In the heart of Dubai—a city synonymous with ambition and innovation—two women are reshaping the fitness and wellness landscape, one movement at a time. Cloe Sommadossi and Anjali Chandiramani, the dynamic duo behind Pilates Academy®, are not just building a brand; they’re pioneering a global Pilates revolution rooted in education, empowerment, and excellence.
Cloe Sommadossi’s Pilates journey began nearly three decades ago in Milan, where she was introduced to the method at the age of 14. “Over the years, I have had the privilege of learning from some of the world’s most revered educators. Through two of my mentors, I’m actually a third-generation Pilates instructor,” she shares. But her knowledge extends far beyond Pilates. With training in yoga, Garuda, Gyrotonic, and manual therapy, Cloe developed a multi-disciplinary understanding of movement—something that deeply informs the Pilates Academy® methodology today.
“What became clear over time,” she explains, “was the need for education that’s structured, rooted in science, and still respectful of the original method. Pilates Academy® grew out of that need.” Today, her academy offers a layered yet clear teaching approach focused on anatomy, critical thinking, and uncompromising professional standards.
Enter Anjali Chandiramani, a fitness entrepreneur with an MBA, whose journey into Pilates began with a personal desire to deepen her connection to her body. “At first, it was about fitness,” Anjali recalls, “but very quickly, I saw how transformative Pilates was—how it could align not just my spine, but my entire approach to life.”
Her business journey began with launching A-Tone Fitness Lounge in 2016, but it was in 2019, when she officially co-founded the second branch of Pilates Academy®, that her partnership with Cloe—and the brand—flourished. “Our partnership was born from complementary strengths,” says Anjali. “Cloe brought the depth of education, and I brought a passion for building systems and scaling with heart.”
Together, they’ve built an empire. For Cloe, quality is non-negotiable—whether in instructor education, studio design, or equipment innovation. “To me, quality means consistency with depth,” she says firmly. “It’s about the thought process behind every decision we make. We only grow with people and places that align with our values.”
Anjali echoes this. “We’re not in the business of franchising for the sake of growth. We’re building a movement. Every new location is a reflection of our brand’s soul. That takes work, mentorship, and shared commitment.”
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