Katie opened Pilates For Life in New Bremen in July of 2018. She has over 17 years' experience as a PTA and began incorporating Pilates into her running and weightlifting routine years ago. Katie enjoys helping others gain strength and mobility and credits Pilates to her return to activity after each pregnancy. 

In 2016 she completed her STOTT PILATES REHAB training in Toronto, Canada. Being the only certified REHAB instructor in Ohio, she wanted to share her knowledge with others, so she created the "Pilates For Life OHIO Mat - Reformer - Tower" training in October of 2021. This was created to train 2 local individuals but was quickly picked up by a local PT and other professionals (for future training sessions) who have the desire to learn more about Pilates. 

Katie and her husband Greg live in Botkins with their four children. She teaches a variety of hours in each location but has a lifetime dream to spread the word and practice Pilates. The benefits and outcomes are unbelievable. If you wonder if it can help you, just ask!

Shelbie went through Katie's own "Pilates For Life OHIO Mat - Reformer - Tower" training in October of 2021 and has now been teaching for a year and a half. 

She has 4 years of PTA experience and has a passion and love for helping others. Shelbie is a firm believer that movement is medicine so when she heard of Pilates, she wanted to utilize it as a tool to get people back to doing what they love without pain or limitation. 

Seeing patients of all ages with pain that could've been prevented made her realize the importance of staying healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually. 

Shelbie grew up in McCartyville and now lives in St. Henry with her husband, Aaron, and daughter, Ivy, on a dairy farm. She primarily teaches Monday, Wednesday and rotating Saturdays in the New Bremen location.

Kim went through Katie's "Pilates For Life OHIO Mat - Reformer - Tower" training program in October of 2021 as well. She has been practicing Pilates in the New Bremen location since the summer of 2019. Kim also consistently practiced Pilates in Powell for the 10 years she lived there. 

Kim and Zach are both from Minster and moved back in 2015 with their 3 daughters. Kim has an extensive background in education. She taught elementary art for 10 years and senior level art education at The University of Dayton. 

Kim often speaks about how she can do Pilates through whatever life throws at her. It improves her core strength, flexibility, and overall wellbeing. She loves that all ages and fitness levels can find success and strengthening through Pilates. 

Kim teaches on Thursdays and rotating Saturdays in the New Bremen location. Her family enjoys camping, boating, and spending time outside!

Amy completed Katie's "Pilates For Life OHIO Mat - Reformer - Tower" training program in the summer of 2022. She has been practicing Pilates with Katie since the New Bremen studio opened in July of 2018.

Amy has been a massage therapist since 2014 and believes movement and flexibility keeps you young. She also believes that you should never stop taking care of yourself. “Taking care of yourself enables you to take care of others and to be a good example to others”.

Amy and her husband, Troy, have 7 children and live in New Knoxville. She enjoys spending time with family, traveling to Tennessee, working out and educating others on health and wellness.

Amy will primarily be teaching in the Botkins location at 12pm on Tuesdays.  

Brooke completed Katie's "Pilates For Life OHIO Mat - Reformer - Tower" training program in the summer of 2022. 

Brooke retired after 23 years in the Navy. She met her husband, Matt overseas in Bahrain and moved here in 2012. They have 4 children: Wesley (Kayla), Deven, Landon, Annabelle, and a dog named Snoopy.

Brooke primarily works at Botkins Family Dental (Receptionist/Certified Dental Assistant) but is also involved in the Botkins Community Club, Soccer Club and is the 1st Vice Commander of Anna/Botkins American Legion. She was also a Meteorologist in the Navy, and you might see her bartending at the Palazzo for special events!

Brooke has a joy for running 5ks and half marathons. She loves fitness and feels that Pilates is a great recovery tool.  Brooke is excited to continue learning the many benefits of Pilates and sharing this within the community she is so active in.

Brooke will primarily be teaching in the Botkins location at 8am on Wednesdays. 

Sarah completed her STOTT PILATES training in February of 2023. 

Sarah attended Upper Valley Career Center where she studied Sports Medicine and Exercise Science which deepened her anatomy knowledge. She is currently a student at Edison State Community College where she is majoring in Business and Human Resources. 

After hearing her mother go on about the immediate results she felt with Pilates, Sarah soon joined her. Shortly after, she wanted to begin the training herself so she could teach others and share the benefits of Pilates. Sarah felt like it decreased her stiffness, enhanced her performance in volleyball and overall made her feel stronger. 

Sarah will be teaching a variety of hours in the Botkins location. 

Lisa completed Katie’s “Pilates For Life OHIO Mat – Reformer – Tower” training in the summer of 2022.

In 2010, Lisa received her degree in Athletic Training from the University of Toledo.  She has a passion for working with athletes to return to activity following injury.  Lisa also received a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy in 2013.  Occupational Therapy has allowed Lisa to have a more client centered approach to assist clients in regaining function in daily life.  Throughout Lisa’s ten years of therapy experience, she found the importance of finding the root cause of injury and illness.  A large focus of her rehab sessions included improving the core strength and coordinating breathing with functional body movements.

Pilates allows Lisa to combine her Athletic Training and Occupational Therapy experience to help clients improve function during daily activities and achieve their desired level of performance.  Lisa loves that Pilates can improve performance for individuals in all stages of life.  She has firsthand experience of Pilates improving her performance on the golf course and improving her function following pregnancy.

Lisa lives in Shelby County with her husband and two children.

Danielle is in the process of completing her STOTT PILATES training, as she is working to become a fully certified instructor. While Pilates is a relatively new endeavor for her, Danielle's lifelong involvement in sports and team environments has laid a solid foundation for her journey into teaching movement and wellness.

Danielle has been a licensed massage therapist at the New Bremen Massage Clinic since 2021. She provides individualized care with a focus on posture awareness. Residing in Minster with her loving family, Danielle enjoys the simpleness of spending quality time with friends and being in the great outdoors. 

In her role at the New Bremen location, Danielle eagerly anticipates sharing her passion for Pilates, offering a range of class options to suit a variety of schedules. She is excited for the opportunity to guide individuals on their journey towards a deeper appreciation for movement and wellness. 

Without Greg the business end of things would not run smoothly at all. He is the brains behind everything besides the actual teaching of Pilates! Greg is also the mechanic for our Reformers and the builder to all the things Katie decides the studio needs. 

Revamping old things is something he enjoys and in 2022 the Botkins studio relocated to a new space because of his hard work and dedication to our Pilates business.