"Martine is very knowledgeable and willing to work with me on my goals. She can be really tough, or she can be easy going, depending on what I need."— Margaret

”Adrin creates an atmosphere where I feel safe to stretch my abilities, which definitely makes me want to keep coming, to keep trying to push the envelope a little bit more each time.” — Stephanie

"Martine’s skill, patience, resourcefulness, and sense of humor have been unfailing and much appreciated.  I started Pilates primarily because of recurring sciatica from a ruptured disk, but there were also other problems that complicated things.  Martine took it all in stride.  I have not had another bout of sciatica since beginning Pilates, and I can see progress in overall strength and stamina.  I give Martine very high marks and a warm recommendation."- Joyce

“It is so obvious to me that Adrin sincerely cares about all of her clients. She is energetic, positive, skilled and caring and a delight to spend an hour with.” — Elizabeth

“Adrin acts intuitively with her clients, she pays great attention to how I learn and then translates that into presenting new exercises or moves in a way that best suits my learning style.” — Stephanie

“For this 60-something year old woman, Pilates has been a godsend… I can walk into a session on the reformer feeling like a VERY old lady and walk out having literally shed years. It is without a doubt the best exercise I have ever found!” — Elizabeth

"Finding the right instructor is key. Over the last 2 years that Adrin has been working with me, I have seen the greatest improvement both in core strength and overall flexibility and length. What I like most is the total flexibility to change up the program elements, responding to my needs and keeping me interested and challenged!" — James

"Since I’ve started body rolling, I have less pain, my muscles recover more quickly from intense workouts and I haven’t been to the chiropractor in months. It is such an important part of my routine that I travel with my body rolling set!" — Shana

"Martine is a gifted teacher. Every hour with her flies by. I float out of each session energized, increasingly aware, encouraged and ever-stonger. I can’t praise her demeanor or skills highly enough. I whole-heartedly recommend her. "— Susan

"I started Pilates because it was a low impact exercise, and I needed to get moving again. I never imagined the wonders Martine's routines would perform. When I started I was afraid knee replacement surgery wasn't too far off. After one year of Pilates I have no more knee pain!" —Sandee

"I'm athletic. I run marathons. Since taking Pilates with Martine, I'm stronger, more flexible, I've improved my time, and I'm much less prone to injuries." —Margaret

"Martine is great! I really appreciate her patience and willingness to be flexible with the sessions she has planned. Working one on one is very important. It keeps me honest. Martine won't let me cheat. The most important thing has been the strength and flexibility I've gained. It enabled me to come through a serious shoulder wrenching fall last summer with only minor injuries." —Sue

"I had no idea what to expect with SPRe Bodywork, but I walked out with less pain and more movement. I learned that there was more to my pain than just the physiological aspect" — H.R.

Reviews from Judy's Book

"Atop the Wallingford Steps at 34th Street, tucked beneath a new condo, rests Studio Evolve -- the new Pilates haven. As someone who has previously enjoyed Pilates, my goal was to find an inviting studio staffed with well-trained, intuitive experts. Finding an inviting establishment was an interesting exercise in and of itself. Before discovering Studio Evolve, I looked into more pretentious places on Capital Hill and upper Queen Anne. I figured, if it's good enough for ballerinas and fitness trend-a-holics, then it's good enough for me. But those places lacked something. A welcoming vibe, perhaps? At Studio Evolve, owner Adrin Stauffer and Martine Dedek offer personalized programs and workshops that work with your body. It's not about you passively doing some exercise. It's about your body flowing beyond its limitations with the help of a caring staff that utilize proven techniques including Pilates, massage, Yamuna Body Rolling (fun!), and SPRe Bodywork. I know it's easy to be intimidated by things you've never tried. But if you're ready to see amazing changes in your body and shape, then try a class or 1:1 session at Studio Evolve. It's a place that feels like it belongs to us everyday people -- who are looking for core strength and the stretch of our lives. I go twice a week -- and can't wait to get there." — L. Suzanne S.

"Let Studio Evolve envelop you in its serenely inviting spa-like setting. Its masterly practitioners meet you as you are, and guide you into increasingly higher levels of strength, agility, and health through Pilates, SPRe, Yamuna bodyrolling, and/or massage. These people communicate in positive, engaging, and clear ways to help clients better visualize the processes they are experiencing. If you want to get fit without pain or anxiety, if you want to work with gifted instructors, if you want to do this in a beautiful as well as functional setting, Studio Evolve is for you, too! I love it!" — Susan H.