Katherine Wright

Katie Wright has been a certified Pilates instructor for 23 years. She first started her Pilates training in 1994 under the direction of Dolly Kelepecz and became certified through D.K. Body Balancing in 1999. With a passion for dance, Katie began her Pilates career training dancers in the Boston area.

After relocating to Indiana in 2000, she became one of the primary Pilates mat teachers in the Indianapolis area and opened Pilates Indy in May of 2002.
After being introduced to Body Arts and Sciences International’s (BASI) founder Rael Isacowitz, Katie completed the BASI Certification Program in 2004. In 2011, she became a host site for BASI and embarked on the road towards a teaching faculty position.   In 2014, she accepted a faculty position with BASI. Her dedication to Pilates comes from her passion for the beauty of movement, desire for knowledge, and enthusiasm to help others achieve their maximum potential.

She has taken classes with Pilates greats including Kathy Grant, Lolita San Miguel, Alan Herdman, Mari Winsor, Ron Fletcher, Mary Bowen, and Bob Liekens. She also holds certifications through Power Pilates and the National Pilates Certification Program formerly PMA.

Besides Pilates, Katie has completed her Gyrotonic Foundation Level 1&2 Training and Certification. She is also certified on the Gyrotonic Jump Sliding Board, Gyrotonic Ladder, Gyrotoner and is a certified Gyrokinesis® trainer.   Her mentors include Master trainers Debra Rose, Juergen Bamberger, Alissa Seim, and Kathy Van Patten.

Katie has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology and Athletic Training with a minor in Chemistry from Butler University. A longterm goal is to complete her Master’s Degree in Anatomy from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Katie’s academic training in Anatomy, Kinesiology, and Neurology has helped her accommodate clients with a variety of physical challenges from low back pain to ALS and cancer.

When not in the studio, she enjoys spending time with her two daughters, Kaylei and Kelsi.