Linda von Wernitz
Owner / IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor
King Farm, MD
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a place where you can breathe, stretch, play, flex, jump, develop, reflect and be accepted for who you are with coaches who understand what you are becoming.
IM=X® Pilates & Fitness offers pilates reinvented, re-choreographed, and reconstructed to include other physical disciplines. IM=X® updates concepts and practices to reflect the newest research on fitness, cardiovascular training and spine stabilization; and thus is truly the next evolution of pilates fitness workouts.
King Farm
15914 Luanne Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
(240) 907-2384
kingfarminfo@imxpilates.com
IM=X® Personal Advantage
IM=X® Elite Membership: Receive regular sessions with an IM=X® Advanced Trainer plus access to all our signature pilates and fitness classes. Our Elite Membership is the perfect solution for post-rehabilitation, post-natal, or any other physical fitness objectives. Achieve dramatic results quickly with private sessions plus weekly classes.
IM=X® Personal Training Packages: If you are healing back, hip, knee pain or simply want your workouts to be all about your goals and needs, our trainers are eager to provide a hands-on approach. Your trainer will teach you the IM=X® stabilization exercises so that your core is engaged as you perform any move; and help determine your spring loads for optimal success.
Instructors and Personal Trainers
IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor IM=X® Pilates Certified / Barre Instructor IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor IM=X® Pilates Certified / TRX Instructor IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor / Tower Instructor IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor / TRX Instructor IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor IM=X® Yoga Instructors IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor IM=X® Pilates Mat & Tower/Barre Instructor IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor
Ashima Arora
Sarah Ramberg
April Romano
Debbie Clark
Nikki Minnich-Donahoe
Janet Rodriguez, DPT
Sue C
Marcia Noble, PhD
Jing Newman
Leslie Amina-Ross
Kathryn Thier, Pearl Kuebel & Francia Groman (not shown)
Giselle Dilone
Brianna Guyah
Lissette MiroQuesada
Amy Keast
Linda von Wernitz
Owner / IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor
Linda discovered Pilates in 2014 while rehabbing from recurring sports injuries. She instantly loved how the practice helped address muscle imbalances and develop symmetry to keep her injury-free and stay active well into her 50s. In 2018 she discovered IM=X® Pilates & was immediately hooked by it's updated approach that adds an element of athleticism for the perfect combination of strength training & therapeutic exercise. More than any other style of Pilates, she was impressed by it's accessible yet challenging proprietary method and unique focus on back wellness and spinal health. She became so passionate that after more than 15 years in the financial industry, she quit her sedentary job to delve into the IM=X® education so she could share with the DMV the benefits of Integrated Movement = eXercise (IM=X®), a fitness formula and cross -conditioning method that is Not Your Typical Pilates Routine. She is grateful for the opportunity to open the first IM=X® studio in Maryland to help everyBODY at any point in their fitness journey. An active and passionate owner and instructor, you can find Linda mentoring & teaching all levels of classes, providing intros and training private clientele. Thanks to IM=X®, for fun Linda still enjoys being active with running, swimming, pickleball, golf, skiing , biking. gardening, and of course Pilates! Reach out to her with any questions!
Ashima Arora
IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor
Ashima was raised on fitness from her childhood in India where her mother would lead family yoga exercise sessions with her and her siblings, and it has helped sustain her through several injuries. She brings this mentality and awareness to IM=X®, as well as over 5 years of teaching bootcamp-style circuit training classes at a local studio. But don't be fooled by Ashima's inviting, friendly and accomodating demeanor. Be ready to build a sweat and move briskly through sequences in each of her Xercizer classes. With her gentle encouragement, you may not even realize you are working harder than you thought possible!
When not exercising or teaching, you can find Ashima whipping up something delicious and homemade from her garden, and the best hummus you have ever tasted!
Sarah Ramberg
IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor
Sarah is deeply passionate about service and the well-being of others. She enjoys helping each and every client -- from the fitness buff to the deconditioned to those living with physical limitations-- discover healthful movement, with close to 20 years of combined teaching experience in contemporary Pilates and as a Personal Trainer. Sarah’s desire is for her clients to have brighter outcomes from the various modalities of healing and fitness. With a background in kinesiology, Sarah is well-versed in identifying and correcting muscle imbalances and compensatory movement patterns, and is especially passionate about working with those recovering from injuries or special conditions. Using adaptive exercise techniques, and possessing a deep belief that each client can succeed, you will feel assured to access your body with less pain, more mobility, stability, and strength. Outside of IM=X®, Sarah has been a junior national level bodybuilding competitor in the figure division and a health and wellness advocate for those living with learning and physical disabilities.
