BRATTLEBORO \u2014 Throughout her life, Melissa Boyd has relied on exercise to find strength, clarity, and community and with the opening of Studio Soul & Motion at the Vermont Marketplace, she hopes to share her passion by\u00a0creating a space where movement inspires connection and where every class is designed to nurture both body and soul.<\/p>\n
“I’ve always really enjoyed this type of community,” she said, while sitting in her expansive, newly outfitted exercise space at 580 Canal St. “It’s very motivating and supportive.”<\/p>\n
Four years ago, Boyd opened Mountain Styles Salon in the building. She has more than 20 years as a stylist and specializes in dimensional color, blonding, grey coverage, precision cutting, as well as hair extensions and hair loss solution such as mesh integration.<\/p>\n
Boyd said she wanted to share more of her vision with the community and when a space came open in the building, she decided to open a boutique fitness salon for all abilities led by an array of patient, non-judgmental coaches.<\/p>\n
“Every class is designed to inspire strength, balance, and joy, while building a community that lifts each other up,” said Boyd.<\/p>\n
The diverse offerings include line dancing, cardio kickboxing, Pilates, yoga, gentle movement, and other options starting early in the morning and running through the day.<\/p>\n
She said with eight instructors and more than 15 classes a week right now, “We are able to offer something for everybody.”<\/p>\n