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About Katherine Rice

Katherine Rice, owner of Art of Motion Pilates and Barre StudioA Little Background Information

My introduction to Pilates was over 12 years ago.  I feel fortunate that my initial experience was with the Stott Pilates® Method which has played a significant role in my study and practice of this art form. As a leader in the industry, Stott Pilates® is a contemporary approach to the original exercise method pioneered by Joseph Pilates and it incorporates modern exercise science and rehabilitation principles — this makes it one of the safest and effective exercise programs available.  

I've taught Pilates for many years and I am fascinated by the remarkable effectiveness of Pilates. It becomes more challenging and interesting with every client I work with.  As the years have gone by, if I have learned anything, it is that there is a depth and maturity to Pilates that develops over time, and this experience teaches as well as inspires me to obtain even greater knowledge about Pilates.  I continually expand my training in the topics and methods that serve my clients and then challenge them to meet their goals.  See below for a partial list of my own education and training.

My Best Definition of the Practice of Pilates

Pilates is an education in the fundamentals of proper movement, posture, and alignment with the goal to create effortless movement to gain strength and flexibility.

On a Personal Note

I could go on endlessly about Pilates, but my goal is to get you moving and out of the chair!  That is why I offer the first session complimentary to you.  This gives you an opportunity to ask questions, see what I do, and get a glimpse of what Pilates is all about.


Call Katherine Rice at 910-690-6548 to learn more and to schedule your first, complimentary Pilates or Barre session.


Education and Training:

Pilates for Buff Bones® - with Rebekah Rotstein

Pilates for Buff Bones® is based on Pilates and is safe and challenging for all levels, including those with Osteoporosis.

Pilates for Buff Bones - Katherine Rice - Licensed in NCBuff for Bones® focues on bone strength, balance and posture. Katherine Rice is the first licenced Buff Bones® instructor in North Carolina. Pilates for Buff Bones® was created by Rebekah Rotstein, a recognized expert in osteoporosis, bone health and Pilates.

AIS - Active Isolated Stretching & Strengthening - Aaron Mattes

With Aaron Mattes, Internationally-Recognized Expert and Founder of AIS - The Mattes Method

The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) is a method to lengthen and strengthen muscle and provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching of major muscle groups. AIS is used by athletes of all sports to assist with achieving optimal sports performance. It is also effective for those who need muscular rehabilitation and/or have chronic pain.  Katherine trained with Aaron Mattes most recently in September 2012.

Stott Pilates® Training

  • Intensive Mat Plus
  • Advanced Mat
  • Intensive Cadillac, Chairs, and Barrels
  • Intensive Reformer
  • Programming on the V2Max Plus™ Pilates Reformer
  • Osteoporosis Management
  • Injury and Special Populations
  • Postural Analysis and Applications to Pilates Exercises
  • Perfecting your Corrections
  • The Knee: Stability & Function
  • Lumbo-Pelvic Region: Stability & Function
  • Jumpboard Interval Level 2
  • Pilates on the Green for Golf
  • Pilates on a Roll Level 1
  • Foam Roller Challenge Level 2
  • Intermediate Bosu®

Barre Training

With Monica Hoekstra, Stott Pilates® Lead Instructor and founder of the Core Barre Smart System of Movement™

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  • Core Barre™: Certification
  • Core Barre™: Ballet Barre™
  • Core Barre™: One the Reformer Jumping Board with the Mini-Wedge™
  • Core Barre™: Active Isolated Stretching (the Mattes Method)

With Tracey Mallet, Creator of The Booty Barre® Workout

  • Booty Barre® Certification

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Other Training

Thomas Myer's Anatamy Trains

  • Body Reading 101®

With Timothy Fleisher, CSCS, Stott Pilates® Lead Instructor

  • Rethinking the Reformer
  • Functional Conditioning with the Flex Band and Toning Balls
  • Inside-Out Training + Mobility with Stablility

With Basi Pilates®

  • Pilates for the Aging Population

With Balanced Body® Pilates

  • Anatomy in Three Dimensions® (taught by Nico Gonzalez)
  • Orbit™ (taught by Jennifer Gianni)

With the Pink Ribbon Program

  • Certified as a Rehabilitative Breast Cancer Specialist

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Art of Motion Pilates and Barre Studio

Discover how quality Pilates and Barre instruction can improve your health and sports performance.

Katherine Rice, Owner and Instructor
Phone: 910-690-6548
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Convenient to Pinehurst, Southern Pines, and Aberdeen, NC

The Art of Motion Pilates & Barre Studio is located at the Plantation House and Raquet and Fitness Club at Legacy Lakes, 155 Legacy Lakes Way, Aberdeen, NC 28315. The studio is a 6-7 minute drive from Aberdeen's Harris Teeter shopping center, a few miles down Hwy 15-501 South.