Align Fitness By Allie

---

Name: J****** O*****
Date: 2023-04-01 15:53:05
Rating: 5
Comment: I did not have the chance to work with Allie face to face, god I wished I had but I as I lived in Argentina and the pandemic took place, the chances were minimum. However I did work with her in the strength program, which I discovered in one of her free workshops about core strength… I end up falling in love with the way she explained everything single workout, how immediately it could be felt in the specific muscles, and how easily it was to understand how it translated into the dance class.I had my doubts about the program, mostly because I was affording it with my savings (remember Im from Argentina and the country is drowning economically) but oh! I would never ever say I spend that money… I invested it. My body changed, my strength improved exponentially, I mastered gym workouts with such an amazing form that so far every coach I work with points out every time, my overall performance just improves. However, that’s not the critical part, my discipline went from doing workouts every two days to be my daily meditation to feel my body, feel myself and built confidence as I knew those exercises were there not only as part as my warm up, or my turn out exercises, but to make every dance step possible to master as well as my body was being taken care, ready to do challenging stuff and make the whole professional ballerina journey enjoyable, different and POSSIBLE.Therefore, I did not get to know Allie face to face but her values, the truly sense of her work and her dedication here got to me deeply and that’s even better and something I’m forever grateful for.

---

Name: A** W
Date: 2023-03-29 15:55:35
Rating: 5
Comment: I love Dancer Strong! Allie is so knowledgeable and she is a gem in a world where teachers are just telling you to “stretch” and improve that way. Allie’s program targets so many different issues. My core strength, glute activation, balance and flexibility have all improved. I would definitely recommend this especially for the adult dancer who wants to take more classes but also needs the strength to do so. This has been a game changer for me.

---

Name: S****** G******
Date: 2023-03-27 18:53:20
Rating: 5
Comment: Overall, I loved my experience in the program. Frankly, Ive never been stronger/danced as healthy as I have in my life. I was worried as an adult dancer I wouldnt be taken seriously or welcome to the program, but I found in my consultation with Allie and my time in public spaces with the program, there were so many others like me out there. This program not only benefitted me as a dancer but as a dance instructor as well. Would recommend to anyone. You absolutely get the bang for your buck and even though finances wouldnt necessarily allow me to receive super individualized attention within the program - Allie had various ways to make herself available to those dancers who couldnt get that super individualized care. She really wants to make sure her dancers feel supported and are practicing in a healthy way. Despite being virtual or across the country, she/her group has a way of making you feel welcome.

---

Name: S****** G*****
Date: 2023-03-27 07:12:52
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been doing Allies Pre Pointe program for a few weeks now. It has been fantastic, not just strengthening my feet and ankles (which I definitely have), but also learning so much about correct alignment. Its helped me both in my dancing and my regular life.I feel so much more knowledgeable and Im able to self correct. The exercises are great too, theyre explained in such detail and theyre really manageable to do throughout the day. You can really feel all the little muscles working. Very excited to see how strong I can get with this program!

---

Name: H***** W******
Date: 2023-03-27 01:24:27
Rating: 5
Comment: I love the light-bulb-moment cues Allie provides. The harness hips cue she shared in a Zoom class enabled me to finally access the correct muscles that I never had been able to find before with other cues from well-meaning teachers. Allie has extensive knowledge of anatomy and how the body works, yet she can explain it simply and clearly. I am working through her pointe strength program, and the visual and explanation of metatarsals was very helpful because I had never been entirely sure of what metatarsals actually are. Ive also been happy to see increased mobility in my feet through the pointe program! I love Allies exercises that pack a punch, like the wall bug. That exercise (which I learned in a Zoom class she offered) has positively affected my shoulder girdle and rib cage placement like nothing else! I look forward to learning more from Allie through other programs she offers.

---

Name: R***** T******
Date: 2023-03-25 20:32:10
Rating: 5
Comment: As an adult, I returned to ballet after a long (long!) break. Though I remembered a lot of the things I was supposed to do, and some of my core movements were still built into my mental and muscle memory, the years away had taken their toll on my ability to dance at the level I was used to. Compounded with time spent on other activities such as racing bikes, climbing mountains, trail running, and other things, I had strength and endurance, but not the *right* strength and endurance.Working with Allie was a HUGE help. I was able to access strength and control in using my flexibility. I am now able to confidently dance in the highest level classes at my studio. I am confident in my ability to perform on stage, and to move safely in multiple dance styles, not just ballet.After completing the year-long Dancer Strong program, I still follow Allie on IG, and reach out to ask questions on occasion. Allie is incredibly knowledgeable, supportive, and encouraging to the dance community. Her support through the program and after have helped me be more knowledgeable about my muscles, bones, tendons, ligaments, and what I need to do to continue to dance for decades more. Now that I have returned to dance, and I am stronger than ever, I dont intend to give it up! I have to thank Allie for the help in getting me to this stronger place in my dance career.

---

Name: J****** M*****
Date: 2023-03-25 18:23:46
Rating: 5
Comment: The Dancer Strong Program helped me make MAJOR changes in my dancing. Not only do I have more technical ability, but I also have gotten rid of several nagging aches and pains as Ive gained strength. As an adult ballet dancer, I previously had difficulty finding time to cross train. This program gives your maximum results while also not requiring hours upon hours of your time. The exercises are effective and focused. I learned how to activate specific muscles while I dance and got to know my body better.If you work with Allie privately, she helps tailor exercises to your goals. Shes great at motivating me, even over Zoom! I always walk away from privates with a new warm up routine to help support my dancing in class.Thank you, Allie, for keeping dancers strong so we can add that athleticism into our artistry!

