Reviews | BRICK HOUSE PILATES

Words of affirmation

About Nilce's teaching

I have had a remarkable journey of healing through the exceptional guidance of Nilce.
I am 68 years old and suffered from chronic back, leg and hip pain for the last ten years. Through a combination of physical therapy, and Pilates classes thee days a week I am pleased to report that I am no longer in pain.
Much of my recovery and maintenance is due to Nilce’s experience, and dedication to her practice and to her Pilates’ students. Nilce has demonstrated her exceptional knowledge in helping her students heal and grow stronger. She is respected and well liked for her passion and skills to help people heal and live fuller, more productive lives.
As an educator for more than 46 years, I have seen my fair share of effective and ineffective teachers. Nilce falls into the highly effective group. She is always prepared and is intentional about providing individual guidance as many of us navigate through the physical and mental challenges posed by Pilates.

Joseph M. Daisy, EdD

When Nilce obtained her Pilates certification: "Flying colors. One of best I've seen. You can come sub for me any day of the week, Nilce. I am so proud of you."

Jessica Spillane, Founder at Evolve Your Studio, Facilitator at Pilates & Yoga Studio Owners Network, Founder and Managing Director at JF Pilates Teaching Academy

★★★★★

I love love Nilce. She made me feel very comfortable at the start of my physical therapy. Dealing with knee pain was one of my hardest things that I had to endure and Nilce gave me techniques and movements to help strengthen both my knees. Nilce took the time to listen to me and asked all the right questions to find the right therapy and stretching especially for my left knee. I would highly recommend Nilce.

Rhonda Cabello

I just spent 8 days in Kauai, most of them doing Pilates with Nilce! (There was a two day gap because of her days off). I wish I could bring Nilce to Houston with me. In the short amount of time I worked with her, she transformed my body to respond differently as well as my mindset towards Pilates. She has been the best Pilates instructor I have come across. I wish she were closer so I could carry on practicing Pilates with her. She is a must and I hope the hotel provides her with a better studio !!

Steve Zogby

Nilce is awesome and highly recommended! She has super detailed knowledge of all things Pilates form and function. She further has an incredible sense of mind-body connection and how you can use that to perform even better by doing so. I highly recommend taking private or group classes with her, you will learn so much!!!

Mike Zappert

I was in a great amount of pain, causing emotional trauma. Nilce was patient and gentle, guiding me to slowly move, cry, and heal. She helped me to recognize the pain, and only move as slowly as necessary. She encouraged me to let go of the trauma. She effectively showed me how to link my body and my emotions by creating a safe space.

Laurel Terry

It has been my delight to know and be helped by Nilce Alvarez off and on for about a year. Circumstances have unfortunately not allowed me to be under her care as often as I would have liked, but those few occasions were particularly impactful. Nilce is warm and welcoming. Her smile and soothing voice puts one totally at ease, it has been my experience. She makes one feel he has found a genuine friend as soon as he meets her. Professionally, I felt immediately I was in good hands. Her observations, suggestions and guidance have been spot on and proven very helpful ever since. Many of her suggestions, I have permanently integrated into my daily life. In a few words she was able to convey a deep understanding about movement, posture and well being. I am very grateful.

Rev. Kaivalyanathaswami

Nilce Alvarez was my first Pilates instructor after a spine injury. I needed to start getting strong again to the keep the muscles around the injury point in working order but had difficulty going back to my regular work-outs without re-injury. I decided to give pilates a try and Nilce helped me regain my strength. She is not only very knowledgeable, and well rounded in creating her work out routines but she also has such a genuinely infectious joy, kindness & motivating presence that you look forward to going to class, getting stronger, learning new things and pushing yourself. You can tell she is passionate about helping individuals get better and stronger and live healthy independent lives no matter what age.

Anaik Martin

Nilce did such a great job teaching me more about the mechanics of my body! I’m a pilates teacher myself and found her to be super knowledgeable, thorough and encouraging.

Sam

Working with Nilce was so wonderful. She made sure to dive into my interests within the Pilates session. She helped me to notice areas of improvement (like how my left leg needs to build more strength to match my right leg). She was so fun to chat with and I had a great workout. I didn’t expect to learn so much about myself and my body during a workout with her but I gained so much insight! And it was really fun too. I’m so glad I did a Pilates session with her!

Nilce is amazing! She makes each session fun and enjoyable, despite some of the challenges in movement. She always check which body part needs focus and makes any corrections to body posture/alignment. Nilce is passionate about the work she does and also enjoys working with people. After a couple of months with Nilce I can say that I am stronger, and healthier because of those sessions I had with Nilce.

Nilce and I worked together while I was visiting the renowned 1 Hotel in Hanalei Bay Hawaii. I am a pilates instructor and owner of a pilates studio in norther east PA! We had such an amazing session. We shared why each of us are in the field of Pilates and whare our favorite pieces of it is. We also decided on the vibe of the session together based on what I was looking for. After leaving my session, I felt energized- Mobile and fluid. Exactly what I want my clients to feel when they leave a session with me. I was sad to have to go and wished for another session with her. She’s verrrrrry knowledgeable of the body mechanics and anatomy and physiology of the body system. Really felt so honored to learn from her. Hope to see you sooon Nilce 🤍

Ayla

Dave Minor

Nilce is incredible to work with. She’s talented and knowledgeable about her craft. She led me through a series of somatic exercises combined with reformer Pilates to help me reach my goals and correct pain. I cannot recommend her enough!

Sydney S.

I had just started back to exercising after not being able to do so due to knee pain. Prior to this I was very active in all types of exercise including floor Pilates, but I was unable to not participate due to the pain. Nilce met me where I was and challenged me to be better and to have confidence to move forward and I am now able to do Pilates on the reformer 6 and sometimes 7 days a week. Her classes are fun and engaging and I look forward to them all the time.

Nilce’s work is incredibly intentional and freeing! She is patient, kind, thoughtful and brings so much joy to every lesson. We feel more connected to our bodies and minds after just a few sessions!

Beth J.

★★★★★

Wendy Parent

★★★★★

Cindy Pungan