Client Experiences

Soon I will celebrate my first year as a client of LuzLife Studio. My journey began with a desire to achieve “functional fitness” as I age.

To my delight, I found that Luz is an amazing teacher and practitioner who ensures that the whole body, mind and soul are part of the practice. She is a scholar of Pilates and Contrology. Her keen knowledge and expertise incorporates the science of anatomy, physiology and nutrition as well as the spiritual and emotional aspects of the practice. She individualizes our sessions to set me up for success and ensures she addresses what is going on with me and my body.

In the past year, the benefits of Pilates and LuzLife studio have far outweighed my initial expectations. I have gained flexibility and strength, improved my posture and have a stronger sense of well-being. I recognize that this practice requires a long-term commitment to reap the benefits and improve my quality of life. I am grateful for Luz’s guidance and mentoring through this journey. It is a life changing experience!

Vaig tenir la gran sort de conèixer a la Luz en un moment de la meva vida en que patia dolors de cervicals molt invalidants. Havia fet Pilates anteriorment però mai havia trobat millora, pel que pensava que no era una disciplina bona pel meu problema.

A través de la meva germana vaig conèixer la Luz que em va recomenar que li donés una altra oportunitat al Pilates. Després de poc temps de classes de Contrologia amb la Luz, primer en persona i després via Zoom (vivim a molts quilometres de distancia), la meva evolución ha estat increíble. He aconseguit un gran canvi postural, flexibilitat, elasticitat, força i tò muscular, però el més important de tot és que els meus dolors han desaparegut i el que abans eren impediments físics ara son reptes superats.

Cada dia amb la Luz és diferent. Ella compren el que pasa en el meu cos i els meus impediments físics i te la capacitat d´adaptar cada sessió a les meves necessitas físiques i anímiques del moment. Després de cada sessió noto que el meu cos está equilibrat i ben colocat i això em fa sentir carregada d´energia i positivitat.

Moltes gràcies, Luz!

Translated:

I had the great fortune of meeting Luz at a time in my life when I was suffering from very debilitating cervical pain. I had practiced Pilates before, but I had never experienced any improvement, so I believed it was not the right discipline for my condition.

Through my sister, I met Luz, who encouraged me to give Pilates another chance. After a short time practicing Contrology with her—first in person and later via Zoom (as we live many kilometers apart)—my progress has been incredible.

I have achieved significant improvements in my posture, flexibility, elasticity, strength, and muscle tone. Most importantly, my pain has disappeared. What once felt like physical limitations have now become challenges I have overcome.

Every day with Luz is different. She understands what is happening in my body and recognizes my physical limitations, with the ability to adapt each session to my physical and emotional needs in the moment. After each session, I feel my body is balanced and well aligned, which fills me with energy and positivity.

Thank you so much, Luz!

In this era of so many Pilates Studios using formula programing for their clients, LuzLife Studio stands out.  Luz teaches to the individual needs of each person, customizing each session and progressing her clients appropriately.  I know this because I have been the beneficiary of Luz’s expert teaching for eight years.

Over my years with Luz as my Pilates teacher I have seen my posture, strength, and range of motion become better than I thought possible.  When I first met Luz I had only practiced Pilates’ mat exercises but wanted to find out more about the Reformer and the other apparatuses Joseph Pilates created. What I found at Luz Life was an instructor with amazing observation and assessment skills who introduced me, not only to the Graetz apparatuses in her studio, but to how unaware I was of my own body’s restrictions and limitations.

With Luz’ instruction, encouragement, and careful monitoring of my exercise form and efforts I could feel my body improve.  Luz’s instruction to “Find your back” has changed how I use my body, not only for advancing my ability to perform more precisely Pilates exercises but also daily activities. I can truly say that my journey towards being a Pilates practitioner, the way Joseph Pilates himself wanted the practice to be enjoyed, has been made possible with Luz Lovern.

Fa uns 8 anys que la Luz és la meva mestra de pilates. MESTRA, en majúscules. La vaig conèixer en un workshop. Ja portava anys fent pilates, de forma que de seguida em va cridar l’atenció la forma tant fàcil en que les seves directrius em van arrivar. Els exercicis “de sempre” van esdevenir una cosa nova. Vaig començar a aprendre l’essència de la Contrologia, és a dir mobilitzar el que cal mobilitzar en cada moment, segons cada situació i cada estat específic, per a ajudar al cos a millorar el seu estat. Perquè cada dia és diferent i la nostra disposició davant la classe, també ho és. La Luz adapta les seves classes a cada persona, cada dia. Això fa que les classes siguin… quasi tractaments!

Vaig començar amb eels, amb un problema gran als psoas i a les caderes i, que m’impedia executar força exercicis i em resultava sovint, en un dolor fortíssim, només posar el peu a terra al sortir del llit, al matí. Avui aquesta afectació és cosa del passat. La Contrologia continua sent un dels pilars de la meva vida. I la Luz, la meva MESTRA.

Translated:

For the past eight years, Luz has been my Pilates teacher — my TEACHER, in every sense of the word.

