THE PILATES STUDIO

Katrina Hawley and Laurie Johnson have been working together at The Pilates Studio for more than ten years. During this time they have developed a collaborative process based in genuine and open communication, honesty, and humor that makes their work fun and the environment it creates enjoyable for all who come in contact. Katrina and Laurie began working at the Pilates Studio in 2001. At this time it was known as Momentum the Pilates Center. Katrina had just moved from New York where she completed the certification program at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies and upon her arrival began training to teach Pilates. Laurie Johnson had moved to the valley in 1998 and was attending Greenfield Community College while studying to be a Yoga Instructor. She initially began her work at Momentum the Pilates Center as an office assistant while she finished her yoga teacher training. In 2005, Momentum the Pilates Center was purchased and the name was changed to The Pilates Center of Western Massachusetts. By this time Laurie earned her certification from the Stillpoint School of Massage Therapy as well as her Pilates Mat and Apparatus teacher certifications. Katrina continued her education by completing the Polestar Pilates rehabilitation program. Fast forward to 2011…Katrina and Laurie purchase the Hadley location of The Pilates Center of Western Massachusetts and change its name to The Pilates Studio. Now their collaborative process continues not just as co-workers but business partners and the community created at The Pilates Studio continues to grow and prosper as a place where people come to exercise, make friends, and have fun.