Move Smarter To Feel Better. Pilates, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Exerercise, Yoga and more!
02/28/2026
Join us in celebrating our newest instructor, Lucia! 🥂
You likely recognize her friendly face from the front desk, she has been working at MMC since May of 2025 and started our comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training. She officially passed her mid-term and is stepping into her new role as a Trainer at MMC and we are so excited for you all to work with her.
Lucia brings a refreshing blend of poise and connection to our studio. She has a natural gift for making everyone feel supported while maintaining a sharp, precise focus on form. We love the spark she adds to our MMC team, and we know you will, too!
She is now available for private sessions—the perfect chance for 1-on-1 attention before her schedule fills up! 🗓️
About Lucia:
• Trained Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
• Business Administration Professional: Bringing organization and detail to every session.
• Lifelong Wellness Roots: Raised in a family that prioritized health as a core value.
• Community Lead: Heading up our future MMC events and outreach.
• Former Dancer
Welcome to the Trainer team, Lucia! 👏
02/24/2026
From the precision of Pilates to the spirals of Gyrotonic—we’re moving in every direction this month. 🌀
Our theme for the month is EVOLVE.
To us, evolving means:
✨ Moving with more intention.
✨ Breathing through the challenges.
✨ Embracing the “newness” of every session.
Life happens in the transitions, and we’re making sure ours are smooth, strong, and full of soul. 🌿
Catch you in the studio?
MoveToEvolve
02/18/2026
Evolution doesn’t happen in a day—it happens in the transitions. 🌱
“Life is a process of becoming, a combination of states we have to go through.” — Anaïs Nin
Our theme this month at MMC is EVOLVE.
In Pilates, we often focus on the “perfect” rep with excellent form, but true evolution is found in the progress: the moment a movement feels lighter, the day your breath supports your power, and the shift in how you carry yourself outside these walls.
This month, we’re challenging you to evolve:
➡️ Your Movement: Find more depth in the “simple” exercises.
➡️ Your Mindset: Replace “I can’t” with “I’m learning how.”
➡️ Your Life: Take that Pilates poise into your everyday world.
Ready to see what the next version of you looks like? Let’s get to work. ✨
02/10/2026
Think Pilates can’t be cardio? Think again. ⚡️
We’re officially introducing Cardio Progressions, a new i1-i2 level class designed to make you sweat, shake, and smile. 🔥💪👏
Wait... Pilates + cardio? 🤔
Traditionally, Pilates is known for slow, mindful control. But we’re turning up the tempo. By utilizing the Jumpboard, Tower, and Chair, we’ve created a circuit that blends the “science of the spring” with heart-pumping intervals.
🔬The Science Bit: We use rhythmic, plyometric movements (like jumping on the Reformer!) to trigger your aerobic system. This isn’t just about burning calories; it’s about Dynamic Stability. Can you keep your core engaged while your heart rate is soaring? That’s where the real magic happens.
What to expect:
• Equipment: Jumpboard, Tower, and Chair.
• Flow: Circuit-style with layered progressions (choose your challenge & modifications always available)
• Vibe: High energy, intentional transitions, and a serious full-body glow.
✨ Ready to find your rhythm? Book your spot in our first Cardio Progressions class starting this Thursday 6:30pm!
02/03/2026
Your knees aren’t “bad”—they’re just lost. 🧭
Ever wonder why your knees “click” or ache during a workout? Or, do you have knee pain with your workouts and feel a little stuck? READ MORE ⬇️
It often comes down to tracking. In this video, I’ve marked the bony landmarks to show exactly how the femur, patella, and ankle should (and shouldn’t) align.
When those dots don’t stay in a straight line, your joints take the heat.
That’s where Pilates & Corrective Exercise come in:
• The Reformer Advantage: Footwork isn’t just a warm-up; it’s a blueprint for alignment.
• The Instructor’s Eye: We’re trained to spot the subtle inward “dive” or outward “bow” that you might not even feel.
• The Goal: Moving with precision so your muscles do the work, not your cartilage.
Stop “powering through” the pain and start moving with intent. 💡
Do your knees track straight, or do they have a mind of their own? Let’s chat in the comments!
01/27/2026
We do Pilates.
We trained for this.
Balance, control, bone density, inner strength, grace…you know all the things! 👏🙏
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01/26/2026
Hi MMC Community, just wanted to keep you in the loop.
Due to weather & road conditions our studio will be closed on Monday 1/26. 🙏❄️
We will keep you informed on any other updates! We hope you are staying safe & warm.