I first met her at a workshop. I had already been practicing Pilates for years, so I was immediately struck by how naturally and clearly her guidance reached my body. Exercises I had done countless times suddenly felt completely new.

Through Luz, I began to understand the true essence of Contrology: the ability to mobilize what needs to be mobilized in each moment, according to the body’s specific condition, helping it restore balance and function.

Because every day is different — and so is our body.
Luz adapts each session to the individual and to that exact moment. This is what makes her sessions feel almost like treatments.

I began working with her while dealing with a serious issue in my psoas and hips. At that time, many exercises were difficult or impossible to perform, and even something as simple as placing my foot on the floor in the morning caused intense pain.

Today, that condition is part of the past.

Contrology remains one of the pillars of my life — and Luz, my TEACHER.

I have been practicing under the expert guidance of Luz for the last 3 years. Her devotion to Classical Pilates is evident in my personal transformation, most notably in the improvement of my kyphotic posture. This has improved my overall health by affecting improvements in breathing and stamina as well as providing relief from esophageal reflux.

Additionally, I’ve lost 40 pounds and have improved my core strength and pelvic stability.  This has enabled
me, at the age of 64, to return to a variety of physical activities I had long abandoned due to injury and deconditioning.

Aside from this long term progress, I feel empowered after each session, always feeling better than when I arrived, as she quickly assesses my body and then tailors each session to help reset whatever embalances are evident on that day before moving on to progress my practice as a whole.  I have also been privileged to witness similar changes in her other clients as she is a master at drawing from her vast knowledge of other health, fitness and wellness disciplines to individualize a unique Pilates experience for all members of her community.

I have worked with Luz for over a year and have seen meaningful improvements in my strength, posture, and overall body awareness. Her commitment to Classical Pilates is evident in the precision of her instruction and the intentional progression of each session.

Luz has an exceptional ability to quickly assess what my body needs on any given day and tailor the work accordingly. I consistently leave sessions feeling stronger, more aligned, and more energized than when I arrived.

Her depth of knowledge and disciplined approach make her an outstanding teacher. I am grateful for the consistency, structure, and results she brings to her practice.

I spent four years struggling with a hip injury, feeling like just another patient in a revolving door of specialists. I sought treatment with three different physicians and at least four physical therapists. It wasn’t until I started Pilates with Luz that I felt truly heard.

Luz treats me as an individual, adapting every session to my specific physical limitations and how I’m feeling in the moment. The personalized attention I receive here has been the missing piece in my recovery. I’m finally moving past the pain that plagued me for years. Luz is a gifted instructor and a true advocate for her clients’ health.

After many years of painful physical therapy sessions for back issues related to scoliosis, I was referred to Luz Lovern. I did not know very much about Pilates but I was willing to try anything for relief. It’s now been five years and I’m still learning about Pilates and learning about my own body. I’ve responded better to Pilates than other treatments and therapies.

I owe much of this to the excellent instruction of my exceptional teacher, Luz Lovern. Her assessment of my issues and ability to customize each session to my needs is what keeps me coming back. Luz doesn’t just teach Pilates, she is the embodiment of the Pilates lifestyle. Her cheerful, patient, kind, and encouraging nature inspire confidence and success. Although she possesses astounding knowledge she continues to study and improve her skills and the services she provides to her clients.

I have studied with Luz for over five years and am continually impressed by her ability to improve my quality of life. Through Classical Pilates, she has significantly increased my flexibility and strength, adapting my sessions through multiple surgeries, including a knee replacement, to ensure a strong recovery.

Her tailored and whole‑body approach has helped me return to an active lifestyle, and her guidance in additional therapies and nutrition has further supported my progress. I leave each class feeling mentally and physically stronger than when I arrived. I have never had a teacher so willing to meet me where I am with so much love and support to help me continually grow.

Luz is an extremely knowledgeable and dedicated teacher who explains the purpose behind each movement. Her ability to evaluate what I need and explain why has helped me better understand my own health. My training with Luz has been an invaluable investment in my own health!

I have trained with Luz for almost 5 years.

Working at a computer all day, I started developing back issues. I tried so many things, and guided practice with Luz is the most effective for my body by far.

She raises my awareness of my body’s connections and she provides holistic training. For me it is helpful to understand why the movement is done in a certain way and she is very good at explaining. She will adjust lessons based on what my body needs at that moment.

The work is challenging and I always feel better after a session. If I have to miss a couple of classes, my body reminds me.

My teenage daughter recently began training with Luz, so that she may develop awareness and work to prevent and avoid the back issues I developed from my bad habits in my 20s and 30s.

I have had the pleasure of taking Pilates lessons with Luz, and what truly sets her apart is her deeply personalized approach. At the start of every session, she takes the time to observe how my body is moving that day — posture, alignment, areas of tightness or imbalance — and uses that information to thoughtfully tailor the workout. It’s clear she isn’t following a one-size-fits-all routine; she is genuinely diagnosing what will be most beneficial in that moment.