April Romano
IM=X® Pilates Certified / Barre Instructor
April has been in the fitness industry for over 25 years, teaching many different group exercise formats in addition to personal training. Her passion for helping others encouraged her to earn a B.S. in nutrition from UMD College Park. Her initial pursuit of Pilates began in 2015 when she began to teach Barre fitness. She loves how Pilates works the body from the inside out, leaning and lengthening, and the amazing results she’s seen in herself. What April likes best about IM=X® is that it's accessible to and beneficial for everyone - it is a therapeutic yet athletic program. She looks forward to helping you achieve your wellness goals!
Debbie Clark
IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor
Debbie has been part of the IM=X® King Farm family since July 2021. She began as a student, fell in love with IM=X®, joined as a Front Desk Associate, and has since become an Advanced Certified Instructor with additional certifications in Platform, Tower, and Tower Barre. Debbie brings a wealth of experience, having performed as a professional dancer for over 15 years before transitioning to teaching dance across Maryland and Virginia for more than 20 years. Additionally, she is the Administrative Operations Manager for Maryland Youth Ballet and teaches dance at several local schools. Debbie is thrilled to combine her lifelong passion for dance with her newfound love for Pilates fitness. Outside of work, she enjoys painting, attending live theater and dance performances, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and her cat, Kit Kat!
PBT Certified (Progressing Ballet Technique)
Nikki Minnich-Donahoe
IM=X® Pilates Certified / TRX Instructor
Nikki modeled in her teens and twenties and worked in sales until some personal struggles caused her to gain 50 lbs. She was able to hit the reset button, making fitness a part of her lifestyle & career, combining Personal Training with Group Fitness and Nutrition. With Certifications in each, she has helped hundreds develop healthy habits through movement, mindset, eating clean, and demonstrating how exercise and nutrition *can* fit into demanding work and family life. Nikki's style is both light-hearted and challenging in a variety of physical disciplines from functional fitness, weight training, barre, TRX, and Pilates.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling, golf, riding her bike, Pilates , yoga , boxing and skiing.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Janet Rodriguez, DPT
IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor / Tower Instructor
Janet is a practicing physical therapist for 20+years and an original IM=X® Pilates KIng Farm client as well! She enjoys her classes and connecting with others at our studio, so she decided to add IM=X® Pilates to her repertoire of skills! Look for Janet teaching Tower and working 1:1 with private clientele.
In her free time, Janet likes to be with family and her cat-Chums. For fun, she enjoys museums and travel.
Regarding her experience with IM=X® Pilates King Farm, Janet enthusiastically says:
"Joining IM=X® Pilates reminds me of these 2 facts…
1. To connect and to exercise are in the 5 keys to happiness.
2. To be social and to exercise are in the 6 pillars to health!
Go Pilates"
Balanced Body Tower/Trapeze
Sue C
IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor / TRX Instructor
Sue is a dedicated Pilates instructor with a passion for movement and wellness. With a robust background in fitness and dance, Sue brings a unique blend of grace and strength to every session. Over the past few years, Sue has honed her expertise in Pilates by obtaining advanced certifications, guiding clients to discover their strength and achieve their fitness goals. Sue is committed to helping clients improve flexibility, build core strength, and enhance overall well-being through the transformative practice of Pilates.
Club Pilates Certified
Marcia Noble, PhD
IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor
Marcia started practicing Pilates in 2018 as a last-ditch effort to stave off back surgery for SI joint dysfunction. After several rounds of physical therapy, her physical therapist recommended adding one-on-one training with an experienced pilates instructor to strengthen core muscles and recuperate mobility. Even after a few sessions, Marcia saw improvement. After 5 years of dedicated Pilates practice, she went from being bed-ridden and immobile to having recovered most of her mobility and free of back pain. Looking to add a more atheletic form of Pilates to her practice, Marcia became a client at IM=X®
King Farm. She liked the increased intensity, flowing style and the added cardiovascular element that IM=X® provides. When the studio offered the opportunity to become an certified IM=X® trainer, she jumped. Marcia is excited share with others the great benefits of IM=X® Pilates that she has experienced herself. Marcia has BA, MS, and PhD in Animal Sciences, did postdoctoral work in breast cancer research at Georgetown University, taught anatomy, physiology, and biology at NOVA, and works for the USPTO. For fun, she continues her Pilates practice and takes dance classes with her daughter.
Jing Newman
IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor
We are excited to announce the newest member of our Team, Jing Newman! Jing holds a Pilates certification through Club Pilates and apprenticed with Balanced Body. She currently teaches mat pilates and trains friends in all Pilates apparatus at her home studio. She is very eager to augment her education by learning the IM=X Method with our strength training components and has already completed our Advanced Certification. Look for her teaching on Tuesdays and Sundays and subbing throughout the week !
Leslie Amina-Ross
IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor
I am a Community Health Educator of all ages ,retired MCPS Health teacher, CPR/BLS instructor, FitSpot Expert, ADA ambassador & Pilates Instructor. I have 2 remarkable adult children, a wonderful daughter-in-love and my most precious sweetpea grand baby☺️.
