Melinda Stackpoole • September 17, 2025

Client Spotlight: From Isolation to Energy Jaime’s Journey Back to Herself

How one woman found strength, confidence, and community at MAS Movement Pilates



There was a time when Jaime didn’t feel like herself. Weight gain, lack of energy, and constant disappointment weighed heavily on her, making even everyday life feel harder than it should. The more uncomfortable she felt in her body, the more she pulled back from the things she once enjoyed.


“I started isolating myself,” she admits. “I was embarrassed and didn’t want to be on display in a big workout setting.”


Like so many women in midlife, Jaime wanted to move and feel better, but she didn’t want to be lost in a crowded gym or surrounded by strangers who didn’t understand her journey. That’s when she discovered MAS Movement Pilates.


What stood out to her was the semi-private classes designed specifically for women over 40. Instead of a one-size-fits-all approach, these sessions offered a space where she could feel seen, supported, and connected. It made me feel like maybe I’d finally find community and like-mindedness,” Jaime recalls.


And she was right.


Since starting, Jaime has experienced a transformation she never thought possible. Her energy and metabolism have soared, her confidence has returned, and her body feels strong and capable again. The aches that once held her back, like her constant knee pain, are now gone. She even sleeps better at night.


“I now feel strong, confident, independent, and energized,”  she says.


For Jaime, this isn’t just about exercise. It’s about reclaiming her life, her independence, and her joy.


Her advice to other women who feel the way she once did? This program is perfect if you want a secure, personalized approach to working out—something that will truly give you your life back.”


Curious what MAS Movement Pilates could do for you? Click  here to try your first 4 classes for $100


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