Today we’d like to introduce you to Elizabeth Wilkinson.
Hi Elizabeth, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Originally from Nashville, I moved back home in 2015 after spending many years away. I went to college to study dance in Ohio, danced professionally in Boulder, studied at the Laban Centre in London, and lived New York and LA working as a professional dancer and Pilates teacher. During that time I had the opportunity to do an extensive amount of training in Pilates, Gyrotonic, Thai Massage, and somatics with some of the top practitioners in the world. My Pilates training is particularly unique, in that I have certifications in both Classical and more Contemporary methods. During my 12+ years teaching in New York and LA, I developed my own approach to movement drawing from my Pilates background along with my experience in Gyrotonic and my lifelong journey as a dancer. When I moved back to Nashville I visited many of the local Pilates studios, getting a feel for the community and where I fit into it. At that time there were only a handful of studios and two options for Pilates certification: one studio was extremely classical, and the others were super contemporary with more of a group fitness Reformer focus. There were no studios that felt like the right balance for my background. In 2016 I rented a little space on Fatherland St. in East Nashville and Well Body Pilates was born! Nine years later, we have served thousands of clients in multiple locations, developed a Teacher Training program, and we are still growing!
Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has been a wild ride! We have survived through fire, flood, tornado and pandemic. I have definitely learned what it means to pivot quickly and stay on my toes.
Appreciate you sharing that. What should we know about Well Body Pilates?
Well Body Pilates is a boutique fitness studio with locations in Nashville and Hendersonville. We specialize in the highest quality private training in Pilates and Gyrotonic, small group Equipment Pilates classes, and Barre training. Our teachers are highly trained, many with multiple certifications and years of teaching experience. Our classes and private sessions focus on form and alignment, in a positive, supportive environment where everyone is welcome. The Well Body Pilates style blends Classical Pilates with a contemporary, client-focused, anatomy-based approach which ensures our clients get the best results.
Before we let you go, we’ve got to ask if you have any advice for those who are just starting out?
Owning a fitness studio is not for the faint of heart! It takes a lot of work and perseverance, just like owning any small business. Make sure and take care of yourself so you can show up for your clients and staff every day as your best self. The payoff is huge when you see your clients make progress and how their bodies–and lives– improve.
Pricing:
- Group Classes range from $28-40
- Private Training from $90-$150 per session
- Intro Offers and Memberships are available
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.wellbodypilates.com
- Instagram: @wellbodypilates @wellbodyhendersonville
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WellBodyPilates/