I love helping people realize their physical potential & create action plans towards achieving SMART goals. I run, bike, garden, practice Kung fu, read various health journals and practice mindfulness meditation. These are some of the ways I spend my days striving for balance/wellness during the highs & lows in the motion of living. Join me on the mat and reformer!
Peak Pilates Certified
Kathryn Thier, Pearl Kuebel & Francia Groman (not shown)
IM=X® Yoga Instructors
Try from 3 styles of yoga offered as a wonderful complement to your pilates training with our wonderful instructors, Pearl, Francia and Kathryn!
Pearl Kuebel (Restorative Yin Flow)- With a calm presence and a deep respect for the mind-body connection, Pearl brings warmth and clarity to every yoga session. Her classes blend mindful movement with breath awareness, creating space for students to reconnect with themselves—whether they’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening an established practice. Known for her gentle encouragement and intuitive teaching style, Pearl is also generous with loving-kindness, often offering Thai massage during class to support relaxation and energetic balance.
Kathryn Thier (Hatha)- Kathryn is a registered yoga teacher with advanced training in yoga therapy for injuries and health conditions. She previously taught yoga in North Carolina and Oregon for more than a decade. After trying Pilates at IM=X®, she fell in love with a new mind-body modality and wanted to share her yoga knowledge with the IM=X® King Farm community. Kathryn's yoga classes draw on many styles, but are always accessible to all bodies. In her spare time, Kathryn enjoys spending time with her family and puppy, reading, and walking outdoors.
Francia Groman (Hatha for Vitality) Francia discovered the healing powers of yoga as a path to healing from a deep and debilitating depression. To this day yoga continues to offer her connection, a change in perspective and a heartfelt foundation to cope with mental and emotional turmoil in daily life as well as nurturing her connection to a greater power. Becoming a devout practitioner, in 2007 she became a Yoga Alliance certified 200hr vinyasa yoga teacher and has since continued to deepen her knowledge of yoga by studying other disciplines such as Vipassana, Ashtanga, Sivananda, Hot Yoga, Gentle yoga, Tibetan Heart Yoga, Kids yoga, Tantra and most recently a trauma informed, mindfulness based training with Prison Yoga Project.
Find Francia teaching her popular class, Hatha for Vitality, which combines mindfulness with movement for any level, at IM=X King Farm on Friday mornings!
Giselle Dilone
IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor
I believe the most important part of any workout is the one you actually enjoy. My journey to fitness wasn't about finding a perfect routine, but figuring out what movement meant to me. After years of exploring workouts, I discovered the balance between physical and mental well-being through Pilates. It became a consistent habit that helped me feel stronger and more grounded.
As an instructor, I'm passionate about creating a space to share that same clarity. Whatever your goals, I'm here to turn Pilates into your favorite part of your day. It's easy to do with a consistent routine and community!
When I'm not in the studio, you can find me playing chase with my cat, Nero. See you in class!
Brianna Guyah
IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor
Hi I’m Bri (Brianna)! I’m an Exercise Science student at Salisbury University, graduating May 2026 with a minor in Public Health. I’m passionate about movement, health, and wellness, and I’ve been practicing mat Pilates for over three years. My love for mat Pilates is what inspired me to start teaching. I enjoy helping others experience how intentional and effective it is, especially through its focus on the mind-body connection. I’ve spent years strength training in the gym, but Pilates has challenged me in a different way and deepened my understanding of how the body moves and connects. After a year of practicing mat Pilates, I wanted to explore reformer Pilates and attended my first class at IM=X for the experience, where I immediately noticed its science-based approach. Two years later, I revisited that experience and realized how aligned it felt with my background as an Exercise Science major, which led me to instruct at IM=X. In addition to teaching I’m an ACSM certified Exercise Physiologist with experience in cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove, where I supported patient care, monitored clinical responses, and developed personalized exercise programs. I’ll also be attending Johns Hopkins for Cardiac Sonography school (2026–2027). As a first-generation Jamaican American I value growth, resilience, and community. Outside of fitness, I enjoy self-care, traveling, DJ sets/concerts, spending time with my loved ones and my cat, Prada. Let’s move, grow, and bloom with Bri.
Lissette MiroQuesada
IM=X® Pilates Mat & Tower/Barre Instructor
Lissette has a passion for movement and has been a AFAA Certified Group Exercise Instructor for over 13 years, teaching a variety of groups exercise formats from Chair Yoga, water aerobics to Zumba. In 2020, she discovered IM=X® Pilates and was immediately drawn to it's transformative program. Diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth syndrome, Lissette has benefited from the core stabilization, back strength and muscle toning aspects of the IM=X® program to preserve her nerve and muscle health. After being one of our original and most dedicated clients with over 750 classes under her belt, we are fortunate to gain Lissette's expertise in the classroom when she became certified in the IM=X® Mat Pilates and Tower & Tower-Barre programs in 2023. Her classes incorporate well-organized choreography, with accessible and challenging exercises that she is adept at modifying for any level. Lissette is dedicated to empowering individuals with similar conditions, disabilities and limitations to overcome challenges and achieve their fitness goals. Her journey is testament to the power of resiliency and the life-changing impact of Pilates.
