Calm authority. Classical precision.
Katie combines deep classical Pilates heritage with practical coaching for modern clients in Wels, Upper Austria. Sessions are clear, disciplined and client-centered.
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The founder
Katie Kollar did not discover Pilates in a fitness studio. She found it out of genuine necessity. After years of chronic back pain that neither physiotherapy nor conventional training could resolve, she encountered the classical system of Joseph Pilates — and recognised immediately that this was more than exercise. It was a complete method for transforming the body from the inside out.
What began as a personal healing journey became a calling. Katie completed comprehensive training in the classical method — not the diluted modern variations, but the original system as developed by Joseph Pilates himself. She studied the complete mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel and all supporting equipment under direct guidance from teachers trained in the original method.
Today, with over 20 years of experience, Katie teaches at Bäckergasse 4 in Wels with the same quiet intensity she brought on her very first day. Her studio is not a place for trends or quick fixes — it is a place where movement is taught with precision and every client is treated as an individual.
What sets Katie apart is not just her technical mastery, but her deep conviction: that the body — at any age, after any injury — has the capacity to change. You feel this conviction in every session. She does not merely correct posture; she gives people back the trust they had lost in their own bodies.
The method
Classical Pilates is not a workout. It is a system. Joseph Pilates called it 'Contrology' — the complete coordination of body, mind and spirit. Every exercise exists not in isolation, but as part of a logical sequence that systematically strengthens, stretches and aligns the entire body.
In the studio, nothing is left to chance. Every session follows the classical set of exercises: the original 34 mat exercises as the foundation, the Reformer for resistance and control, the Cadillac for recovery and flexibility, the Wunda Chair for real-world strength. The equipment is not optional — every piece is an essential part of the system.
The teaching style is calm, precise and individual. Maximum attention to detail, not maximum repetitions. Because only when a movement is performed correctly can it truly change the body.
What sets us apart
Small groups, full attention
Maximum 5 clients per group class. Every movement corrected, every question answered, every milestone tracked.
Complete Pilates equipment
Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Pedi-Pole — all the original Pilates equipment, not a reduced version.
Clear progression
From beginner to advanced with structured milestones. No shortcuts, no skipping levels — just real, lasting results.
What our clients say
“Sessions are precise, calm and incredibly effective. After three months my chronic back issue was gone — even my physiotherapist was impressed.”
M. H.
More stability and less back tension
“I finally understand how to move with proper control. Katie has a way of explaining complex movements that just makes immediate sense.”
A. S.
Better posture in daily life
“The mix of discipline and clarity is exceptional. Every session is intentional and builds on the last.”
L. K.
More strength and confidence
“I started as a complete beginner and felt comfortable from day one. The atmosphere is professional but never intimidating. Within six weeks I could do exercises that seemed impossible at first.”
S. W.
From zero to strong foundations in 6 weeks
“As a runner I was looking for something to improve my hip stability. Pilates with Katie was a complete game-changer — my running form improved and knee pain vanished.”
R. P.
Injury-free since starting training
“I have done Pilates at several studios, but this is different. Katie teaches classically and consistently — you feel the difference immediately.”
C. M.
Real progress after years of plateau