{"id":19128,"date":"2023-03-27T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T13:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/?p=19128"},"modified":"2025-10-20T05:14:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T09:14:48","slug":"wellnessliving-announces-four-new-standwithstudios-grant-winners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/blog\/wellnessliving-announces-four-new-standwithstudios-grant-winners\/","title":{"rendered":"WellnessLiving Announces Four New #StandwithStudios Grant Recipients"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><strong><em>Congratulations to SoulShine Studios, Momentum Pilates, Stretch Health Canada, and Zeal Aerial Fitness for receiving #StandwithStudios Grants. <\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><strong><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>TORONTO, CA<\/strong> \u2013 March 27th, 2023 \u2013 WellnessLiving, the leading all-in-one software solution for fitness and wellness businesses, is thrilled to announce four new #StandwithStudios Grant Program recipients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Marybeth Grinnan of SoulShine Studios in Richmond, Virginia.<\/li>\n<li>Peggy Cuthbert of Momentum Pilates in Kingston, Ontario, Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Rui Saraiva of Stretch Health Canada in London, Ontario, Canada.<\/li>\n<li>Christina VanDam of Zeal Aerial Fitness in Grand Rapids, Michigan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u201cIn 2022, we launched the #StandwithStudios Grant Program, seeking 16 studio owners to help support in their entrepreneurial journey and we&#8217;re almost at our goal of giving away $150,000 in grants, software, marketing support, and business education,&#8221; says WellnessLiving CEO and Co-Founder, Len Fridman. \u201cI feel honored that we can support so many business owners, like our latest winners, Marybeth, Peggy, Rui, and Christina, live their dreams as they enter into a new era of fitness and wellness. Hearing your amazing stories of strength and resilience means the world to us. Congrats to you all!\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Marybeth Grinnan of SoulShine Studios<\/h2>\n<p>Marybeth co-founded SoulShine Studios, a Nia (dance fitness) and yoga studio, with the mission to empower individuals to live with more joy, connection, and belonging. In addition to yoga and Nia classes, they also offer knitting groups, book clubs, retreats, traveling, and volunteering opportunities.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe encourage our community to do what makes their soul shine, providing a space where everyone can be their authentic selves,\u201d says Marybeth. \u201cWinning this grant helps me to live my dream. I opened SoulShine Studios nine months before the pandemic hit. It was a rough start, but flexibility, resilience, and creativity helped us make it difference for our community. Now, receiving a #StandwithStudios grant will allow us to thrive. Thank you so much!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Peggy Cuthbert of Momentum Pilates<\/h2>\n<p>What started as a Pilates class in Peggy\u2019s basement has grown into something much more. Now in its 16th year, Momentum Pilates offers in-person and virtual Pilates classes, along with therapies, workshops, and events to its members.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cFrom our loyal clientele to incredible staff, I wouldn\u2019t have made it through the pandemic without everyone in the Momentum Pilates community,\u201d says Peggy. \u201dThrough many highs and lows, we\u2019ve survived and with this grant we\u2019re poised to thrive and have our best year ever!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Rui Saraiva of Stretch Health Canada<\/h2>\n<p>Stretch Health Canada is a one-on-one stretch therapy center with the mission to help thousands of Canadians eliminate chronic pain, restore flexibility, and improve their health. Rui says building a community and delivering a world-class experience has always been their top priority.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe\u2019ve created a place where people feel connected, accepted, and cared for,\u201d says Rui. \u201cThe #StandwithStudios Grant Program is a true testament to how much WellnessLiving cares about their community, especially after all the adversity due to the pandemic. I\u2019m absolutely thrilled to be chosen as a grant winner!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<h2>Christina VanDam of Zeal Aerial Fitness<\/h2>\n<p>Christina turned her passion for aerial fitness into a full-time business. Zeal Aerial Fitness is now committed to helping change the stigma and stereotypes around pole dancing and aerial fitness in an inclusive environment, while supporting greater causes in the community.<\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cI\u2019m overwhelmed with gratitude to receive this #StandwithStudios Grant,\u201d says Christina. \u201cNo matter who you are, at Zeal, our goal is to make aerial fitness accessible to all individuals and this grant will play a big part in making that happen.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n<p>The 2022 WellnessLiving #StandwithStudios Grant Program has officially ended, but it\u2019s only the beginning. Stay tuned for the relaunch of the 2023 #StandwithStudios Grant Program. Join their mailing list and follow on social to be the first to know when the 2023 application portal opens.<\/p>\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.standwithstudios.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.standwithstudios.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About WellnessLiving <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>WellnessLiving is the fastest-growing, all-in-one business management software for the fitness and wellness industry. Trusted by over 5,000 business owners and more than 15 million users worldwide, WellnessLiving is the only software solution you need to manage and grow your business. They offer an affordable, reliable, and easy-to-use platform that equips fitness and wellness business owners with all the features and tools they need to attract, convert, and retain more clients. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/\">www.wellnessliving.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact Details<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Relations:<\/strong> Noelle Beauregard<\/p>\n<p><strong>Phone:<\/strong> 1-888-668-7728<\/p>\n<p><strong>Email:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:PR@wellnessliving.com\">PR@wellnessliving.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Website:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellnessliving.com\/\">www.wellnessliving.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Congratulations to SoulShine Studios, Momentum Pilates, Stretch Health Canada, and Zeal Aerial Fitness for receiving #StandwithStudios Grants. \u00a0 TORONTO, CA \u2013 March 27th, 2023 \u2013 WellnessLiving, the leading all-in-one software solution for fitness and wellness businesses, is thrilled to announce four new #StandwithStudios Grant Program recipients: Marybeth Grinnan of SoulShine 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