About Kari

Her Story

Kari has studied dance her entire life and the art of moving is something she constantly craves. She was first introduced to the Pilates method in college and was impressed by the exacting and intuitive approach it had on maintaining and healing her body throughout a rigorous dance program.

After receiving a BS in Dance and Arts Administration from Butler University, Kari launched her professional dance career both domestically and abroad. She has performed in cities all across the United States including 10 years as a Radio City Rockette.

Now spending her time in the Pilates studio, Kari strives to deliver sessions that are centering, filled with good humor and tailored to each individual client's needs. She tries to create a fluid balance between challenge and relaxation, shaping a 55-minute session that is exacting, centering and invigorating.

Training

In her own Pilates practice, Kari remains a forever student committed to learning from some of the industry’s most notable teachers across the country. Out of Town Pilates came out of a dream in 2018. A cross-country road trip to find her next home (after living in big cities dancing professionally since college) was born.

Kari visited numerous studios all with different methodologies and finally landed in Nashville (her last stop!) in 2019. Every place she's traveled has had a profound effect on the way she teaches and looks at the body. While focusing on Authentic Pilates, Kari works with the body in front of her to give you the best lesson that day according to your needs. Because of the spontaneity that results session after session, you will never have the same session twice with what Kari brings from her Out Of Town experience!

Here's a brief list of some of Kari's completed certifications and workshops:

National Pilates Certification Program, NCPT
New York Pilates Studio® Teacher Certification Program under the United States Pilates Association® / Brett Howard
Pilates Youth Organization / Brett Howard
Progressing Ballet Technique / Marie Walton-Mahon
Functional Anatomy & Kinesiology for Dance Education / Guest facilitators from the Harkness Center for Dance Injuries NYC
Kinesthetic Anatomy Course on The Limbs / Irene Dowd NYC
Dance for PD Certification / David Leventhal
Rock Steady Boxing Certification / Christine Timberlake

What Clients Are Saying

All in the Details

Flexible, Strong and Fit

"I have several deficits of motion due to an accident. Kari has helped me to gain flexibility and strengthen my entire body. It is always challenging and fresh. I look forward to every session. Her feedback is invaluable...she sees all the details of how you execute each exercise and helps you to improve every time."

~JoAnn O.

Flexible, Strong and Fit

"After years of playing sports and attending fitness classes, I am finally learning from Kari what a difference an experienced and smart instructor makes. She has lead me through Pilates to becoming more flexible, strong and fit. I think the greatest testament to what she has done for me was when my husband asked her to help him become flexible and fit for golf season. A man who never takes practice swings realized the training I've had from Kari would make him better at his lifetime sport.

~Betsy M.

Group Successes

Flexible, Strong and Fit

A Sense Of Humor

"Thank you very much for consistently providing us with a fabulous workout. All 3 of us have verbalized to each other how much stronger and straighter we have become secondary to your innovation of a “different” kind of work out for each session. You are definitely making a difference in us."

~The Tenacious Trio

A Sense Of Humor

Caring & Professional

A Sense Of Humor

"Kari is a natural teacher. She's clear, observant, encouraging, varies the routine according to individual needs, and has a good sense of humor. She's coached me on Zoom during the Covid winters and now I'm grateful to be working with her again in person. She helps me feel young and capable at 75!"

~Deanie F.

Caring & Professional

"Kari is the absolute best. I've been doing Pilates with her for 4[+] years. She has helped me overcome a foot injury. Kari is very knowledgeable, caring and most of all very professional."

~Karen G.

Consistency is Key

Caring & Professional

"Pilates with Kari has made a significant impact on my strength and flexibility. I have been challenged with injuries and back issues which have improved from consistently working with Kari. Her attention to detail is amazing! I highly recommend Kari and Pilates!"

~Doris S.