ABOUT US
Located in downtown Morehead City, we offer a unique blend of group Reformer Pilates classes, private Reformer sessions and individualized Physical Therapy services—all designed to support your wellness journey in a sophisticated, supportive environment.
Whether you’re seeking a dynamic group fitness experience or one-on-one rehabilitation and performance care, our team tailors every session to align with your fitness goals and preferences. At M Wellness, we’re more than a studio—we’re your partner in achieving lasting strength, health, and overall well-being.
Our Instructors
Payton is a Physical Therapist, and the founder of M Wellness. She was born and raised in Morehead City, where she played travel sports and was into exercise her entire life. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from UNCW, and then her Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Belmont University in Nashville, TN. She has had experience in many different settings, working mostly with active individuals that strive to move better and feel better as a whole. Payton spent her years in Nashville at cycle classes or reformer pilates classes. She is trained in both Reformer 1 and Reformer 2 Pilates Instruction. She just recently moved from Raleigh back to her hometown of Morehead City to treat patients one-on-one and to teach reformer pilates locally back in her favorite beach town!
Maria moved with her husband from Charlotte to Morehead City 30 years ago, and has been a local ever since! Maria is a devoted mother of four children (including Payton, her oldest), and has had to stay active her whole life to keep up with her kids. She maintains her activity level through walking many miles per day, weight-training and mobility work. Maria is trained in both Reformer 1 and Reformer 2 Pilates Instruction.
Ruth was born and raised in Morehead City, eventually attending UNCW for her undergraduate degree. She and her husband have recently moved back to Morehead City. Ruth has always had a passion for exercise: playing sports, weight training, Orange Theory – she has tried it all! Once she began Pilates, it became a fun, sustainable workout for her that she fell in love with and began to look forward to everyday. Ruth is also trained and certified in Reformer 2 Instruction.
Bryson is a local instructor who has had a lifelong passion for movement, athletics, and helping others feel their best. She has been a dedicated fitness professional since 1997, working as a personal trainer, running coach, group fitness and cycling instructor with certifications from AFAA, ACE, YogaFit, CoreBarre, Schwinn, Johnny G, and the YMCA—including specialties in pre/postnatal fitness. She loves to bring energy, experience, and heart to every class. She is fully motivated by motivating others to appreciate the importance of flexibility, strength, coordination, and overall cardiovascular endurance. Bryson is also trained and certified in Reformer 2 Instruction.
A proud UNC Tar Heel with a degree in Health and Physical Education and an emphasis in Dance, Stephanie McIntyre brings over 15 years of experience certified and leading a wide variety of fitness classes—from aerobics, step, and circuit training to barre, spin, mat Pilates, and newly certified in TRX.
Now joining M Wellness as a Pilates Reformer Instructor, Stephanie combines her love of music, movement, and wellness to create a dynamic and motivating experience for every client. Teaching is truly her passion, and she looks forward to welcoming you to class and helping you take the next step in your fitness journey. Stephanie is certified in both Reformer 1 and Reformer 2 Pilates instruction.
Sharon has been teaching Pilates for 20 years. She began with Mat Pilates and became comprehensively certified through Balanced Body in all Pilates apparatus’. She has worked in private settings, having her own studio, training clients one-on-one, as well as teaching group classes. Her passion is helping people connect with their bodies and discovering how Pilates helps with every day movement!