STRONG, CONFIDENT + READY FOR WHAT IS ON THE HORIZON
GCPT is a welcoming, physical therapy-led Pilates studio on Boston's North Shore
designed to carry you through every tide and season of life
CLINICAL EXPERTISE + THE PILATES METHOD = REAL RESULTS
Gold Coast Pilates Therapy isn't your big box studio. Our programming is rooted in physical therapy principles — so every exercise has a purpose, and every client gets instruction that's safe and effective for their body.
We offer a boutique experience with Semi-Private Reformer Classes (maximum of 6 clients), as well as private lessons and Pilates with a physical therapist in our fully equipped Beverly studio.
Whether you're recovering from injury, returning to movement after pregnancy, or simply ready to feel stronger — we meet you where you are and build from there.
Because consistency over perfection is what actually builds a resilient body.
Meet Dr. Kristen Hardin, PT, DPT, NCPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy & Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher
Since 2009, Kristen has been integrating Pilates into physical therapy practice — producing results for clients recovering from athletic injuries, navigating orthopedic and women's health conditions, and reclaiming confident, pain-free movement.
Kristen's belief in the Pilates method isn't just clinical — it's personal. As a former gymnast diagnosed with hip dysplasia, a labral tear, and arthritis in her twenties, Pilates resolved her symptoms completely. She has been pain and symptom free for over 16 years without any other interventions.
A Beverly native and mom of two, Kristen has advanced her clinical expertise with specialized training in prenatal and postnatal fitness, pelvic and bone health, and menopause — so she can support clients through every season of life, not just one.
She founded Gold Coast to bridge the gap between traditional rehabilitation and fitness settings, and to prove that a Pilates studio can feel as welcoming as it is transformative when it is led with expertise and heart.