Amy Keast
IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor
We’re excited to welcome you to IM=X® Pilates and Fitness!
Start with an Introductory Session so you can get familiar with the studio, equipment, and our unique approach to Pilates. During your first session, you’ll learn the IM=X® fundamentals as well as experience our unique 1st Session routine on the Xercizer. We of course will adjust this workout formula to support your level.
Tips:
- Come 10 minutes early dressed in comfortable workout attire
- Be sure to bring grip socks and water
Loving How You Feel?
Most likely, you’ll feel strong, confident and inspired. IM=X® delivers better results faster due to our scientifically proven formula. Each class is designed to increase your metabolism, strengthen your core, improve your posture, and tone your entire body—helping you move better, prevent injury, and stay strong at every stage of life.
What’s Next?
After your first workout, we’ll help you choose a membership that fits your needs and goals. For the best results, we recommend attending 3–4 times per week and our Unlimited Membership options offer the best value and make it easy to stay consistent with your IM=X® training.
Looking for More Personalized Support?
Private training is the best way to learn IM=X® and receive customized solutions for your unique needs and goals. Whether you are a beginner, getting back into fitness after a break, suffer from back pain or injuries, are pregnant or postpartum, we will create a unique fitness formula tailor-made just for you.
Ask us about our Elite Memberships – a combination of unlimited group classes plus regular Private Training sessions. The best results come with the right guidance. A little help can go a long way in learning how to make the most of every IM=X® workout.
WELCOME TO IM=X PILATES KING FARM! We look forward to training you in our unique programs which blend strength training, cardio, pilates, barre, yoga and more into one Integrated Movement Xercise (IM=X) system.
This information has been put together to help you get the most out of your membership and workouts. Our instructors are here to help you. If you have any questions about ways to modify/intensify any exercises please ask. We have scheduled transition time between classes to assist you! Also, we encourage you to schedule occasional personal training sessions to learn how to get even more out of your classes!
Administrative Hours
M-F 9AM -7PM, Sat & Sunday 8AM-3PM
Please use our SMARTLINE Text platform for service within or outside these hours at 240-868-6329 for the quickest service, especially before 9am!
Arrival and In-Studio Policies
First time clients, please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your class in order to get familiar with our equipment and complete necessary forms.
CLASS CUTOFF TIME: The window for participating in a class is 5 minutes after its start.
Required: Non-skid socks are required for all of our classes & may be purchased in studio. We have everything here at the studio for you, but feel free to bring your own handles, loops or Pilates ring.
Please be courteous of others and leave your cellphones in the cubbies and set to Do Not Disturb/Ringer off. IM=X Pilates King Farm is NOT responsible for any lost or stolen items in the studio.
Cancellation & Scheduling Policies
LATE CANCELLATIONS & NO SHOWS: Please be courteous of your instructor’s time. We require 6 hours early cancellation for group classes and 8 hours for all personal training sessions. Please remove yourself from class via your Mindbody account or reach out to us via phone or text to 240-868-6329. Without notification, the session is deducted from your package and a $15 Late cancel or No-Show charge will be assessed as courtesy to your instructor and other clients. No exceptions.
WAITLISTS: Please use the waitlist wisely. You are responsible for monitoring your reservations. If your spot clears and you can no longer attend class you will be held to our late cancel policy unless you remove yourself or notify us.
Memberships
Please see your agreement for specific terms and conditions. Membership credits/classes do NOT rollover to the next month and may NOT be extended for use outside of the 30-day window.
Membership freezes may be requested for medical reasons with a doctor’s note with 7 day advance notice of the next billing cycle. Please ask about complimentary freezes provided with our annual memberships!
EARLY TERMINATION: Our memberships are full term. Please read your agreement for terms and conditions.
Class & Personal Training Packages
All sales are final. Please note the expiration date on your package & reach out if you need a little more time. Packages may not be transferred or shared.
COVID-19 Safety Policies & Procedures
Your health and safety is our #1 priority – in light of the current COVID situation we want to make sure you know:
– We follow Montgomery County’s Indoor Mask Policy. Please call the studio @ 240-907-2384 for the current requirements and thanks for your patience.
– all equipment is cleaned AND sanitized following each use
– sanitizing of high touch surfaces occurs between all in studio sessions
– optimal air quality is maintained by usage of HEPA filtration, UV lighting in the HVAC system, and open studio doors when weather permits
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