---

Name: A*** M********
Date: 2023-03-25 17:16:41
Rating: 5
Comment: I love the detailed approach to every excercise. First you build up the knowlede to access the right muscles and then you build up the muscles. My posture improved a lot and also my all over ability to use my muscles in ballet class and daily life.

---

Name: S**** Q
Date: 2023-03-24 07:11:25
Rating: 5
Comment: I highly recommend Allies Pointe Strength program. It really works. I felt the difference in my ballet class already after a week and half - my rélevé was higher, stronger and more stable. Sous-sus and balances on one leg were noticably easier. My arches look higher and better too which many dancers will be wanting! (They are not naturally super high and flexible.) This course is absolutely worth the price if you want to go en pointe or improve your pointe work and dance in a strong and safe way. It would also be perfect training for walking in heels...! Thanks a lot Allie!

---

Name: N**** K***
Date: 2023-03-23 20:23:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Working with Allie has completely changed not only my strength level but my quality of movement. Her exercises in the Dancer Strong program create a clear pathway to build strength and consistent movement patterns. Because of Allie, I have been able to return to dance after years of chronic injury and have actually seen improvements in my technique that I didn’t think were possible as an adult dancer. I would highly recommend Allie’s programs to all dancers. Taking control of your strength before an injury happens and having the tools to build strength after a break is an invaluable investment in every dancer’s future.

---

Name: B******* R********
Date: 2023-03-23 17:12:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Currently going through my second round of the Dancer Strong program! I’m an adult beginner dancer and had to stop ballet for awhile *mama life* and couldn’t be more happy that I have this incredible guided workout program to help me rebuild my strength and confidence dancing. Thank you Allie!

---

Name: E***** H*****
Date: 2023-03-18 02:03:02
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is great at explaining complex body mechanics with easy-to-remember cues and analogies. I still think about pushing monsters into the basement when I échappé en pointe! Its great to have ballet concepts explained in ways that take anatomical reality into account. The exercises in the online, self-guided courses can be overwhelming because there are so many of them, but I treat it as a library of exercises to sift through and incorporate the ones that work best for me into my routines since some of them target the same things.

---

Name: S**** F*******
Date: 2023-03-18 00:19:06
Rating: 5
Comment: I learned so much! All the cues were really helpful and I was able to apply the learnings in my local dance classes.

---

Name: H***** J*******
Date: 2023-03-17 23:10:08
Rating: 5
Comment: I have learned so much from working with Allie. I utilize the exercises shes given me every time I warm up for class and within my regular exercise routine to keep my body strong and safe. As an adult dancer, I so appreciate Allies knowledge of the challenges and needs specific to adult bodies and, as a dancer herself, her understanding of the unique demands of dance training. In our private sessions I always feel heard and seen, and that she is genuinely invested in my progress and success. I walk away from every session feeling empowered in my training and with a better understanding of my own body and how to care for it.

---

Name: M***** N*****
Date: 2023-03-15 19:08:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie helped me strengthen and cross train during the 1 year dancer strong program. My jumps got higher, my form was much better and overall my dancing improved so much!

---

Name: M*** S*
Date: 2023-03-14 16:43:17
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is one of the most knowledgable and well rounded trainers in the field. After a major injury, countless doctors and physical therapists, I found Allie during the pandemic and started working with her virtually. Finally, after so many years, I saw hope, improvement and now I am pain free and back to dancing. I will always be grateful to God for allowing me to meet her.

---

Name: J**** B*****
Date: 2023-03-10 19:45:46
Rating: 5
Comment: The online courses that Allie has created are exactly what I was looking for. I’m 34 and only started dancing at 26. I knew from the start that building my strength outside of ballet class would allow me to feel more secure during class. I particularly notice a difference in my ability hold a balance and sustain a Relevé. I would like to continue to work on my flexibility, and I trust Allie’s methods to get me where I want to be on a slow and gradual incline.

---

Name: R****** L****
Date: 2023-03-10 15:06:13
Rating: 5
Comment: Im an adult dancer who has been on pointe on and off since my teens, but never really had a proper foot and ankle strengthening program or evaluation. I started the online Pointe Strength program about a month ago, doing about 15-20 minutes of the exercises 4-5 days a week and can already feel the difference in my alignment, pointe strength, and stability on and off pointe. And Im only on Level 2 of the 4-level program! Cant wait to see the results as I continue progressing!Ive also taken virtual ballet classes with Allie, and in-person classes during the KM and Friends intensive in summer, 2022. She is always so encouraging and supportive and uses great imagery to help dancers find proper placement and alignment.

---

Name: G**** H***
Date: 2023-03-10 05:46:00
Rating: 5
Comment: I’ve worked with Allie both online and in-person and would gladly do so again. I love that Allie’s approach recognizes how the whole body works together. Her cues are really purposeful and have clicked better for me than cues and corrections I’ve gotten from other teachers. Since working with her, I’ve had teachers comment on my improved alignment and strength.

