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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

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Reach your goals with an IM=X® Personal Trainer

One-on-one sessions are customized to meet your needs and goals, provide accountability and motivation, and to ensure superior results. Get the benefits of working with a certified IM=X professional who cares!

King Farm Instructors

Linda von Wernitz

Owner / IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor

Ashima Arora

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Sarah Ramberg Moloney

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

April Romano

IM=X® Pilates Certified / Barre Instructor

Natasha Romano

Yoga Instructor

Janet Rodriguez, DPT

IM=X® Pilates Certified Instructor

Nikki Minnich

IM=X® Pilates Certified / TRX Instructor

Joseph Gnahoui-David

IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor

Debbie Clark

IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor

Linda von Wernitz

Owner / IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor

Linda discovered Pilates in 2014 while rehabbing from a soccer injury and immediately loved the intentional movement that builds the mind-body connection and restores efficient, healthful movement patterns, beyond what she found in traditional PT. Her favorite thing is that access muscle groups not often addressed in other forms of exercise and learn to find a path of ease through challenging exercises that dissipate muscular tension. You will not even realize how much strength you are gaining, because it just feels so good. In 2018 she discovered IM=X® Pilates was immediately impressed by it's updated approach to traditional Pilates, adding an element of athleticism to provide the perfect combination of strength training & therapeutic exercise with multiple formats for Pilates, Barre TRX & Yoga, so you'll never be bored. She loves that the proprietary IM=X® Method is unique in the field with it's focus on spinal stability and back wellness, helping thousands overcome back pain and enjoy life more fully. With our various modalities, we can accommodate those at any point in their fitness journey. She is grateful for the opportunity to open the first IM=X studio in Maryland to share with the DMV the benefits of Integrated Movement = Xercise (IM=X®), a fitness formula that is Not Your Typical Pilates Routine. Reach out to me with any questions and let us help you Feel Great & Get Strong with Us today! ~Linda

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 Moloney

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, bringing over 10 years of 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. For any level of ability, each class with Sarah is a learning experience in the biomechanics of better movement 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!

Natasha Romano

Yoga Instructor

Natasha is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) with over 1,000 hours of teaching instruction and a Registered Childrens Yoga Teacher (RCYT) through Yoga Alliance, the national organization that sets standards for the initial and ongoing registration of yoga teachers. Natasha Romano teaches locally and internationally, spreading peace and love through unique and personalized yoga experiences. Natasha specializes in teaching yoga to beginners, private and small groups offering unique and personalized experiences. When not teaching yoga, Natasha enjoys spending time in nature and with her family.

Janet Rodriguez, DPT

IM=X® Pilates Certified 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 early AM classes 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 IMX 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"

Nikki Minnich

IM=X® Pilates Certified / TRX Instructor

Nikki modeled in her teens and twenties and worked in outside 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, eating clean, and mindset, as well as 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.

Joseph Gnahoui-David

IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor

With a background in dance/choreography and a Nursing Degree, Joseph easily appreciates the benefits of pilates for fitness and overall wellness. An original client of IM=X King Farm, he likes IM=X's athletic yet accessible approach, which he incorporates into his classes along with therapeutic movement exercises and stretches. Joe teaches a variety of formats but every class provides a well-defined flow for a great total body conditioning workout that will leave you feeling both invigorated and refreshed. In his free time, Joe is a volunteer EMT. Balanced Body Pilates Comprehensive Certified Reformer, Mat, Tower, Chair, Cadillac

Debbie Clark

IM=X® Pilates Advanced Certified Instructor

Debbie has been part of the IM=X® King Farm family since July of 2021, Initially starting as a student, she fell in love with IM=X® and joined us as a Front Desk Associate and now most recently as an Instructor. Debbie has an extensive background in dance, performing as a professional dancer for more than 15 years and then transitioning to teaching dance throughout MD and VA for the past 20+ years. Currently, she works full time as Officer Coordinator for Maryland Youth Ballet and teaches dance for several area dance schools. She is excited to combine her strong love for dance with her new love for Pilates fitness. When Debbie is not at work, she enjoys painting, attending live theater/dance/, traveling and spending time with family and friends and her cat Kit Kat!

