Meet Tiffany Briggs | Master Pilates Teacher and Studio Owner

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tiffany Briggs and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tiffany, can you walk us through the thought-process of starting your business?
I decided to start my business because I felt there was a lack of community in the fitness world and I wanted to bring it back. After covid a lot of people craved community and in person classes. Something I had loved and missed teaching. Most of the studios in our area closed down and I felt like everyone was working out at home or on their own. I started seeing reformer and lagree studios opening up everywhere but not mat Pilates. I felt like mat Pilates was such a lost art and after teaching it for so long I thought I’d give it a shot and I decided to open a boutique mat Pilates studio.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I am a Pilates studio owner and operator. I feel like what sets my business apart from the rest is that I am very hands on and train all of my teachers. I am very involved in my business in all aspects. A lot of studios will hire people to run and manage and not really be a big part of the everyday stuff. I do everything from taking out the trash to cleaning the studio, to training all the staff and teaching classes as well as teacher trainings. It’s very important to me to create a positive atmosphere for everyone that feels welcoming and warm. I am most proud of the community that we have created with our teachers and clients! It’s so amazing watching the same people come take classes and watching their confidence and bodies change and seeing all their hard work pay off!! I’d say that teacher trainings though are a big part of what I love to do!!! I love sharing the knowledge and helping teachers achieve their dreams and become better and more confident in their craft! Starting my studio hasn’t been easy it has its ups and downs but everytime we hear something about someone feeling confident or beautiful or strong it just makes all the challenges worth it! I am so passionate about making people feel good and be their best and show up for themselves everyday!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
My favorite spot to eat is North Italia, I’m a sucker for pizza and I think they have the BEST pizza. I don’t really drink anymore but if I did I love a good Espresso Martini and I would say Country Club in Costa Mesa has the best one I have ever had! ! I love to hang out at San Onofre beach with my family and friends on the weekends, it’s my happy place and the one place I truly can unplug and be present because there is no reception and its amazing!! I love to be around loving, happy, supportive people that want the best for others. I truly believe who you surround yourself with is who you become!

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I wouldn’t be able to do this without the support of my friends and family but especially my amazing teachers and clients! I have been so lucky to work alongside and learn from the best mentors and teachers during my 17 year career and now I get to mentor and train these amazing new teachers that fill my soul and inspire me everyday!

Website: https://the-body-collective.com

Instagram: @the_body_collective

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Image Credits
Brittney Austin