testimonials

Brooklyn, NY - Music attorney and new mom.

In April 2020, all in-person workout studios were closed because of the pandemic, so I went online to cobble together a new routine. I came across B The Method and I never looked back. Lia's program shifted my relationship with fitness - I used to run from studio to studio, pushing myself to the point I'd be exhausted for the rest of the day. With B The Method, I crave my daily workout and I feel energized afterward. I've gained new insights into my body and deepened my mind-body connection, as well as becoming more mindful of how my body feels. The Method is not just exercise - it's a lifestyle to me. Lia, herself, is a calming, experienced, and genuine guide and I truly feel part of a community even though I've only done her workouts remotely! I was pregnant from Dec 2020- Sept 2021, and B The Method was such an invigorating and reliable workout during that period as well. It's hard to describe my connection to it, but it's like nothing else I've done. 

brooklyn, ny - anesthesiologist and mom of 2

At the start of the global pandemic, Lia did a thing I will forever be grateful for. She allowed me to move in the comfort of my own home every single day with access to fresh content. I had no idea how much I needed this. B The Method is super innovative, non repetitive and consistently challenging. It's changed my body both physically and mentally. I feel so much stronger. I literally start every morning with one of her workouts. For me it's a perfect mind body escape.  I have become toned and lean - it's my therapy.  Lia is a gem, her dedication to this method is obvious as she continues to show up week after week with productive 15minute to 1 hour  full body workouts. This low impact workout is truly unparalleled. Believe the hype.

Buenos Aires, Argentina - Doctor

I have been struggling with back pain for so many years since I have both spondylolisthesis and slipped discs at lower levels. Nothing worked.. not only to alleviate my pain, but also to make me feel aligned and strong enough in my body.

I kept searching for a way to feel like I could perform daily duties and not risk throwing my back out whilst doing anything (believe me it had happened multiple times!).

All the way down in Argentina, thanks to the magic of internet I found Lia’s method and a great way to work out even whilst living miles away. I coupled Lia’s workouts with osteopathy, and during every session I was told that my optimal evolution seemed to be speeding up, that the workouts were having a true effect on my alignment. That alignment is what keeps me pain free, and for that I am beyond thankful to Lia!

Delray Beach, Florida - Writer, Mom and Bookworm

I found Lia  on Instagram a few months before the pandemic and have been beyond grateful and connected ever since. A seasoned pilates student of 15 years, never have I ever fully understood the connection of exercise until Lia instructed and guided myself and her community . Impeccable cueing coupled  with moving  alongside her community… Lia creates such a presence and impact on the workouts. It literally feels like she is right next to you

Lia has taught me to connect so deeply to my entire body… to the core … that the connection has garnered not only physical strength but mental as well. I have never felt such pride, strength, and respect for myself -body and mind. Lia continues to challenge &!inspire as she creates new content weekly. The personal growth continues and the appreciation is eternal! I love Lia and the method she has created.

Cambridge MA - Stay at home mom and researcher

I am so grateful for B The Method. Lia is authentic, kind, humble and I get the sense that she truly cares about each and every one of her members.  She has an amazing gift to meet all different people where they are and be incredibly inclusive. These characteristics pair well with the challenging workouts I hesitate to call them “workouts” because they are that and so much more as you learn to not beat yourself up, and instead to appreciate what your body can do for you. The results due to this approach are incredible. I am stronger, stand up taller, my balance has improved, and I am in the best shape I have ever been in since starting B The Method.

Lia has transformed the way I think about exercise. After years of mindlessly killing myself with cardio I now feel more connected in my mind and body. I have learned to focus on each little movement in a cerebral way. It is evident that Lia puts an immense amount of thought and consideration into every move and the design of each session.

Cueing is an essential part of B The Method for proper form and getting the most out of each exercise. This helps create a mind-body connection that over time enhances the quality of the movement and allows me to connect more deeply to all layers of muscle. As I have progressed, I have found that it becomes more challenging in a positive way as you are recruiting more muscle. I also love how this method is not focused on aesthetics. It’s all about moving and feeling good and being the best versions of ourselves. She has truly made a difference for me in how I feel physically and mentally which has improved my quality of life.