IM=X® New Client Specials
FREE Introductory Reformer Class (injury free)
VIP Introductory Private Session – $50 (recommended for injuries, deconditioned & 1:1 attention)

IM=X® Semi-Private Limited Memberships
3 Months Limited – 5 Classes/Month 3 payments of $119
3 Months Limited – 8 Classes/Month 3 Payments of $159
3 Month Limited – 12 Classes/Month – 3 payments of $199
12 Month Limited – 12 Classes/Month – 12 payments of $179

IM=X® Semi-Private Packages
Single Class $40
5 Semi-Private Classes (valid for 60 Days) – $160
10 Semi-Private Classes (valid for 90 Days) – $300

IM=X® Private Training Packages
Private Sessions tailored to your fitness and recovery needs
Single 60 min Session $90
10 Private Training Sessions $825

IM=X® Duet Training Packages
Single Duet Training Session $55/person
5 Duet Training Sessions $52.50/person per session
10 Duet Training Sessions $45.00/person per session

IM=X® Elite Memberships

Monthly Unlimited Semi-Private Sessions Plus Four Privates Per Month – $519

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!

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. Without notification, the session is deducted from your package and $15 Late cancel and No-Show charges apply when there is a waitlist or the class did not meet the minimum of 2 students. 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 a fee with a 7 day advance notice of the next billing cycle. Please ask about complimentary freezes provided with our annual memberships!

EARLY TERMINATION: Please read your agreement for terms and conditions. Early termination charges may be assessed for breach of contract terms.

Class & Personal Training Packages

All sales are final. Please note the expiration date on your package. 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

Stepping the intensity up a notch, IM=X® incorporates cardio and strength-training elements for optimal sculpting success…utilizing pelvic and ribcage stabilization techniques…plyometric jump segments sprinkled throughout the workout which was created by exercise physiologist Elyse McNergney.”

- PilatesStyle Magazine

Here is one equation that will keep you fit! The benefits of an IM=X® workout have been discovered by many pro athletes, including members of the New York Mets …IM=X® offers a cross-conditioning system focusing on muscle efficiency through posture and core endurance. The comprehensive program includes resistance training, plyometrics and innovative formats…IM=X® brings intensity and efficiency to functional-strength and flexibility training.”

- Physical Magazine

I recently found a method of training that uses aspects of pilates but is geared towards the non-dancer…This method is called IM=X® which stands for Integrated Movement Xercize. Based on pilates, IM=X® puts more emphasis on strength…If you do the exercises consistently, with proper form, you will see and feel the difference!”

- Women’s Fitness

Integrated Movement Xercize (IM=X®). It’s loosely based on pilates — a muscle toning and flexibility program –but IM=X® is a formula that packs more of a strength-training punch. IM=X® pioneer Elyse McNergney leads exercisers through a series of toning and stretching moves on a sturdier version of the pilates reformer (The Xercizer) …You’ll gladly groan through the 30-60 minutes of body shaping.”

-Fitness Magazine

I had a fitness epiphany in a class called IM=X®. Created by Elyse McNergney, M.Ed., M.A., IM=X® stands for Integrated Movement Xercize…Each repetition demanded extreme concentration. My legs shook because despite all my training, they didn’t recognize – and couldn’t handle – the new movements…I broke a sweat and was thrilled to feel the lower part of my abs burn…The IM=X® class passed my fitness test: I was sore and sweaty. But, more than that, the next morning my run seemed a little boring in comparison.”

-Shape Magazine

You need strong core muscles, front and back, to keep your spine elongated and healthy says Jeffrey Goldstein, M.D., a spine surgeon at the Hospital for Joint Diseases…so we asked Elyse McNergney, founder of IM=X® to design a back-focused workout exclusively for SELF…In two weeks, you’ll have better posture and more powerful muscles. But don’t stop there! Within four weeks, you’re bound to look great in any bare-back style, because a strong back is a sexy back — and that feels good all over.”

- Self Magazine

Built to withstand heavy usage, the Xercizer, is an updated version of the original reformer that features an extra-durable, industrial design. This innovative piece offers a variety of resistance levels that accommodate a wide range of users, and allows individuals to perform, among other things, abdominal and bicep curls, back and triceps extensions, and leg presses. The Xercizer is supported by the company’s IM=X® Program, a turn-key Pilates package designed specifically for fitness facilities.”

- Fitness Industry Technology