Meet Ashtyn Pharis | Pilates Instructor & Studio Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Ashtyn Pharis and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Ashtyn, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Pilates by Ashtyn was never just about movement — it was born from something much deeper. From the very beginning, I knew I wanted to create a space that felt different from your typical fitness studio.

I’ve always been passionate about supporting women — not just physically, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. That passion came from personal experience. I know what it feels like to not feel good as a woman. To feel disconnected from your body, to question your worth, to walk into a space and not feel seen or supported. Those moments shaped me. And they gave me a powerful purpose: to make sure other women don’t have to feel that way.

I created Pilates by Ashtyn to be more than a place to work out. I wanted it to be a community, a safe haven, a space where every woman feels welcomed, loved, encouraged, and truly enough — exactly as she is. Whether you’re walking through something heavy or simply looking to feel stronger and more confident, this space is for you.

Movement saved my life. It gave me clarity, peace, purpose, and healing. It helped me come home to myself — and that’s what I want for every single person who steps into this space. My hope is that through Pilates, women can reconnect with themselves, build real strength from the inside out, and begin to feel good again — not just physically, but in every part of who they are.

Pilates by Ashtyn isn’t just a studio. It’s a movement — one that celebrates women, honors their journeys, and reminds them every day that they are worthy of taking up space, of feeling strong, of living joyfully and fully in their bodies.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
I got here today through true passion — a deep, genuine desire to help other women feel strong, confident, and at home in their bodies. This journey was never just about building a business — it was about creating a mission rooted in love, healing, and connection.

My heart has always been in helping women rise and supporting the people around me. That purpose has carried me through every early morning, every challenge, and every long day. And truthfully, whenever I feel tired or burnt out, without fail, a client will send me a message — telling me how one of my classes or workouts helped them in some way. And somehow, it always comes at the perfect time.

Those moments remind me why I started and keep me going. They mean more to me than you’ll ever know.

I’m endlessly grateful to be living this dream — and even more grateful for every single woman who shows up and trusts me to walk beside her on this journey. Pilates by Ashtyn exists because of you. Thank you for letting me be a part of your story. 💛

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
I’d take them to the most chic workout class in town (bonus points for good lighting and matching sets), then we’d hit up a cute coffee shop to catch up over lattes. After that? Shopping, obviously — somewhere with dreamy boutiques or a good local gem. We’d wrap the day with dinner downtown — probably a sleek steakhouse with great vibes, candlelight, and cocktails. Good food, good conversation, good energy. That’s the kind of day I live for. ✨💛

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
None of this would be possible without the women who trust me — who show up, let me guide them, let me push them, and allow me to walk beside them as they chase their goals. You’ve let me into your lives, into your journeys, and I don’t take that lightly.

Your trust is the reason this dream exists. Your strength, your dedication, your vulnerability — you are the heart of Pilates by Ashtyn. I am so grateful to every single woman who shows up, not just for me, but for herself. You’ve built this with me, and I will never stop showing up for you in return.

And to my family — your unwavering support has been my anchor. Thank you for standing behind me, lifting me up, and believing in this vision right alongside me.

This journey isn’t mine alone — it’s ours. And I am endlessly thankful. 💛

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