Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Wilson.
Hi Laura, please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I moved in USA in 2002 with $100 in my pocket. After several intro jobs as housekeeper, hostess, massage therapist I found my passion for health and fitness. Growing up in Romania I was part of the national team or archery for many years. The focus and concentration I learned there was definitely the base of my next career. Pilates is a form of physical movement that builds strength in our muscles, flexibility in our joints and awareness on how to move. I opened my first studio in 2005 followed by 11 years of learning and experiencing on how to run a businesses. My second location was in 2016 in Silverlake, followed by 2017 in Brentwood, 2019 in West Hollywood. Our last 2 locations -Sherman OAKS AND NYC in soho opened in September of 2022. Natural Pilates expanded not only on locations but also on creating a nationally accredited teacher training program, creating an online studio with livestream and prerecorded workouts. While the Natural Pilates Brand continues to grow and expand there are ups and downs of owning a business and managing a balance between having a family and a business.
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?
When you own a business it’s almost never a smooth road. Between managing cash flow, to managing employees and all that comes with it, it’s a non-stop process. I didn’t go to business school nor anyone mentored me on how to grow the business. The truth is that I am still learning and modifying the way we do things constantly. When you own a business you need to understand some accounting, some HR, some customer relations, some marketing and more. I basically need to become as expert as I can be in all fields in order to take the correct choices.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Feel strong and look your best! Natural Pilates is introducing an Athletic approach to classical pilates choreography. We are the bridge between classical and contemporary styles by using classical choreography and machines but providing a safe challenging workout every time. Our attention to detail and form with appropriate resistance for every level, intention to movement will bring your muscles to a full burn. To make the classes fun and challenging, we use lots of props as ankle weights, booty bands, flex bands, fitness circles and more Natural Pilates offers Group sessions up to 12 people but also Private and Semi-private training. We are known in the city for the consistency in quality of training.
What do you like and dislike about the city?
I love the weather and the quality of living here, love how active people are.
Pricing:
- First class-$30
- Pack of 10-$375
- Pack of 20-$700
- Monthly memberships 4/8/12 classes per month
Contact Info:
- Website: www.naturalpilates.com
- Instagram: @naturalpilates
- Facebook: @naturalpilatesla
- Youtube: @naturalpilates
- Yelp: @naturalpilates
Image Credits
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