ABOUT US
Our STORY
Everyone deserves a space where they can move, grow, and truly belong.
Founded by a desert native, Rooted Pilates was created with the vision of bringing wellness, connection, and community back to the place that shaped her. Growing up in the desert, McKenna experienced firsthand what makes this community so special—the slower pace, the breathtaking landscapes, and the people who make it feel like home. Through her own Pilates journey, she discovered the transformative power of movement, not only for physical strength but for confidence, resilience, and overall well-being.
Inspired by that experience, she set out to create more than just a fitness studio. Rooted Pilates is a welcoming space where wellness is approachable, movement is empowering, and community always comes first. Whether someone is stepping onto a reformer for the first time or continuing their Pilates journey, every client is welcomed exactly as they are.
Rooted Pilates is a reflection of McKenna's journey and her commitment to giving back to the community that raised her—a place where people can build strength, find confidence, and create lasting connections through movement.
Welcome to Rooted Pilates. We're so glad you're here.
McKenna (Founder)
Born and raised in the desert, McKenna has always felt a deep connection to the community she calls home. After graduating from Xavier College Prep, she earned a Business degree from San Diego State University and began a career in sales before pursuing her dream of opening Rooted Pilates.
Her path changed after a major car accident left her with a serious back injury. Years of recovery included chiropractic care, medical massage, acupuncture, spinal injections, and ultimately back surgery at just 25 years old. Through every stage of healing, one thing remained constant: Pilates.
What began as rehabilitation became a passion. Over the past four years, Pilates has been the foundation of McKenna's recovery, helping her rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in her body while being supported by instructors who inspired her every step of the way.
Today, she's bringing that same experience back to the desert. McKenna believes Pilates is more than a workout, it's a practice that builds strength, resilience, and connection. Her vision for Rooted Pilates is to create a welcoming space where people of all ages and abilities can move, heal, grow stronger, and find community.
Rooted Pilates is the realization of that vision: a studio built from personal experience, rooted in wellness and dedicated to helping others discover the transformative power of movement.
