About
A Clemson student wanted to make reformer Pilates accessible to the campus community after it helped her recover from an illness. Her story of turning vision to reality is personal.
Paige's Story
I’m Paige Comerford, the founder of Pilates Social and Wellness, and a local resident of Upstate, South Carolina. I was pre-med at Clemson University, majoring in biology and minoring in chemistry. I am now studying to be a physician at USC School of Medicine in Greenville.
I was always an avid runner, who ran multiple miles a day. But after receiving an unexpected diagnosis of a rare neurological condition my sophomore year as an undergraduate, I could no longer endure the high-impact workouts.
The low-impact, but high-intensity practice of reformer Pilates helped me rebuild muscle and improve my health. As a Level 3 certified instructor and medical student, it is important for me to share this life-changing experience with others.
When I couldn’t find reformer Pilates close to Clemson’s campus, I became passionate about starting a studio of my own downtown. Bringing Pilates Social to the Clemson community I love so much, and now to downtown Anderson, brings me great joy. I hope it can also help you in your journey to health and wellness. I look forward to meeting you and leading one of your classes soon at one of my two studios.
Why a Butterfly?
When we worked on the creation of the Pilates Social and Wellness logo, we knew a butterfly would be part of our brand. We chose the butterfly in honor of Paige’s childhood friend, Mya Lin Terry. Mya earned her wings after a brave fight with Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Secondary Acute Myeloid Leukemia when the girls were in 5th grade. Mya inspires us at Pilates Social and Wellness to always make purpose a part of our passion. Sweet Mya, we hope to make you proud by making an impact with health, wellness, and much-needed funding for medical research.
Our Teachers
Our passionate and highly skilled instructors bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to every class, ensuring personalized guidance and an uplifting experience tailored to your individual needs and goals.