Recent college grad with a love for the fashion industry

I joined B The Method during quarantine because I no longer had access to my favorite yoga studios and craved movement that was impactful both physically and mentally. I immediately was drawn to BTM because of Lia’s calming personality and expert-level cueuing/corrections. Every time I do BTM I feel as if I’m transported into the room with Lia and the rest of the community which was so important to me as a person who used to participate in 5-6 group classes every week before the pandemic. BTM has inspired me so much that I’m now a certified reformer Pilates instructor at my local studio where I hope to teach our clients even a fraction of what Lia has taught me in my own experience.

Arlington, VA - Full-time working woman and runner

I've been a member of the B The Method community since March 2020, when my daughter introduced me to Lia's Instagram. Daily live Instagram classes in those early days of the pandemic Lia helped me through a divorce, quarantine, as we called it then, and into a better me, physically and mentally.  I've shared Lia with my friends, their kids, colleagues and anyone looking to move and be centered and just feel so connected. It's the Method and it's Lia herself. Truly life-changing.

Miami, FL - Mom and wife who has loved pilates for over 15 years.

My B The Method experience has been life changing. Lia’s approach to pilates has fundamentally changed the way I feel and move in my body. Her method is challenging and constantly evolving. There is a meditative quality to every class that helps to ground me. The feeling of peace and connection stays with me long after class has ended. I am so grateful to be a part of this community! 

outdoorsy, energetic and love animals, food and music!

I can’t say enough about BTM; I never get bored and I feel so energized, flexible and strong after a class. I love that in each class there are familiar moves but also something new to keep me challenged.  Doing BTM puts me in a great mood and is an overall confidence booster! 

Reno, NV - trained Clinical Social Worker and mom

When I think of BTM, I think of gratitude. I feel beyond grateful to be able to workout from any location whenever is convenient for me. I feel thankful for the strength, confidence, and mental health BTM provides me every day. Lia’s authenticity, realness, availability, kindness, intelligence, and creativity have been a gift to my life. My husband always jokes about how much I adore and talk about Lia and BTM to people!

Brooklyn, NY - Workplace Experience Manager & Thriving Type 1 Diabetic

I have been doing BTM daily for over 2 years now, starting April 2020. BTM has been the only strength/flexibility/stability workout I’ve ever done that has kept me engaged and challenged for so long. I generally tire of a workout and wind up switching to something else.  This really ticks all the boxes of what I’m looking for and in one workout. My core strength is exponentially stronger now and I started when I was 39 and pretty un-fit.  So trust me, it CAN be done.  Consistently doing BTM has given me a strength and stability I didn’t know I could achieve in a relatively short period of time. 

Orange County, CA - Stay-at-home-mom of 2 spunky girls

It feels almost impossible to explain in just a few sentences what Lia and B the Method mean to me and have done for me. Physically, I am the strongest I have ever been in my life (I turn 37 in September). I've always struggled with negative body image and had disordered eating and exercising habits in my 20s. I've been doing B The Method since December 2021--feeling and watching my body become long, lean, mobile, and connected has helped me truly love my own (imperfect, mom) body in a way I didn't think was possible. Being able to tap into the deepest and most intrinsic muscles brings such empowerment. The mental and emotional benefits of her mindful movements have been a Godsend during these past years of global stress. Lia is such a warm, caring, authentic person; she has built a community of unconditional positive regard, kindness, and support. I am forever grateful!

Greenwich CT - Stay at home mom to two toddlers

Since childhood I have struggled with mobility and flexibility issues and have never been able to touch my toes. Doctors always told me I had short Achilles from tip toe walking and when physical therapy didn't work they suggested Botox in the muscles or surgery. I never followed up, just continued to do my stretches and avoided sports like tennis for fear of rupturing my Achilles. I had given up even attempting to touch my toes years ago but started doing B the Method every day, even if I only had time for 15 minutes and the other morning noticed I could not only touch my toes but place my palms flat on the ground! I spent my whole life thinking the problem was my calves and ankles but through Lia’s functional routines, specifically the emphasis on back articulation, I realized the problem was limited mobility in my back. I just wish I had found her sooner! The most important thing I am grateful for is the connection I now feel with my own body. I am always learning something new and finding strength I didn’t know I had every time I open the app.

