COLLABORATIVE SPACE
Welcome to our unique space where four dedicated Pilates studios come together, each offering a diverse range of expertise. We share a passion for the classical Pilates method and a commitment to client-centered training. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our collaborative environment ensures you receive the best guidance and support on your fitness journey. Join us to experience the transformative power of Pilates
OUR STORY
A Pilates Place grew from a shared vision and a deep respect for the Pilates method. Although we each came from different backgrounds and studios, we were united by one goal: to make authentic Pilates accessible and welcoming to everyone.
Our journey began in 2017 when we met and hosted our first popular Pilates Staycation retreat, discovering not only a shared passion for teaching but also a shared philosophy about building community through movement.
In 2021, during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, we joined forces and merged our individual studios under one roof to create A Pilates Place. Together, we combined our experience, expertise, and commitment to preserving the integrity of the Pilates method while creating a space where every client feels supported.
As third-generation Pilates instructors, we are proud to trace our teaching lineage directly back to Joseph Pilates. In 2023, we expanded our mission by launching Tree-O Pilates Teacher Training Program, designed to mentor and inspire the next generation of Pilates teachers while honoring the tradition and excellence of the original method.
Our community continued to grow, and in 2025 we moved into a larger, brighter, sun-filled studio that reflects the energy and warmth of the people who practice here. That same year, we welcomed a fourth like-minded partner, further strengthening our commitment to providing exceptional Pilates education and instruction.
Today, A Pilates Place is more than a studio—it's a collaborative community built on experience, authenticity, and the belief that Pilates is for every body.
ABOUT THE PARTNERS
KIMBERLY KANDRA
Kimmotion Pilates
Kimberly Kandra, the owner of Kimmotion Pilates, is originally from New York. She graduated from Hamilton College with a BA in Dance Performance and began her career as a modern dancer, performing professionally and choreographing for companies in New York, Chicago, and Annapolis.
After the birth of her five children, including two sets of twins, she discovered that the Pilates method helped bring back the flexibility, strength, and tone that she needed to dance. In the summer of 2010, Kimberly took her final on-stage bow and made the leap to her second career as a Pilates studio owner.
Kim has trained extensively with Cameron MacDonald, Bonnie Grove, the late Bob Liekens, completed the Advanced Teaching Seminar with Clare Dunphy Hemani in 2019 and the Heritage Training Program with Cara Reeser in 2025.
Kim is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher, a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and is a specialist in Pilates for Multiple Sclerosis and other Neurological Conditions. During COVID she acted as a Mentor in the Elevate Pilates Mentorship Program and is a co-creator of the Tree-O Pilates Teacher Training Program.
With over 20 years of Pilates teaching experience, her strength is adapting for clientele with varying injuries and health concerns and her gentle and encouraging demeanor brings out the best in everyone, from beginners to the most advanced of clients. Possessing a keen eye for detail and subtle cues, Kim is creative in her approach and knowledgable about her subject.
A PILATES PLACE
We are conveniently located right off route 97 on Generals Highway in Crownsville Towne Station.
1321 General's Highway, Suite #102, Crownsville, MD, 21032