---

Name: f*******
Date: 2023-03-10 00:15:05
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is so easy to follow and breaks scientific information where everyone will understand ! That tripod thing with your foot is a game changer for me !! The tools she gives on how to prepare your feet for pointe work is so amazing !! I had a teacher who told me to come in and take Pointe after not taking point since 2015!! She said, you just need to start 😳😳! thank god for Allie or else I would have trusted that teacher and would have gone to take her class without any preparation and probably a multitude of injuries !!

---

Name: B******* H***********
Date: 2023-01-21 23:31:06
Rating: 5
Comment: I started working with Allie over zoom during the pandemic in 2020. I was looking for cross training to complement my dancing at a time when I could not access a gym, or my usual cross training classes. We are still working together.Allie provides the most effective, thorough, detailed, and body specific cross training I have experienced ever. Her depth of knowledge is complemented by her realistic, kind, caring, and uplifting demeanor. Even from only working online I saw huge changes in my body, and in my understanding of the mechanics of my body. I decided I wanted to meet Allie in person, and travelled from Europe to spend 10 days working with her in California. It is the best cross training choice I have made, thus far, as a dancer.In all our sessions she carefully assesses my body both in action and on reflection. Meaning all training sessions are carefully pre-planed and designed to my needs, as well as adjusted to how my body reacts on the day. As a professional dancer, I find this type of fine tuned training to be vital. I suffer from fewer injuries, I feel more confident in my practice, and I love learning about and pushing my body’s abilities, and capabilities.I cannot recommend working with Allie enough, be that online or in person.’

---

Name: D**** N***** L**
Date: 2022-10-06 20:22:33
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been working with Allie since December 2020. Throughout the pandemic, she’s taught me how important it is to properly cross train for dance outside of the studio and to not be afraid of using heavy weights. Now I can no longer imagine dance without the cross training aspect; I always look forward to my time at the gym. I have never felt as strong and aware of my body as I am today. And even after a surgery just a year ago, I have never felt more prepared to invest in my craft. I’m forever thankful for Allie! Her knowledge and encouragement have immensely helped me work towards bigger goals inside and outside of the studio.

---

Name: A******** F* L****
Date: 2022-01-24 21:01:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Align Fitness goes above and beyond for cross-training. If you’re considering it, do it! You’ll be so much stronger for it :)

---

Name: J**** V*
Date: 2021-04-29 18:11:27
Rating: 5
Comment: I am 26 year old yoga teacher and professional dancer/choreographer. I have been dancing for 14 years and performed professionally for 5. I worked with Allie in the ambassador program for 3 months—Allie has transformed so much of the way I think about my body. I had come to her having long struggled with flexibility and a recurring knee injury, and she offered me a massive wealth of knowledge that helped me discover the interconnectedness of my entire dancing body, my potentials in range of motion, and the habits that led to my injuries. Each session with her was a new discovery, whether it was rehabbing a neck injury, learning how to activate my glutes to protect my knee, or discovering new range of motion in proper alignment with my anatomy and in teamwork with my nervous system. I am more flexible than I ever have been and I have a deeper awareness of how muscle to in my entire core (front, side, back), shoulders, and legs support me as I move dynamically as a performer and choreographer. Allie guided me towards a loving, healthy, relationship with my body, the expectations I have for it, and possibilities I still have yet to know, because the wisdom she offers can be practiced for a lifetime.

---

Name: K*** W********
Date: 2021-04-29 00:40:52
Rating: 5
Comment: I loved working with Ms. Allie! She is incredibly knowledgeable and has helped me become a stronger dancer. I worked with her over zoom and she was able to give clear and meaningful corrections.

---

Name: A***** A****
Date: 2021-04-09 04:37:38
Rating: 5
Comment: I am so thankful to have met Allie this year. With the industry and faculties being closed, I felt disconnected to my body. Working with Allie brought a nurturing and patient perspective as I rediscovered movement pathways. As much as it was a physically growth, it was a mental one as well. Allie is so knowledgeable and is such a great human to connect with.

---

Name: A***** S******
Date: 2021-04-08 21:27:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Loved every second of the ambassadorship program with Allie! She truly is full of knowledge and is able to cater all the tools and information to meet your specific goals. I was able to see the small changes and able to push past what I thought my body could do. Highly recommend working with her or taking advantage of her online platform!! 10 out of 10!!

---

Name: S***** 3 D**** C******
Date: 2020-12-15 05:06:33
Rating: 5
Comment: I loved what I saw on Allie’s Instagram page and when I saw she had a virtual class on Standing Cues I figured why not give it a try. And all I can say is WOW! So much information gained that I can’t wait to take into the studio for my students and even myself. Amazing! ❤️ -Rebeca C.

---

Name: C******** M********
Date: 2020-12-15 03:40:20
Rating: 5
Comment: As a yoga and movement instructor Im always looking to improve my verbal cues, but its been challenging to find a trusted resource. I learned about Allie on Instagram and was immediately attracted to her bright personality, wealth of knowledge, and impressive successes with her students. I took her Live Standing Body Cue class and it was amazing! The hour flew by, because it was fun and engaging. Most of all I was provided with sound information that will help me to better communicate with my students on standing alignment. In fact my verbal cues have improved already from taking this class!

