Pivotl - Issue 4-2023
In this issue we introduce you to the faces behind small businesses in South Africa. You'll read about their dreams, hopes and fears and what they have to say about their journey to being successful.
In this issue we introduce you to the faces behind small businesses in South Africa. You'll read about their dreams, hopes and fears and what they have to say about their journey to being successful.
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BUSINESS IN FOCUS<br />
Photograph by Vanessa Bentley<br />
intent being in the right place allows an<br />
easy flow of creation and design of our<br />
classes. Our wonderful members are also<br />
very open to all our ideas, and together<br />
we find what works for all of us, both<br />
physically and emotionally.”<br />
Creating a comfortable and supportive<br />
environment at OMS Studio is a top<br />
priority. Carol emphasised, “Our OMS<br />
Tribe is our family. Our name ‘Our<br />
Movement Studio’ is just that – ‘Ours.’<br />
Our space is for everybody. We have<br />
created a place where our members can<br />
experience joy and be in the moment,<br />
dedicating time to themselves in a safe<br />
space and comfortable environment. It's<br />
a place where they are encouraged to<br />
just ‘BE’ – no judgement or expectations.”<br />
Carol highlighted the role of Ashley<br />
Moolman, their resident biokineticist, in<br />
integrating exercise rehabilitation and<br />
sports preparation into the OMS Studio<br />
approach: “Ashley plays a crucial role in<br />
OMS, not only bringing her medical<br />
training into her TRX and Bungee classes<br />
but also by being there for our students,<br />
being open to questions and advising<br />
where needed. Her advice about how<br />
the body is designed allows the students<br />
to move in ‘THEIR’ body’s way rather<br />
than trying to be like others and ending<br />
up with injuries.”<br />
To reach new clients and offer a holistic<br />
exercise experience, Carol explained, “We<br />
offer a Free Try Out session at our studio,<br />
allowing individuals to try out the<br />
different modalities before committing<br />
to a monthly expense they might not<br />
enjoy. I have the confidence that there is<br />
something for everybody at Our<br />
Movement Studio, and the atmosphere<br />
and welcome that new faces get when<br />
they come leave them wanting to come<br />
back for more.”<br />
Reflecting on the challenges faced<br />
during the studio’s setup, Carol shared,<br />
“It was only because I could start the<br />
studio with a friend that it actually could<br />
happen. I would have never been able to<br />
do it on my own. Unfortunately, that<br />
partnership ended in 2021, leaving me<br />
with a big decision of whether to<br />
continue or close the studio. It was going<br />
to be more work, doing it all on my own,<br />
and I would have to become very<br />
creative in replacing what was going to<br />
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