Core Connect Studio

Tried a Contrology Pilates class with Juliette and survived... which already deserves 5 stars. 😅 The class was the perfect mix of challenging and enjoyable not so hard that you're questioning your life choices, but definitely enough to remind you that your core exists. I left feeling taller, more stretched out, and surprisingly refreshed. Juliette has a great way of keeping the class engaging while making sure you're moving properly. My core and pelvic floor got a proper workout, and I was still feeling the good kind of sore the next day. Will definitely be back for more controlled suffering!

I’m so glad I found this studio! I’m 18 months postpartum and had nearly a four-finger diastasis. After just six sessions, the gap reduced to about one and a half fingers—I honestly couldn’t believe it. I had been trying so hard without success, and now I can finally feel my lower abs again. The change in such a short time has been truly incredible. Marianne’s knowledge is unmatched compared to anyone I’ve trained with before. I’ve attended reformer classes in many countries and studios, and her expertise really stands out. The community is also amazing—everyone is so warm and welcoming. During a rather uncertain period in my life, this place has supported me not just physically but mentally as well. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team at Core Connect, especially Martin and Marianne. I would highly recommend this studio to every woman—it has truly been transformative for me. Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

Reformer Pilates was a completely new experience for me! Marianne put me at ease and guided me throughout my session with class! She is extremely knowledgeable and demonstrates heaps of passion about her craft! Not only is Marianne a professional, she is an amazing person! I highly recommend Core Connect Studio and Marianne to anyone who is looking for an evidence-informed approach to help support your needs. Class act!

I often joke that I would probably never have had my second child if I hadn’t met Marianne after my first birth, and honestly, it’s only half a joke. After a very difficult birth and injury, I started working with Marianne during the pandemic, online, when there were just two of us on the screen. From day one, her ability to truly understand what was happening in my body, explain it, and then guide me through recovery with precision and care was unlike anything I had experienced before. The level of knowledge, intuition, and responsibility she brings to her work is simply exceptional. I don’t say this lightly, I genuinely don’t believe there is a better Pilates instructor in Dubai than Marianne. Fast forward to today: I’ve returned to my Pilates journey at Core Connect Studio, this time with a shoulder tendon injury. While it’s still a work in progress, the impact has been a complete game changer. The progress, the confidence, the trust in movement…all of it. What makes Marianne truly stand out is not just results, but the experience: the comfort, the enjoyment, and the deep sense of care you feel in every single session. It’s rare, and it’s priceless. I’m planning to stay on this journey even when I’m completely injury-free. Once you work with Marianne, there’s simply no going back.

I’ve been training with Marianne for almost a decade, and I genuinely wouldn’t go anywhere else. Her depth of knowledge, warmth, and genuine care for every single client is truly exceptional. Core Connect Studio has such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, filled with positive energy from the moment you walk in. The Pilates taught here is deeply rooted in science, with a true understanding of physiology that Marianne seamlessly applies to every class. You don’t just move—you learn, improve, and feel stronger in a feel good, sustainable way. Love this little community!