Breathe's long name says it all: yoga, Pilates, physiotherapy, dry needling, nutrition, and weight loss, all under one roof in JP Nagar. Every one of its five written reviews names the same practitioner - spelled Shahnaz, Shanaz, or Shahanaz depending on the reviewer - for both hands-on treatment and Pilates instruction.
A Diagnosis That Explained the Problem
Vivek Vardhan's review is the most detailed about how treatment actually started: "Had a recurring shoulder pain. Was looking for an expert to rightly diagnose the problem - precise diagnosis fixes 50% of the issue. Consulted Dr. Shahnaz through reference. On first consultation she root-caused the issue. Went for dry needling and cupping, got the pain relieved in a couple of sessions. Post treatment she took me through a muscle strengthening course to prevent recurrence." That's a specific treatment sequence - diagnosis, dry needling and cupping, then a strengthening phase to prevent the problem returning - rather than a single fix-and-forget session.
The Same Pattern, a Different Complaint
Brahmani Gannamani describes an almost identical structure for a different issue: "I have undergone dry needling treatment for my back pain, which I was suffering from almost one month. I was happy to say my pain was reduced in just two sittings... Dr Shanaz understands our problem and suggests the right treatment." Mala K.C., independently: "I felt very good after taking treatment from Dr. Shahnaz. She is very approachable and understanding. I see a lot of difference in my health." Three separate reviewers, three different complaints - shoulder pain, back pain, and general health - all describing the same practitioner accurately diagnosing the root issue before treating it, rather than just addressing symptoms.
Pilates as Ongoing Practice, Not Just Treatment
Two reviewers describe a different side of the practice: regular Pilates classes rather than one-off treatment. Prabha Bhandary: "Pilates was new to me. I thoroughly enjoy the workout sessions conducted by Shahnaz. It has been 4 months now, but I could realize the obvious changes in body toning and core strengthening within 2 months." Brahmani Gannamani, who also had dry needling, adds a longer view: "Pilates also helped me in keeping fit and healthy. I was going to class for almost 2 years. Every class will be different, and you will see new workouts all the time."
A Runner's Specific Use Case
Sujatha Yarrapothu's review is worth noting for who she is, not just what she says: "Love the workouts. Being a runner I completely enjoy all the sessions, and it helps me better. Shahanaz divides the classes focusing equally on upper and lower body stretching and strengthening." That's a specific athlete describing a program structured around balanced upper and lower body work - useful if you're looking for Pilates or physio support tailored to a specific sport rather than general fitness.
What's Missing
No review states a session or class price. Every one of the five reviews centers on the same practitioner; nothing confirms whether other staff treat patients or teach classes, or what happens if she isn't available. The newest written review is from November 2019, more than six years old now.
Who It's Not For
Anyone looking for a large team of practitioners rather than one central figure - every review centers on the same person by name. Anyone who needs current pricing, since none of the five reviews states a figure.
89, SR Plaza, 3rd floor, 1st main, Wilson Garden Co-op Society, Puttenahalli, JP Nagar 7th Phase, J. P. Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560078, India. The website is breathe-wellness.business.site, and no phone number is published for this location.
FAQ
What conditions does this clinic treat?
Reviewers describe treatment for shoulder pain, back pain, and neck pain specifically, using methods including dry needling and cupping.
Who provides treatment and instruction?
A practitioner named across all five reviews, spelled variously as Shahnaz, Shanaz, and Shahanaz, who both diagnoses and treats patients and teaches Pilates classes.
Is Pilates offered as ongoing classes or just physiotherapy?
Both, according to reviewers - some describe short-term physiotherapy treatment for a specific injury, while others describe ongoing Pilates practice lasting months to years.
How quickly do people see results?
Reports vary by complaint: one reviewer describes pain relief within a couple of dry-needling sessions, while another describes noticeable body-toning changes within two months of regular Pilates classes.