How 40 Years of Movement, Mindset, and Miracles Shaped Get Flexy’s Foundational Pillars
For more than 40 years, I’ve lived and breathed fitness, movement, and the power of community. From my early days teaching aerobics and strength training to becoming certified in yoga, Pilates, TRX, Kettlebell, and Nutrition, one truth has always guided me — transformation goes far beyond a workout. It’s about how you move through life.
But life has a way of testing what we teach.
Nearly 20 years ago, I survived a life-threatening cerebral aneurysm and emergency brain surgery — an experience that changed everything. In an instant, all the fitness, strength, and control I had built over decades were stripped away. I went from being at my physical peak to having to relearn how to move, eat and trust my body again.
That season of recovery humbled me, stretched me, and ultimately refined the way I view wellness. It reminded me that fitness isn’t just about the body — it’s about the mind, the spirit, and the grace we give ourselves in the process. The healing journey became the blueprint for what I now call The Flexible Five Pillars©️ — the heart of everything we do at Get Flexy Fitness Studio.
The Five Pillars That Change Everything
Each pillar was shaped by decades of teaching, personal recovery, and the wisdom that comes from getting back up — again and again.
Strength
Strength is more than muscle — it’s resilience. It’s the courage to begin again when life knocks you down, and the belief that healing is possible.
Flexibility
Flexibility teaches surrender. It’s not about touching your toes; it’s about releasing control, trusting the process, and finding freedom in patience.
Yoga/Pilates
Yoga bridges effort and ease. It became my daily anchor during recovery — reconnecting my body and mind when words and movement felt foreign.
Mindset
Mindset is everything. It shapes how we rise after a fall and how we see ourselves in the mirror of struggle. I learned that progress begins with perspective.
Nutrition
Nutrition is nourishment — not just for the body, but for healing. During recovery, I experienced how food fuels cellular repair, energy, and emotional balance.
A Framework Forged Through Real Life
The Flexible Five isn’t theory — it’s lived experience. It was born in the studio, refined through science, and proven in my own recovery. It’s a framework for real life — one that meets you where you are and grows with you as you rebuild, reset, and rediscover your strength.
At Get Flexy, we don’t just train muscles — we build resilience, balance, and belonging. Whether you’re stepping into your first class, navigating a comeback, or looking to deepen your wellness journey, The Flexible Five Pillars©️ gives you the tools to reconnect with your body, your community, and your purpose.
Because true flexibility isn’t just physical — it’s the ability to bend without breaking.
Your Journey Starts Here
This launch represents more than a program — it’s a celebration of second chances, of community, and of the human spirit’s ability to heal. My journey through loss and recovery taught me that wellness isn’t something we earn — it’s something we nurture, one pillar at a time.
So wherever you are today — strong, struggling, or somewhere in between — know that you belong here. Together, we’ll help you move easier, live better, and feel fantastic.
Welcome to The Flexible Five. Welcome to Get Flexy.
I am so grateful you are here,
Stacy
Photo courtesy of Memory Lane Photography
