Kinesis Movement Arts

Cathie is amazing! As a dancer and pilates instructor extraordinaire — she has this uncanny ability to evaluate your initial body and core strength and will develop a personalized exercise plan that will make you stronger — even while you may not realize how quickly it is happening. She is insightful and an incredibly talented teacher who will get you in bikini shape (or otherwise) but stronger than you ever knew you could be!

Working out with Cathie has helped me develop a better, more peaceful understanding with my body. Just like anyone, age, injury and sometimes general laziness or abstinence from exercise has hurt my body. Cathie works with you to develop a new pattern that helps the body thrive and be strong.
I recommend Cathie to anyone who is interested in making their body work better with them.

The body is our temple and I believe in keeping mine in it’s best shape… There is nothing like Pilates for that… and no place is better then Chestnut Pilates. I love you guys!

Cathie is a pro! I found her through Unilocal and the reviews were right. She has a very extensive knowledge of physiology, rehabilitation, dance and fitness which she uses to tailor an individual approach for each of her clients. A month into my lessons with Cathie I found out that I was pregnant for the first time. Cathie has modified my workouts throughout my pregnancy and, as a result, I feel very good about my strength, flexibility and appearance. Pregnancy brings with it so many physical changes (For a first-​timer it can be traumatic!) and Cathie has been diligent about checking in with me, helping me to resolve pregnancy aches and pains as they arise. I highly recommend working with her.

Cathie has changed my life! I chose Chestnut pilates because of location and Unilocal ;) but it is one of the smartest things I’ve done. I was in a car accident 3+ years ago and for the first time since then I am pain free! Cathie is extremely skilled and really understands what you need to get your body to a healthy and balanced place. She caters her sessions around your particular needs and doesn’t just shove you into positions like other places I’ve been. If you’re looking to get fit or are suffering with injuries Cathie is a great advocate. She’ll not only knows how to help improve with pilates but she knows the most amazing people (if needed) to supplement your optimal health process! I didn’t even realize how much she had done for me till I saw an orthopedic surgeon that was blown away at the «team» Cathie had helped me put together. It is such a relief to finally have someone like Cathie… you get so much more than just pilates!

Cathie saved my sacrum — I had messed myself up totally with bikram yoga and couldn’t straighten up without pain. GONE! Cathies’ pilates training was just the thing. She really paid attention to every little quirk of my body and developed a really personalized training program that was exactly at my level. Cathie is precisely the reason you spend the dough to go to a personal trainer — the deep knowledge of anatomy, the watchful attention, the intelligent approach to exercise, the customized program. Now I am on to gyrotonic with her and love love love it. You all must try this amazing movement series — it is so dynamic and energizing. Cathie’s studio is full of light and laughs and serious workouts — check it out.

Pilates is one of the best things I’ve ever done for my body and Cathie is an excellent guide on the journey to increased core strength and overall flexibility. I’ve worked with Cathie for 2 years, starting after the birth of my second child. Cathie is extremeley knowledgeable and passionate about what she does and it comes through in her instruction. Her studio is clean and bright and you can even park in the driveway if necessary.

Cathie is terrific, both as a pilates instructor and as a person. If you’re looking for someone who is incredibly knowledgeable and tailors the workout to you, then she is for you. As a former gymnast I was in need of pilates given various injuries, but skeptical as to the level of workout intensity one would get from pilates. Cathie finds the right balance, and also works on specific areas I need to strengthen. She is also very affordable.