Meet Hailey
Hailey Martin: Co-Founder of Studio Sculpt and Pilates Enthusiast
Hailey Martin is the 25-year-old co-founder of Studio Sculpt, a boutique fitness studio in Kernersville, North Carolina. Certified in Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates, and Sculpt, Hailey brings a wealth of expertise and passion to the studio. She is not only an instructor but also manages all of Studio Sculpt’s online presence, including social media accounts and the website, ensuring the brand connects effectively with the community.
Hailey has been married for two years to Carson Martin. Their story began long before college; they actually attended high school together before reconnecting and meeting again in college. They became friends in college before deciding to be more than friends, and here they are six years later. Hailey and Carson are proud pet parents to three rescue animals: Knuckles (handsome boy), Bean (Beanie, Frijol), and Olive (Evil Miss Kitty). And before you ask, Hailey is not a cat person, but her husband is. Hailey is proud to share that the vet mentioned Olive was the most “dog-like” cat she had ever seen.
She attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, where she studied Elementary Education and Special Education, complemented by a minor in Economics. Her educational background reflects her commitment to nurturing and supporting growth—attributes that translate into her approach to teaching Pilates and fitness.
Before attending UNCC, Hailey lived her whole life in Kernersville. After college, she and her husband decided to buy a home and start their life in Kernersville. She is proud to say that she came back to the town that helped raise her and chose to start a business here. Kernersville is has always been her home and it always will be. She grew up being in the Kernersville Christmas Parade, dancing at high school football games and going out with her grandma who gets stopped at least 3 times by someone who knows her. Her grandmother has lived in Kernersville for close to 60 years and has seen this town grow. Small towns aren’t for everyone, but Hailey loves this little town she calls home.
Hailey has always been headstrong and confident. Once she makes up her mind, there’s no changing it — which, as her parents would say, made her a stubborn kid. But it also makes her a natural leader. And someone who does not back down to challenges or obstacles but finds a way to overcome them no matter what.
Hailey’s journey into fitness began with her background as a competitive dancer, which sparked her early passion for movement. She recognizes that every person who walks through Studio Sculpt’s doors has a unique story and requires a personalized fitness approach. Living with Crohn’s disease and Colitis, along with several other medical challenges, Hailey brings a deep understanding of invisible illnesses. Two years ago, she underwent surgery to remove 8 inches of her intestines due to a 5 cm abscess. Having experienced chronic illness since childhood, Hailey knows firsthand that not all injuries or health conditions are visible. This insight drives her approach as a fitness instructor: to connect with clients on a personal level and tailor their fitness plans to their individual needs.
Outside of her work at Studio Sculpt, where she teaches and manages operations, Hailey is an avid reader and a fan of guilty-pleasure reality TV. She owns over 450 physical books and reads around 300 each year, often using Kindle Unlimited. Her favorite genres are Fantasy and Romance, though she enjoys exploring a wide variety of titles. For Hailey, reading offers a valuable escape from everyday life.
She also enjoys spending her summers out on the lake either driving the boat, riding jet skis, wake boarding, wake surfing or paddle boarding. Hailey is a true Gemini through and through, if you know anything about Astrology. Hailey is fiercely protective of the people she loves and is always down for a random spontaneous decision. But she will always keep you on your toes because you never know if she will show up with pink hair, a new piercing, a new tattoo or tell you she’s decided to pick up a new hobby.
Hailey’s commitment to fitness, education, and community makes her a vital part of Studio Sculpt’s success and a continual source of inspiration for clients and colleagues alike. But if Hailey is teaching a 5 am or 6 am class, please make sure she has had an Alani or Dr. Pepper first because she is NOT a morning person.
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