Meet Our Founder

From Toronto's Top Instructor to App Creator

Meet Katie, the visionary behind Studio Genius. Inspired by frustration with outdated tools, Katie set out to build the smartest platform for fitness studios—one that instructors and owners deserve.

"I spent years using every fitness app on the market, but none of them actually helped me become a better instructor. They gave me data, but not insights. Numbers, but not solutions. That's when I knew I had to build something different."

Katie teaching a fitness class in Toronto
Katie with fellow instructor at Sweat and Tonic
Katie teaching a treadmill class
Katie training with kettlebells

Katie's Journey

From celebrated instructor to frustrated user to visionary founder—discover the story behind Studio Genius.

2018-2022

Toronto's Top Instructor

Katie became one of Toronto's most celebrated fitness instructors, building a loyal following and mastering the art of member engagement.

2022-2023

The Frustration

Despite trying every app on the market—FitGrid, MindBody, and others—Katie found them all lacking. They provided data but no actionable insights.

2023

The Lightbulb Moment

Katie realized instructors needed more than data—they needed intelligence. A platform that could actually help them improve and grow.

2024

Studio Genius is Born

Combining her instructor expertise with cutting-edge AI, Katie created the platform she always wished existed—one that truly empowers fitness professionals.

Katie's Frustration Became Her Inspiration

Studio Genius is the result: a platform designed to do what no other app could—give instructors and studios the tools they need to thrive.

Actionable Insights

Not just data, but intelligence that drives real improvement

Built by Instructors

Created by someone who understands the real challenges

Passion-Driven

Born from genuine frustration and desire to help