---

Name: J****** S*
Date: 2020-12-14 04:48:36
Rating: 5
Comment: I took Allies online dance cue class. Im actually not a dancer, but I figure skate. I struggle with looking stiff and overthinking my positions. Ive constantly heard the term tuck the pelvis and wondered why it didnt work for me. This class helped me find an intuitive, natural body alignment. It will take some time to consistently apply the corrections, but Im glad I took the class.

---

Name: M**** J****
Date: 2020-12-13 22:53:58
Rating: 5
Comment: I took the standing Cue class and it showed that one just one hour with Allie can help so much to with my dancing and posture! The class was very informative with individual corrections for everyone. Before the class I had a weak and unstable posture and couldnt feel what my body was doing. With Allies explanations, even just simple breathing exercises and great corrections and tips I have a much better understanding of correct work. Now, I have amazing exercises to strengthen my core and I can already feel a difference! Simply amazing!

---

Name: H***** L****
Date: 2020-12-13 22:05:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is awesome!! She really understands how to speak to dancers and pinpoint what verbal and physical cues work for each individual. After taking a few of her online classes I cant wait to work with her in person and get that one on one experience.

---

Name: G**** B*******
Date: 2020-11-04 20:37:36
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is the professional with the amount and quality of knowledge about dancers body i have never ever met before.Her approach made and is making a big difference in my dance life and overall physical well being. I am so happy she is happened in my life =)Her online classes and webinars are a must for every dancer who cares about own body and wants to improve it in a smart way.

---

Name: J*** K******
Date: 2020-11-04 03:41:38
Rating: 5
Comment: Absolutely amazing at teaching exercises and sharing her knowledge! I love her instagram and I took her Zoom Cue class and has helped me so much already and hopefully can interact more with Allie x

---

Name: a***** m*******
Date: 2020-11-03 23:26:38
Rating: 5
Comment: I feel like oversharing about my dance experience thus far. I have danced mostly all my life but have had teachers that did not really focus in on me. I was, still am kind of, hyper extended but not in the great way ballerinas are supposed to be and ended up injuring myself. I let go of ballet and all dreams alongside that path. Few years ago, I start hearing of people like me, injured due to bad position placement and how they moved forwards from this. Through the help of like minded people, such as Allie, through her instagram and her youtube videos and her latest increment of the cue zoom class, I once again feel the hope for higher extensions and beautiful posture all the way from Montreal, Canada. wow internet. wow Allie. thank you

---

Name: N***** K***
Date: 2020-11-03 22:55:34
Rating: 5
Comment: I have been working with Allie for a few months now. I have seen a significant improvement in my overall strength and stability as a dancer. But most importantly I have gone from feeling pain and discomfort in my hip-flexors to feeling strong and without pain. Some sessions, Allie has been able to guide me to get this result immediately. Because of working with her I am not only stronger in my body but am learning how to work smarter with my body. Thanks Allie! I highly recommend private sessions with Allie or taking one of her classes. Its exceptional content.

---

Name: E** L* F******
Date: 2020-11-03 10:21:19
Rating: 5
Comment: Workshops with Allie are amazing! I really appreciate her pedagogy and opened mindednessIm following her on instagram and I attended two virtual classes, I loved them!Before the class I was questioning myself (as a dance teacher) about how to give efficient cues to my students, now I know how to think to create more efficients cues. Her exercises are really good to feel what we are talking about!Thank you so much to Allie to share her experience with such a good perspective on the dance world!

---

Name: M***** F*******
Date: 2020-11-02 20:59:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is so generous with her knowledge. I love being able to connect with her via Instagram and most recently via an online class on how to cue dancers alignment and turnout creatively and effectively. I find that Allie is able to push dance education forward by emphasizing the importance of cross training . I think it helps to reframe our perspective on what it means to be a healthy & strong dancer, both mentally and physically.

---

Name: D******** C*****
Date: 2020-11-02 18:26:15
Rating: 5
Comment: I booked Allies dance cueing class and it was great. She is very nice, explained the theory, she showed exercises and left time for questions. It helped me realize how important individual cues are. I feel like I can use the tips and exercises right away!

---

Name: N**** h*******
Date: 2020-11-02 17:49:25
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is amazing! She is so knowledgeable, and her explanations allow you to truly understand the material she is sharing. I am so grateful to have been able to attend her Cueing Class. I have been struggling with verbal cues to explain alignment and posture. With Allie’s approach and explanations, I have new and better understanding of how to look at the alignment of our bodies. I am excited to continue to explore these exercise, verbal cues, way of thinking about our body and share that with my dancers. Thank you Allie!

---

Name: v*****
Date: 2020-11-02 17:38:32
Rating: 5
Comment: I absolutely love Allies approach to dancers bodies and her methods to create both subtle and powerful verbal cues that are effective, engaging, and creative for dancers and teachers!

---

Name: E******** A***
Date: 2020-11-02 16:51:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive been following Allie on Instagram and listening to her podcast for months. Having the virtual option to take a class with her to gain better knowledge on giving cues to my dancers was so beneficial. Im excited to take this knowledge and share it...especially the cues to help with proper alignment and engagement in our core. Thanks, Allie!

---

Name: J******* M******
Date: 2020-11-02 16:23:07
Rating: 5
Comment: Just finished a course about dance cues, and it was fantastic. You can tell that Allie is really passionate about passing on knowledge to be a smart dancer, know your own body, and also help teachers guide their students for the best results without any unnecessary injuries.I learned different exercises and verbal cues that will help my students understand and achieve some of the things that they have been working on.

