Today we’d like to introduce you to Stacey Seward Vandiver.
Hi Stacey, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
SoulBody Studio is a cutting-edge wellness destination where fitness and recovery unite perfectly. More than just a fitness studio, SoulBody embraces a holistic approach that integrates mindful recovery with physical movement to promote comprehensive well-being. At the heart of everything they do is a commitment to guiding clients toward true wellness, ensuring that each individual feels supported on their journey to health.
Founder Stacey Seward Vandiver envisioned creating a one-stop studio that offers diverse mind-body practices, including Pilates, yoga, barre, and recovery, all accessible through a single membership. This innovative approach eliminates the hassle of juggling multiple memberships at different studios, making it easier for clients to engage in their wellness journey without the stress of logistics.
Stacey comes with 10+ years of being in the fitness industry creating smart, functional programs for health clubs and associations. She now has brought these formats to a bricks and mortar location and enhanced the experience with recovery therapies like sauna, red light, salt, compression and PEMF.
Stacey’s mission is to help individuals “move smarter, not harder,” prioritizing quality of movement and recovery over high-impact, impact-heavy workouts. By shifting away from the traditional “no pain, no gain” mentality, she emphasizes effective yet sustainable programs, making fitness as well as recovery part of their lifestyle.
SoulBody Studio is thoughtfully designed to provide a calming, welcoming environment tailored to the local community’s needs. The studio aims to create a sanctuary where clients can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and connect in person. With its convenient, all-in-one approach, SoulBody supports its clients’ fitness and wellness needs, offering flexible scheduling
and a variety of classes that seamlessly fit into their busy lives. This commitment to holistic wellness fosters a sense of community, encouraging individuals to connect with their bodies and like-minded individuals on similar journeys.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
If it were easy, everyone would be doing it 😉 Understanding best marketing practices to build brand awareness has been the toughest part but word of mouth is a powerful tool. With the best teachers in class experiences and offering recovery as an additional amenity has been a game changer for the SWFL community. The teachers are talented and experienced and the staff goes above and beyond to create that personalization members seek.
The boutique fitness studio market is a saturated one but with a dedicated team that understands our vision, we continue to grow to offer best in class of exercise and recovery under one roof with one membership.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about SoulBody Studios?
SoulBody Studios exists to empower people to take care of their health…for today and for the long run.
We create a space where exercise and recovery come together to help every body build strength, find balance, and feel supported. Whether you’re beginning your wellness journey or deepening it, SoulBody Studios offers a smarter, functional way to move, recover, and thrive.
Stacey Vandiver, owner and founder, has been in the fitness and health business for over 10+ years. First as a B2B company creating and producing group class programs for health clubs and associations around the world. Now, one and half years in, she has opened her first bricks and mortar studio servicing clients in SWFL. Her B2C business uses the programming created over the years plus Pilates mat and reformer and yoga.
What separates SoulBody Studios for all the other boutique studios in the market is the merging of multiple class modalities that build strength, balance, flexibility and stamina but also include the 5th pillar of fitness: recovery. The science backed recovery therapies offered at SoulBody Studios include sauna, red light, salt, compression and PEMF – all enhancing performance and overall wellbeing.
Members can create a diverse exercise routine during the week and include recovery all under one roof with one membership!
What’s next?
We’re actively looking to expand into the Florida market with plans to grow into a full-scale wellness club, not just a studio
Contact Info:
- Website: https://soulbodystudios.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulbodystudios/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/soulbodystudios#
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/soulbody-studios/?viewAsMember=true
Image Credits
The group shot is curtesy of Zee Anna Photography
