About Us

A group photo of the team at InsideOut Body Therapies. Ten people wear shades of purple, blue and green and sit on a Pilates Cadillac, smiling for the camera.

InsideOut Body Therapies facilitates fitness at any age. We offer fitness & rehabilitation programs virtually & in person for people at every experience level, size, and stage of their life. We strive to create a safe and welcoming environment for our diverse clientele, and we customize workouts and treatments based on individual client needs.

InsideOut Body Therapies is a premier alternative health, wellness, and fitness studio in Durham, NC established by Deborah Matthews in 2003. Mischa Decker joined Deborah as a co-owner in 2006, and together with their team, they have been helping people in the RTP area move and feel better for more than 20 years. InsideOut Body Therapies has won numerous local accolades during its tenure, including several INDYWeek Best of the Triangle awards and Durham Magazine Reader’s Choice Awards.

Our Mission

InsideOut’s mission is to empower the healing wisdom of the body in a safe and inclusive space through movement-based practices and bodywork.

Our Vision

We aim to empower and educate our clients to help them discover, attain, and maintain the natural ability of their bodies for optimal health.

Our Core Values

Collaboration We work with our clients and their other practitioners to combine knowledge, skills, and perspectives. This helps us foster a supportive, holistic approach to healing and well-being.

Compassion and Care We strive to demonstrate genuine empathy, understanding, and kindness toward clients. This creates a safe and nurturing environment for their physical and emotional well-being.

Excellence We pursue the highest standards in professional expertise, client care, and continuing education to provide exceptional and transformative experiences.

Honesty We are committed to transparency and truthfulness in all interactions and communications, which fosters trust and authenticity with clients and colleagues.

Inclusion We respect and embrace the diversity of all individuals, ensuring equal access, opportunity, and belonging for everyone in the pursuit of holistic well-being.

Integrity We are committed to ethical principles, honesty, and professional conduct. We uphold a strong moral compass and maintain the highest standards of trustworthiness and accountability.

Integration We promote holistic opportunities to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, combining various therapeutic modalities to promote a balanced, interconnected state of well-being.

Long-Term Relationships We build relationships on trust, mutual support, and continued collaboration. This fosters enduring connections with clients and supports their ongoing, infinite wellness journeys.

Kindness We value compassion, empathy, and goodwill, which builds a nurturing and supportive environment where clients feel valued, respected, and cared for.

Social Responsibility We actively contribute to the well-being of the community and the environment. We take sustainable and ethical actions to promote positive social impact and ecological stewardship.

WHY CHOOSE US?

Our highly-trained staff is committed to helping clients realize their health, fitness, rehabilitation, pain management, and Pilates goals with a particular emphasis on alignment safe, and functional movement. Our team approach towards health and wellness creates a nurturing and inspiring environment that empowers clients of all fitness levels.

Fitness at Any Age, Size, and Experience Level

InsideOut Body Therapies provides fitness services for people of all ages including Pilates, Personal Training, Physical Therapy, and more. We tailor workouts and rehabilitation programs to fit the needs and goals of each client and work with folks at a variety of movement experience levels.

Example goals may include: 
– Rehabilitating an injury
– Exercising safely and confidently post-injury
– Changing up your established fitness routine — InsideOut is a resource for Duke Athletics, UNC Football, Olympic Medalists, and the NFL!
– Building strength, speed, or endurance
– Moving more efficiently

Our postural and functional training focuses on form, alignment, and muscular balance. Combined with core training, InsideOut Body Therapies fitness services emphasize stretching, strengthening, balance, movement coordination, and control to create strong, adaptable muscles and balanced, healthy joints.

At InsideOut Body Therapies, we have the education and experience to facilitate your unique fitness journey.

Learn more about Pilates, Personal Training, and Physical Therapy

Two Pilates Instructors teach clients at InsideOut Body Therapies. They are a range of ages.
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