"Beautiful space, professional front desk staff, and amazing trainers. My favorite trainer is Meagan T who always leads a great class. All the other trainers are great as well. I will definitely be back."

"I come to the Lord to sweat away my sins and reawaken as a renewed being. Karen is a life force of energy! I’ve been going to Karen Lord Pilates Movement for a few years now, and it’s hands down my favorite Pilates studio. Karen runs the place with so much heart and care, and it shows in every detail—from the lighting and cleanliness of the space to the perfectly curated music that keeps you motivated. The instructors are all fantastic, and you can tell many of them have been with Karen for a long time, which speaks volumes about the kind of studio she’s created. This place isn’t just about physical exercise; it’s about empowerment. Every time I leave, I feel stronger, more confident, and just better overall. The studio is truly one of a kind. If you’re looking for a space that’s uplifting, energizing, and inspiring, look no further. Karen and her team will transform your workout routine—and maybe even your outlook on life. Highly recommend!"

"This will be a long review :) I’ve been going to Karen Lord Pilates Movement for about a year now, and I truly believe that doing so has changed my life for the better. I found KLPM from ClassPass, and after a few classes, invested in the unlimited membership. I’ve practiced Pilates on/off for the last decade and have been to many studios, but Karen’s studio is the first to have the significant impact on my mind-body connection and overall relationship with my body. I’ve changed how I carry myself and even how I breathe. Learning how to move with precision has become meditative and addicting - the sculpting effect is just the cherry on top. All the trainers are skilled and encouraging (but not in the yelling way that Megaformer classes tend to be), and know just how to cue to counter the ways the body wants to cheat a movement. I’ve been going for a year, and I am still constantly learning new moves on the reformer. As someone who bores easily, Pilates keeps my mind focused and challenged, but also present and calm. Olivia’s classes have done wonders for my posture, helping me activate those muscles that used to be so weak they were hard to engage before. There’s something about being able to engage muscles you’ve never noticed before that really bring a sense of gratitude for your body and what it can do. Looking back, the other studios I’ve been to were mainly franchises that never considered the overall experience. Think: crammed rooms of people, teachers who check their phone during a class, classes that stop becoming challenging, or one thing that drove me crazy at Club Pilates was this flickering lightbulb on the ceiling. It was so distracting, and even though I mentioned it to the staff, it wasn’t changed for months. KLPM is the most sensory-soothing studio I’ve been to. The Venice location is intimate and airy, with beautiful white arches, crystals, and plants. Music is a central component of the classes, and really helps movements flow. I’ve even caught myself wanting to do certain exercises when certain songs come on! The new Santa Monica location is just as pleasing to the senses. It’s a bigger space with its exposed ceilings and continuous mirrors, but still feels warm and welcoming. And the bathroom is gorgeous! In addition to the physical space, the energy of those who attend classes is really positive. It’s a very inclusive space, the focus of both the trainers and attendees is contagious, and I’ve ended up meeting some really lovely people. I’m so happy to have found this space, and whole-heartedly recommend experiencing them for yourself if you are looking to become more in-tune with your body, gain flexibility, and build lean muscle."