KAT pilates studio
strength / flexibility / grace
Visit our Pilates studio in Fort Mill, SC (a Charlotte, NC suburb)
Including summer instruction in Cape Cod, Chatham, MA
Pilates is an entire body workout with benefits for overall fitness including increased strength, better posture, increased flexibility, improved alignment, and increased endurance with no stress on the joints.
At Kat Pilates, we teach the exact exercises which were passed on from Joseph Pilates to his protégé, Romana Kryzanowska. All instructors at Kat Pilates are trained in the Romana’s Pilates® Method and have completed all of the requirements of its comprehensive certification program.
“I am writing to share my wonderful experience with Kathleen Snyder and Kat Pilates. After practicing Pilates for 13 years with a Romana-trained instructor in New York City, my physical practice suffered during three years of remote training over Zoom. At 75, and having spent 50 years in a physically demanding profession, I knew I needed to return to hands-on, classical instruction.
Following an initial evaluation, Kathleen accepted me as a client and began refining my form, which had understandably lapsed during remote sessions. Her expertise in classical Pilates and her focus on precision are exactly what I required. Kathleen is highly qualified, excellent at her craft, and a delight to work with. I look forward to continuing my training under her guidance to maintain my health and mobility. ”
the kat pilates experience
one-to-one private sessions
duet classes (for intermediate level students)
mat classes
Romana’s Pilates® Instructor Training
Kathleen Snyder
owner/ instructor
Romana’s Pilates® Level III Certified Teacher/Trainer
Kathleen Snyder is a graduate of Cornell University where she excelled and competed in gymnastics and achieved the high honor of Ivy League All Around Champion.
Kathleen’s been a Pilates instructor for over 15 years and was trained in the classical method by Romana Kryzanowska and her daughter, Sari Mejia Santos.
Additionally, Kathleen has the distinct honor of being a Teacher Trainer within the Romana’s Pilates® program. Anyone interested in becoming an instructor can begin the certification program with her.
“I wish I had met Kathleen years ago. She has made significant improvement in my posture. core strength, and flexibility over just 6 months. Kathleen has a passion for what she does, and she teaches with patience, discipline and encouragement every step of the way.”
“I was lucky to be able to take individual Pilates lessons from Kathleen Snyder when she was teaching in Boston. She’s a fantastic teacher—very supportive but pushes people to work hard and progress. Very focused. My posture improved dramatically. It was heartbreaking to have her leave Boston, but South Carolina is luckier for it. I highly recommend her Pilates instruction”