Sara Dao

I started taking working with Sara Dao at Soma Pilates about a year ago. Sara’s knowledge of Pilates and of human anatomy are unsurpassed based on my many years of taking Pilates. She also is very good at describing the purpose of each exercise and what and how to move. I am noticeably stronger, my posture is improving, and I have a greater range of motion in one problem shoulder. The studio is cl

I have been practicing Pilates for 12 years, and working with Sara for 10. Over the years, I've worked with multiple Pilates instructors at multiple studios; Sara and Studio Soma Pilates are special. Sara is one of the most perceptive Pilates instructors I've ever worked with; she pays attention, and she listens. She has multiple certifications in working with people with injuries (which I have!),

Sara at Studio Soma Pilates is the real deal. She's incredibly knowledgeable about recovery, getting strong and staying strong. Sara is very good at helping you set and reach your personal goals and challenging you when you need it. Her studio is welcoming, inclusive, clean, and cute. I recommend Sara to anyone and everyone!

I can’t recommend Sara enough. She brings such a rare combination of kindness, compassion, and expertise to every session. She knows exactly when to gently encourage and when to push you just the right amount, so you’re always progressing without feeling overwhelmed. What truly sets her apart is how incredibly attuned she is to each individual body. She notices the smallest details and makes thoug

I’ll be honest: I didn’t think I would stick with Pilates. But it’s been over seven years working with Sara and it’s a part of my life. 100% credit goes to her. Each session she asks me how I’m doing that day and tailors the exercises to that without compromising my continuing goals. She keeps me on track even if one day I need to stretch my hunched over office job shoulders. It’s a gift to balanc