Kimm is the heart (and spark) behind Ember Pilates Sarasota. After more than 15 years of teaching—from cycle classes to barre and Pilates—she’s learned one thing above all: fitness should make you feel good in your body and at home in your life.

Originally from Baltimore, Kimm fell in love with the power of community-centered Pilates there before moving to Florida in 2022. Inspired to recreate that same connection and confidence in her new coastal home, she built Ember as a space where strength meets support and movement feels like belonging.

Her approach blends precision with empathy—helping clients move smarter, feel stronger, and rediscover confidence through mindful, sustainable training. She holds a Comprehensive Pilates Certification, SoulBody Barre Certification, and a Mental Well-Being Certification for Fitness Professionals.

When she’s not teaching or dreaming up a new “spicy-but-doable” class, you’ll find her with her husband, Aaron, their sassy pup Lucy, and their intuition-filled cat Larry (who still insists he’s the CEO).

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Ember’s behind-the-scenes rock, Aaron wears many hats—moral support guru, tech whisperer, and the guy who brings people together with the occasional wine-tasting pop-up. He helps create fun, low-key moments that let members connect beyond class. More importantly, he’s Kimm’s partner in life, business, and Barre-to-boardroom brainstorms. And yes—you might spot him in class, casually crushing it in the back row like a Pilates ninja in disguise.

Larry is Ember’s resident yogi-cat and relaxation expert. He brings serious chill energy and helps remind us all to take a pause, find the sunniest spot, and stretch with intention. As the studio’s unofficial emotional support feline, his hobbies include judging downward dogs and napping on merch boxes.

Small, mighty, and perpetually unimpressed, Lucy is Ember’s self-appointed studio watchdog and vibe enforcer. She’s got a bark bigger than her 15-pound frame and the kind of attitude that says, “I’ve seen things.” Always alert and mildly dramatic, she thrives on open doors, belly rubs, and warning you about every delivery truck within a five-mile radius.