Darina Brown

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Introduction: I am always trying to be 100 %present when training my clients, I am there for you not the opposite way around. Responsible, on time and flexible. I based my trainings on many factors, including your state, mood, goals, needs...nothing is black and white. I am also perfectionist, not doing things for sake of it....i rather focus on a root of problem than rather treating the symptoms....and that is my holistic approach. The short term goal of our sessions is that you leave relaxed, tired, in better mood and perhaps feeling stronger and longer:) My best reward is when my clients keep coming back...the fact I did help somebody today even it was only 1 person...I love the interactions between me and clients, the feedback, the discussions we have. I also love learning from my clients...

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Kim L.

Mar 16, 2015

Hired on Thumbtack

Darina Brown's reply

Hi Kim, I loved working w you and too bad your review did not get posted! Anyway, I wish you the best and please keep in touch!

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Kimber D.

Mar 9, 2015

Darina was my Pilates instructor at Equinox in Bethesda, MD. From day one she was outstanding. I came into the room nervous and inexperienced. She immediately made me feel at ease. She assessed my current physical condition, and worked with me at my level - conscious of where I was, but also pushing me further. I had a number of physical challenges that required us to modify or work on, and she was brilliant at working with me. At one point we moved to doing Pilates in the pool to work the muscles that we wanted. I remember telling Darina once that it was the first time that I felt I was working with my body and not just working my body. Darina wasn't just my instructor, she was my partner. She has a detailed and extensive knowledge of the body, its workings, Pilates, and yoga, but she also has an ability to intuitively understand her clients and her clients needs. And her positive, cheerful, helpful, funny, and open personality made it joy.

Becky B.

Dec 31, 2014

Darina is the most attentive, attuned teacher (of anything!) I've ever experienced. She conveys the fundamentals of Pilates--breathing, posture, etc--in a clear, accessible way that takes the mystery out of it. Sessions with her are both physically challenging and psychologically grounding. I'm so grateful, and lucky, to have known her!

Magge K.

Jan 3, 2015

Darina is one of the best Pilates instructors that I have ever worked with. She brings total focus to her sessions. She helped me strengthen my entire body as well as those muscles that needed it most. She knew exactly how to far to push me without it being too much. I highly recommend Darina.

Elena J.

Jan 3, 2015

Darina is a real pleasure to work with. She is knowledgeable and extremely thorough. She is patient, will explain in as many ways as is necessary to get you to make the connection to the proper muscles or to the proper execution of a particular move. She will l challenge you enough to make you progress with tremendous awareness but never allowing you to lose sight of proper form. She is one of the most conscientious instructors I have met. It's been a transforming experience working with her.

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Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?
I see clients regularly and some of them don't need as much physical practise, as to talk..get it out whatever it bothers them without being worried to be judged...and once it is out, then the relieve comes and they can focus on the physical practise....
What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
I also teach pilates and yoga group classes and one format of classes might not be suitable for everybody yet I hear other instructors saying ...no you must do it exactly how I do...or it should like this or that.....NO, i teach my clients to listen their bodies first because no instructor knows what is exactly going on...and that is how people can get hurt....not listening what the body tells them ....SO find a teacher who is open and can admit that not all positions and exercices are for everybody...