Maria Luisa Cox

As someone who has taken hundreds of Pilates classes, this was unfortunately the worst experiences I’ve had. I took Maria’s class while passing through town and stopping in for a quick session. The instruction felt overly corrective and, at times, patronizing. Throughout class, Maria repeatedly and

I just started Pilates classes at Core & Restore Pilates and I love it! I searched for Pilates studios in the Huntsville/Madison area and this studio stood out amongst all others. I was looking for a comfortable environment and patient instructors and I found exactly what I was looking for. Maria ha

Returning to Pilates after 10 years and having 3 babies was a big step, but I am so glad I chose this studio. I have genuinely never been happier with a fitness decision. I chose Core & Restore because of the expertise Lauren and Maria bring to their instruction. They are fully certified Pilates ins

This is hands-down the best Pilates studio! The classes are always enjoyable and Maria is such a wonderful instructor. She’s very patient and so supportive, especially with helping adjust movements to accommodate my growing pregnancy. I really appreciate how comfortable and cared for I feel during e

Love this small local studio. Maria and Lauren are the real deal. From the moment you walk in, it's clear that they are genuinely invested in every single person who comes through the door. They watch, they correct, they teach — and you can feel the difference in your body from session one. I can't

…e brand new to Pilates with a real reason to be careful (lower back and hip pain from pottery), that mattered a lot to me. I started with private sessions with Maria before moving into classes, and that on-ramp made all the difference. She opened every session by asking what I wanted to focus on, which set a tone of intentionality I didn’t necessarily expect. She helped me unde…

Working out at Core & Restore Pilates is not your typical 8 to 12 person class experience with loud music, routines that are rote, and instructors who are not able to see and correct form. Instead, co-owners Lauren and Maria bring their unique backgrounds in physical therapy and massage that allow me to focus and train using precise movements and techniques that have resulted in better posture, st

…inally decided to follow through and book the 4 week Find Your Core series offered in January. I have really enjoyed learning classical pilates techniques from Maria. I appreciate how welcoming and attentive Maria has been during the course! The small class size is such a benefit. I have not been very physically active in the past few years, but pilates has been a safe and chal…

…ver done Pilates before and am not very flexible, so I was a little intimidated at first. After the very first day, I knew it was going to be great! Lauren and Maria are fantastic instructors! They are super encouraging, kind, and have gone above and beyond to make modifications for me as needed throughout my pregnancy. The smaller class size allows them to really give everyone…