01/24/2026
If your spine needs a “reset button,” this is it. 👏👏👏
Gyrokinesis is all about finding your flow through circular, rhythmic movements that leave you feeling taller, more open, and deeply energized. It’s like a massage from the inside out!
✨ NEW CLASS ALERT ✨
🗓️ Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
🧘 With Emily
Come arch, curl, and spiral your way into a better headspace. 🌀🌊
Unlike traditional workouts that focus on linear reps, this method uses three-dimensional, fluid motions to decompress joints and wake up the nervous system. You’ll leave feeling more connected to your body and ready to take on the rest of your week.
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01/23/2026
Due to the upcoming winter mix and snow storm prediction MMC will be closed on both Saturday 1/24 & Sunday 1/25.
Normal hours on Friday 1/23 👏💪(A few spots left in tower class at 9am, if you can squeeze in before everything gets here!❄️!)
We will be adding a live virtual Mat Pilates class with on Saturday 1/24 at 10:30am for those that would like to still work out. 👏💪 Join us from home in your PJS! Sign Up on Mindbody - class is free to our members that are on a membership.
Stay safe & warm! ☃️❄️☃️
We will keep an active eye on the weather and send out the latest updates via email as well as here on social media. 🙏
We’ll be back in no time! 👏
01/21/2026
Last minute class add due to popular demand!
And yes, incase that snow storm hits this weekend - we want YOU to still be able to get into classes! 👏✨💪❄️
01/20/2026
Join us in celebrating our newest instructor, Laura! Some of you may recognize her 🥰
She has officially passed her mid-term and is moving from student to teacher.
We love the energy and precision she brings to the studio, and we know you will too! She is currently available for private sessions, making it the perfect time to snag some 1-on-1 attention before her schedule fills up!
Keep your eyes peeled—she’ll be hitting the group class schedule before you know it. 🗓️
About Laura:
• Trained Comprehensive Pilates Instructor
• Certified Yoga Instructor (Yin & Restorative)
• BS, Western Governors University
Welcome to the team, Laura! 👏
01/16/2026
Transformation is not an event, it’s a process.
Real change in the body happens in the details.
Whether you are in a private session or a group class, our instructors focus on the “why” behind every movement.
We believe that true progress requires more than just following a sequence—it requires a deep understanding of anatomy and body mechanics.
Our team is trained to see the subtle shifts in your alignment, allowing them to provide hands-on, tailored corrections that ensure you’re moving safely and effectively.
In this reel, you’ll see our amazing team in action, guiding our community through their workouts.
A Special Note 📝
We are so thrilled to officially welcome back from maternity leave! We’ve missed her energy in the studio and can’t wait for you all to get back on the reformer with her. She is slowly returning with private training and we will keep you posted about group classes in the coming months.🤍
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Emily is a local North Texas Pilates and Gyrotonic Instructor. She has a passion for sharing her joy through movement and helping people move better. She brings her experience of Dance, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, and plain joyful connection to movement into her sessions with clients in hopes to inspire them to move with more ease in the session and outside of the session. She strives to assist her clients in their goals whether they are to reduce pain/swelling, gain strength and knowledge for their sport, or to prevent injury.
BACKGROUND -- Emily is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and has a background in Dance. She graduated from Florida State University with a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography. Shortly afterwards, she moved to New York City and pursued her professional Dance career. She had the opportunity to work, perform, and choreograph with several dance companies. She also had the privilege of working with Joffrey Ballet School, The Rock School For Dance Education (Philadelphia, PA), Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Instensive’s in New York City, Peridance Capezio Center, and Wingspan Arts. Movement has always been important to Emily and teaching it through Dance, Pilates, and Gyrotonic is always a special experience.
7+ years of teaching Dance ages three – Adult in various dance techniques (Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and Creative Movement).
Residence Life Director and Activity Coordinator for The Joffrey Ballet School New York, NY (2014-2016), The Rock School for Dance Education Philadelphia,PA (Summer Program 2015), and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy New York, NY (Summer Program 2012 & 2013)
Education & Certifications
BFA Dance Performance & Choreography, Florida State University (FSU)
GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified Instructor / Applications for the Fascial Body
Completed Pilates 1 Year Apprentice Program at Body Balance Institute (Jacksonville, FL) Studied with Cheryl Forehand, Vicki Sullivan, and Kristen Sullivan (Balanced Body Master Trainers).
AED/CPR Certified
Training Specialties
Sport Specified Training for Athletes and Dancers
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Training
Specialized populations: Autism, Cancer, MS, or Parkinson's Disease
Pre & Post Natal Women, Youth & Young Adults
