"As long as there is love in movement, we shall never grow old."
-Risa Sheppard

The West LA Pilates Studio that Says “You’ve Come to the Right Place”
Led by Risa Sheppard, one of the world’s most sought-after Pilates instructors, Sheppard Method Pilates provides an unforgettable, welcoming place where you can achieve physical, emotional, and mental balance and stability. By placing an emphasis on Classical Pilates and the ever-important mind, body, soul connection, our clients work on themselves as a whole, rather than just the physical being. In every class, we strive to perfect body control to achieve true and complete body balance. With small class sizes and passionate teachers in every class, you’ll feel right at home from the moment you enter our studio doors.
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Congratulations to the teacher trainer class of Spring 2023! 🎉🥳
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Cart-alert! 🚨CONGRATS to our amazing, newly certified instructor Shawn! We are so proud of all your hard work. ❤️

It’s fun to get creative on the Cadillac! Whether you are doing simple roll downs or upside down splits, the variety of the Cadillac is unbeatable!
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A relaxing release on the spine corrector 🧘🪷
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Happy mat Monday! Emma is here to teach you one of her favorites, the controlled balance. 💚🪷
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Happy Friday from Pilates dog Leo! Come visit him in the studio- he LOVES meeting new people 🐶🩵
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Team work makes the dream work! Instructors Risa and Janine in action teaching the teacher trainers how to master their craft. 🩵
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The Sheppard Method is a perfect compliment to chiropractor care. It helps strengthen and stabilize the back and joints to help keep the body in alignment. I have been referring my patients to Risa for the last 20 years.
David Tannenbaum
Risa's been a great cohost on our shows. She is dedicated to her profession and exudes warmth and sincerity.
Elaine and Jack LaLanne
Anybody can work out. But Risa Sheppard's unique fitness method offers not only a physical exercise program specifically designed for us, but also an effective method for reducing stress.
Cecilia and James Earl Jones
I love to go to Sheppard Method Pilates. I get a great workout - Risa even rubs the knots out of my shoulders. Her method makes me feel more fluid and helps take the kinks out of my back, shoulders, even my hands. I feel better all over after a session. I highly recommend her.
Reba McEntire
I have a chronic back problem, and Risa's tailor-made program has seen me through the worst. I've come through stronger and pain free. She is a natural born healer.
Marcia Burnam
I have trained with Risa for many years and recommend her Sheppard Method to everyone.
Katherine Ross