TAKE BACK
YOUR
power
We help women take back movement from toxic fitness culture with Pilates and Barre classes that
empower you to meet yourself where you’re at - owning your body, strengthening it, and moving like
you mean it.
Our story..
Pilates and Barre weren’t always about aesthetics. Originally, these practices were created to build strength,
resilience, and a deep connection between body and mind. But as the boom in Pilates and Barre grew,
something changed. More and more women turned to these practices for the community, the vibe, and the
cute outfits which we love. But as the trend took off, it became increasingly tied to the idea of shrinking,
sculpting, and chasing an impossible body ideal. The “Pilates Girl” aesthetic, once rooted in empowerment,
quickly became hijacked by fitness culture’s obsession with how you look, not how you feel.
For years, the fitness industry has sold movement as a means to an end—a tool to “tone,” “snatch,” or “shrink”
your body into some idealized version. The reality is, there are few spaces in the Pilates and Barre world
that are truly inclusive of all sizes and free from body image-focused messaging. Strength, mobility, and
confidence often take a backseat to a narrow, aesthetic-driven narrative that pressures women to conform
to one body type. Pilates and Barre, once centered around empowering movement, became about achieving
a “look.” But movement was never meant to be about punishment, comparison, or fitting into a mold—it
was meant to be empowering. And while physical change is a natural byproduct of movement, it was never
supposed to be the goal.
Alchemy is here to take movement back. To strip away the toxic messaging, the obsession with aesthetic
standards, and return Pilates and Barre to what they were always meant to be: a tool for empowerment,
healing, and self-connection. Here, movement is about how it feels, not how it looks. Strength, confidence,
and resilience are not secondary—they are the foundation. When movement comes from a place of self-care
rather than self-criticism, the physical changes will come—but they will never be the point. Every class is
designed to support the body, build resilience, and seamlessly fit into your real life. Because real strength isn’t
measured by inches lost—it’s in how powerfully a woman owns her body and the space she takes up.
Meet your instructor
Hey beautiful souls! I'm Carly, and I'm thrilled you're here to explore what's possible with Alchemy.
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Since I was five, dance was my world. It taught me so much about movement, discipline, and expressing myself. But as I grew up, the constant pressure from performing and society's "perfect" ideals started to mess with how I saw my own body. For years, I quietly struggled with body image issues and the relentless grip of body dysmorphia. I know firsthand how painful it is to feel disconnected from your own skin, constantly trying to shrink or change yourself to fit some impossible mold.
My own journey through this tough landscape showed me a powerful truth: true well-being isn't about changing who you are; it's about truly connecting with yourself. It's about letting go of that ingrained idea that we're not good enough, that we need to be smaller or "fixed."
That's why I poured my heart and soul into creating Alchemy. This isn't just an app; it's a safe space, born from everything I've learned and everything I've lived. I wanted to build a platform where women could find a totally different path—one focused on radical self-acceptance, deep self-healing, and truly listening to what their bodies need.
At Alchemy, we're not chasing fleeting trends or pushing for perfection. We're cultivating a space where you can gently ditch that "shrinking and sculpting" mindset and rewrite your own story of strength, beauty, and wholeness. I'm here to share the tools and insights that completely changed my own relationship with myself, guiding you with empathy and unwavering support.
My mission is simple: to help you feel confident, vibrant, and totally at home in your own skin, celebrating every single part of your unique journey. Let's shake off the burden of comparing ourselves to others and instead, create a life where balance feels genuinely authentic and deeply nourishing for you.
You are amazing, exactly as you are. And together, we're going to create something truly transformative.