Please yourself and share what inspired the creation of All Studio?
I’m Katie McKenzie, Co-Founder of ALL Studio, Founder of the ALL Method Certification, a movement educator, and a mom to two incredible daughters. My journey began in finance and accounting, but life kept calling me back into my body. After years of teaching and creating in the Pilates space, I realized there was a gap between fitness as performance and movement as a tool for healing. ALL Studio was born from that vision: a space where movement isn’t just about strength or aesthetics, but about reconnecting to ourselves; somatically, emotionally, and physically. It’s a community where people can feel seen, included, and supported, both on the mat and beyond it.
What are your non-negotiable self-care rituals Before life happens?
Mornings are sacred to me. Before the emails, the kids, the endless to-do lists, I carve out time for grounding. That might look like a quiet cup of coffee while journaling, a short meditation, or simply stepping outside to feel the air on my skin. Breathwork is often my anchor, it gives me the pause I need to check in with myself before the world starts pulling me in every direction.
How has your experience as a somatic practitioner shaped the way you approach movement and wellness?
Somatics has completely shifted the way I see movement. Instead of forcing my body into a shape or chasing an outcome, I listen. Somatic work teaches us to move from sensation, not expectation. At ALL Studio, that shows up in how we cue, how we hold space, and how we remind people that their bodies are not problems to be solved but teachers to be listened to. It’s about building trust in your own body, an act I consider deeply radical in today’s world.
As a mother, educator, and practitioner—how do you create space for yourself while showing up for others?
Honestly, it’s a dance I’m still learning every day. As a single mom, my time is not always my own, but I’ve learned that creating space doesn’t have to mean hours away. Sometimes it’s five deep breaths before teaching a class, a walk between meetings, or giving myself permission to say “no” when I need rest. The key for me is presence; when I’m with my kids, I’m with them. When I’m teaching, I’m fully there. And when I get those rare moments alone, I drop into them fully, too.
What does intuitive movement look like in your daily life—on or off the mat?
Intuitive movement is less about “doing” and more about “tuning in.” On the mat, it might look like shifting a Pilates sequence to match the energy in the room, or my own. Off the mat, it shows up in how I walk, stretch, or pause throughout my day. Some days my body craves heat and power, other days softness and stillness. Intuitive movement, for me, is a practice of listening first and moving second.
What routines help you feel most like yourself when your day winds down?
Evenings are about slowing down and resetting. I dim the lights, put my phone away, and try to create a boundary between “doing” and “being.” Most nights, I journal or read before bed; it’s my way of releasing the day so I don’t carry it into tomorrow. A warm shower, good skincare, and a cozy blanket never hurt either. Those little rituals remind me that even in the chaos, I can return to myself.