Because of this level of attention and care, every session feels purposeful and effective. Luz has an incredible ability to meet you where you are physically while still helping you build strength, stability, and confidence over time. I always leave feeling better aligned, stronger, and more aware of my body.

Her expertise, attentiveness, and commitment to individualized instruction make her an exceptional Pilates instructor, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a truly customized and results-driven experience. In fact, the only challenge I have now is figuring out how to make time in my schedule for more sessions each week — which I think says everything about how impactful her work truly is.

I came to Pilates looking to improve my mobility and build deeper core strength, but working with Luz has completely transformed the way I move and train. From the very first session, it was clear that her approach is intentional, technical, and rooted in something much deeper than just a workout.

Her dedication to the true Joe Pilates method sets her apart. Every session is precise and purposeful, with a strong emphasis on proper form, control, and alignment. She understands how the body moves and ensures that every exercise has meaning. I’ve seen noticeable improvements in my stability, flexibility, posture, and overall strength.

Beyond her expertise, she brings a full wellness approach to her practice. She has every tool and piece of equipment needed to create a comprehensive experience, and she truly cares about long-term results — not just a workout.

If you’re serious about moving better, getting stronger, and building a resilient body, Luz is the real deal.

Change anything if you want🩷🩷🩷🩷

I was referred to Luz by a friend who gave her a glowing recommendation. She is teaching me so much about Pilates since this is my first experience. After working with Luz for 3 weeks I can feel the difference! I’ve improved my flexibility as well as my posture. I also have less back pain. I’m so excited to continue my journey with Luz! She is an expert instructor!

Aging and having arthritis, I am keenly aware that I need to take care of my body.  While I have taken many Pilates classes, all over the country over the years , none have been as complete and focused as with Luz Lovern.  I have taken Pilates from Luz for 3 years.  She is superior in her knowledge of Pilates and body movement.  She focuses on the needs of the individual. You never feel like she’s not paying complete attention.  She incorporates her expertise in multiple ways.  I highly recommend her.

Tan sols fa uns mesos vaig tenir la sort de creuar-me en el camí amb la Luz Lovern. Ella és una dona amb una gran experiència en contrologia segons el mètode de Joseph Pilates. Gairebé trenta anys impartint aquesta disciplina i formant-se regularment.

Jo no coneixia aquest mètode de treball, tal i com ella l’aplica. No és només el moviment del cos. Ès com ella t’ensenya a moure’l aplicant un estil de vida, el del Joseph Pilates. Consciència, coneixement, passió, amor fluint a la vegada. Tot això, la Luz ho fa travessant la pantalla del meu ordinador, via Zoom, ja que estem a mils de quilòmetres de distància i les sessions son en linea.

Cada sessió és una dosi d’energia, de motivació i de coneixement del meu cos, que m’ajuda a millorar el dolor sobretot a nivell cervical i i en general, d’esquena que fa anys m’acompanyen en el meu dia a dia. També a millorar la meva autoestima i a creure en la meva força i potencial com a persona.

Em sento molt afortunada de poder seguir aprenent amb ella. No només contrologia, també tot el que m’ensenya durant les sessions, aplicant si cal, els seus coneixements en medicina xinesa, quan ella creu que això també m’ajudarà
Actualment, s’està formant en Naturopatia.

És una font de saviesa i de coneixements ancestrals.

Estic molt agraïda a la Luz Lovern.

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Translated:

Just a few months ago, I had the good fortune to cross paths with Luz Lovern. She is a woman with extensive experience in Contrology according to the method of Joseph Pilates, with nearly thirty years of teaching this discipline and a continuous commitment to her own education.

I was not familiar with this method of work as she applies it. It is not only about moving the body; it is about learning how to move while embracing a way of life — the way of Joseph Pilates. Awareness, knowledge, passion, and love flow together. Luz is able to transmit all of this even through the screen of my computer, as our sessions take place via Zoom while we are thousands of miles apart.

Each session is a dose of energy, motivation, and a deeper understanding of my own body. It helps me improve the pain I have carried for years, especially in my cervical area and throughout my back. It has also helped me improve my self-esteem and to believe in my own strength and potential as a person.

I feel very fortunate to continue learning with her. Not only Contrology, but everything she shares during the sessions, including her knowledge of Chinese medicine when she feels it can support my process.

She is currently continuing her studies in Naturopathy.

She is a source of wisdom and ancestral knowledge.

I am deeply grateful to Luz Lovern.

Working with Luz has been truly transformative for me. What I initially thought would be “just Pilates” became a complete reset for my body and nervous system. Luz did not just teach me how to move – she taught me so much more. Through her deep knowledge and intentional guidance, I learned how to strengthen my body in a sustainable way through movement, breath work and nutrition.

What sets Luz apart is her holistic approach. Her intimate knowledge of Pilates not only helped improve my strength and flexibility, but her expertise also helped regulate and calm my nervous system and improve my lymphatic system. I feel more balanced and calm after each session. Her presence is grounding, intuitive and incredibly supportive. I am so grateful for the six years that I have worked with Luz, and I hope that I can work with her for many, many more years!