Move Smarter To Feel Better. Pilates, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Exerercise, Yoga and more!
10/10/2025
October Theme: Root 🍂
This month, we’re shifting our focus down, finding the quiet strength that lies in our connection to the earth & our own centers!
Just like a mighty tree draws nourishment and stability from its roots, in our practice, we’ll be exploring the concept of grounding. It’s about taking a moment to feel the contact of your feet on the mat, drawing stability from the floor, and connecting that deep sense of balance right up into your core.
This month isn’t about high energy; it’s about deep, sustainable strength and preparation—the kind that supports your whole life.
Grounding into your body helps you nourish your holistic health and find your quiet center.
Come back to the source this October. Our studio is the place where you reconnect with your own foundation. 🥰🏡
10/05/2025
Consistency wins! ⭐️
HUGE congratulations to Sejal!
You are the winner of our September Star Card Challenge and have earned a FREE private session!
The Star Card challenge is about more than just a prize; it’s about building a sustainable habit.
Every session you attend, every star you earn, is a reminder that motivation is a muscle you build through action.
It’s about finding meaning and joy in the discipline—the “little moments” that lead to big results.
Sejal, your commitment paid off! Come see us at the front desk to book your private session!
09/21/2025
We are hiring & interviewing for Front Desk Staff! 🙌
We are looking for a motivated professional that has a passion for fitness & Pilates, helping others, & creating a welcoming environment! 🌟
Experience with customer service, tech savvy, and interest in social media and marketing is required!
We are a fast paced and high energy studio so this position will have the potential to grow so come ready to dive in, contribute creative ideas, and be a part of an AMAZING uplifting community that is DRIVEN to be excellent. 👏
Pay is dependent on experience.
Benefits include taking class at MMC! 🫶
We are looking for candidates that are detail oriented, creative, and cheerleaders in our community. 👏
Reflecting on August, where we explored being anchored and empowered. ✨⚓️
Our August “Empower U” workshop with LYT Yoga instructor Katie was all about finding our footing.
We explored the powerful connection between our pelvis (hello, root chakra!) and our ability to feel grounded in a chaotic world. Balancing stability and mobility in this area is like finding the perfect anchor—it allows us to be strong and steady, but also fluid and adaptable.
Thanks for grounding with us!
Let us know in the comments how you stay grounded! ⬇️
09/07/2025
Flourish is our monthly theme for September 🌟
At MMC you can count on not only a workout but consistent motivation, encouragement, and intentional guidance from our studio.
Each month we introduce a monthly theme and this theme resonates and rings as inspiration and a through line for our clients and team.
You’ll never take the same class twice. From cues, sequence, and metaphors to help you find that transferability into your daily living…we offer that personalized and intentional touch that will leave you feeling balanced and joyful after each session. ⚖️🥰🌟💪
06/19/2025
This month at McKinney Movement Center, we’re embracing the theme Illuminate — stepping into our light and helping others do the same. Whether it's showing up for yourself on the mat, moving with purpose, or supporting someone else on their journey, every moment of presence adds to the collective glow. 🌟
Our Empower-U this month is all about GYROKINESIS® — a heart-opening, spiral-filled movement practice that invites you to expand, radiate, and connect more deeply with your body and breath. It’s a beautiful way to tune in and turn your inner light all the way on.
PLUS — our June Class Challenge is in full swing! Set a goal for how many classes you want to attend this month, stick with it, and you’ll be entered to win a free private session. Because nothing shines brighter than commitment to your growth. 💪
Let’s light it up this month — together. 💛
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06/12/2025
☀️ Summer just got a glow-up! ☀️
Starting June 16th, McKinney Movement Center is turning up the heat with an updated Summer Schedule designed to keep you moving, strong, and inspired all season long. 💪✨
Here’s what’s new:
✨ More Barre! Because you asked, and we listened.
✨ New class times for favorites like Jen’s Tower on Mondays and Yamuna Body Rolling with Julie.
✨ A brand-new class: Pilates Fusion — a studio fitness experience that blends barre, mat Pilates, and just a taste of Tower to give your body the best of all worlds. 🔥
Slide into summer with something fresh—check out the full schedule at the studio or online! 💛
06/08/2025
Say hello to our newest instructor, Jen Poston! 💫
Jen is a certified Pilates instructor with a background in professional ballet, a calm and empowering teaching style, and a passion for helping people move with purpose and strength. She's also a mom of three, a former studio owner, and an advocate for families navigating chronic illness — talk about inspiring!
