Finding Balance in Kennett Square: How Studio 22 Became a Pilates Studio Built With Purpose
The start of a new year often brings reflection. Ideas that have been sitting quietly. Goals that feel personal. Dreams that seem just out of reach. In Kennett Square, Studio 22 Pilates & Wellness offers a tangible example of what can happen when intention is paired with action.
Studio 22 was founded by Cathy Pizzini, Bertha Turnbull, and Kathleen Fisher, three women who shared a vision of creating a welcoming Pilates and wellness studio grounded in balance and connection. What began as an idea gradually evolved into a real space designed to support both physical movement and mental clarity.
The studio’s origin story began quite literally with a dream. One night, Pizzini envisioned a place where people could move their bodies, quiet their minds, and feel part of a supportive community. She shared the idea with Turnbull, and the two began imagining what such a studio could look like. Fisher soon joined the effort, bringing fresh energy and practical insight that helped shape the vision into a viable business plan. Together, the trio brought Studio 22 to life.
Opened in August 2025, the studio reflects careful planning and shared purpose. From the design of the space to the services offered, everything was created with intention. A sign displayed inside the studio explains the meaning behind the name Studio 22, noting that angel number 22 symbolizes balance, alignment, and the ability to turn dreams into reality. The message encourages trust in intuition and confidence in the path forward.
That meaning extends beyond symbolism. For the founders, Studio 22 represents harmony between effort and rest, ambition and self care, and the commitment required to turn an idea into a brick-and-mortar business rooted in wellness and community.
Launching a Pilates studio requires resilience and a willingness to take risks. For Pizzini, Turnbull, and Fisher, success was never defined solely by opening the doors. Their goal was to create an environment that feels accessible, supportive, and encouraging for people at every stage of their wellness journey.
Studio 22 offers Pilates classes along with wellness and recovery-focused experiences designed to meet people where they are. Whether someone is new to Pilates or returning to movement as part of a personal reset, the studio emphasizes progress over perfection and consistency over pressure.
That philosophy is evident in the atmosphere itself. The studio is calm and welcoming, structured but flexible, and motivating without feeling overwhelming. It reflects the belief that wellness is built over time through intention, care, and commitment.
As people enter the new year considering what they want to begin or revisit, Studio 22 serves as a reminder that meaningful change starts with taking the first step. Dreams do not require perfect conditions, only preparation, belief, and the courage to move forward.
By building their vision thoughtfully and collaboratively, the founders created a space that now supports others in doing the same. Studio 22 stands as an example of what is possible when people trust their instincts and take purposeful steps toward something new.
For more information, visit https://studio22kennett.com/
About Jamie Kleman
Jamie Kleman is a children’s author, playwright, TEDx speaker, and the Executive Producer of It’s Not Mean to be Green, an award-winning book and musical that toured for two years and launched a national Make a Monster Difference movement. She is the creator of the It’s Not Mean to be Green Camp and Licensing Program, a turnkey theatre and sustainability curriculum adopted by schools, libraries, museums, homeschool networks, and youth organizations.
