The Story of Poise
Poise Wellness Club was created to be more than a fitness studio. It’s a space where people can reconnect with their bodies, strengthen their minds, and move with intention. Rooted in the principles of Pilates, Poise brings together movement, community, and thoughtful design to create an experience that feels both empowering and welcoming to everyone who walks through our doors.
I’m Ashlyn Tallant, owner and founder of Poise Wellness Club. As a Mississippi native and Ole Miss Alumni, Oxford has always been home, so building something meaningful here has been a dream come true. It didn’t start out as a dream though. In 2022, I was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer and Hashimoto Autoimmune Disease. It completely shifted my perspective on life, longevity, and movement. During my recovery, I struggled mentally and physically. I searched for something to help me regain my strength and feel like myself again. I found reformer pilates and immediately fell in love. I felt a calling that can only be explained as divine redirection. I decided then to start building a plan to leave my corporate career behind and open my own studio. I knew if pilates could help me during my recovery that there had to be more people that could benefit from it. It is my goal to help people rebuild from the inside out. Today, I’m cancer free and stronger than I’ve ever been. As a certified pilates instructor, I have a deep appreciation for classical pilates and the legacy that Joseph Pilates created. One of the reasons I wanted to open my own studio was to create an environment that was welcoming to everyone.Poise is a place to breathe, to grow, to learn, and to connect. Come as you are and leave taller, stronger, and more confident. 
MEET THE FOUNDER
“Change happens through movement, and movement heals.”
Meet the team
When I say this environment and the instructors are great, I mean it! This is just the space I’ve needed to get back into my routine. I was scared to try reformer for the first time, but Jodi was so helpful and encouraging that it was one of my best fitness class experiences period! Look forward to making this a part of my weekly routine.
Google Review —Customer, Lauren