15 Years of Private Pilates. 15 Years of You.
- Jun 3
- 3 min read
Fifteen years ago, a little boutique studio quietly opened in downtown Pittsburgh — no TVs, no loud music, no hype.
Just breath, movement, and a quiet kind of power.
That studio became Pilates Sol.
Back then, I started Pilates because I couldn’t touch my toes — and honestly, yoga pissed me off. Pilates was different. It made sense in my body. It gave me space to breathe, to move, and to feel good again. (And yeah… back then, one session cost about the same as three cases of Iron City beer or a good night out when downtown was alive on a Friday.)
Worth. Every. Penny.
Private Pilates became my therapy — my weekly reset.
What started as a few private sessions turned into a 15-year community.
🧘♀️ A Studio Built for Strength, Still Going Strong
From the moment Marcie and Kristen opened the doors to the day I officially became owner in 2018, this space has always been about one thing:
Helping people feel strong, grounded, and at home in their bodies.
We’ve been through a lot — booming years, shutdowns, a pandemic, and a downtown that’s still finding its rhythm again.
But we keep showing up.
Sometimes online. Sometimes wobbly. Always real.
This anniversary isn’t just about marking time — it’s about the moments.
The quiet exhales. The “holy core” sessions. The “I’m so glad I didn’t cancel” kind of days.
Whether you came here to heal, stretch, strengthen, or just breathe — thank you
Pilates Sol is what it is because of you.
💌 Share Your Pilates Sol Memory
Did you train here with Marcie or Kristen?
Were you a Penn Ave OG?
Did you start on Zoom in 2020?
Or maybe you crossed the Allegheny River to Aspinwall?
I’d love to hear your story.
Just email me your favorite session, quote, or hilarious memory — I’ll be sharing these throughout the year.
(Especially in October, when our original LLC was born 😉)
💛 Celebrate With Me: Summer Special
To honor this milestone, I’m offering a limited 30-Session Private Pilates Pack for $2,010 — a throwback to our founding year.
This is about you — giving yourself time, space, and presence this summer.
No crowds. No pressure. Just you, me, and the reformer.
📍 Private Pilates in Downtown Pittsburgh
🎁 $2,010 | 30 Private Sessions
🕐 Limited availability. Offer ends June 15, 2025.
🌱 Year 7: Evolving with Intention
I've now owned Pilates Sol for 7 years — and every 7 years, I tend to reinvent a little.
This past year, I’ve quietly expanded into coaching and travel support, blending everything I love to serve women in motion.
Because resets don’t just happen in a studio.
Sometimes, you need mindset support.
Sometimes, you need a solo adventure to remember who you are.
Sometimes, you just need someone to help you make sense of it all.
If you’re curious where that next journey could take you:
🙏 Whether You’ve Been Here 15 Days or 15 Years…
You’re part of this story. And I’m so damn glad you are.
Thank you for breathing, stretching, resetting, and growing with me.
Here’s to whatever’s next — and to never doing it alone.
Sincerely,
— Kim
Owner, Pilates Sol
Private. Personal. Powerful. Always.
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