WHY I BUILT A FITNESS CoMMUNITY THAT GIVES BACK

At FORM, we believe in showing up — for ourselves and for others.

That belief comes from a deeply personal place. My father lost his mother to ovarian cancer when he was just six years old. He and his siblings were passed between relatives and foster homes before eventually fending for themselves, homeless and living in an open field. His childhood was marked by struggle — but also by resilience, survival, and strength.

Those stories shaped the way I see the world. They gave me a deep sense of empathy and a fire to make sure no one goes through life’s hardest moments alone.

That’s why FORM isn’t just a fitness studio. It’s a community built on purpose.

When I discovered the Lagree Method fifteen years ago, I saw more than a workout — I saw a way to connect people to their power, and to each other. It was clear: fitness could be a vehicle for something much bigger.

So I built FORM to move with intention. Every class you take strengthens more than just your core. Every package you buy helps support local organizations doing life-changing work. We give back — always.

At FORM, we push together, sweat together, grow together — and give together.

—Shantelle , Founder & Chief Enthusiasm Officer