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 was studying to be a Yoga Instructor and initially began her work at Momentum the Pilates Center as an office assistant.
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.
Corporation activities and acquisitions
January 2019: Launched Pilates Business Pros. Our consulting division that works with other fitness businesses be more successful.
Feb 2020: Acquired Attract More Clients LLC. A digital marketing agency with more than 20 years experience. This gives us the expertise and resources to serve our Pilates business pros clients, even better with cutting-edge digital marketing services and consulting.
March 2020: Pivoted the business model to include online, personal, group and on demand Pilates and other fitness instruction during the forced shutdown due to Covid.
May 2020: The Pilates Studio, Inc. is now KLM Enterprises, inc. an S Corporation diversifying its capacity and staff to bring more value to others in a changing world.
I can do the tree pose for days! Thanks, Pilates Studio!!
I have been coming to the Pilates Studio for a relatively short time, but from my first 1:1 class with Katrina and now attending small group sessions, I am so impressed with how knowledgeable she is about addressing issues with the body in such a kind and caring way. It's very obvious that the staff at the studio care deeply, not only about the health of people, but also about the environment. Thank you!
Tristan is a relatively new instructor at the Pilates Studio in Hadley but she is not new to teaching and is very knowledgeable & experienced in Pilates and general fitness. I like her approach and look forward to trying out new classes that are just starting. She is a great addition to the staff there!
