Katy McNarney

Katy McNarney is our Body Mechanics Studio Manager and fully Stott certified instructor (certified in mat, reformer, Cadillac, chair, and barrels). Katy is a Wayne State graduate with a BFA in Dance and BSED in Kinesiology. She worked as a physical therapy tech in the Michigan Orthopaedic Rehabilitation clinic for 8 months, incorporating Pilates into her work as a tech. While pursuing her dance degree at Wayne, Katy was introduced to Pilates and fell in love with the practice. She has a strong movement background that incorporates instruction, practice, and performance, providing Katy with a wide range of tips and tricks to assist clients during their Pilates journey. Katy’s strong love for movement and desire to improve her clients’ quality of life creates a nurturing and technical atmosphere in her classes. 

Katy has recently become a Reiki Practitioner. She is excited to offer an additional bodywork modality to help improve her clients' lives. Reiki is a complementary healing modality that focuses on promoting relaxation, reducing stress, and enhancing overall well-being through the gentle laying on of hands or hovering over specific areas of the body to facilitate the flow of healing energy. While Reiki does not replace conventional medical treatment, it can complement traditional healthcare approaches by supporting the body's natural healing processes. It has been found to help alleviate symptoms associated with stress-related conditions such as anxiety, depression, pain, and fatigue by calming the body's fight or flight response and facilitating the proper functioning of the parasympathetic nervous system. Reiki can help promote relaxation responses and enhance the body's self-healing mechanisms. We offer 50 minute Reiki Sessions with Katy here at Body Mechanics Studio.