Born in Denver, Colorado, Katie began ballet training at Colorado Ballet. She went on to dance at Boston Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Texas Ballet Theatre, and landed in Santa Barbara at State Street Ballet.

Katie became increasingly interested in Pilates as part of her ballet training, as it bridges her love of body movement with physical fitness. She went on to further her studies in Pilates to obtain her certification through Balanced Body. Katie loves to teach all ages and skill levels. Through Pilates, she aspires to help people feel mentally and physically strong within their own bodies.