NYC- works in corporate America, loves all things family and building a healthy lifestyle

Finding B The Method has been a life changing experience for me.   Lia’s workouts and method are one of kind.  They are challenging and intense, yet gentle, nourishing to the body.  Each time I complete a workout, I leave the experience feeling peaceful and centered, not completely wiped and depleted. Lia’s teaching and cueing is in a league of their own, and she is an expert at her craft. I leave each class feeling like the best version of myself, both mentally and physically, and cannot wait to see what she has in store for us in the next class! Her method has something for everyone- Pilates, strengthening, stretching, light weights and cardio, all with Lia’s special coaching and innovative way of building a stronger and healthier body that can carry you through life.  Best of all, each class is low impact. I have seen such great results since doing Lia’s method, and more importantly I feel so much better overall! So thankful I found B The Method, it is transformational!

nyc

When I found Lia and B The Method, it was during the height of the pandemic and I was working as a therapist for children in the NYC foster care system. I felt emotionally drained most days and being trapped inside my apartment didn’t help. B The Method got my body moving, but it’s Lia’s focus on the mind-body connection that has me doing it 2 years later. Thank you, Lia for changing my life!

Toronto, Canada - Registered Dietician

There isn’t enough positive that I can say about Lia and this unique, transformational, energizing and motivating program. I started these classes at the start of Covid when she offered them on Instagram- I found myself always look forward to the 60, 45, 30 or even 15 minute classes. They were the perfect break from all the craziness going on around me and it gave me a chance to connect with my mind and body.

My husband and daughters surprised me with the ultimate birthday gift in 2021- a surprise zoom class with Lia. She was as warm and inspiring as she is in her classes. I have to continued to learn more about my body with each new and repeated intentional  movement and series. I find myself able to totally zone into the method, focusing on mental and physical strength, repair and restoration. She has built a community and brought so many people together with her love for low impact, accessible movement. B the Method is such an incredible program and I am so grateful I found it in 2020! 

Washington DC - K-12 Fine Arts specialist

I have been a member of B The Method for two years now and wanted to let you know how much finding your method has impacted me. I live with a genetic connective tissue condition and have had 8 orthopaedic surgeries as a result. Exercising regularly and being healthy has always been something I coveted but found elusive. Everything I tried resulted in injury. I've done it all... weight training, hot yoga, HIIT, cardio, water aerobics, cycling, the list goes on. Nothing clicked. I never understood how people felt good after working out. I never understood the concept of a "runner's high". But I get it now.

This method is my runner's high. I get a "Lia high" after every workout. Your thoughtful and varied movements, pacing, cueing, modification suggestions, and attention to detail have made this method so accessible. I have never exercised so consistently without injury. As a member of the differently-abled community, I want to extend my sincerest thanks for making me feel so capable in my own body. Your method has changed my life and I am so grateful.

Washington DC and Northern Michigan

Lia's B The Method has quite literally been a lifesaver to me. A year ago I was in a serious mountain biking accident (broken pelvis and sacrum, 7 broken ribs, punctured lung, shattered cheekbone and concussion). My Drs were amazed that at my age of 65 I required no surgery, and was back to walking 10 miles a day in five months.

I credit Lia's classes for not only strengthening my bones and lengthening my muscles prior to the accident, but they've been essential to my recovery. I LOVE the fact that she offers a wide variety of classes, depending on how much time I have , or what my body needs that day. I especially like when her classes are in nature...Hawaii, California, or Costa Rica. And it may be no big deal for some people but for me this is HUGE...Lia's calm and lovely personality really sets the tone for my day. I don't like instructors who are too peppy or frenetic or are yelling at me to WORK HARDER.

Lia not only explains and shows how to position yourself, she gives you alternatives and encourages you to do what feels best. I may not hit the mountain trails on my bike any time soon, but I can take comfort in the fact that with Lia's B The Method I'm feeling stronger every day. Thank you for all that you’ve done for me and everyone else whose lives you’ve touched.  Thank you, thank you, Lia  xx