About Paragon Pilates
Paragon Pilates & Training in Sandy, UT is built on the belief that knowledge creates strength. We help clients of all ages move better through purposeful, precision-based Pilates that supports recovery, mobility, and long-term results.
About Paragon Pilates
Paragon Pilates & Training in Sandy, UT is built on the belief that knowledge creates strength. We help clients of all ages move better through purposeful, precision-based Pilates that supports recovery, mobility, and long-term results.
About Paragon Pilates
Paragon Pilates & Training in Sandy, UT is built on the belief that knowledge creates strength. We help clients of all ages move better through purposeful, precision-based Pilates that supports recovery, mobility, and long-term results.
Founding Story
Founded in 2025, Paragon Pilates & Training began as a small home studio created by owner and founder Hope, in an unused, unfinished room of her townhome. What started as a personal vision quickly evolved, and by June 2025, Paragon expanded into a fully operating studio location nearby. Hope did not begin 2025 with plans to own a studio. Instead, Paragon was built through a natural progression of growth, intention, and a desire to create a space rooted in quality coaching and long-term development. Building Paragon has been both challenging and deeply rewarding, reflecting the commitment behind creating something purposeful, lasting, and truly her own
Our Vision
Be San Francisco's gold standard for modern barre: a welcoming studio where the best 60 minutes of your day delivers measurable progress, expert education, and a community that lifts one another.
Our Mission
Empower every body to build durable strength, confident posture, and real community through technique‑first, low‑impact barre—coached and scalable for all levels, every class.
Founding Story
Founded in 2025, Paragon Pilates & Training began as a small home studio created by owner and founder Hope, in an unused, unfinished room of her townhome. What started as a personal vision quickly evolved, and by June 2025, Paragon expanded into a fully operating studio location nearby. Hope did not begin 2025 with plans to own a studio. Instead, Paragon was built through a natural progression of growth, intention, and a desire to create a space rooted in quality coaching and long-term development. Building Paragon has been both challenging and deeply rewarding, reflecting the commitment behind creating something purposeful, lasting, and truly her own
Our Vision
Be San Francisco's gold standard for modern barre: a welcoming studio where the best 60 minutes of your day delivers measurable progress, expert education, and a community that lifts one another.
Our Mission
Empower every body to build durable strength, confident posture, and real community through technique‑first, low‑impact barre—coached and scalable for all levels, every class.
Founding Story
Founded in 2025, Paragon Pilates & Training began as a small home studio created by owner and founder Hope, in an unused, unfinished room of her townhome. What started as a personal vision quickly evolved, and by June 2025, Paragon expanded into a fully operating studio location nearby. Hope did not begin 2025 with plans to own a studio. Instead, Paragon was built through a natural progression of growth, intention, and a desire to create a space rooted in quality coaching and long-term development. Building Paragon has been both challenging and deeply rewarding, reflecting the commitment behind creating something purposeful, lasting, and truly her own
Our Vision
Be San Francisco's gold standard for modern barre: a welcoming studio where the best 60 minutes of your day delivers measurable progress, expert education, and a community that lifts one another.
Our Mission
Empower every body to build durable strength, confident posture, and real community through technique‑first, low‑impact barre—coached and scalable for all levels, every class.
Meet Our Founders
Hope Parker
Founder & Lead Instructor
Welcome! I am a retired professional dancer, and current dance instructor, Pilates instructor, personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and nutrition coach. I moved from CO to NY at the age of 17 to pursue my dance career and after 4 years, relocated to UT to dance with Odyssey Dance Theatre. I spent 8 years with the company touring internationally and dancing principal roles while teaching dance, Pilates, and fitness. These passions led me to furthering my education within the fitness arena, managing a local boutique Pilates studio, filming and creating workouts for an online Pilates platform called Dynamic Pilates TV, as well as instructing virtually for HOTWORX.
Currently, when I’m not instructing at Paragon, I’m instructing independent dancers around Utah on dancer-specific strength and conditioning programs, as well as working with NFL players on the off-season on Pilates equipment.
I am extremely passionate about proper technique and explaining how to do movements correctly so you can build a solid foundation and apply it to any other training you do, thus the rest of your life. Whether you are a dance student, professional athlete, Pilates client, or any other client of mine (and any age), my goal is to make you feel understood, feel like you understand the exercises and purpose of them, and to make you feel strong inside and out.
