Your body was made for this—but let’s make sure it’s truly ready. Through expert-guided prenatal movement, birth prep, and postpartum recovery, you’ll build strength, confidence, and the ability to move through pregnancy, birth, and motherhood with ease.

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Beyond Exercise—Get Your Body Ready for Birth

Hey, I’m Katie! I help moms like you prepare their bodies for birth and recover with confidence through movement that’s smart, strategic, and actually works.

ABOUT me

With a Master’s in Kinesiology and decades of experience in Pilates and birth prep, I’ve guided countless women through pregnancy, birth, and postpartum recovery. My approach goes beyond basic modifications—I train you for birth like the transformative event it is. Let’s get you feeling strong, mobile, and truly prepared.

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Core Before: Prenatal Prep

Prepare your body for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum with expert-guided movement that builds strength, balance, and resilience—so you can navigate birth with confidence and recover with ease.

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Core Restore: Postpartum Recovery

A guided 10-week program designed to gently rebuild core strength, restore pelvic floor function, and reconnect you to your body after birth.

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Visit Me at SteelCore Studio

SteelCore Studio is located at 434W Broad Street in Bethlehem, PA, easily accessible from anywhere in the Lehigh Valley.

The Pilates community at SteelCore Studio is here for you through pregnancy, postpartum, and into motherhood. There are so many ways we can work together:

→ Private Sessions tailored to your unique body, birth history, and birth goals.

→ Weekly Prenatal Group Reformer Class Saturdays at 8am.

→ Quarterly Body Ready Birth Workshops for you and your partner. Learn more here!

Come Move With Me!

"Katie is truly the Prenatal Pilates expert in town! Her classes are a game-changer for moms-to-be."

— Dr. Julia Smeltz, Pelvic Floor PT

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If this resonates, I’ve got you. I’ve helped countless women feel stronger, more confident, and truly ready for pregnancy, birth, and postpartum. Let’s get you there, too.

does this sound like you?

That’s where I come in. Let’s cut through the noise and get you moving in ways that truly support your body.

You want to stay strong, prepare for birth, and recover well—but with all the conflicting advice out there, it’s hard to know what actually works.

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“I want to feel strong and capable during pregnancy, not just ‘get through it.”

“I know birth is demanding, and I want my body to be prepared.”

“I want real postpartum recovery, not just ‘wait six weeks' and hope for the best.”

“I want expert guidance, not random exercises from the internet.”

Why I Do What I Do

With the right movement, mindset, and preparation, you can feel strong, capable, and in control of your body—before, during, and after birth. My mission is to provide the expert guidance, education, and support you need to move through motherhood with confidence.

I believe every mother deserves to have the birth they want.

Read My Story

“It was never the 'bounce back' talk we so often hear postpartum. Instead she based our sessions off of safe ways to strengthen & protect our bodies. I always feel strong after seeing Katie!”

— Jesse Florance, Two Time Mom

"Katie's emphasis and understanding of fourth trimester struggles allowed me to trust the process while feeling empowered and cared for. I'm actually starting to recognize my body again!"

— Theresa K., First Time Mom

“Katie’s incredible knowledge of prenatal physiology really helped me feel more confident going into giving birth for the first time. I often left feeling more informed than after a doctor’s appointment!”

— Rosemary Yardley, First Time Mom

Free Resources for a Stronger Pregnancy & Smoother Birth

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Your body changes fast after birth, but recovery doesn’t have to be a mystery. This simple plan helps you rest, reconnect, and regain strength—starting from day one.

Done-For-You Postpartum Plan

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This guided class will help you build strength, mobility, and balance for pregnancy and birth. Whether you’re early in your pregnancy or nearing your due date, these movements will leave you feeling great in your body.

Move for Birth: A 20-min Prenatal Movement Class

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Ready to Feel Strong & Prepared for Birth?

Your body already holds incredible power—let’s unlock it. Together, we’ll build the strength to carry you through pregnancy, the mobility to adapt to every change, and the confidence to face birth and postpartum like the rockstar you are. Because when preparation meets possibility, there’s nothing you can’t handle.

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