Today we’d like to introduce you to Lauren Wilburne.
Hi Lauren, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I started my career in a completely different world — I was a DJ. Music was my first love, and it brought me from New York to Miami, where I was performing six to seven nights a week. It was exclusive, exciting, and very “Miami”… but the lifestyle was intense. Carrying heavy equipment, wearing heels, late nights — over time, my body paid the price. I developed a serious back injury, and nothing I tried helped.
Pilates was the only thing that truly healed me.
I began taking private Pilates sessions, and within a short time my entire body changed — my pain went away, my posture improved, and I felt strong and aligned again. That transformation is what made me completely fall in love with Pilates. Back then, Pilates wasn’t the mainstream luxury wellness staple it is now — Miami Beach had maybe three or four studios total. But I knew immediately this was something powerful, something worth dedicating myself to.
I got my comprehensive certification and started teaching classes, but I quickly realized that my real gift is working one-on-one. I love giving clients a high-level, concierge-style experience where every session is tailored to their goals, their body, and their lifestyle. That private, personalized approach creates results you simply can’t get in a group setting.
Today, I work with a select roster of private clients throughout Miami — people who value quality, transformation, and true expertise. I also train clients virtually worldwide, and I’ve built a global community through my YouTube channel, Elle Pilates, where I share premium Pilates workouts inspired by the same methods I use with my VIP clients.
My mission is to help people feel extraordinary in their bodies through mindful, intelligent movement. Pilates changed my life, and now I bring that same elevated, transformative experience to everyone I work with — whether it’s in person or online.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Like any high-level career, there were moments that required growth. Transitioning from the nightlife world into the wellness space meant recalibrating my entire lifestyle and stepping into a path that demanded precision, discipline, and true expertise — but it elevated me in all the right ways.
I’m also someone who never stops learning. I’m constantly expanding my education and working on new offerings that complement what I already do — adding even more ways to help people heal, strengthen, and transform their bodies through Pilates and mindful movement.
Growing from teaching classes to working exclusively with private clients also required a shift. I had to build a more concierge-style practice where everything is personalized, intentional, and results-driven. It took time, but now I work with clients who value that level of quality and expertise.
Overall, every “struggle” became an advantage — it helped me refine my craft, elevate my brand, and create the kind of premium experience I’m known for today.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I’m a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor specializing in private training for clients who want precision, personalization, and real results. I work with a select roster of clients in Miami and virtually worldwide.
What truly sets me apart is that I’m not in Pilates for the trend or the aesthetic moment — this has been my life for almost a decade. Pilates healed me, and that experience shaped the way I teach. I focus on alignment, strength, intelligent movement patterns, and helping clients feel strong and pain-free, not just “look the part.”
I’m also proud of the online community I’ve built through my YouTube channel, Elle Pilates, where I create high-quality reformer, Cadillac, Arc, and mat workout videos. It’s become a global extension of my private practice and has led to amazing collaborations with fitness and wellness brands. I love partnering with companies that align with my standards of quality and innovation.
I’m always learning, evolving, and integrating new methods that complement Pilates, so clients get an elevated, results-driven experience. My commitment to the craft — not the trend — is what truly differentiates my work.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
Absolutely — I’m a big believer in constantly leveling up my mind, my energy, and my education. There are so many resources that support the way I work and live.
I’m deeply inspired by the work of Joe Dispenza, Neville Goddard, Paramahansa Yogananda, and A Course in Miracles — their teachings really shape the way I approach movement, mindset, and the mind–body connection. It aligns perfectly with my belief that Pilates is not just physical; it’s energetic and intentional.
For health and integrative wellness, I love learning from Barbara O’Neill, Mark Hyman, and Gary Brecka. Their perspectives support my philosophy that the body can heal and thrive when you give it the right tools.
When it comes to personal development, confidence, and staying mentally strong as a creator and entrepreneur, I’m inspired by Mel Robbins, Lewis Howes, and Gabby Bernstein, along with the timeless wisdom in The Four Agreements. These voices help keep me grounded, focused, and aligned with my bigger vision.
Honestly, I’m always learning — books, podcasts, lectures — probably too many to name. But staying curious and constantly growing directly elevates how I show up for my clients, my YouTube community, and myself.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ellepilates
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/djellenyc
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/djelle
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@EllePilates
