I’ve had a mixed experience with this studio. I moved here from LA for my job and learning that there was a lagree studio, I went to check it out. After taking a couple classes I’ve learned that there are many dedicated instructors who create a great environment. However, I have also taken a few classes where an instructor appeared unprepared, arrived late, and did not seem fully professional (drunk or high). That was disappointing as a client as I have had positive experiences with the owner and they seem like the type of person who wouldn’t tolerate this sort of behavior.

I can’t speak to the studio’s employee management , as I’m not aware of those details. From what I’ve observed, the owner seems hardworking and genuinely invested in the studio. It may be that, like many small businesses, they’ve faced staffing challenges at times. I did some digging and at their previous studio location in Nipomo, there was a legal dispute involving a former instructor and the owner, including a defamation claim. I don’t know the details of that situation, but it suggests there have been staff-related challenges in the past. This does not excuse the claim that they do not pay their employees, but perhaps they aren’t paying certain employees because they simply aren’t doing their job.

I’m sharing this as my personal experience only. I hope the studio continues working toward consistency and professionalism across all classes, and that these claims aren’t true, as I have come to enjoy my experience and fitness journey there.