“A few years ago, I saw an advertisement that claimed Pilates made you taller.  Standing 5’2”, the thought of stretching my body to its limits was enticing.  I found a Pilates studio and my journey began. Julie Van Der Meyden has been my instructor for most of my tenure as a Pilates student and devotee.  Julie has pushed and challenged me with the utmost of patience and a hefty dose of fun.  She has a calm and gentle way of managing to challenge your every muscle while helping you to be your very best.  I call her “silent but deadly” in terms of getting results.  I come away from every session feeling energized and ready to take on the world. I’m still only 5’2”, but spending time with Julie has made me reach many new heights!”

- Rachel R

“Julie and her team at Balance Point Pilates are amazing. I was new to pilates and learned how to discover my core. I’m very happy with the classes provided and would recommend everyone to try a class at Balance Point Pilates! 5-star experience!”

- Corbin N

"I've been doing pilates with Maple for 2 years now. She is an outstanding teacher, extremely knowledgeable, with a fun personality! I highly recommend her.”

-Dodie C

Laural is my hero!  She transformed my body through Pilates, encouragement, and her in-depth knowledge in Kinesiology.  At the beginning of 2025 I was 45lbs overweight and could hardly walk because of years of sitting at a desk for long hours. By the end of the year, I was at my goal weight and walking normally with no pain.

- Carolee R

“I cannot recommend Laurel enough!  She has transformed my body, and with that given me renewed confidence in my late sixties self.  Her understanding of anatomy and movement allows her to pinpoint imbalances and address old injuries with precision, then tailor sessions that safely build strength, balance, and flexibility I did not think possible.

Laurel is the bestI am profoundly grateful to have found her as my Pilates Teacher.

-Karen S

“Julie is the kind of instructor you always hope for. Someone with advanced skill and training who knows how to teach and provides just the right level of challenge each time you come in. Over the years that I've taken private lessons with Julie, I've found that I am just as sure to break a smile as I am to break a sweat. Pilates with Julie has made me stronger and more centered, both in the studio and throughout my day.”

- L. Michelle

“Maple is the best. She knows when to take it easy on you and when to make you work harder! I cannot recommend her enough.”

Heather G

Working with Laurel has been truly life-changing. After having three kids and living with chronic pain, I never imagined I could feel this strong or aligned again. She’s not only transforming my physical shape—she’s fixing it. Her deep knowledge and understanding of the body, paired with her ability to make every session fly by, is absolute perfection.

-Caitlin Nungesser

“Having been a client of Julie’s for the last several years I cannot tell you how excited I am to have the ability to continue with her instruction. Diagnosed with osteoarthritis soon after I started , which later resulted in both a knee and hip replacement, Julie was very supportive. Her experience and knowledge while working with me during my rehabilitation was incredible. Always watching, always checking, always very attentive. She made sure I didn’t do anything that wouldn’t compromise my recovery. Even now Julie makes sure that I’m comfortable and offers options if a particular move causes any pain.”

- Nancy C.