MOOSE JAW — Orange Door Collective Wellness, a provider of holistic health services in Moose Jaw, is planning its latest expansion with the proposed ladies-only “Studio Orange” wellness and movement project set to open later this winter.
The announcement was formally made on Jan. 20 and marks the four-year milestone for the local business with a new expansion. An exact opening date for the new studio is yet to be determined but is expected in March.
“Studio Orange will be an extension of Orange Door Collective Wellness,” said Kate Bookout, owner and operator of Orange Door Collective Wellness.
“Currently, I operate on a (per-)session base, offering a variety of classes to women in all stages of womanhood. Expanding to Studio Orange will give me the opportunity to expand my class offerings and add an additional piece to the women’s wellness community in town here.”
Studio Orange aims to create a niche collective of women who share values centered on moving the body for mental health and personal enjoyment, rather than “keeping fit” with all that mindset entails. The studio’s approach is flexible, evolving alongside the needs of women in the community to ensure it continues to support their well-being effectively.
“I think our offerings will be unique to the community, because we’re offering an approach that is (based on) finding what works best for you and meeting your body where it’s at,” Bookout said.
“If it works good for you to be consistently coming in for two days a week, then that’s what’s going to work best for you, and we’re happy to help you promote those goals.”
The initiative reflects the company’s mission to address the unique health and wellness needs of women in Moose Jaw. To achieve this, Studio Orange combines modern fitness equipment with thoughtfully designed programming including spin classes, strength training, TRX, and 55-plus programs.
One-on-one training is also offered out of three studio spaces for women who are pregnant or postpartum, and includes postpartum pelvic health rehabilitation as one example, with menopause coaching coming this year.
“For the past three years I’ve been working primarily in pregnancy and postpartum,” Bookout said, adding that she’s been building her clientele along the way to around 40 currently active members. In 2024, she started to grow her project and aims to continue with this in 2025 as she expands to include services for all demographics of women.
The reason for the ladies-only format, she explained, is to provide a space that’s inviting and judgment free.
“Entering a space where exercise is offered is sometimes a little bit daunting for women, especially when it might be in a larger setting. So, we’ll be offering more intimate class sizes… It’ll be more along the lines of personable sessions with like-minded women who are just there to move their body to feel better,” she said.
Bookout personally leads each class and is a local entrepreneur dedicated to creating a welcoming space for women who might benefit from a tailored movement and wellness routine, but who currently approach the idea with hesitation.
To learn more about Orange Door Collective Wellness and upcoming program options phone 306-630-5264 or visit OrangeDoorCollective.ca or ‘Orange Door Collective Wellness’ on Facebook.
