So Many Years …
Starting with a young & enthusiastic 18 year old learning aerobic dancercise at her local YM-YWCA
So Many Stories …
Becoming a Supervisor of the Ladies Health & Fitness Centre became the start of an evolving career in fitness, health & wellness over the 45 year career….
Aerobics, Personal Training, Wellness courses, Yoga, Thai Yoga Massage, Lifestyle Coaching …
After teaching at and learning from numerous Y’s & private clubs due to spouse career moves around Ontario, Laurie’s family settled in Elmira. During the 80’s and 90’s many studios opened and closed their doors, so Laurie waited patiently
The studio expands and has occupied 5 different locations to accommodate growth and to modify services offered. 2 other locations are used once the studio winds down and Laurie tries semi-retirement…& to work around a 3 year pandemic.
Finally… late in 2000 circumstances and timing seemed right to open a space to serve the community and help people get fit, meet goals, receive excellent coaching and wellness tips! Clients participated in fitness challenges and worked on self-improvement. Laurie continued to learn, grow and expand services to better serve the community and keep people motivated.
Personal Training at client homes 2000 -Local dance studio kick off 2001 - small 1 room studio 2002 - Arthur Street house where the space is renovated and expanded 3 times to accommodate fitness & a new yoga space (2006-2017) - then a downsize to Muscovey House in 2018 - online in 2020
What a journey!
Runners club, step class, workshops & seminars with guest teachers and practitioners…
Classes are now online & a few stragglers attend in person at Muscovey House. 24 years from opening still adapting to whatever the Universe sends our way. Some clients graduated to other interests and some attendees have stayed engaged and attend regular classes after 15-20 years….and so our story continues yet.