---

Name: A******** L******
Date: 2020-11-02 13:31:02
Rating: 5
Comment: I loved the Cueing Zoom class! It is amazing and refreshing to explore other words that really can change your body in an instant. While I was doing the exercises I was amazed by how much powerful are words or corrections in dance and the human body! Hopefully Allie will do a Cue Class 2.0 :)

---

Name: M***** M*****
Date: 2020-11-02 05:50:33
Rating: 5
Comment: Excellent workshop on cueing for teachers! Allie is super knowledgeable and, more importantly, understands how to communicate this knowledge with various strategies to reach a range of students. Her imagery is clear and effective and she shared so many gems. Thank you Allie!

---

Name: D***** P*******
Date: 2020-11-02 04:39:41
Rating: 5
Comment: The Dance Cue Workshop presented cueing strategies through a lecture style followed by a practical component. It was useful to see the direct application of the strategies, choice of words and imagery through Allies teaching of exercises. The exercises taught were simple and effective, I look forward to implementing them with my students

---

Name: M******** S*********
Date: 2020-11-02 03:27:22
Rating: 5
Comment: Using Allies expertise, exercises, and cues have helped me improve my alignment, turnout, and core work tremendously. Ive been able to effectively correct bad habits that have resulted in pain and create a sustainable dance practice. If youve hit a plateau or are struggling, I highly recommend her approach to get you unstuck.

---

Name: A***** L
Date: 2020-11-02 02:34:16
Rating: 5
Comment: I went to Allies ballet cue class and it was very informative and organized! I am a ballet student who also teaches adult online sometimes. I am never a very coordinated person but I always work hard and try to apply my teachers corrections to my very best. I have been told to pull my stomach to my spine all the time, and I did it to the degree that I think I dont know how to breath correctly anymore. I would not eat or drink anything before the class because I was so afraid that my stomach doesnt look like being pulled to my spine. For quite a while, I thought if my stomach is hard, then I am using my core. However, Allie taught me how the right feeling of breathing and immediately feels so much more comfortable. We did couple exercises in the class, and all of them makes me want to learn more.As a teacher (more like a tutor) with students who usually in the situation that I was in - being told to force things onto our body, I quickly learned its important to explain the reason of why we are using core or why we are pulling up in a way that they can actually feel the change in their body. I really like what Allie said that everyone has different body and we have to stop make the image looks right but actually feel whats going on (thats not her original words tho). I have also been advocating that to my students as well! I am looking forward to learn more from Allie in the future! Highly recommend her to anyone who is serious about dancing healthily and happily!

---

Name: H** G***
Date: 2020-11-02 02:10:20
Rating: 5
Comment: My daughter has back pain and hip issue from previous dance training. We are lucky to find Allie online and wow we were amazed by her knowledge and expereince. lots of questions answered! We plan to take more class from her.

---

Name: J***** L***
Date: 2020-11-02 00:39:15
Rating: 5
Comment: Just completed an awesome workshop. Allie is very positive, passionate, knowledgeable & professional. Thanks for bringing deeper insight into safe physical practice for dance training!

---

Name: S**** C**********
Date: 2020-10-31 17:40:36
Rating: 5
Comment: When I hit my 50s, I felt like I was getting old before my time. I had pinched nerves in my lower back and neck. The pain started to impact my life and I became less and less mobile. As a result, I started putting on weight fast. It finally got so bad, that there were days I could barely function at all. As I talked with Allie, I realized there were things I could do that didnt involve surgery or drugs that would assist my back and neck. I started working regularly with Allie and within a couple of weeks, the pain had greatly diminished. It’s been several years since I started working with Allie and I have not had any serious neck or back problems. Most days I am pain free. Even when my neck or back acts up, it is very mild and usually because I have been slacking on what Allie has taught me. As I am increasing my strength, mobility and losing weight and I feel like I am getting younger each month. Thank you, Allie, for all the assistance in getting my life back.

---

Name: C**** R******
Date: 2020-10-27 18:14:41
Rating: 5
Comment: I had an amazing first session with Allie yesterday. She is personable, knowledgeable, and quickly adapts the session to fit your exact needs. I have been struggling with chronic hip and back pain, and Allie was able to quickly analyze my injury and provide multiple exercises for me to do over the next few months. Most importantly, she listens to you. I have been to numerous chiropractors, sports med doctors, and trainers over the years, but often they brush off your complaints or try to apply a generic fix. Allie does not do that and truly listens to you and your needs.

---

Name: A**** R********
Date: 2020-09-07 19:31:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is AMAZING. I came to her after over 7 months of not dancing do to Cancer. I had no muscle, horrible fatigue, 0 flexibility, and I felt like I lost my “dancer body”. Not only is she helping me find those important muscles again but she’s able to fix LIFE LONG problems that I’ve had with my technique. My arms and turnout are absolutely transformed. She’s able to fix and pinpoint problems that my teachers have been struggling with right away. Her knowledge of anatomy gives me such confidence with her. Allie not only knows what’s wrong, she also knows the why, and how to fix it.If you struggled with and injury or a long break from ballet PLEASE give Allie a try. If she can get me back to the barre after 5 months of chemotherapy she can do anything.

