Dorothy Leung

“Client experience”

“Dorothy is a great listener and understands the needs of her clients. In particular, someone, like myself, who may not be the most “flexible” person in the world. I think this is the best thing I can do for my body at this stage of my life. Cannot recommend Dorothy more highly!”

“I first started training with Dorothy at the beginning of my first pregnancy. She was extremely attentive and worked with me throughout the entire pregnancy. I was probably in the best of my life when I delivered (which helped a lot). Post birth I felt great and confident as my toned body started to show through as the baby weight fell off. My abs had separated so Dorothy was tasked with getting my tummy back in shape and she was all over it with her special ability to push you while continuing to keep you motivated. I recently gave birth to my second child and was fortunate to have had another smooth delivery. I firmly believe consistent training with Dorothy throughout had a lot to do with it.”

“I have noticed a real change in my flexibility and strength working with Dorothy. She listens to me and mixes up my workouts on a regular basis. She understands the science of Pilates, having a Kinesiology degree, which is a real plus in my mind. I love my sessions with Dorothy!”

“A beautiful combination of skill and soul”
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“I have known Dorothy Leung for the past 3 years and can attest that Dorothy has a thirst for knowledge when it comes to Pilates. She is always seeking to learn more and to share with her clients what she has learned. Dorothy has participated in continuing education workshops at my studio, and jumps at the chance to train with some of the world’s best 2nd generation teachers whom I bring to my studio as guest teachers. Dorothy also has demonstrated a deep passion for giving back through Pilates. I was particularly impressed with the time she spent in Cambodia volunteering with amputees in order to put into practice a special program she is working on with war veterans who lose limbs but can turn to Pilates for rehabilitating their bodies and restoring a sense of balance and well being. Dorothy is a positive, fun-loving and caring person, and a real joy to work with.
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“Pilates is key to my strength training program. With its focus on core and glute strength, as well as balance, it helps create the platform for my other strength work. It has allowed me to keep proper form while doing more, including on new exercises. Dorothy is excellent at designing a program that makes sense for me and my body specifically.”

“With more than one area of chronic pain due to repetitive strain, Dorothy has developed a Pilates programme for me that has improved my strength and flexibility, allowing me to cope with and move beyond the limitations of my injuries. THANK YOU DOROTHY!!!”

“As a 6’ 5” lawyer who spends a lot of time hunched over a desk, it’s important for me to keep up core strength and flexibility to avoid lower back pain – a common problem for tall guys. Dorothy put together a terrific custom made program designed for someone of my height and my fitness needs. Our sessions are a lot of hard work but also a lot of fun and the back feels great.”

“Being new to Pilates, Dorothy not only educated me on the roots of Pilates but the significance of the movements and apparatus. I can now say I am becoming more flexible and able to perform most movements even with the “circle of pain” device. I feel most fortunate to be able to work with Dorothy on a weekly basis and learn from her deep knowledge of Pilates and Kinesiology. ”

“Dorothy’s passion for pilates is contagious, and I am always eager to attend my session. She is an instructor par excellence.”

“I initially took Pilates in search of a different method of staying in shape. Little did I know that it would benefit me in so many other ways. Using a mix of both classical and contemporary exercises, Dorothy’s expertise and guidance on correct alignment and execution, leading up to the various levels of transitions has greatly conditioned my body as a whole. She’ll take the time to correct, provide support and ease you into transitions. And she’ll identify the targeted muscle group for each exercise to better help you focus. With my gymnastics background, Dorothy has incorporated exercises that are reminiscent of my days of competition. Ensuring my core is continually engaged, building strength while maintaining flexibility. Working my weak areas to balance with my strengths, improving coordination. After a year of training with Dorothy, my core strength has never been as solid as it is now. The exercises have helped decrease my shoulder/wrist issues, improved my posture and overall health and well-being. I look forward to moving to the next level of training with Dorothy as my guide and mentor.”

“Dorothy’s passion for Pilates and teaching come through in her sessions. She inspires hard work, but manages to make it both effective and enjoyable. I really look forward to my weekly session. ”

“Dorothy tailored her Pilates sessions according to my fitness level and targeted goal areas. In just one session I learned important breathing techniques, proper form and exercises to target muscles I’ve been neglecting in regular fitness classes. I left wanting more! ”