Spectrum Pilates

I have been searching for a really experienced Pilates instructor for quite some time for my daughter who is a high performance athlete and who does not have much extra time each week to work on her overall core strength, mobility, body alignment, and flexibility. I wanted to introduce her to the many positive benefits of Pilates as I had been doing Pilates in my earlier years and experienced first hand the benefits on my overall body health. My instructor at the time had moved out of the city and I could not find someone who I felt would be a good fit for my daughter and luckily I was referred to Kirsten at Spectrum Pilates by a health professional who had been training with Kirsten and highly recommended her. It turned out to be the best referral I had received. Kirsten is an incredible Pilates instructor who is very knowledgeable and highly trained in Pilates. She brings a wealth of experience from her many years of her own training in Pilates and has worked wonders with incorporating Pilates into my daughter’s overall training. She has improved my daughter’s body alignment, core strength and mobility which has directly translated to increased performance benefits in her chosen sport. Kirsten is the missing ‘link’ in my daughter’s training she did not realize she needed. We have seen so much improvement in my daughter’s overall performance in her sport, as well as in her overall body alignment from her sessions with Kirsten. Kirsten always makes each session interesting and challenging in a very positive way. My daughter loves working with Kirsten as she is super positive, fun to work with and is an excellent communicator from start to end. She is very good at identifying what the focus needs to be for each session and communicates her instructions so clearly. She comes prepared to each class with a very well planned session. Her sessions are always thoughtfully planned to focus on key specific areas of my daughter’s body in relation to her sport. No two sessions are the same which my daughter appreciates as it never gets boring and she looks forward to each session she has with Kirsten. Every class is fun and interesting and Kirsten definitely knows how to challenge my daughter in a positive way to keep her body and mind engaged. So grateful to have found Kirsten!

My team and I just had an introduction to Pilates with Kirsten, and let me tell you, she was amazing. She walked us through all the exercises in a progressive way with clear explanations, and she never made us feel like we were obligated to complete every single exercise perfectly. The main goal was to learn more about our bodies, and in just one session, I felt more aware of my body than I ever expected. Keep up the great work! Highly recommend. You will not be disappointed.

I am absolutely thrilled to share my experience working with Kirsten McFarlene! She has been an exceptionally dedicated guide, providing invaluable assistance throughout my classical learning journey. I recently found myself in Noam's Advanced workshop feeling very out of place, as I didn't know all of the exercises. Kirsten immediately took notice and provided personalized care, patiently walking me through the challenging movements and turning a potential frustration into a truly supportive experience. Because of this positive engagement, I wholeheartedly decided to enroll in her Contrology coaching program. Through this program, Kirsten has provided unparalleled clarity, helping me deeply understand the fundamental distinctions between Classical and Contemporary Pilates, and, crucially, the difference between a Pilates Instructor and a Pilates Teacher. Her guidance has truly given me insight into a whole new world of professional and personal development. I thoroughly enjoy every one of my private sessions with her; I always leave feeling profoundly empowered and curious to explore my practice further. Kirsten is a master teacher, and I highly recommend her to anyone serious about the Pilates method!

Kristen is an amazing teacher! I’ve taken her coaching program, several private sessions, open gyms, and workshops — and every single experience has been inspiring. She helps me truly enjoy Pilates while also guiding me to think more deeply about it. Kristen is such a warm, professional, and thoughtful instructor. I’m really grateful to practice with her and share ideas together. She constantly encourages me to ask questions and explore Pilates on a deeper level. Thank you for creating such great programs, Kristen — I’m looking forward to continuing this journey with you! 🙏

Kirsten’s Pilates class is one of the highlights of my week. I always leave feeling like I’ve worked hard and that my body is getting stronger—something I especially notice when doing some runs on the snowboard. She is the loveliest teacher, with an impressive knowledge of human physiology that she skillfully applies in her teaching. I highly recommend!