Key Pilates is the first comprehensive and classically focused Pilates Studio to open in the ever-growing area of North Frederick. Proudly located in the Village at Worman’s Mill, their studio is clean, comfortable, and fully equipped with several different Pilates apparatus.
A conversation with Lauren Melia, Owner
Tell us what Key Pilates does.
Our studio is clean, comfortable, and fully equipped with several different Pilates apparatus. Our experienced Pilates instructors are committed to offering the highest quality, personalized instruction to all who enter our studio. From youth to collegiate athletes, individuals looking to supplement their current routine and take their fitness to the next level, or those who just want to move better and live better, we believe Pilates is for everyBODY.
We proudly offer 1v1 training, semi-private sessions and small group classes. We believe in and support a holistic approach to health and fitness that continues beyond exercise.
In addition to Pilates, we are committed to partnering with a network of qualified professionals to help provide our members with dietary guidance and programs, education workshops, and will be participating in and hosting community outreach events.
Key Pilates adheres closely to, and all our instructors are certified in the classical Pilates method. Rooted in alignment of the human movement system, classical Pilates systematically promotes and helps develop an equal balance of strength, mobility, and flexibility.
What is your business origin story?
Established in 2021, Key Pilates began five years earlier as a spark of light during an otherwise dark time in my life.
While in the midst of dealing with several challenging family and personal issues, I still managed to maintain a lucrative position as a personal trainer. However, no matter how much I earned, I felt deeply uninspired and unfulfilled.
After earning a decade’s worth of experience, with an emphasis on corrective exercise, I decided to sign myself up for Pilates instructor training. Despite the chaos in my life, I needed to feel a sense of inspiration again. I craved a deeper understanding of the science of human movement. I knew that doing these things would, in turn, give me the ability to positively impact more lives and better serve others.
The vision of creating a learning environment for health and wellness to affect positive change in the lives of those in my community began to take shape.
My life’s focus and direction shifted when I found purpose and light again, and Key Pilates was born.
What do you like most about being a business located in Frederick County?
I love the small town community vibe coupled with the emergence of new energy as the city grows
What makes Key Pilates unique?
We are the first independently, woman owned, Pilates studio in Frederick, Maryland that teaches the classical Pilates method using all the classical apparatus
What do you want Key Pilates to be known for?
We are an inclusive fitness studio that believes Pilates is for EVERYbody and every age
Share some of your community involvement efforts.
We work with the aging population. We offer a discount to all military, first responders, and teachers. We fundraise for and donate to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCan) and are members of the Women’s Giving Circle of Frederick.
What does Key Pilates do best?
We focus on personalized services and keeping our classes small and intimate in order to provide the best possible service to each student. We focus on encouraging self care and a positive self image.
Is there anything else exciting about your business that you want the Chamber membership to know about?
In addition to our in studio offerings, we have yearly retreats. Last year’s was held in St. Thomas. This year’s will be in Costa Rica.
We will soon be a Peak Pilates education center, offering regular Pilates teacher trainings in studio and allowing us to help support and grow the classical Pilates community.
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