Pilates Space, the Burlington exercise and physical therapy studio, has three new owners. The trio of local women is creating a new focus for the business: holistic wellness for all ages and fitness levels, with a special emphasis on baby boomer clients. In addition to Pilates Spaces long-standing offerings, Pilates body conditioning and physical therapy, the studio is adding nutritional and lifestyle counseling, Anusara-inspired yoga, and craniosacral therapy--all under one roof.
Ownership of the studio, which is located at 208 Flynn Avenue, was transferred from founder/owner Pamela Stone Turner, MSPT, to long-time staff members Lena M. Cannizzaro, PT; Laura M. Savard, HHC; and Arica H. Bronz, on April 30. The group purchased the business as ALL Wellness, LLC, dba Pilates Space.
Cannizzaro, Bronz and Savard plan to market their services not only to fitness minded young people--many of whom faithfully attend Pilates classes--but particularly to baby boomers that are eager to attain or maintain overall health. The Pilates method is known for its rapid, effective results; middle-aged men and women experience improved posture and balance, core strength, and stamina. Nutritional counseling is a helpful add-on. Eating for improved bone health, lower cholesterol, and nutritional issues related to diabetes are some of the concerns Savard is trained to address.
Turner is relieved that, after deciding to return to her native Colorado, she did not have to close the studio she launched in early 2005. I cannot think of a more appropriate group of women to whom to hand down a growing business. I have no doubt that they will make every client feel like a part of this holistic family, she says.
Cannizzaro has taught Pilates classes and provided Pilates-based physical therapy at Pilates Space for two years; Bronz has instructed clients at the studio for three years. Savard joined the studio in January 2007 part-time, quickly becoming Office Manager. According to Savard, speaking for herself and her partners, We know these arent the most certain of times, economically, but we also feel there is a solid core of long-term clients as well as new-comers, who continue to commit to something they consider a necessity: well-being.
The new owners will co-manage the business and its development, with Cannizzaro and Bronz also continuing in their respective teaching and therapeutic roles. Savard will provide health counseling and manage operations.
Savard, 26, lives in Richmond; Cannizarro, 28, and Bronz, 35, both live in Winooski.
For more information and photos: Laura Savard, (802) 863-9900, or visit www.pilatesspace.net