---

Name: D**** R********
Date: 2020-08-04 23:41:39
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is the best!! Extremely knowledgeable and professional yet personable. My daughter said today, that she can keep doing everything Allie asks her to do because Allie expects her to. Allie gives my daughter the confidence to give it her best effort.

---

Name: M****** D**** M*******
Date: 2020-06-23 07:56:37
Rating: 5
Comment: After many months of chiropractic and physical therapy appointments that led only to temporary relief from hip pain, my daughter has finally found the help to address the underlying problem that is responsible for creating her pain! Allie helped her to identify alignment issues that were the underlying cause of her injuries and has given her practical ways to address it through muscle strengthening. She is now able to dance with much less pain and is continuing to work with Allie to continue to strengthen her support muscles to gain even further progress. We are thrilled to have a virtual option to be able to work with Allie!

---

Name: N******* S****
Date: 2020-05-19 10:23:00
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is absolutely amazing! She is SO knowledgeable and her approach and philosophy on strength and flexibility are enlightening. I just finished a 12-week private session (we met once a week virtually) and I have seen dramatic changes of improvement in my dancing, but also in every day life! I feel much more stable and strong. I understand my body so much more and now know whats best for it after working with Allie. I would recommend working with her whether you are a dancer or not! Her work and her courses are for every BODY. I am so thankful to have been able to work with Allie because I will keep using the knowledge I acquired for the rest of my life!

---

Name: S**** P******
Date: 2020-05-17 01:43:21
Rating: 5
Comment: I am so glad that my daughter had the opportunity to work virtually with Allie for the past 12 weeks. It is incredible to watch the transformation from a young dancer with little to no strength to now be able to hold and balance positions for an extended time. Her ballet teachers also commented on how strong she was getting. Allies exercises are tailored to YOUR dancing needs. If you put in the work that Allie gives you, you are sure to see the results. I highly recommend Allie to any dancer that is looking to improve not only their strength but their dancing.

---

Name: V******* G******
Date: 2020-05-16 19:34:01
Rating: 5
Comment: One year ago, I did not think I could dance again. I had achy and sharp hip joint pain after attending two ballet summer intensives. I kept dancing with pain to a point where I could not sleep at night! I could not sit for long periods of time and eventually had pain with walking! After being diagnosed with hip impingement, a cyst, and labrum tears, I decided to proceed with surgery on my right hip. After operation and conventional physical therapy, my pain decreased, but dancing and stretching without pain afterwards was impossible. I had no idea what to do!I started to follow Align Fitness by Allie on Instagram and was interested in her strategies with movement and flexibility. After working with Allie virtually for 3 months, I FINALLY was able to take a modern class WITHOUT HIP PAIN! Allie gave me the knowledge I needed to find proper pelvic placement, helping me to dance functionally and fix unsafe habits. The techniques she gave me have allowed me to continue dance, using my hips the optimal way and using my entire core. She gave me series of exercises for strengthening, something I realized I desperately needed! THANK YOU Allie for showing me WHY I had pain and teaching me how to overcome it! Work smarter not harder and learn to move with proper form!

---

Name: T****** B********
Date: 2020-04-25 00:26:14
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie really helped my figure skater-dancer daughter with strengthening her core which really helped prevent a recurrence of her hip strain injury! Im so glad that Allie was able to virtually help her because we live in Ohio. Allie really listened and was so helpful and enthusiastic in helping my daughter!

---

Name: J*** L** P*****
Date: 2020-03-09 04:02:53
Rating: 5
Comment: I loved working with Allie! I was having really bad hip flexer pain whenever I would lift my leg in dance. She helped me to not have pain in my hips when I dance. She was super helpful. She gave me lots of stretches and exercises so that I keep dancing without hip pain. She takes a unique approach to dance and stretching. I absolutely loved working with her and would definitely recommend her.

---

Name: L*** B****
Date: 2019-10-10 15:23:40
Rating: 5
Comment: Very knowledgeable and thorough! Highly recommend! I also really enjoy her podcast!

---

Name: M******* W****
Date: 2019-10-10 04:08:59
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is amazing!! She shares her personal and professional experience to help strengthen dancers in body and mind. Her updated research helps both dancers and their parents understand proper alignment and muscle usage. Her podcast (Beyond the Pointe) is inspiring as she shares her knowledge through personal non-professional and professional life experiences as well as the the experiences of guest speakers. Thank you for sharing your talents with all of us, Allie!!

---

Name: E**** W*****
Date: 2019-09-22 17:52:18
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie taught me so much about increasing my hamstring flexibility! In one exercise (that didn’t even hurt) I dropped INCHES! Thank you Allie! So glad I live in Huntington beach to be able to see you in person and in your online flexibility course.

---

Name: r***** w*****
Date: 2019-09-22 17:44:09
Rating: 5
Comment: Working with Allie in Huntington Beach and I learned so much about my strength and mobility so I can surf to my best. I knew she worked with dancers, and she did great with my non dancer self. I’d Recommend her to anyone

---

Name: W**** G********
Date: 2019-08-02 22:23:24
Rating: 5
Comment: I love her personal attention to detail, and her knowledge and compassion give her an excellent ability to choose appropriate exercises to heal my body.

