After a corporate career, Christie McDade, the owner and operator, became a certified teacher in 2017 after completing a 600-hour classical Pilates training program with 2nd generation teacher, Donna Longo. Christie previously worked as a pilates instructor at Integrated Fitness and Forrestal Village Fitness (FVF) . She opened her own studio in January 2018 to continuing working with clients displaced when FVF abruptly closed. Christie regularly attends trainings, workshops and individual sessions with industry leaders. Her most recent long-term teachers are Patricia Medros, Brett Howard, and Olga Harkola. Christie’s most recent in-person trainings were with Katie Yip, Ilaria Cavagna and Madeline Black.

Pilates Path operates in a home studio that benefits from a separate entrance. The equipment in the studio is Gratz, the premier classical brand designed and built based on Joe Pilates specifications. Sessions are conducted on a select combination of Reformer, Tower, Mat, Wunda Chair, Baby Arm Chair, Electric Chair, Ladder Barrel, Spine Corrector, Mini-Barrel and Ped-o-Pul. Each session is personalized to address short-term issues (what pain or body problem you walk in with that day) and your long-term goals.

Christie continues to take private lessons, group training and attends workshops to advance her knowledge of both pilates and the body.