Sculpt Cult Pilates

I’ve been taking Pilates with Carina for nearly six months, and I can genuinely say she’s the best instructor I’ve ever had. Every class feels fresh—no two sessions are ever the same—and she manages to strike the perfect balance between challenging and empowering. I’ve seen such a difference in my strength and overall wellbeing since starting with her. Beyond the workouts themselves, Carina’s energy is electric. She creates an environment that’s not only motivating but also deeply supportive. You can feel the love and intention she puts into every class, and the community she’s built around her practice is something truly special. I look forward to every single session.

I absolutely love this Pilates studio! It's always spotless, which makes for such a calming and refreshing environment to work out in. The instructors are fantastic super knowledgeable, attentive, and they really take the time to make sure your form is right. They offer a great variety of class options throughout the week, which makes it easy to fit into a busy schedule. I also appreciate how they’re quick to offer modifications when needed, so every class feels safe and effective no matter your level. Highly recommend!

I tried this class with Carina Merhi as my instructor, and it was so amazing. She made me feel stronger, more empowered, and more confident. I’ve never been the best at Pilates, but her class was the perfect mix challenging yet achievable. She knows how to set you up for success and she’s the most encouraging human. I highly recommend taking her class. She was the one who made me fall in love with Pilates!

Gosh, I don’t know how this place isn’t more well known yet. Classes are always full, but Faina is worth a line out the door & around the block! As someone who’s lived in NYC, Boston, LA and taken Pilates around the world with some of the world’s top instructors (both privates and group classes) I can tell you that Faina is one of the very best instructors there is (I’ve brought multiple guests, and they’ve all been blown away). Above and beyond this, she is the most sincere & invested in her clients’ success. Unfortunately, there is a lot of Pilates that isn’t genuine out there, but Faina is truly gifted. Sculpt Cult will completely change your body if you’re going 3X or more per week - it is the best of Pilates Reformer & Lagree method, still healing to your body, but incredibly challenging in all the right ways. She is one of the few Reformer studios that incorporates the tower and the jump board as well. The community she built is kind and supportive, her studio impeccable, & new Merrithew equipment is kept immaculate. I have recently been displaced by the Palisades fire, and having to relocate - and I already know I’ll be driving a hour + just to take classes with Faina. She is truly inspiring and I can’t sing her praises enough. I can only see Faina’s business taking off even more so in coming years, what she has to offer is that rare. P.S. If you are able, invest in a private or package with Faina, it will pay off for a lifetime & you won’t regret it!

Sculpt Cult Pilates is hands down the best Pilates studio in LA! The expertise and creativity of the instructors are unmatched. They focus on traditional Pilates alignment, ensuring each session is not only fun but incredibly effective. You’ll be burning till you shake, that's a promise and every workout leaves you feeling stronger. Faina is a pro master instructor who really cares and not to mention an expert on alignment during the different stages of injury recovery/pregnancy/postnatal. This place has been a lifesaver for me, and I’d give it over 5 stars if I could. x