"Tonray is an amazing Pilates instructor. She helped me recover from back surgery, kept me strong during my pregnancy and got me back in shape after I had my baby. Even my doctor was impressed with how strong Pilates made me and how it helped to make delivery easier. Without Tonray, I would have never been able get back into my pre-pregnancy clothes within months after my pregnancy."

"As a student of Tonray’s since 1996, I have been the fortunate recipient of Pilates instruction of the highest caliber. Tonray customizes each session to the needs of her client, always taking into consideration the client’s fitness level, goals, strengths and weaknesses. Tonray’s extensive knowledge of the work of Joseph Pilates, in combination with her understanding of anatomy and movement, provides each client with an intense and invigorating workout unlike any other. Tonray continues to study new developments in Pilates and incorporates what she learns into her clients’ sessions. In addition, Tonray has created a calm and comfortable studio where both beginners and enthusiasts can learn and practice the Pilates Method.

During my sessions with Tonray, I am always impressed by her ability to plan a comprehensive workout that is both challenging and fun. She describes the exercises using very clear and direct language and will not hesitate to demonstrate any exercise she asks a client to perform. Her manner is both professional and down-to-earth. She is always willing to answer my questions and provide helpful suggestions when I am experiencing difficulty with an exercise or concept. Not only is she the best Pilates instructor I have ever worked with, but also, the best fitness instructor as well."

"I've been a regular client of Tonray's since 2002. At 86 years old, I need a Pilates Instructor who can take into account my age and level of flexibility while constantly challenging me to do better. Whether it's working on my core or specific areas like my shoulders or lower body. It's this personal touch that makes my weekly experience such a great one. In addition, she has a top notch studio with the perfect equipment to get the job done."

"When I first started going to Tonray, I was experiencing substantial back pain. I was under the care of doctor and seeing a physical therapist regularly. Tonray stimulated my progress and today I am fully functioning and virtually pain free. Without her help I don't believe I would have seen the recovery that I have. Her attention to detail, her understanding of the human body, the variety of techniques she employs and her passion for what she does as well as the people she treats all combine to make her an invaluable part of my personal health."

"I have a standing 90 minute appointment with Tonray every Saturday and have had so since 2000. She is a dedicated, focused instructor and anybody who wants to take private Pilates lessons should consider her services. The studio is quiet, beautiful and lends itself for focus on core strengthening. The Pilates equipment is pristine and the surroundings make it easy to focus on the individualized session that Tonray develops."

From YELP - 2019

Working with Tonray at Be Studio Pilates has been one of the best decisions of my life.

My journey to Tonray began 20 years ago. While leaning over my sink one morning, I threw my back out. The next 19 years went something like this:

Go to physical therapy, feel a little better

Get discharged,

Slowly start feeling worse (despite keeping up with the exercises)

Try something new (yoga, chiropractor, therapeutic massage, acupuncture, tai chi, etc.)

Continue to get worse

Throw back out

Lather.Rinse.Repeat.

Most recently my doctor started floating the idea of spinal fusion surgery since nothing else seemed to be working. Given my age (35), I was hesitant to get such an invasive surgery. As a last ditch effort I figured I’d give Pilates a try. Enter Tonray.

Tonray impressed me the first time I worked with her. Her understanding of form is unparalleled and her ability to give cues to get her clients to work correctly is exceptional. I’ve been working with her for just under a year and feel better than I did in my early 20s. I’ve still got a long way to go but I’m optimistic that I’ll continue to improve while working with her. Our sessions are always tough because she will not let you compromise your form at all. Turns out I’ve been unknowingly working with poor form/compensation patterns for decades.

The only thing better than her coaching/teaching ability is her affability. She is warm and caring, and takes an interest in helping her clients meet their goals. There is no doubt that she loves what she does. I always look forward to our sessions. If you ever get a chance to work with someone whose passion is their career, you 100% should. They’re always a pleasure to be around.

