About

Freedom Barre & Wellness is a passion project founded by Erica Obando, who has spent most of her adult life observing the wellness industry from the periphery. She's invested years and thousands of dollars in both online and in-person fitness classes, only to find herself surrounded by a homogenous group of people. Frustrated by the lack of diversity in race, ethnicity, and body types in boutique fitness studios, FBW was created to help fill this void, and offer a safe, inclusive space for all people, but centering the needs of Black womxn and femmes. The goal was to create a community where every person feels seen and empowered. Through a combination of barre classes and holistic wellness practices, Erica's vision is to inspire clients to love their true selves and live a life of freedom from societal standards of what beauty and wellness should look like. When we embrace our authentic selves we feel empowered to embody our own standards for what healthy looks like on us.