Located in the heart of Milwaukee’s Lower East Side, Kinetic MKE opened in the spring of 2017, and has quickly become the premier Classical Pilates & Physical Therapy studio in Milwaukee, and beyond. The collaborative brainchild of co-owners Trey Fry, Meg Hopkins & Garrett Hurd, the studio serves as a space for clients to receive personalized instruction in the Classical/Authentic Pilates Method through private training, semi-private training & small group training, Pilates-Based Physical Therapy, Peak Pilates® certification, and workshops in both Pilates and the Franklin Method.

Kinetic MKE is also a collective of teachers, and a rental space for certified Pilates teachers to be able to build & operate their own thriving businesses within our fully-equipped studio.

Our Pilates apparatus, including pieces from Contrology by Balanced Body, Peak Pilates, Gratz, Pilates Designs, and Deborah Lessen Pilates are made as closely as possible to the exact specifications of Mr. Pilates’ original design…ensuring the vitality & power of the original work continues to transform bodies & lives as it has for over a century. KineticMKE is a warm, inviting, & intimate studio open to everyone from all walks of life and is the perfect space for body/mind/spirit transformation.

We cater to a wide variety of populations, and create programs that set our clients up for complete success. Whether coming to see us for body conditioning, toning/stretching, relief from chronic pain & injury, enhancing a dedicated sport (dance, running, golf, baseball, football, soccer, lifting) you are in the most confident and skilled hands with our team of talented teachers.

Trey Fry

(Co-Owner, Peak Pilates® Master Instructor & Franklin Method® Educator)

Trey began practicing the Pilates Method in the late nineties and has been teaching since 2003. He holds multiple Pilates certifications spanning the classical breadth of the work and is a Level III Peak Pilates® Master Instructor and Mentor. Deeply informed by somatic work, anatomy, and biomechanics, Trey is also a Level III Franklin Method® educator. Dedicated to upholding the integrity of the traditional body of work, his approach in teaching is to fully and intuitively honor the unique body in front of him, give each person what they need, and use the Pilates Method to return his students to profound health in body, mind, and spirit.

Meg Hopkins

(Co-Owner & Certified Pilates Teacher)

After leaving the corporate retail world over ten years ago to become an entrepreneur, Meg is a proud co-owner of Kinetic Mke. Trey and Meg founded a little studio, which has now blossomed into a magical space for movement and collaboration. (and is beyond excited to welcome Garrett to the ownership team). Meg was always on the business end of the studio, with some serious Pilates movement on the side. Having shed a few other business ventures, she is now 1000% invested in her teaching practice. As a type A Get it Done kind of gal, with the tight hip flexors that come along for the ride, Meg has marvelled at how her body's increasing flexibility has transformed the way she walks in the world. The practice of the Classical Pilates Method has opened Meg's body and mind to movement and fluidity she did not think possible. She is so excited to share this practice with others. 

Meg believes that Pilates is for everyone. It meets us where we are with patience, kindness and specificity. Meg incorporates this philosophy into her teaching practice. She is passionate about classical Pilates and wants you to be too. 

Garrett Hurd

 (Co-Owner, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Certified Pilates Teacher)

Garrett Hurd is a passionate physical therapist dedicated to movement, wellness, and holistic health, with a particular focus on Pilates-based rehabilitation. He holds a Bachelor of Music from the Eastman School of Music and a Master of Performance and Pedagogy from Northwestern University. His transformative journey into the healthcare field culminated in a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Marymount University, where he discovered a profound commitment to empowering individuals through movement.

Garrett began his career at the National Rehabilitation Hospital (NRH) in Washington, D.C., primarily working with patients recovering from neurological injuries, including stroke, spinal cord injuries, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, and muscular dystrophy. This experience deepened his understanding of the nervous system’s complexities and its crucial role in musculoskeletal recovery. He later transitioned to a more orthopedic setting, collaborating with clients at Fairfax Family Practice, OrthoVirginia, and Aurora Sports Health, further honing his skills while continuing to integrate his knowledge of the nervous system to optimize musculoskeletal injury recovery.

Specializing in Pilates-based physical therapy, Garrett utilizes the principles of Pilates to enhance functional movement and promote overall body awareness. He integrates manual therapeutic techniques, including trigger point dry needling and myofascial release, in conjunction with Pilates exercises to create a comprehensive treatment plan tailored to each client's unique needs. He believes that physical therapy is about more than just overcoming injuries; it's about rediscovering joy, freedom, and strength through movement.