To be clear, don’t take this review as a slight to physical therapy, yoga, tai chi, etc. They are great id done with perfect form and taught properly. If you want to move with perfect form, see Tonray. She will get your there.

“We eagerly look forward to our weekly session with Tonray in her immaculate studio.  At the beginning of each session, she always inquires about how our bodies are feeling so that she can customize her work with us.  Tonray has often diagnosed our aches and pains and been able to address those problems in class as well as suggesting exercises for us to do at home. While we appreciate Tonray’s serious attention and instruction, we also value her humor.  At the conclusion of our session, we always feel that we are walking taller and straighter with much more flexibility.  We thank you, Tonray, for the more than 10 years of helping us.”

“During COVID we were desperate to find a replacement for our cancelled yoga classes and our closed gym. Friends of ours raved about their Pilates instructor who was doing sessions with the two of them together, in a scrupulously clean studio.  We decided to give  their instructor a try.   We thank our friends every week for introducing us to Tonray Ho who is an absolutely extraordinary instructor.   Tonray is  a trained dancer as well as being certified in Pilates;  she knows exactly how our musculoskeletal  system works and how to precisely focus attention on our muscles that are not working efficiently or effectively. (One of us had chronic neck pain which she addressed in a staged development of multiple muscle groups. The other was having foot pain and hip pain which she resolved with a combination of stretching and strengthening exercises). We were thrilled! Now we are devoted to her knowledgeable insights. She’s  an amazing “diagnistician”, seemingly seeing what needs to be addressed on a given day from across the room!   We have come to rely on her caring and gentle support. Tonray can always find a way to modify an exercise or the equipment or to employ other devices to address our particular issues on any given day.  Her prompts are clear and insightful and meaningful.  Tonray has  made us stronger, and more mobile and more in control of our breathing.  We cannot imagine life without her now!  She is an artist at what she does and an absolute gift to us. Simply the best!!”

"I have had the privilege of working with Tonray since 1998. I first began working with Tonray when I was a competitive figure skater and coach. She has a very unique ability to integrate movements for my body and provide precise corrections. In addition to Pilates, I have taken Yamuna Body Rolling and Face Ball classes. The body rolling class feels like a self-massage, leaving my body very relaxed and loose. Both classes helped my TMJ by releasing muscle tension in my jaw and neck, thereby relieving some of the pain."

"Tonray is an exceptional Pilates instructor who uses her extensive knowledge of anatomy and movement to tailor whatever program you may need.  I worked with her for over 18 years while doing varied sports, including trapeze, but am now actively involved in the difficult sport of dressage.  Whatever I ask of Tonray, whether it is to help me recover from an injury or to enable me to perform at a higher level, Tonray will willingly participate in helping me achieve my goals.  She is intelligent, compassionate, and frankly, a lot of fun to be around.  I always look forward to my weekly Pilates session!  It is an integral part of my fitness routine."

"After 12 years with Tonray as my Pilates instructor, I want to submit the following testimonial on her behalf. Tonray has studied many forms of Pilates. I feel Tonray is immensely talented, with a predilection to working and strengthening every part of my body. Tonray has a great sense of honor and a good sense of humor. I believe in Tonray's talent and hope that each of you will benefit from her unique gift as a Pilates instructor."

"I have taken Pilates since the 90's with various instructors.  My work with Tonray Ho has been exceptional. She was recommended to me after I finished therapy for double knee replacements at least seven years ago. She understands my issues and limitations while guiding me to retain an individual maximum physical capacity at my age of 93 years."

"I cannot speak highly enough about the merits of having Tonray as a personal trainer. My body has made gradual changes allowing me more agility and for an older woman this is an asset. Each visit is constructed to aid and abet the ability to be more active and project a study of a healthy body to the public. More so, it is the gradual improvements noticed within by walking with more assurance and feeling that weakness in limbs become less noticeable week after week. I cannot convey the confidence that I now feel compared to before I was introduced to Tonray Ho. It is a not to be missed gift to ones future health outlook."