Olivia is a comprehensively certified third-generation Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping clients build strength, mobility, and confidence through intentional movement. Rooted in classical Pilates training, her teaching style blends precision, flow, and individualized instruction to support clients of all experience levels. Olivia is committed to creating a welcoming, supportive environment where clients feel empowered, appropriately challenged, and more connected to their bodies.

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With more than 20 years of experience as an orthopedic manual physical therapist, Laura founded Physio Pilates Studio, blending her deep clinical knowledge with her passion for wellness and functional movement. After years of working in a traditional clinic setting, she transitioned to a Pilates-focused approach to better empower her clients, offering them a supportive, personalized environment for health and recovery.

Laura specializes in treating individuals with scoliosis, osteoporosis, spine and disc pathologies, back and neck pain, hip dysfunction, and the unique needs of prenatal and post-partum women. Her approach is integrative, holistic, and client-centered, combining physical therapy techniques with Pilates principles to restore movement, reduce pain, and help clients take control of their health.

Laura strives to create a safe and encouraging atmosphere for every client, infusing each session with a wealth of knowledge, compassion, empathy, and sense of humor.

Relevant Education and Training: ~ 2022 ISST Schroth Scoliosis Therapist Certification

~ 2019 Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training for Rehabilitation Professionals

~ 2016 Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy ~ Boston University. 

~ 1999 Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy ~ University of Massachusetts Lowell

~ 1997 Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Physiology ~ University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Christina is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor (NCPT) and an experienced yoga teacher trained in Vinyasa, Yin, and Restorative yoga, as well as a certified children’s yoga teacher. With a background in education and a lifelong curiosity about the human body, she is a devoted student of anatomy, movement science, meditation, and wellness.

A mother of two, Christina discovered the profound healing potential of mindful movement through her own recovery from injuries and chronic pain. This personal journey fuels her passion for helping others move with greater ease, strength, and awareness.

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Christina’s teaching style is compassionate, authentic, and engaging—blending traditional Pilates principles with insights from physical therapy, functional movement, and posture education, including the Gokhale Method. Her sessions are thoughtful and challenging, designed to integrate body, mind, and breath—guiding students to connect from skin to soul. Ever the lifelong learner, Christina continues to deepen her knowledge and weave new perspectives into her teaching, empowering her clients to make movement a meaningful part of everyday life.

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Laurie Hayes, OTR, CHT is an Occupational Therapist and seasoned movement professional based in Newburyport, MA. She works with the Northeast Rehab Hospital Network and is a Certified Hand Therapist, bringing a strong rehabilitation lens to all of her movement instruction. With a career in the fitness industry spanning back to 1991, Laurie offers a rare blend of clinical expertise and mindful movement.

Laurie began teaching Pilates in 2000 and completed her full certification through STOTT Pilates in 2006. She was the former owner of Port Pilates Studio in Newburyport, where she taught and led the studio from 2006 through 2018. Her passion for education led her to become an Instructor Trainer for Matwork and Reformer in 2007. She later earned her Peak Pilates Level 1 certification in 2016 and completed a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training in Yoga of Energy Flow. Her movement background also includes Level 1 Gyrokinesis and Gyrotonic training.

Known for her therapeutic, calming, consistent, and reliable approach, Laurie specializes in creating safe, effective exercise programs that support posture, mobility, and overall quality of life—particularly as the body ages. She is deeply committed to helping clients better understand their own bodies and move with confidence and ease.

Outside the studio, Laurie enjoys Pilates, yoga, hiking, running, paddleboarding, reading, and spending time with family and friends. A lifelong learner and proud North Shore local, she brings curiosity, compassion, and decades of experience to every session.

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Hi, I’m Johanna! I’m a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor with a passion for helping others move better, feel stronger, and build confidence through movement.

I fell in love with Pilates after taking my very first Reformer class, and I’ve never looked back. What began as a workout quickly became a passion and an integral part of my life. Pilates has helped me manage chronic pain, recover from injuries, build strength, and improve my overall health and well-being. That personal experience inspired me to become an instructor so I could help others experience those same benefits.

As a lifelong learner, I am continuing my education through comprehensive Pilates teacher training to become certified across all Pilates apparatus. I enjoy expanding my knowledge and refining my skills so I can provide thoughtful, individualized instruction that supports and challenges clients at every stage of their Pilates journey.

When I’m not in the studio, you’ll find me spending time with my husband, our two daughters, and our pups—enjoying the everyday moments that bring balance, connection, and joy to life.

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