Lauren Pope

4 weeks ago | porchandparish.com | Lauren Pope |Jen Gennaro

So, what makes Reformer Pilates different from traditional workouts? The secret lies in the Reformer bed, a unique piece of equipment designed to create resistance-based exercises that improve strength, posture, and mobility — all with low impact on your joints. Unlike traditional mat Pilates, the Reformer bed utilizes adjustable springs and pulleys to provide targeted resistance, making each movement more intentional and effective.

1 month ago | porchandparish.com | Lauren Pope |Jen Gennaro

If you’ve been thinking about trying Pilates but feel a little intimidated, you’re not alone. Many people assume they need to be flexible, fit or experienced before hopping on the reformer—but the truth is, Pilates is for everyone. The Pilates House Zachary specializesin helping beginners feel comfortable, confident, and strong from day one.

2 months ago | porchandparish.com | Jen Gennaro |Lauren Pope

Jan 27, 2025 10:12AM●By Lauren PopeAt The Pilates House in Zachary, instructor Ashton Dearman brings a thoughtful approach to movement and wellness. After discovering Pilates in 2023, Dearman transitioned from traditional weightlifting to focus exclusively on Pilates practice. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the crucial connection between mind and movement. "Moving our bodies can be challenging but it doesn't have to be," says Dearman.

Jan 8, 2025 | porchandparish.com | Lauren Pope

It was a natural evolution for the space. Fitness coach Megan McKey was a long-time Barre instructor, and she was planning to take over the space in January. However, that timeline was bumped up a month when the space became available earlier than planned. "I told my clients that if they could support me paying the rent, we could open early, and here we are!" laughs Megan. Sometimes, things move quickly in our little town.

Jan 7, 2025 | porchandparish.com | Lauren Pope

April Davis, a Morning News Anchor at WBRZ Channel 2, started her broadcasting career high in the wilds of Alaska. After a life-changing drive across the United States, she settled into a family-owned news station out of Anchorage. She spent the next six years reporting on everything relevant to the Last Frontier and learned important journalistic lessons like the fact that not everyone wants to be interviewed on television.