KEY TAKEAWAYS: The Sculpt Studio has opened in Mandeville with a focus on boutique fitness and women’s wellness. Founder Rachel Bissinger created the concept to combine barre, yoga, Pilates, TRX and recovery programming. The studio also offers nutrition guidance, wellness education and commu nity-focused events. A grand opening celebration is planned later this year at the U.S. 190 location.   A new boutique fitness and wellness studio focused on women’s health has opened in Mandeville, adding to the growing wellness and boutique fitness market on Louisiana‘s Northshore. The Sculpt Studio, founded by Northshore resident Rachel Bissinger, is now operating at 2985 U.S. 190. The company said it combines traditional barre classes with yoga, Pilates, TRX and wellness programming designed for women. According to the company, the studio is intended to serve as both a fitness destination and a community space, reflecting broader industry trends that integrate exercise, recovery and wellness services under one roof. “At The Sculpt Studio, we’re creating more than just a workout environment,” founder Rachel Bissinger said. “We’re building a community where women can move, connect, learn and take care of their overall well-being. The Northshore deserves a wellness community that feels thoughtful, inspiring, and designed for real life.” Bissinger, an entrepreneur, said she developed the concept after years in the fitness community and seeing an opportunity to expand beyond a traditional barre studio by offering multiple training formats and wellness resources in a single location. The studio’s class schedule includes signature barre workouts, yoga- and Pilates-inspired sessions, TRX training and specialty classes centered on recovery, breath work and longevity. Beyond fitness classes, the company said members will have access to nutrition guidance, wellness education, essential oils and community programming intended to support physical and mental well-being. “We want every woman who walks through our doors to feel empowered,” Bissinger said. “Whether she’s coming for a challenging workout, guidance on her wellness journey, or simply a sense of community, The Sculpt Studio will be a place that supports her.” The company said it also plans to host workshops, social events and partnerships with local businesses as it builds a wellness-focused community on the Northshore. The Sculpt Studio is now open at 2985 U.S. 190 in Mandeville. A grand opening celebration is planned later this year, according to the company. ...read more read less