The concept of BodyIntel was developed based on a pursuit of health and wellness. The link to longevity in activity and health is maintenance. We believe our bodies are worth it!
We address injury rehabilitation and prevention from a team approach that incorporates physical therapy and pilates. Blending our expertise in these disciplines provides you the opportunity to heal faster and to tone, strengthen, and lengthen your body without re-injuring. Check out our services to see how you can try each of our services at a discounted rate and reap the benefits of our teamwork.
Catherine Hodges, co-owner of BodyIntel, DPT, Pilates Instructor
Catherine has an extensive educational and medical background. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Human Health Sciences, Masters and Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from Clarke College. In 2003, she attained her Stott International Instructor Pilates Certification. She has continued her pursuit for health by becoming certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling (TDN) and Vacuum Therapy under Yun-tao Ma. Catherine has actively worked as a physical therapist in a variety of outpatient orthopedic therapy settings since graduating in the year 2000. She has trained extensively in manual therapy (McKenzie and Maitland trained), sports rehabilitation, aquatic therapy, women’s health and pilates. She has been featured in pilates video, Fusion Pilates Triple Threat, which is part of Fusion Pilates Pregnancy Series.
Catherine’s combination of physical therapy, TDN, and Pilates serve as a unique combination and an asset to her clients. Her areas of significant interest are spinal disorders/dysfunctions, orthopedic injuries, golf injuries, preventative, pre- and post-natal care.
Catherine, her husband Bentley, and three kids enjoy their lifestyle in the Front Range. They love to hike, bike, ski, golf and run!
Andrea Laudenslager, co-owner of BodyIntel, PT, DPT
Andrea received her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Loma Linda University in Southern California. She is also certified in Dry Needling through the Spinal Manipulation Institute. She moved to Colorado in the Spring of 2015 with her husband Aaron. Since moving to Colorado they have been enjoying the beautiful outdoors and its sporadic climates. Andrea was introduced to Pilates when she went through a back injury herself. She thinks Pilates is an essential component to one’s physical health and rehabilitation. She has taken additional courses in kinesio taping, Pilates, functional movement assessment, sacral dysfunction and dry needling. When not at work she enjoys traveling, camping and working out by way of Crossfit, running and spinning.
Pia Abramson, MSPT
Pia received her BA from Tufts University and earned her Master in Science in Physical Therapy from Boston University in 1996. She continues her professional growth through advanced coursework in manual therapy techniques and muscular stabilization. Most recently she completed advanced training in dry needling (often known as trigger point dry needling – TPDN) through the American Dry Needling Institute under Dr. Yun Tao Ma. She has achieved great results incorporating TPDN into her physical therapy practice, as well as offering needling-only treatments. In addition to her professional experience, Pia brings extensive sports knowledge to her practice as she has competed at the national, collegiate and/or semiprofessional level in a variety of sports including gymnastics, diving, rowing and volleyball.
Pia takes an individualized, whole body approach for each person and believes in empowering patients to take an active role in their recovery and overall health. In her spare time, Pia continues to play competitive volleyball, and enjoys skiing and spending time outdoors with her family.
Cate McPherson, Physical Therapist
Cate obtained her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Southern California. After graduating she moved to Boston where she worked in two outpatient physical therapy clinics treating a wide variety of patients from skilled athletes to elderly adults focused on balance. While in Boston, she became a board certified orthopedic clinical specialist ensuring that she provides her patients with evidence-based care, specialized exercises, manual therapy techniques and the best pain management.
She joined our team in June of 2021, when she and her husband, Dawei, moved to Denver for him to start his medical residency. She is in the process of completing her certification to become a Pilates instructor. Cate is passionate about fitness and movement and loves sharing her passion with patients. Whether you are training for your first marathon or trying to build up a basic exercise program after being limited by pain, she’s excited to find creative solutions tailored to you. Outside of the clinic Cate enjoys distance running, yoga, swimming, hiking and spending quality time with her husband and their goldendoodle.
Johanna Cole, Pilates Instructor
Johanna is a Denver-based Pilates Instructor who is inspired and motivated by the powers of movement. She has been a student of movement since 1999 with a focus on rehabilitation and pain mitigation . Johanna is a certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Pilates Instructor and has spent most of her career either working for or closely with Physical Therapists. Johanna is most known for her expertise in movement and postural assessment. Her teaching style is aimed at developing balance, control and endurance within the entire body.
Sammi Wyler, Physical Therapist
Sammi is a licensed Doctor of Physical Therapy and movement specialist offering individualized treatment plans for injury recovery, injury prevention, pain reduction and pain management. Sammi received her undergraduate degree at Florida State University in Exercise Science and continued her education earning her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from the University of Miami where she graduated with academic honors. Since graduating she has worked as a physical therapist in a variety of orthopedic settings and continues to learn new techniques to perfect her craft. She recently completed her Pilates certification. She uses her expertise in anatomy and passion for wellness to help each client achieve their goals whether it be back to recreational activities, weight training, recovering from a surgical procedure, or returning to their sport after injury.
Sammi recently moved here from Miami, Florida with her French Bulldog and is excited for this new chapter! She implements her love for fitness and wellness in her own life by participating regularly in strength training, aerobics, step classes, tennis, volleyball and even kickball. She is always up to try any kind of exercise or class!
Emily Souder, DPT
Emily holds a Doctorate of Physical Therapy from the University of Colorado (2023) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology from Texas Christian University (2019). Emily’s passion lies in guiding patients back to what they love doing, be it working out, playing sports, or tending to gardens. She joined BodyIntel in May 2024, and is certified in Functional Dry Needling (FDN). Emily is dedicated to expanding her knowledge through ongoing education, including pursuit of a Pilates certification to further enrich her practice.
Off-duty, Emily coaches competitive club volleyball at Elevation Volleyball Club in Colorado. She finds balance through volleyball, skiing, pickleball, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.
Khara Cundiff, Pilates Instructor
Khara is a sports and outdoor lover who has been practicing Pilates for well over a decade. She loves staying active and finds sanctuary both in nature and in the gym/studio. Pilates helps her do both. Khara received her PMA certification from Cher Aslor’s comprehensive classical certification program at PH7 and particularly loves teaching clients who, like her, are recovering from sports, dance or chronic work-related injuries. She believe movement and staying active in the mid to later stages of life is essential to aging well and continuing to enjoy life.
In her spare time, Khara loves skiing, hiking, traveling and learning new languages.
Lindsay Dryer, Pilates Instructor and Office Administrator
With a passion for movement and a dedication to holistic wellness, Lindsay brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the realm of Pilates instruction. As a Certified Pilates Instructor, Lindsay is committed to helping clients achieve their fitness goals, improve posture and cultivate mind-body awareness through the transformative practice of Pilates. Motivated by her initial Pilates encounter, Lindsay resolved to become an instructor herself. Her mission is to empower individuals to connect with their bodies, build strength from the inside out and achieve a sense of balance and vitality in their lives. Through personalized instruction, she aims to inspire clients to discover the transformative power of Pilates, not just as a form of exercise, but as a pathway to holistic well-being.
Lindsay is originally from Cincinnati, Ohio and moved to Denver in 2021 with her partner and 2 precious dogs. Aside from Pilates she enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and cooking.
Leslie Demmon, Office Manager
Leslie came to BodyIntel for Pilates and never left. She keeps the front desk running smoothly and everybody on schedule. She enjoys skiing in the winter and stand up paddleboarding in the summer. She loves to garden and cook/share the harvest.
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