meet our founder

A lifelong athlete: swimmer, triathlete, distance runner. Then, in 2022, a broken femur. Twenty weeks without walking.

Pilates rebuilt her. It restored her strength and gave her something decades of intense training never had: precision. It was a practice that listened to her body instead of punishing it.

She built b∙long for women like her. It's a studio where this kind of movement is for everyone, not just athletes, not just the flexible, not just those who already know what they're doing. If you have a body, you b∙long here.

"This studio exists because my body demanded something better. I built it so yours can have the same."

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CALM

approachable

intentional

enduring

our classes

TRADITIONAL TONE

WHAT: Our take on classical Pilates — slow, intentional movement to lengthen, tone, and build a strong foundation.

WHO IT’S FOR: Ideal for those new to Pilates or looking for a more controlled, lower-intensity class. Also suited for pre/postnatal and post-injury clients.

MODERN STRENGTH

WHAT: A strength-focused class designed to build muscle through controlled, time under tension.

WHO IT’S FOR: Ideal for committed clients who want to work hard, feel challenged, and see serious results.

our team

Chief Marketing Officer

Madison McKeown

Liz Merrill

Founder + CEO

  • Kiera, Lead Instructor

    Studios: Del Mar & Coronado

  • Jen, Instructor

    Studios: Del Mar & Carlsbad

  • Amber, Studio Manager

    Studios: Coronado

  • Marie, Instructor

    Studios: Carlsbad

  • Grace

    Grace, Studio Manager

    Studio: Carlsbad

  • Jessica, Instructor

    Studios: Coronado

  • Lexie, Instructor

    Studios: Coronado

  • Lauren, Instructor

    Studios: Coronado

  • Raeah, Studio Manager

    Studios: Del Mar