Catch Jen for Pilates Tower on Mondays at 9 AM
(note: class moves to 10 AM starting June 16)
06/05/2025
✨ Find Your Light with GYROKINESIS® ✨
Join us for our next Empower-U workshop on Friday, June 28th from 11:30–12:30 PM and reconnect with your inner spark. Through breath, fluid movement, and mindful exploration, this class is designed to illuminate the body from the inside out.
🌟 FREE for members
🌟 $15 for non-members
🌟 Only 15 spots available!
Reserve your spot online or scan the QR code on the flyer in-studio — let’s move with intention and light together!
06/02/2025
What an amazing turnout for our very first Empower-U Social: Stepping Into Transformation! 💫✨
This past Saturday, our space was filled with laughter, connection, and incredible energy as we came together to celebrate growth, community, and transformation. 🦋
From meaningful conversations to delicious food and drinks, it was an afternoon of inspiration. 💛
Thank you to everyone who came and shared!
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05/29/2025
Transformation starts from the inside out. Whether you’re on the mat in yoga, flowing through Pilates, or finding your strength in barre, true change begins with the mindset you bring into the studio. This May, we’ve leaned into Transformation — not just in the way we move, but in the way we think, breathe, and show up for ourselves.
Your mind is your most powerful muscle. Train it with intention. 💭💪
05/25/2025
🌟 Move, stretch, and transform 🌟
At McKinney Movement Center, our clients are discovering the power of Gyrotonic® — a movement system designed to increase spinal mobility, build strength with fluidity, and bring balance to the body through circular, functional motion.
Whether you're in a private or duet session, Gyrotonic training offers personalized attention, focused feedback, and a pace tailored to YOUR needs. 💪🏼💫
✨ Benefits of Gyrotonic:
✔️ Improved posture & joint health
✔️ Enhanced athletic performance
✔️ Deep core activation
✔️ Mind-body connection
Ready to experience the difference one-on-one or with a partner? Book your private or duet session and start your transformation. 🌀
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Emily is a local North Texas Pilates and Gyrotonic Instructor. She has a passion for sharing her joy through movement and helping people move better. She brings her experience of Dance, Kinesiology, Injury Prevention, and plain joyful connection to movement into her sessions with clients in hopes to inspire them to move with more ease in the session and outside of the session. She strives to assist her clients in their goals whether they are to reduce pain/swelling, gain strength and knowledge for their sport, or to prevent injury.
BACKGROUND -- Emily is originally from Jacksonville, Florida and has a background in Dance. She graduated from Florida State University with a BFA in Dance Performance & Choreography. Shortly afterwards, she moved to New York City and pursued her professional Dance career. She had the opportunity to work, perform, and choreograph with several dance companies. She also had the privilege of working with Joffrey Ballet School, The Rock School For Dance Education (Philadelphia, PA), Bolshoi Ballet Academy Summer Instensive’s in New York City, Peridance Capezio Center, and Wingspan Arts. Movement has always been important to Emily and teaching it through Dance, Pilates, and Gyrotonic is always a special experience.
7+ years of teaching Dance ages three – Adult in various dance techniques (Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and Creative Movement).
Residence Life Director and Activity Coordinator for The Joffrey Ballet School New York, NY (2014-2016), The Rock School for Dance Education Philadelphia,PA (Summer Program 2015), and The Bolshoi Ballet Academy New York, NY (Summer Program 2012 & 2013)
Education & Certifications
BFA Dance Performance & Choreography, Florida State University (FSU)
GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified Instructor / Applications for the Fascial Body
Completed Pilates 1 Year Apprentice Program at Body Balance Institute (Jacksonville, FL) Studied with Cheryl Forehand, Vicki Sullivan, and Kristen Sullivan (Balanced Body Master Trainers).
AED/CPR Certified
Training Specialties
Sport Specified Training for Athletes and Dancers
Injury Prevention & Rehabilitation Training
Specialized populations: Autism, Cancer, MS, or Parkinson's Disease
Pre & Post Natal Women, Youth & Young Adults
