IM=X® Exercise Scientists and Innovators
We are exercise scientists and innovators turned entrepreneurs. We developed the brand out of a passion for helping others gain physical freedom and wellness. Our franchise model was designed after years in the industry watching what customers of all ages and fitness levels really need. We wanted to bring our formula or solution to the many business owners who also share a passion for pilates fitness and business. After many years of supporting fitness clubs, medical centers and independently owner pilates studios, we developed a franchise model that is unparalleled in the pilates franchise community. Our owners receive the support that matters most: tuition free education in proprietary courses to drive the instructor excellence and reduce costs to owners; and industry strength reformer equipment made in America.
IM=X® was developed by Elyse McNergney – certified in traditional pilates and the Alexander Technique with a M.A. in Movement Science from New York University and a M.Ed. in Exercise Physiology from Columbia University. Elyse’s background as a dancer and exercise scientist; and her 15+ years of training all types of clients led her to develop the IM=X® programs and franchise business model.
Lauren Fakete is the President of IM=X® and is passionate about helping IM=X® studio owners achieve their goals while building wellness communities in their cities and towns. Lauren is a former ballerina who acquired an interest in fitness while at George Mason University where she graduated cum laude with two degrees in Dance and Political Theory and Law.
Robert Maynard, the COO of IM=X®, is passionate about franchise development. He also is involved in the day to day operations. He has an extensive career background in technology and holds a Master’s of Science in Computer Information Systems from Rivier University.
As Director of IM=X® Education, Renee Raiche can be found teaching courses across the country and virtually. Certified in IM=X® Pilates in 2001, Renee’s passion for movement motivated her to become an IM=X® Master Trainer. Over the years Renee has supported franchise owners and their staff in becoming excellent instructors – encouraging them through all of the advanced IM=X® curriculum so that they can stand out in their community. When Renee is not coaching IM=X® instructors through advanced coursework, she can be found running or dancing. Renee has run five marathons including the NYC Marathon and the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC raising money for wounded service members.
Katharine is an IM=X® Master Trainer and studio owner who began her IM=X® journey as a trainer for the NYC studio in 2019 to supplement her professional dance career. She is certified in the IM=X® Basic, Advanced, Tower, Barre, Platform and Yoga programs. She has been performing dance and instructing fitness since 2012 after graduating with a BFA in Dance and a minor in Chemistry from the University of Arizona. In addition, Katharine is a 500-hr RYT through Modo Yoga International. As a professional dancer living in NYC, Katharine loves to explore new and challenging ways the body can move.
Committed to Education
The IM=X® team is committed to delivering our proprietary certification courses to all franchise owners and staff to support the growth of powerful physical health and well-being. Our unparalleled commitment to continuing education means that business owners have the opportunity to save or payroll and recruit the best candidates to learn how to teach IM=X® Pilates as well as its ancillary barre, cycle, yoga programs.
IM=X® workouts are healthy for everybody as they result in strong hips and legs plus an extremely toned spine, trunk and core. IM=X® is a total body tightening program that focuses on endurance strengthening, cardio and stretching to create lean muscles and excellent posture while accelerating the metabolism and stabilizing the back. Our clients proclaim the powerful difference of IM=X® workouts and its patented equipment.
Pilates Certifications. Layered Over Time.
