Rêve Studios
Aspen King and Molly Hanten-Tomaszewski noticed a gap in fitness offerings in the Wayzata area, and they aimed to change that. “I was searching for a Pilates studio that checked all of my boxes,” says Aspen, CEO and co-founder of Rêve Studios alongside Molly. “I wanted somewhere to go that inspired me, gave me an incredible well-rounded workout including a classic reformer and didn't make me feel depleted after finishing a class.” Instead of hoping something came to fill that need, the two women established Rêve Studios. With Aspen’s drive to create something that worked and Molly’s background as a pioneer in the fitness industry, the two created a 50-minute class that takes students from the treadmill to the reformer, all under the guidance of one of their motivating instructors. “We truly had our clients top of mind when developing the studio and the programming for the workout,” says Aspen. The classes are designed to not only get students in and out, but they are a well-rounded workout to target strength, mobility and cardio all in one session. “You'll spend half of that 50 minutes on the treadmill and the other half on the reformer, broken into perfectly tailored 8- and 12-minute blocks,” says Aspen.
Getting a well-rounded workout in is only part of what makes Rêve Studios so special. “Our studio is a luxurious and tranquil space that inspires and excites you to come in for your workouts,” says Aspen. “The spaces we surround ourselves with are so crucial for our well-being, so we created a studio that really feels grounded, calm, and elevated.” Since the space opened in 2023, clients have been giving rave reviews. Sentiments such as ‘It has felt amazing on my body, and I've noticed great results’ to ‘Thank you so much for bringing this concept to life. I believe it is really life-changing” has only fueled the desire to keep making Rêve Studios a key part of the community and more. “We have a lot of big plans for Rêve, including growth here in the Twin Cities and beyond,” shares Aspen. “We will continue to expand our offerings and would love to branch into the digital space as well. We truly are just beginning what is bound to be an incredible lifestyle brand.”
For more information and to book a class, visit revestudios.co.
Stay Balanced Wellness Center
Kayla Parker, founder of Stay Balanced Wellness Center, knows the importance of addressing both the emotional and physical aspects of mental health. In fact, she has seen it firsthand with her 14-year experience as a nurse. She noticed gaps in healthcare and asked herself, ‘How can I help?’ “So, I went ahead and pursued becoming a family nurse practitioner.” When the pandemic hit, the need for mental health services and resources skyrocketed around the country. “You started seeing a lot more mental health patients seeking help that you wouldn’t anticipate in primary care,” says Kayla. At that point, Kayla furthered her education and became dual-certified in psychiatric care alongside FNP. “I was seeing there was a gap in education and support for patients trying to make healthy lifestyle changes, so I started Stay Balanced Wellness Center to change that.”
Today, Kayla is focused on providing her patients with personalized care and giving each of them the attention they deserve to help find solutions that work realistically in their everyday lives. “When you give your patients the time to discuss how their life circumstances impact their mental health, my treatment plan changes to fit their goals and needs,” shares Kayla. “I promote a no-judgment environment, so, together, we can address and manage lifestyle factors that may be a barrier to their wellness goals.”
Kayla offers a variety of services to enhance mental and physical wellness, such as mental health services, IV therapy, and weight management. “It's been a great experience having the opportunity to build a practice that really is about the patient’s goals for their own care,” says Kayla.
For more information on the services offered, visit staybalancedmn.com.