Meet Our Founders
Hope Parker
Founder & Lead Instructor
Welcome! I am a retired professional dancer, and current dance instructor, Pilates instructor, personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and nutrition coach. I moved from CO to NY at the age of 17 to pursue my dance career and after 4 years, relocated to UT to dance with Odyssey Dance Theatre. I spent 8 years with the company touring internationally and dancing principal roles while teaching dance, Pilates, and fitness. These passions led me to furthering my education within the fitness arena, managing a local boutique Pilates studio, filming and creating workouts for an online Pilates platform called Dynamic Pilates TV, as well as instructing virtually for HOTWORX.
Currently, when I’m not instructing at Paragon, I’m instructing independent dancers around Utah on dancer-specific strength and conditioning programs, as well as working with NFL players on the off-season on Pilates equipment.
I am extremely passionate about proper technique and explaining how to do movements correctly so you can build a solid foundation and apply it to any other training you do, thus the rest of your life. Whether you are a dance student, professional athlete, Pilates client, or any other client of mine (and any age), my goal is to make you feel understood, feel like you understand the exercises and purpose of them, and to make you feel strong inside and out.
Meet Our Founders
Hope Parker
Founder & Lead Instructor
Welcome! I am a retired professional dancer, and current dance instructor, Pilates instructor, personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and nutrition coach. I moved from CO to NY at the age of 17 to pursue my dance career and after 4 years, relocated to UT to dance with Odyssey Dance Theatre. I spent 8 years with the company touring internationally and dancing principal roles while teaching dance, Pilates, and fitness. These passions led me to furthering my education within the fitness arena, managing a local boutique Pilates studio, filming and creating workouts for an online Pilates platform called Dynamic Pilates TV, as well as instructing virtually for HOTWORX.
Currently, when I’m not instructing at Paragon, I’m instructing independent dancers around Utah on dancer-specific strength and conditioning programs, as well as working with NFL players on the off-season on Pilates equipment.
I am extremely passionate about proper technique and explaining how to do movements correctly so you can build a solid foundation and apply it to any other training you do, thus the rest of your life. Whether you are a dance student, professional athlete, Pilates client, or any other client of mine (and any age), my goal is to make you feel understood, feel like you understand the exercises and purpose of them, and to make you feel strong inside and out.
Meet the Team
Hope
Instructor
Ashlee Wright
Instructor
Meet the Team
Hope
Instructor
Hope is a retired professional dancer, certified Pilates instructor, personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and nutrition coach based in Sandy, UT. At 17, she left Colorado for New York to pursue dance, then relocated to Utah to join Odyssey Dance Theatre—spending 8 years touring internationally and performing principal roles. She later managed a local boutique Pilates studio, developed content for Dynamic Pilates TV, and instructed virtually for HOTWORX. Today, Hope trains dancers across Utah on strength and conditioning and works with NFL players off-season on Pilates equipment. She founded Paragon Pilates & Training in 2025 to help every client—from beginner to elite athlete—build a strong foundation through precise, purposeful movement, with a focus on long-term development and post-injury recovery.
Ashlee Wright
Instructor
Ashlee brings precision and a client-first approach to every Paragon InForm class. Passionate about helping all levels build strength, improve mobility, and feel their best.
Meet the Team
Hope
Instructor
Hope is a retired professional dancer, certified Pilates instructor, personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist, and nutrition coach based in Sandy, UT. At 17, she left Colorado for New York to pursue dance, then relocated to Utah to join Odyssey Dance Theatre—spending 8 years touring internationally and performing principal roles. She later managed a local boutique Pilates studio, developed content for Dynamic Pilates TV, and instructed virtually for HOTWORX. Today, Hope trains dancers across Utah on strength and conditioning and works with NFL players off-season on Pilates equipment. She founded Paragon Pilates & Training in 2025 to help every client—from beginner to elite athlete—build a strong foundation through precise, purposeful movement, with a focus on long-term development and post-injury recovery.
Ashlee Wright
Instructor
Ashlee brings precision and a client-first approach to every Paragon InForm class. Passionate about helping all levels build strength, improve mobility, and feel their best.
First Class — Just $15
New to Paragon? Try small-group Pilates in Sandy, UT for just $15. No pressure-just movement, strength, and community waiting for you.
First Class — Just $15
New to Paragon? Try small-group Pilates in Sandy, UT for just $15. No pressure-just movement, strength, and community waiting for you.
First Class — Just $15
New to Paragon? Try small-group Pilates in Sandy, UT for just $15. No pressure-just movement, strength, and community waiting for you.