Established in 2024, Pilates for Athletes was created by Cate Swanson, a PMA Certified Pilates instructor and a Level I Franklin Method educator.

Cate gained her expertise under the guidance of master trainer Jill Dupslaff and has nearly 8 years of experience teaching private lessons and group classes at Lifetime Fitness and Club Pilates. Over the years, Cate has worked with a diverse range of individuals: from towering NFL linebackers and resilient amputees, to agile NHL forwards and senior citizens, Cate has witnessed first-hand how Pilates can unlock everyone's inner athlete and enhance their physical agility, regardless of their age or fitness level.

However, she quickly realized the limitations she faced since starting her Pilates career. To her, the mainstream marketing and representation of Pilates were fundamentally flawed, targeting only a specific demographic. This portrayal of Pilates was a stark contrast to its origins. Notably, Joseph Pilates, a boxer himself, had developed this unique form of exercise not for a specific group, but to improve his own health and aid the rehabilitation of wounded WWI soldiers.

Recognizing this, Cate was inspired to start Pilates for Athletes (PFA). Her vision for the studio was clear from the start: a Pilates hub open to all levels of fitness, with a special emphasis on catering to high-performing athletes.

Her mission? To debunk the misconception that Pilates is tailored for a particular group, and bring it back to its core – to serve absolutely everyone, including men, athletes, and the modern-day equivalent of the "wounded soldier" who needs it.