About

Feelness is a non strenuous alternative to fitness for people who prioritize living inside a "Comfortable and Reliable" body, over putting an uncomfortable amount of work and sweat into building a body that is ripped and shredded on the outside. Feelness "works" because of the way our bodies work. The underlying expertise is the same understanding of exercise science and human physiology that is the foundation of all fitness regimens. The difference in Feelness is how that expertise is applied.  The Feelness goal is 100% about "function".  The Fitness goal is almost entirely about "physical appearance" changing the appearance of the body according to a prevailing ideal. Feelness was born from experience. Cofounder Katrina Hawley and her staff have been transforming the bodies and lives of 1000's of people restoring and maintaining their comfort and ease since 2001. Katrina Hawley in Mark's words: "Katrina can look at somebody moving and quickly discern what is likely responsible for the physical problems that person is having. Those abilities are no accident. A lifelong learner, Katrina follows in the footsteps of cross disciplinary pioneers like Irmgard Bartenieff and Rudolph Laban and has never stopped looking for ways to weave different disciplines together. She's a gifted and versatile teacher. I've watched her teach young dancers lessons in taking care of their bodies at the University of Hartford's Hartt School. I've watched her as a Polestar Pilates Educator inspire teacher trainees to become Pilates teachers themselves. and best of all is witnessing her working with private clients and group classes in her studio. As for me, she gave me my life back in just weeks where surgeons, doctors and physical therapists failed for 10 years following what was supposed to be a minor knee surgery. She is remarkable and I committed myself to helping her accomplish her goal in life." "To help as many people as possible, move better, feel better and live better lives." Mark Firehammer in Katrina's words: "Mark Firehammer is not just a cool name, he's a fusion of an artist, engineer, builder, mechanic, tech wizard, marketer, and organizational guru. Since joining us in 2019, he has been a visionary force behind our business, turning complex ideas into reality. When Covid struck in 2020, shutting down our operations, it was Mark who pivoted us towards new horizons. Overnight, he ingeniously crafted a live streaming setup from old cell phones, allowing us to remotely connect with clients and keep our business alive. We spent hours daily streaming, rethinking our business model, and redesigning our space to fit this new world. Mark's insights were game-changing. He taught me that many, just like him, preferred a "Do It Yourself" approach to fitness and wouldn't step foot in a gym even if they were right outside. He envisioned Feelness - a unique and innovative way to share my expertise with people globally who sought to improve how their bodies feel from the comfort of their home. This was more than a business shift; it was a journey we embarked on together. Feelness is special because it is the product of our synergized talents, brought to life by Mark's ingenuity and our collective efforts."