---

Name: A***** W************
Date: 2019-08-02 01:45:29
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is AHMAAAAZING! I am the ballet director at our studio in Utah and when she let me know she’d be traveling here I immediately booked her for a teacher training. Allie provides RELEVANT, HEALTHY, and EMPOWERING instruction that I have not found anywhere else! I consider myself a knowledgeable, experienced instructor. Allie answered lingering questions I’ve had about how to best prevent dancer injury, strengthen, align, balance, and unlock flexibility properly.Allie also opened up slots for private lessons with our students which filled in less than a day! She caringly and expertly attended to each student’s specific needs.We’ve just scratched the surface of what she has to offer and are looking forward to having her back to work with us again soon!

---

Name: T*** C*******
Date: 2019-07-31 05:05:55
Rating: 5
Comment: One of the best trainings that we have ever had come to our studio! Highly recommend.

---

Name: W**** K*******
Date: 2019-07-24 17:57:27
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie does more than just provide exercises to strengthen and align the body. My daughter has learned so much about her anatomy and how things “work” and gained a greater understanding of taking care of her body to sustain a long career in dance. Our weekly FaceTime sessions always result in an “aha!” moment for her.

---

Name: J******* L****
Date: 2019-02-15 18:32:37
Rating: 5
Comment: It was very important for us as parents that we find the right person who understood the Kinesiology of a dancers body and their needs and it was imperative that not only she maintain a strong body for surgery but to have someone who would be there afterwards to help her regain the flexibility and strength, Allie was the exact person she needed. It was very important to our daughter and us that regain the skills that she had trained and developed for so many years in order to return to the world of dance. When we first reached out to Allie a month before surgery she was flexible with our schedule and willing to accommodate our unique situation, she even did her own homework and became well versed in our daughter’s condition, its anatomy prior to surgery.Post 6 wks of surgery my daughter saw Allie 3 times a week, started with 30 minutes increments of mild gentle fluid movements that over time would only improve the flexibility. The movement of her chest/torso were now restricted by this Titanium steel bar that was surgically placed behind her Thoracic ribs inside and in front of her heart. Allie continued to help our daughter find a way to maintain and develop her new founding core strength to improve mobility and reduce pain. She also set up a new plan of action as now that the correction of the front of her chest had been taken care of it now had caused the major shift and curve in the spine (history of a VERY mild case of scoliosis prior to surgery) Her Orthopaedic Doctor and Thoracic surgeon suggested physical therapy would be the next step for our daughter and suggested she was cleared to so. We told him we had a very good personal trainer who worked with a PT and was better suited and familiar in the rehabilitation of dancers with combined resistance training, core strengthening and specific body motions with Gyrotonics.6 months forward now my daughter goes twice a weekly (1 hr each). Allie targets her recovery by having her do different exercises to improve the straightening of her back, working to correct the alignment of her body in these last six months. Our daughter has regained flexibility, strength and agility and has resumed Ballet again. Our daughter has increased her range of motion, she is more aware of what her body is capable of doing and has more endurance thanks to this particular training. Allie is a very positive person with great patience, she genuinely knows how to connect with these dancers that need encouragement when injured or recovering or just looking to improve and become better dancers. Every week there is something new that Allie corrects or improve in our daughter’s technique that she then applies to her ballet class the following and others notice. Our daughter will continue to work with her on maintaining the newly found core strength that even her Ballet teachers have noticed and said“ She came back even stronger than before “or “ even her turns out’s are better and her ability to balance is better”“ It doesn’t even look like she had surgery “ per her Ballet Mistressbesides Allie helping her get back into the world of dance, we recently saw her Orthopaedic Doctor for the 6-month post-x-ray to her spine and he was very pleased and a bit surprised that the curve in her spine has improved so quickly and he said“ Its almost straight … it’s just 6 months, continue what you are doing “In retrospect, we only wished we had known and started with Allie years ago. This could have helped our daughter become a much stronger dancer sooner by having that one person who teaches you how your muscles and body work together, what doesn’t work or correct that bad habit you’ve been doing all along, to what does and makes you look like a solid dancer. We highly recommend Allie and we look forward to seeing our daughter continue on this journey with Allie help.

---

Name: R** F********
Date: 2019-01-08 02:03:23
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie has helped me regain more balance & strength & has identified many abilities I can work on to reach my physical objectives. Allie is an AWESOME coach!

---

Name: A**** B***** T*****
Date: 2018-05-26 05:00:57
Rating: 5
Comment: My 15 year old ballerina daughter highly recommends Allie: Allie helps me stregthen my ballet training through the gyrotonics method. She is so knowledgeable and always gives a fresh take on how to think about steps in ballet. I have seen improvements in my balance and overall coordination of my body when dancing.

---

Name: K**** D*******
Date: 2018-04-15 15:42:47
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is incredibly knowledgeable about the body of a dancer, based on her real experiences, and exceptional with her focus on correct body alignment to mitigate any injuries. My daughter, who is a dancer and has been dancing for the past 10 years with an intense regimen, has experienced real benefits from working with Allie. Her awareness of what is safe for her body has increased dramatically. Her muscles have noticeably lengthened and she receives comments from teachers and dance peers who are seeing the positive changes.We would highly recommend Allie. She is a pleasure to work with and my daughter looks forward to her private sessions with her every week.

---

Name: P***** S********
Date: 2018-03-24 16:50:34
Rating: 5
Comment: Gyrotonics as additional training for ballet is amazing. We have seen positive results and recommend Align Fitness by Allie to anyone who needs and wants a stronger body.

