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:
Everything about my experience at TPS has been wonderful. Katrina is just the best - she listens so carefully, is so knowledgeable about the body, and so skilled at applying that knowledge to the challenges of my particular body. I am getting stronger and more confident in my body day by day. The studio itself is pleasant, bright, comfortable, clean, and perfect for individual or group work. Julie is a master of keeping a very complex scheduling process clear. She makes it both pleasant and easy for clients to sign up for the classes. The various options for participation are responsive to what clients need and want: one-to-one privates, semi-privates, and groups, plus special events from time to time. It’s perfect for me, as a 73-year-old woman with several idiosyncratic physical challenges. Now if only Medicare covered it….! 10/1/24
Susanne P.
I really didn't know what to expect when I met with Katrina last year for her to evaluate my legs and hips after both of my hips had been replaced two years ago. She knew exactly what exercises I  needed to rebuild my strength and balance. The pilate exercise equipment has given my back support so that I have been pain free during all of the training. In the small group I attend, there is a mixture of  ages and abilities, and each of us works on our own set of exercises under Katrina's direction. She couldn't be kinder. Even though there are pilates studies closer to me in Westfield, it is worth it to drive to Hadley for the excellent training I experience there.
Marilyn S.
I work with Katrina Hawley at The Pilates Studio and I am always impressed with her knowledge, skill, and expertise. No matter the issue, she can address it! The workouts are fun and I know I'm working intelligently and efficiently with her guidance. In addition, The Pilates Studio is a warm and welcoming environment with a wonderful sense of community. I highly recommend The Pilates Studio!Â