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Carla Mae O’Connor Consulting is a fitness consultancy that creates unique, high-impact, and FUN programs that help studios grow. Because the truth is a great workout is the expectation of every single person that walks into your studio. We identify and enhance the signature style of your classes, ensuring every instructor delivers a consistent, on-brand experience that stands out in the market. We partner with you to determine the it factor that sets your studio apart from competitors.

grow your studio

a fit pro that’s done it all

FOUNDING STORY

Before finding group-based fitness, I absolutely hated working out and wasn’t interested in what I thought working out was (boring, expensive, and time consuming). But when I got into my first group fitness class and moved in community with everyone in the room, something clicked.

That initial spark led to my international coaching career where I inspired my clients to MOVE. Period. Helping them feel good in their bodies because I knew it would stick for them just like it did for me. The results spoke for themselves.The demand for my class style led me to program design where I met studio owners who had incredible vision for the class environment they wanted to create but needed a reliable partner to bring it to life. So I started Carla Mae O’Connor Consulting to do just that.

Now I spend my days with my team consulting with studio owners and founders to create memorable, repeatable, and own-able programs that increase client retention and grow revenue. It’s an absolute dream come true doing this type of work with passionate fitness pros from around the world. I can’t wait to do the same for you!

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Our Team

  • Founder & Chief Consultant

    Over the course of her career in fitness, Carla has taught 4,000+ hours of classes around the world to groups of one to over a thousand. She’s worked with brands like lululemon, Equinox, Space Cycling, [solidcore], and more. She founded Carla Mae O’Connor Consulting and now designs full-scale fitness programs for studios across the U.S. and APAC with her team. Carla is also the creator of the Rhythmformer method and is currently serving as the North America Academy Coordinator for STRONG Pilates. Carla is based in Austin, TX and lives with her partner and their two pups Bao and Haidi.

    • Rhythmformer

    • Equinox — Pilates, Barre, Cardio, Sculpt Instructor Training  

    • [solidcore]  — Instructor Training (Reformer-based) 

    • Xtend — Barre Instructor Training 

    • SPACE — Cycle, Dance Cardio, HIIT Instructor Certifications 

    • American Council on Exercise — Certified Personal Trainer, Sports Nutrition Specialist

  • Senior Consultant

    With 17 years of experience, Naomi Rose is a global movement educator and consultant redefining the modern fitness experience. Known for her magnetic energy and deeply immersive teaching style, Naomi brings a rare blend of artistry, education, and strategy to everything she creates. Naomi specializes in building instructor education frameworks, signature class programming, and cohesive brand experiences that drive both performance and profitability. Her sessions are crafted to connect movement, music, and mindset, helping clients and instructors unlock their full potential. Originally from Ireland, Naomi is based in Nice, France with her family.

    • Rhythmformer

    • Pilates unlimited — Pilates mat specialist program

    • Xtend — Barre instructor training

    • SPACE — Cycle, Dance cardio, HIIT instructor trainings

    • American Council on Exercise — Certified personal trainer, Pilates mat, Sports Performance Specialist Program, Oh Baby! Fitness® Pregnancy and Postpartum Exercise Instructor Training , Sports Nutrition Specialist

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