Move With Freedom. Age With Strength. Live Without Limits.

Welcome to Studio KDRx, nestled in the heart of The Heights in Houston, Texas. We create space for your body to remember what it can do — gently, safely, and completely at your own pace.

Pilates in The Heights – For Every Body

From athletes chasing performance to those young at heart investing in longevity, and everyone in between restoring or refining their movement, we've got you.

We believe all bodies can do Pilates. And we’ve built a space where you will never feel rushed, overlooked, or pushed into movements your body isn’t ready for

Why Choose Studio KDRx Pilates

We Listen Before We Move

That ache in your hip, the shoulder that tenses at your desk, the quiet fear of fall…we take it seriously. Every session begins with listening, so your body gets exactly what it needs.

Expertise That Goes Deeper

With backgrounds in medical, bodywork, and neurokinetic therapy, we see what others miss. Movement is not always effortless – and that’s ok. When your body sets limits, we listen, respect, and work with it.

Real People. Real Results.

We’ve seen an 80-year-old rediscover her balance and laugh on the reformer. A weightlifter break a personal record without pain. A parent lift their child with ease.

Your Bad Days Don't Derail Your Progress

Not every day is your ‘best day.’ Some sessions you’ll arrive stiff or tired or sore. Instead of pushing through, we help you move with care, so even your hardest days move you forward.

Progress looks different for everyone, but it always feels like freedom

Love Letters From
Our Members

From Pain to Strength: How Gimell Transformed My Body and Freed My Feet

"Gimell has helped me to transform my body over the past three years. The improvement in my feet is truly amazing. I have bunions and when I first started with Gimell I had persistent pain and very little mobility in my feet. All of that has changed. I’ve been pain free in my feet for years now, and thanks to Gimell I understand the connection between my feet and core strength. It’s been a journey that has made me stronger, more resilient, and helped me to develop a deeper understanding of my body and how everything is connected. " Sarah O.

They make me laugh and work hard and I always leave feeling better, both physically and mentally.

“My body is stronger and firmer from working with Kristen and Gimell. They have guided me through a herniated disc, abdominal surgery, and a torn meniscus in my knee and dysfunctional feet. Their personal touch and form corrections have made a huge difference in my strength. They make me laugh and work hard and I always leave feeling better, both physically and mentally. ” Lysa S.

The studio has a variety of excellent equipment in top notch condition. Working with Kristen allows me to enjoy my life.

“At 78, my main goal is to stay strong and flexible enough to do the things I enjoy – golfing and swimming. Kristen challenges me, pays attention to how my body feels and adjusts the workouts as needed. The studio has a variety of excellent equipment in top notch condition. Working with Kristen allows me to enjoy my life.” Roz L.

Her ability to identify, diagnose and correct dysfunctional movement is fantastic!

“I cannot recommend Kristen and her skill set enough (in Neurokinetic Therapy and Pilates). Her ability to identify, diagnose and correct dysfunctional movement is fantastic! As a result of having her in my corner, I can confidently push myself in my training (Olympic lifting) knowing that if I do slide off the rails a bit, she can quickly get me back to proper function and capacity. Thanks to her, I am stronger and lifting heavier than I ever have in my athletic career.” Logan W.

She is a superb and motivational instructor who challenges me in a good way. I end every class feeling invigorated.

“I am thrilled with my physical transformation through pilates with Kristen. Her customized sessions are straightening my hunched back and shoulders, causing me to walk more erect and improving my core strength. She is a superb and motivational instructor who challenges me in a good way. I end every class feeling invigorated. ” William H.

I have been working with Kristen for about 8 months now and the results in terms of muscle tone, flexibility and posture have been dramatic.

“When I turned 75, my wife convinced me to try Pilates. I’m very glad she did. I have been working with Kristen for about 8 months now and the results in terms of muscle tone, flexibility and posture have been dramatic. The studio is very well set up and she’s an excellent teacher.” Michael G.

Personalized Pilates and Pregnancy Support: Why Gimell is Essential to My Self-Care

"I have been a loyal client at Studio KDRX for almost 2 years. The studio is cozy and welcoming. Kristen, the owner, is great and a very experienced instructor. What keeps me coming back, though, is Gimell. She is everything you would want in a pilates instructor: thorough, knowledgeable, motivational, and compassionate. She really takes the time to get to know your body and creates a workout tailored to your body’s needs. I saw her throughout my third pregnancy, and she not only tailored my workouts to my changing body but also helped prepare me for labor. I wholeheartedly believe this is why I had the easiest labor of all my children. Gimell is not only my pilates instructor, she is an integral part of my self-care routine. She is incredible in every way, and I could not recommend her more highly! " Monique C.

The Q’s to Your A’s

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The Crew Whose Got Your Back
(and Core)

We’re a small-but-mighty team in the Heights, working out of a cozy bungalow where 500 square feet have been lovingly dedicated to our classical Pilates practice. Surrounded by Gratz equipment, the gold standard Joe Pilates himself designed, we help you discover strength, confidence, and movement that feels like your own.

Kristen Dockter

Gimell Ruiz

Hannah Dargahi

Joseph Pilates promised, “In 10 sessions you’ll feel a difference, in 20 you’ll see a difference, and in 30 you’ll have a brand new body.”

At Studio KDRx, we see it happen every day, not through quick fixes, but through consistent, mindful movement.

Whether your goal is to climb stairs without pain, swing a golf club with confidence, or simply keep pace with the demands of everyday life, you’ll leave feeling stronger, lighter, and more in tune with your body.