About Us

Ischyra Soma Fitness (ISF) provides a suite of movement exercise techniques that support and enhance full body health to achieve better living through strength and grace ™.

More than just a workout – it’s a lifestyle.

Ischyra Soma Fitness is a one-stop fitness and wellness center that features a customized, one-on-one, tailored body approach focusing on transforming and strengthening the body using a variety of movement exercise tools.

it's a lifestyle

it's a lifestyle

Ischyra Soma Fitness provides an effective, safe way to change your body. Each class is designed to be effective for people at all levels of experience and fitness. Classical Pilates, GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® exercise techniques reshape and elongate students’ muscles in a therapeutic manner resulting in lean, toned, and healthy bodies for life.

Ischyra Soma Fitness is more than just a workout – it’s a lifestyle. At Ischyra Soma Fitness, clients share a sense of community in which they are inspired and empowered by each other’s wellness goals and achievements.

Accordingly, we are dedicated to serving all bodies, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and persons in need of prescriptive exercises to treat, improve, and restore optimum physical function.

ISF supports all fitness endeavors and rehabilitation through prescriptive exercise methodology tailored to meet the needs of each individual while decreasing the likelihood of injury and extending the longevity of play. Clients are attracted to Ischyra Soma Fitness because of the result it produces and how it makes them feel – strong, healthy, and confident.

Classical Pilates and GYROTONIC® exercise techniques promote beautiful, lean, toned, and healthy bodies for life, as well as heightens a client’s self-confidence and empowers them to take control of their personal health. Future offerings will also include Personal Training and Physical Therapy, as well as online Pilates, GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® classes.

Clients will be attracted to Ischyra Soma Fitness because of the results it produces and how it makes them feel – strong, healthy, and confident. Clients will also enjoy the personal attention and sense of community they experience both inside and outside the studio. With small class sizes, clients form strong personal relationships with studio owners, teachers, and friends they meet in class. Ischyra Soma Fitness may become a home away from home where clients feel motivated and supported in their fitness and lifestyle goals. In addition, as a wellness center, ISF will offer rehab services and will accept major insurance plans.

Class offerings include:

THE OWNER

Eshael M. Johnson, M.S.

Rediscovering Athletic Grace: Eshael’s Fitness Journey

Eshael Johnson is a classically trained Pilates instructor, GYROTONIC® teacher, Gyro kinesis trainer, and former semi-professional cheerleader. Her athletic journey began during Super Bowl III, sparking a love for all things athletic. A temporary setback from a car accident that shattered her kneecap couldn’t dampen her spirit. 

Later in life, recurring knee trouble led her to Pilates, which her trainer recommended. Since 2009, Eshael has rediscovered grace, ease of movement, and core strength through Pilates, proving that exercise can lead to “better living through strength and grace™.”

Passion-Fueled Certification 

In 2017, Eshael committed to the comprehensive Pilates certification process, expanding her expertise. In 2021, she incorporated the GYROTONIC® method into her repertoire, with the GYROKINESIS® method soon to follow. Eshael’s dedication to ongoing learning ensures she brings the latest movement practices to her clients.

Tailored Fitness for Diverse Needs

Eshael thrives on creating engaging group classes and personalized private lessons. Her expertise extends to diverse client populations, including those with spinal injuries, cardiac concerns, joint replacements, vertigo/Meniere’s disease, seniors, and athletes. With Eshael, fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all; it’s a tailored experience for everyone.

Firm, Empathetic Coaching

Known for her firm yet empathetic coaching style, Eshael is passionate about assisting clients in reaching their fitness goals. Her belief in “better living through strength and grace™” is a motto and a guiding principle in her approach.

Dedicated to Community and Professional Growth

In 2021, Eshael’s commitment to the fitness community was recognized as she joined the board of directors for the Pilates Method Alliance as its treasurer. Eshael operates her Pilates studio exclusively in Crofton, focusing her efforts on enriching the local community through fitness.

Begin Your Fitness Journey With Our Classes

Discover the Art of Classical Pilates and GYROTONIC® Movement

Discover the Art of Classical Pilates and GYROTONIC® Movement

Classical Pilates and GYROTONIC® exercise techniques promote beautiful, lean, toned, and healthy bodies for life, heighten a client’s self-confidence, and empower them to take control of their health.

 

Expanding Our Fitness Horizon

Future offerings include Personal Training, Physical Therapy, and online Pilates.

Experience the ISF Difference

Clients are drawn to Ischyra Soma Fitness not just for the transformative results it produces but also for the empowering and confident feelings it instills. Small class sizes allow clients to form strong personal relationships with studio owners, teachers, and fellow fitness enthusiasts.

Ischyra Soma Fitness is more than a studio; it’s a home away from home where clients feel motivated and supported in their fitness and lifestyle goals. As a wellness center, ISF offers rehab services and accepts major insurance plans.

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Visit Our Studios

Visit our conveniently located studios in Marietta and Fairburn
Visit our conveniently located studios in Marietta and Fairburn to feel the energy and embrace the welcoming atmosphere of Ischyra Soma Fitness. Experience firsthand the transformative power of classical Pilates and GYROTONIC® movements.

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Do you have questions about our classes, scheduling, or wellness services? Contact our knowledgeable team for prompt and friendly assistance. We're here to guide you on your fitness journey.

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