacher and an even better mentor.

I am a 70's something woman and I have been working with Ken Gilbert for two plus years in his downtown Santa Barbara studio setting. It is a very comfortable and safe environment. My individual pilates sessions are personal and address my needs. Some bodywork involves breaking old habits, and some work helps me discover how to put the parts and pieces of my body together in a…

I have been taking classes from Ken for the past 25 years. I can truly say that his work with his clients, including myself is transformational. He facilitates my having the best body that I can have as I go through the aging process. I have lived for 77 wonderful years and look forward to many more years with vibrant health and body mastery. Ken teaches with passion, and a hei…