What people are saying
"I have not seen [Arlette] happier with exercise before. It's hard to stay still with Birgitte around – she's so full of good energy and lovely personality. She's the best there is!"
– Flavia, Arlette's caretaker
"My husband and I have been taking classes from Birgitte for the past two years. Hands down she is my favorite instructor. Her support and enthusiasm make classes really enjoyable. She has been very helpful to me in improving my form and building strength. Every week we have a different set of exercises that are super creative. I am always surprised at how quickly her classes go and how wonderful I feel afterwards. She has a fantastic playlist, too."
– Tracie M.
“It doesn’t get better than Birgitte—from her music and upbeat, sunny spirit, to her encouragement and attentive, personal instruction—Birgitte’s simply the best!!”
– Karen G., member of The Hills Swim and Tennis Club, Oakland
"I started working with Birgitte after I retired three years ago. She has a wealth of health and fitness knowledge, and is both supportive and motivational all at the same time. Her workouts are varied, challenging, customized and doable. My balance, strength and flexibility have greatly improved under her tutelage, and although I will never be one of those persons who just “loves the gym”, I must admit that I have become addicted to the way I feel after the gym. Birgitte’s great warmth and sense of humor significantly add to the training experience. I highly recommend Birgitte without reservation."
– Lauren Naor
"I am in my late 50s. After nearly a decade of declining health and energy, I was diagnosed with a hyper-mobile connective tissue disease; Ehlers Danlos hyper-mobile type, in early 2018. My HP told me to immediately discontinue my decades-long Yoga practice and take up Pilates. I started working with Birgitte in March of 2018, once or twice per week. I started with private sessions and then added classes, gradually working up to a 5 day per week schedule. The improvement to my health is nothing short of miraculous! My pain and fatigue are dramatically improved, my frozen shoulder is completely healed. My posture and my body composition have improved, as well as my cholesterol and blood sugar levels. I sleep better, have more energy, and am able to do more of the things I love; hiking, traveling, gardening. With hEDS it is critically important to work with EDS aware health professionals: Well-meaning but untrained doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, and trainers can easily make the condition much worse. Birgitte continues to impress me with her knowledge of anatomy and attention to detail, adjusting me where needed even in a class setting. She is an educated, experienced, and versatile instructor. She is always fun to be around and her sessions are always different. Thank you Birgitte for helping me get my life back!"
– Lauren Vorhees
I’m not one of those people who just loves working out, but I do love spinning with Birgitte. Full of joy and exuberance, and always with a big, wide smile, Brigitte makes exercise fun! I leave her classes exhausted, sure, but energized and looking forward to the next time on the bike. And her music is awesome.
– Marc Shaffer
"Birgitte is a gifted teacher. I have been taking instruction in Pilates with her
and it has been a revelation. I am becoming increasingly knowledgeable about
my own body and how I move in space. I’ve grown stronger. She is able
to provide just the right amount of challenge so that her students make progress.
In addition to her knowledge, skill, and compassion, she makes the class so much fun!"
– Carolyn Raffo
"I am a 62 year old recovering cancer patient and I am very pleased to write a testimonial for my personal trainer, Birgitte Rohrbach. Birgitte has been flexible working with me throughout my treatment. She easily accommodated my schedule, fatigue and exercise beginner status.
Birgitte is non-judgmental, easy to talk to, listens well and makes me feel comfortable and not intimidated. She is very knowledgeable about fitness, movement and safety. She continues to build a program for me with variety that is doable, yet challenging. Additionally, Birgitte is very attentive often checking via email offering encouragement which motivates me in her absence.
Working with Birgitte as my personal trainer has been a priceless investment in my return to good health."
– S. Holmes
"Birgitte's spin class is wonderful! It is the perfect way to start off the week. She is so enthusiastic and her music is fantastic. I never thought I'd like a spin class, but my wife convinced me to give it a try. I'm so glad I did! Birgitte is very in tune with what each rider is doing and constantly gives out very helpful reminders and tips. On top of all that she is a warm, caring person. Thank you Birgitte!"
– Rob W
"Birgitte is an incredible teacher. I have never had a teacher/mentor/trainer who has such passion for their job. She lights up the room and it is obvious that she loves her work. I am impressed with her commitment, her desire to help clients and, of course, her sense of humor. I like coming to class because there is always something new and different. It never becomes routine. I feel safe and taken care of in her classes and am so lucky to have Birgitte as my Pilates coach. Everyone should have the chance to take classes with her."
With appreciation, Martha