Meet the Instructors

Certifications: ACE- Certified Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, C.H.E.K. Certified Exercise Coach, Ironman Certified Triathlon Coach, ACE Specialist: Youth Fitness, Lifestyle and Weight Management, and Senior Fitness

For the past 25 years I have been helping people of all ages reach many different types of fitness goals. My specialty is correcting postural and muscular imbalances for any age and fitness level. I have also coached Cross Country, Track & Field, and have been a run Sherpa for Cancer to 5K. Growing up I competed in gymnastics and ran track. As an adult I enjoy competing in triathlons and obstacle course races. My favorite motivational phrase is: “When you feel like quitting, think about why you started?”

Mary Jo believes movement heals.

Mary Jo trained with many Pilates industry elites while engaged in her long corporate career. Recently retired, she looks forward to investing time to her pilates passion. She enjoys helping people of all ages feel the benefits of safe, intelligent, and fun, authentic Pilates-based exercise.

Mary Jo continues her education, attending frequent workshops with such Pilates luminaries as Kathi Ross-Nash, Dana Santi, and Bethanie Buckingham. She is honored to have taken classes with Pilates elder and student of Joseph Pilates, Jay Grimes. Mary Jo believes in the genius of Joseph Pilates who said, “The Pilates Method teaches you to be in control of your body and not at its mercy.”

Christina brings together the balance between movement, strength, and stretch in the physical body and releasing what no longer serves in the mental & emotional body in order to bring students into the present moment, and believes that You, the student, are your greatest teacher. She closes each class with a sound healing Savasana.

Certified Power Pilates Instructor
Certified Barre Above Instructor

I am passionate about helping others improve their lives through health and fitness. Several years ago, I fell in love with the magic of Pilates and from there became certified.

I truly enjoy teaching and helping people of all ages and fitness levels experience the benefits of overall strength, flexibility, and improved posture.

Certified ISSA Personal Trainer/Group Fitness Instructor 3+ years experience. I am passionate about helping my clients and feel honored to assist each individual, at their own skill level, to achieve their fitness goals for a happier and healthier life!

Certifications:
ACE Personal Trainer, Power Pilates Instructor

I wanted to share my passion for fitness and nutrition, in 2007 I started doing personal training for family and friends. The next year I expanded my reach to others by becoming certified as an ACE personal trainer. In 2010 I became Power Pilates-certified I love helping people make positive lifestyle changes through exercise and healthy eating. My clients range from teens to seniors, and I get energized from working with them all to create realistic plans that can really work for their day-to-day situations.

EDUCATION
Certified in Weight Management, Special Populations, and
Senior Fitness from NASM and ACE

MS - Exercise Physiology from UIC
BA - Business from DePaul
The Basic Program - U. of Chicago
Cat has more than 30 years of experience with Special Populations (those who are post-cardiac rehab, elderly, obese, diabetic, amputee, have MS, Parkinson’s, arthritis, stroke, hip/knee/shoulder replacements, and quads/paraplegia). She pays careful attention to your fitness needs and designsprograms based on your current abilities, concerns,fears, limitations -- and future goals!

Cat's Motto:
“Health isn't something you have, it's something you do!”

High energy instructor with 28 years of experience. Classes include yoga, boot camp, circuit training, strength and step classes. Certifications: AFAA, 200 hour yoga, Hatha yoga & Silver Sneakers.

Certifications:
RYS 200 hour certification at CorePower Yoga

I began playing tennis at age 5 and competed until high school where I placed top 16 in the State Tournament my senior year. After 3.5 years of practicing Bikram and Vinyasa styles of yoga, I finally decided to become certified to teach yoga in June 2016. I believe yoga has amazing benefits for the human body and spirit, and I hope to incorporate some of its philosophies into my practice as a future physician enrolled at Loyola- Stritch School of Medicine.

I believe everyone needs to find a passion, one that makes their soul glow. For me, that is fitness. I have been an active fitness enthusiast for six years with a presence on social media. I take pride in creating individualized workout programs and videos for others based on their goals and daily lifestyle. I studied Health & Exercise Science at Colorado State University before returning home to earn my Personal Training Certification. I have been certified personal trainer for two years now and recently earned my Corrective Exercise Specialist title. I strive to help others realize their full potential in body, mind, and spirit. Fun fact, I am an avid animal lover, vegan for the past ten years and aspire to be a fitness model one day motivating all women to feel comfortable in their body.