---

Name: C***** T*********
Date: 2017-11-16 20:27:46
Rating: 5
Comment: Ive tried and number of various exercise methodologies, but Gyrotonic is by far my favorite. It is the most complete workout Ive ever experienced. It works you in such a way that you leave feeling taller and more balanced but at the same time feeling quite accomplished, because youve challenged both your body and mind. Ive gained more strength, flexibility, and coordination because of the Gyrotonic system and also have significantly improved my back pain from scoliosis.Allie Christensen is also wonderful to work with! She is highly knowledgeable and passionate about her work, as well as friendly and informative. When you can find the combination of a great trainer and a fantastic workout, you know youve found something incredibly valuable.

---

Name: R**** C*********
Date: 2017-08-26 16:24:46
Rating: 5
Comment: I started taking private lesions here with Allie and it was honestly the best cross-training experience I have ever had. All the instructors here are amazing and so knowledgeable, the studio is state of the art, and the Gyrotonic system is incredible!

---

Name: B**** K**
Date: 2017-06-22 04:59:22
Rating: 5
Comment: I have had lower back pain for 30 years and the pain was spreading to the hip area and down my leg on the left side. I have been taking gyrotonic class for 6 years. My back pain is now manageable and the pain in my hip and leg is gone.Allie is a very observant instructor and can catch any incorrect movement even during group lessons. She is very descriptive in explaining which helps me achieve correct gyrotonic movements every time. She is a very enthusiastic person with a good heart. I Love her!

---

Name: D******* C*******
Date: 2017-05-21 03:09:59
Rating: 5
Comment: All I can say is WOW!! And THANK YOU! Allie and Gyrotonics located in Costa Mesa in Orange County Ca is truly AMAZING!I was facing back surgery, 2 ortho surgeons out of 4 wanted to fuse my vertebrae and put in rods and cages. My only thought was they are going to immobilize a part of my body that is designed to move!! Intended to move!! Have you read the outcomes for back surgery???Well, I read them and thought there must be a better solution!Thanks to one of my awesome chiropractors Dr Sebastian Gonzales I found that solution -- Gyrotonics!My problem was stenosis, bulging disc and spondiliothis. I was in terrible pain. It hurt to walk 50 yards, I am a marathon runner (i have run Boston 3 times and qualified twice as many times) and 2 time ironman finisher - what the heck!! Not to brag but to give you perspective. It hurt to stand and to lift anything heavier than my laptop!Now after working consistently with Allie and faithfully doing my exercises my pain is subsiding and almost gone!!I have longer periods that are painfree!! I can stand for longer periods and walk as much as I want! I will start running again this summer (I want to run Boston one more time : ) Its work but its worth it!!Allie is awesome! She talks you through every exercise and is so very patient and knowledgeable about your muscles and their function!!Every athlete should invest in taking gyrotonics sessions to prevent injury and train your muscles to support and decompress your spine and increase your flexibility. Give it a try!! Your spine will thank you!!

---

Name: H*** B*******
Date: 2017-05-20 01:30:59
Rating: 5
Comment: For the BEST GYROTONIC instruction in Orange County you have to see Allie with Align Fitness! Allie is an incredible instructor whose background in dance, personal training and nutrition makes her knowledge of the body like that of no other!

---

Name: S**** G*******
Date: 2017-05-19 21:24:58
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie is a fabulous GYROTONIC instructor in Costa Mesa. I love how my body feels after a session with her. She has a lot of training and experience. Im impressed that shes up-to-date with the latest health research. I like how she is also certified in nutrition and as personal trainer.

---

Name: J*** G*******
Date: 2017-05-19 18:43:57
Rating: 5
Comment: Allie with Align Fitness is the best Gyrotonic trainer I have found in Orange County. She is very caring and patient in addition to knowledgeable about the body. I had shoulder surgery and my range of motion has greatly increased even after going through physical therapy. I cant say enough about Allie and the benefits of Gyrotonic training!

---

Name: S******** G*******
Date: 2017-05-19 18:01:29
Rating: 5
Comment: I had been searching for Gyrotonic for a few months and I finally was able to find Allie in Costa Mesa. Allie is awesome. She is the owner of Align Fitness by Allie. With only limited options for Gyro in Orange County, Allies teaching was a god send for my hip pain. I was referred to gyrotonic by a friend and as a chiropractor myself, I not only trust her but am confident when I send her a patient that they will have a great experience and get their issues addressed quickly and begin there healing process.

---

Name: G***** F****
Date: 2017-01-04 18:42:37
Rating: 5
Comment: Gyrotonic has been the best thing I have done for my body. I am a 82 year old woman with Parkinsons. Working with Allie in Gyrotonic has helped regain a number of things. The most important to me, my balance. She has improved my walking gait, my posture, and taught me how to get up and down from the ground (which is so important as an elderly person) I literally walk out of each appointment standing taller, stronger, and in less pain then when I came in. It has helped my back pain significantly, and keeps my brain firing and learning new patterns. As I age Im working hard in here to keep my memory sharp and coordination high. Obviously, I cant say enough about Gyrotonic and Allie. I recommend anyone who is wanting to age gracefully and keep their posture and movement as they age, try Gyrotonic.