A firm proponent of the holistic benefits of movement, Garrett’s approach includes an emphasis on building core strength, enhancing flexibility, and improving posture—key components of Pilates. He understands that these elements contribute significantly to rehabilitation and contribute to overall well-being and resilience.

Garrett's commitment to the field of physical therapy is exemplified by his involvement in the community and his continuous pursuit of knowledge. He served as Class President during his training and received Marymount’s Academic Excellence Award. His thesis research on Rett Syndrome has been presented at a national conference, demonstrating his dedication to advancing the field through movement science.

Outside of his clinical work, Garrett enjoys Tough Mudders, traveling, scuba diving, and being surrounded by nature—activities that allow him to experience the beauty of the world while deepening his appreciation for movement in diverse environments. His adventurous spirit has also led him to co-sponsor wellness retreats in Roatan, Honduras, where he blends movement with mindfulness, nurturing a balanced lifestyle for participants. These experiences continuously inspire his practice, reminding him of the incredible resilience and adaptability of the human body.

Garrett is dedicated to lifelong learning and community engagement. He strives to empower his clients to embrace movement as a vital component of their health and wellness journey, fostering not just recovery but a deeper connection to their own bodies.

Lindsay Burke

(Certified Pilates Teacher)

Lindsay first began her Pilates practice during college under the instruction of a DVD guide- okay, maybe a VHS. Immediately realizing the difference the Pilates method felt compared to other forms of exercise Lindsay became a life long student. Lindsay Comprehensively Certified Peak Pilates® teacher, and completed all three levels of certification under Master Instructor Trey Fry, with over 650 hours of formal training under her belt. Lindsay's teaching style both encourages and challenges her clients to develop their best Pilates practice, in the studio and at home.

Stacey Extence

(Certified Pilates Teacher)

Stacey began her Pilates practice in 2011 and quickly became hooked. She found that Pilates allowed her to clear her mind, focus on movement, and help with daily activities.

Stacey completed all three levels of her Peak Pilates® Comprehensive certification, with Master Instructor Trey Fry, in August 2021.

She is also an affiliate for Core Compassion Pilates which provides Pilates lessons, fitness bras and lymphedema sleeves to people affected by breast cancer.

Passionate about helping clients gain & maintain mobility, she provides a positive & encouraging environment to all.

Samantha Kay

(Certified Pilates Teacher)

Samantha is a Comprehensively Trained Pilates Instructor, NASM CPT, Certified Yoga Instructor, and Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist. After her contemporary training, she fell in love with the Classical method and she continues to dive deeper into the Classical repertoire in her personal practice and education. She is passionate about helping others feel connected to their bodies throughout all stages of life. Above all, she loves seeing clients feel empowered and comfortable in their bodies. 

Joy Letourneau

(Certified Pilates Teacher)

Passionate and committed to helping her clients live better in their bodies, Joy leads dynamic group classes and teaches intuitive private lessons designed to align and balance the body. Always enamored with movement for both its physical and mental benefits, she sought out and practiced various mind/body modalities over the years, including yoga, and martial arts. Upon taking her first classical Pilates class, she immediately recognized its life-changing benefits, and knew that she had found a life-long endeavor. Embracing the discipline it demanded and its focus on full-body, functional movement, Joy pursued training for her Advanced Teaching Degree through The Pilates Center, one of the most rigorous and widely respected teacher training programs in the world, upon which she graduated in 2014. She continues to further her understanding of Pilates and body mechanics by studying and practicing extensively, attending workshops and exchanging knowledge with others.

She continues to further her own studies with the Franklin Method® and often incorporates this somatic method into her teaching. Joy strives to make every lesson both fun and challenging. She endeavors to tailor each session to the specific needs and abilities of her students with the goals of maximizing potential, improvement over time, and enjoyment of the great mind body benefits of movement.

Christine Manna

(Certified Pilates Teacher)

Christine Manna has been living in Milwaukee for the past twenty years. Her path & practice with Pilates began in Chicago in the nineties, alongside her yoga practice & teaching. While practicing pilates, she found it helps her to feel strong and centered, which she hopes to cultivate for others in her teaching.  Christine is a comprehensively certified Level III teacher through Peak Pilates®.