Pilates Reformer Training
Improve your state of wellness, and gain restorative effects for your body.
Pilates Options
Pilates sessions are available as privates (one-on-one training), duets (two clients with one coach) and groups (four clients.) It is recommended that clients start with privates before moving into duets and groups.
The mind-body workout
By emphasizing proper breathing, correct alignment and awareness, you become acutely in tune with your body and actually learn how to control its movement. Quality of movement is valued over quantity of repetitions.
Develop a strong core – and a strong back
Pilates exercises center around a strong “core,” which consists of the deep abdominal muscles along with the muscles closest to the spine. Control of the core is achieved by integrating the trunk, pelvis and shoulder girdle.
Long, lean, flexible muscles
Exercises are designed to elongate and strengthen, improving muscle elasticity and joint mobility. A body with balanced strength and flexibility is less likely to be injured.
Create a harmonious body, improve sports performance and prevent injuries
Pilates conditions the whole body, even the ankles and feet. No muscle group is overtrained or undertrained. Your entire musculature is evenly balanced and conditioned. This helps you enjoy daily activities and sports with greater ease, better performance and less chance of injury. That’s why so many professional sports teams and elite athletes now use Pilates as a critical part of their training regimen.
It is gentle as well
Many of the exercises are performed in reclining or sitting positions, and most are low impact and partially weight bearing. Pilates is so safe, it is used in physical therapy facilities to rehabilitate injuries.
But it’s also challenging…
Pilates is also an extremely flexible exercise system. Modifications to the exercises allow for a range of difficulty from beginning to advanced. Get the workout that best suits you now, and increase the intensity as your body conditioning improves.
Meet our Instructors
Amanda Burke
Certified Pilates Instructor
- Certified Pilates Instructor, Body Evolve
- Certified Yoga Instructor, Yoga Alliance
Ann Johnston
Certified Pilates Instructor
- Balanced Body and Physical Mind Institute-Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor
- Balanced Body and Physical Mind Institute-Certified Pilates Mat Instructor
- Core Power Yoga and the Himalayan Institute-Certified Yoga/Yoga Sculpt/Meditation Instructor
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America-Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA-PT) and Certified Group Exercise Instructor (AFAA-CGFI)
Kathleen Morris
Certified Pilates Instructor
- Certified Pilates Instructor, Frog Temple Studio, Chicago
- Master’s Certificate from the Pilates Center in Boulder, CO
- Pre- and Post-natal Specialist The Center for Women’s Fitness
- Certified Spin Instructor/Johnny G. Spinning
Denice Virgilio
Certified Pilates Instructor
- Certified Pilates Reformer Instructor, Pilates Chicago
- The Miracle Ball Method TM, Level 3: Master Instructor
- Aerobics and Fitness Association of America, Certified Personal Trainer (AFAA-PT) & Certified Group Exercise Instructor (AFAA-CGI)
- Certified Kinesiology Taping Practitioner, Vyne Education