ABOUT KATIE
Katie Lowe, Ph.D., has taught as a nationally certified Pilates instructor for over 16 years across boutique, university recreation, and professional fitness settings. As such, Katie has trained diverse clientele, including youth field hockey athletes, pre/post-natal women, and professionals who specialize in the human body, such as physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons.
Katie has helped many people live better in their bodies through a fun, compassionate, and educational style of teaching. In particular, Katie is known for her keen eye to spot and correct form and provides specific feedback that is grounded in evidence to help clients understand their Pilates programming and body mechanics.
With advanced degrees in psychology and human development, Katie is also an independent scholar whose research broadly aims to understand how family, school, and sport contexts contribute to development (e.g., motivation, mental health) from the teens through the twenties. Notably, Katie has taught courses for both Clark University and Harvard University, was awarded Certificates of Teaching Excellence from Harvard, and has been a featured speaker for academic and non-academic audiences at Clark, Harvard, and Boston University.
The integration of Katie’s backgrounds results in an innovative, mindful, and evidence-based approach to Pilates that fosters overall wellbeing. With academics, Katie has a deep understanding of the mind and how to motivate individuals. With research, Katie has the toolkit to critically analyze and incorporate research on the mind and body into Pilates programming. With teaching, Katie has evidenced her effectiveness as an educator in the academic and Pilates realms. By training with Katie, you will learn how to live better in your body, both physically and mentally.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
PILATES
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Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT), 2024
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American Red Cross Adult AED/CPR Certification, 2023
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Former Master Trainer, Club Pilates, 2020 - 2023
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TRX Suspension, Barre Above, & TriggerPoint GRID Certifications, 2019
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Pilates by Val Comprehensive Pilates Training Program, 2008
ACADEMIC
Doctor of Philosophy, Human Development & Family Studies, Purdue University
Master of Arts, Psychology, University of West Florida
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, University of West Florida
Minor of Music, University of West Florida
Minor of Social Work, University of West Florida
