What would you do if you spent years building strength, only to realise you could not rely on it in everyday life?

For Mandy Macfarlane, that moment arrived after decades of working as a pharmacist; on her feet all day, lifting, reaching, assisting customers. Even after lifting heavy weights for over a decade, her body did not always move the way she needed it to. Two knee replacements later, Mandy discovered that Pilates could rebuild the kind of strength that actually supports life.

In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host David Gunther speaks with Mandy about how Pilates restored strength she could trust, improved her balance, and helped her move confidently through daily life.

✨ Whether you’re a Pilates studio owner, instructor, or client wanting to understand real movement outcomes, Mandy’s story shows what strength and balance look like when Pilates becomes part of a client’s life.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How Pilates supported Mandy after two knee replacement surgeries
✔️ The difference between lifting strength and functional strength
✔️ How improved balance changed confidence in everyday life
✔️ Why consistency (three sessions each week in this case) created lasting progress
✔️ How Pilates professionals help clients return to movement they enjoy

👉 Watch now and discover how Pilates truly can change lives.

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Website: https://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au/

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In this second episode of A Scheduling and Payment System that Cares, David Gunther continues his conversation with Emily, CEO of Clubworx, to uncover how a care-first mindset can drive real innovation in Pilates studio management.

Picking up from Episode 1; A Scheduling and Payment System That Cares, this discussion dives deeper into how the Club Worx team turns customer feedback into features that truly make a difference, from an evolving member app to an in-app store that gives clients new ways to connect and buy in real time.

David and Emily explore what happens when technology meets empathy, how care can shape every decision, every feature, and every relationship in your business.

What You’ll Learn

• How Club Worx transforms client feedback into tangible software improvements
• Why care is a powerful business strategy, not just a company value
• How to “close the loop” with clients to build long-term trust
• What’s next for the Club Worx member app and its new in-app store
• The human side of leadership: balancing innovation, family, and resilience

If you’ve ever wondered how to make your systems work for you, not against you, this episode reveals how empathy and feedback can power both your technology and your business growth.

Stay tuned: Emily returns for the next episode in this series, where we’ll explore the essential reporting and payment tracking features every Pilates studio needs to improve profitability and free up more time to focus on what truly matters: your clients.

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Connect with Emily Smart

LinkedIn: Emily Smart

Website: https://content.clubworx.com/pilatesbusiness_podcast

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Website: https://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au/

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In this third and final part of our conversation with professional Pilates instructor Carla Ricalis, we explore how systems transform not just the running of a Pilates studio, but the experience of instructors and clients alike.

Carla and David share candid lessons from failures, the importance of trust and accountability, and how structure creates more freedom for instructors to thrive.

If you’re a Pilates studio owner looking to strengthen your instructor team and scale with confidence, this episode will give you practical strategies and a fresh perspective.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• Why systems are essential for both efficiency and freedom in a Pilates studio.
• How to build a trust-based instructor culture without micromanaging.
• Lessons learned from failures in instructor development during COVID.
• The power of structured mentoring and in-house workshops for professional growth.
• How tiered pricing and incentives can align instructors, clients, and studio success.

Connect with Carla Ricalis

LinkedIn: Carla Ricalis

Website: https://www.studiopower3.ca/

Connect with David Gunther via Linkedin

Website: https://www.pilatesbusiness.com.au/

Facebook: Pilates Business

Youtube: @pilatesbusiness1126

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Want to learn more about Pilates Business?

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