Meet Katrina
C.M.A., NCPT
She/Her/Hers
Studio Owner | Polestar® Pilates Educator
Katrina teaches Private, Semi Private and Small Group Sessions as well as Reformer Classes.
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Teaching Style
For Katrina, relationships come first, business comes second, and play is always essential.
Her predictable and structured approach provides a reliable framework, allowing clients to build confidence and progress with each session. Familiarity with exercises fosters a sense of mastery, empowering you to excel in your practice.
But Katrina’s teaching goes beyond structure—her intuition is the key piece. She has a remarkable ability to offer creative solutions when students face challenges, often suggesting movements that seem unrelated at first but ultimately prove transformative.
She believes in the power of collaboration and has worked with other professionals to integrate movement with healing, communication, self-esteem, and empowerment. Her teaching style is warm, engaging, and focused on building a sense of community.
About Katrina
Katrina considers herself a true "movement nerd," valuing the joy and freedom of movement over rigid alignment. Her goal is to keep you moving, helping you discover self-expression through continuous flow and fluidity.
Her love for movement began with dance, a passion she pursued from her childhood in Casper, Wyoming, through adulthood. Her dedication to teaching, however, started even earlier—when she wasn’t dancing, she was playing the role of teacher to her stuffed animals, turning playtime into a classroom
When she moved East, she found a new way to channel her passion through Laban Movement Analysis, a tool that gave her new insights into movement and communication.
This discovery paved the way for her to become a Pilates instructor and her understanding of movement deepened, providing her with a powerful framework to explore and communicate movement more effectively.
Over the past 20 years, Katrina has become a respected educator through Polestar Pilates, Oov Education, and the Dance Department at the University of Hartford, connecting with hundreds of students and guiding future teachers on their own journeys.
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About Katrina's Classes
You'll find a unique blend of predictability, intuition, and a passion for movement in Katrina's classes.
She follows a consistent structure, allowing students to develop a deep familiarity with the exercises. This predictability fosters a sense of confidence and progression as students become well-acquainted with the movements. You can expect a reliable framework that builds upon previous knowledge, empowering you to excel in your practice.
Katrina's intuition shines through in her teaching. When students encounter challenges, she possesses a remarkable ability to provide unconventional solutions. She may suggest movements that initially seem unrelated, but ultimately prove effective in overcoming the obstacle. Katrina's intuitive guidance creates a sense of trust and support, allowing you to explore new possibilities and find innovative approaches to movement.
Katrina's passion for movement makes her a true "movement nerd." Rather than getting caught up in strict alignment, she prioritizes keeping her clients moving. Her focus is on the joy and freedom of movement, allowing you to explore a range of exercises.
Meet Katrina
Katrina Hawley C.M.A., NPCP
She/Her/Hers
Studio Owner | Polestar® Pilates Educator
Katrina considers herself a true "movement nerd," valuing the joy and freedom of movement over rigid alignment. Her goal is to keep you moving, helping you discover self-expression through continuous flow and fluidity.
Her love for movement began with dance, a passion she pursued from her childhood in Casper, Wyoming, through adulthood. Her dedication to teaching, however, started even earlier—when she wasn’t dancing, she was playing the role of teacher to her stuffed animals, turning playtime into a classroom.
What Katrina's Clients Are Saying:
have been going to The Pilates Senter for a VERY long time, close to 12 years (before Laurie and Katrina took over and really made the studio the fabulous place it is today). When I was 50 I looked at other people I knew who were older than I , and asked how they kept so strong and fit and they said "Pilates". I had severe sciatica at the time and both a life and career that kept me
on my feet pretty much 12 hours a day. It was clear Pilates was the way I needed to go! From those first days working with Laurie, and then Katrina -and fast forwarding through lots of life and body changes which included a near fatal car accident 2 years ago at the age of 60, I have never been more grateful than I am today for the expertise and genuine care taken by all the practitioners at the Pilates Studio and most especially Katrina. Yes, it is very expensive! But having a body that can continue to work, and continue to gain strength, despite injury and illness is worth more than most things that one has to spend money on. I have modified what classes I take and how often I can take them over the years, to work around the ever changing finances. But I also respect so much Laurie and Katrina's continued commitment to grow (both through education workshops, classes for teachers and clients, improving and upgrading equipment regularly and attention to community outreach and resourcing ) that I know the money I spend is going to the right places. Thankyou, you know how much I value you all. Lauren