Elizabeth Giromini

Elizabeth has completed a 500 hour renowned pilates certification program, including certification in use of a pilates reformer, cadillac, tower, chair, ladder barrel, spine corrector, trigger point, and TRX trainer. She has taught over 500 hours of group equipment instruction as well as private equipment sessions. Elizabeth has been practicing pilates since 2018. Continuing education is a constant in Elizabeth’s practice and method of preparation. She regularly attends certified instructor training sessions as well as maintaining memberships to programs that provide creative content ideas and facilitates instructor knowledge sharing. Elizabeth also loves dogs, coffee, swimming, crochet, reading, and Jesus. She is a homeschool mom, with two kids at home and one off at college, and she also has a loving, supportive, and Peloton-espresso-obsessed, husband, Derek.

Kinga Kielbasa

Kinga began her Pilates journey in 2021 and completed her 500 hour training program through a respected certification program. Originally from Poland, she grew up in Palatine and graduated with the Palatine Pirates in 2015. Kinga was drawn to becoming an Instructor because: “I love the different variety of workouts that challenge both my mind and body, and being able to show a Client how Pilates will change their life is the best feeling!” When not in the studio teaching, Kinga enjoys hanging out with her son, Kol, reading a good book, and finding new recipes!

Mary Tapia

Mary comes to pilates from the world of competitive sports including triathlons, weightlifting and even roller derby! While pushing her body to its limits, she found pilates necessary to stay aligned and balanced physically and mentally. After practicing pilates regularly for 2 years she completed her Teacher Training Program in 2021, in an effort to bring this same holistic approach to living to everyone. When Mary isn't in the pilates studio you can find her at the Art Institute leading student tours, volunteering at Journey's Hope Center in Palatine, or curating custom cocktails.

Lori Elo

Lori started her journey in Pilates when she was in her 20’s. After giving birth to twin daughters, she chose Pilates, Tae Kwon Do, Boxing and Boot Camp to get herself back in shape. Lori decided to become an instructor when her daughters were grown and felt it was a way to give back and help others transform their lives. She became certified in STOTT Pilates on all of the apparatus and partnered her fitness knowledge with Weight Training, TRX, Barre, and Cardio Fitness training. Her philosophy is to take a classical exercise and challenge her clients by adding props and variations. Pilates is her passion not a job!

Some of our team pictured top left to right: Mary & Jada, bottom left to right: Elizabeth & Kinga

Jada Bykn

After more than 15 years of experience as a human resources professional, Jada’s journey eventually led her to Pilates—a practice that immediately resonated with her and inspired her to become an instructor. She believes that staying active is essential for a healthy life at any age, and Pilates offers a versatile approach with exercises that can be adapted to every individual’s needs and abilities. As an instructor, her goal is to create an engaging and supportive environment, where participants can enjoy themselves while experiencing an effective and rewarding workout. Outside the studio, she is a proud mom of twin girls and loves spending time at their band and color guard competitions. She also enjoys crochet and baking, which bring creativity and balance to her everyday life.

Carmela Arias

Carmela Arias has spent over 15 years helping people feel stronger more confident and their own bodies. She has a background and exercise physiology and a deep love for a movement and she brings both science and passion into every session. She’s just her philosophy is simple Pilates should honor the method, but also honor the person, is known for a meeting clients exactly where they are creating experience of both supportive and challenging with a strong emphasis on form focus and control champ power through clients to move. Better feel better and be lasting strength from the inside out.

Lori Rohr

Lori has been teaching pilates since 2002, where she earned her first cetification through the Physical Mind Institute / Bodyline with Maria Leone in Beverly Hills, California. She brings over 24 years of experience to our studio. She is also a talented actor (appearing in this current season of Chicago Fire) and a theater producer with her theater company.

Young-Sun

Young Sun began practicing Pilates in 2014 as part of her recovery from a spinal injury and to support injury prevention as a runner. She is a comprehensively certified Balanced Body instructor with over 520 hours of training in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrels.

Her teaching focuses on mindful movement, alignment, and building lasting strength through individualized instruction. With a strong interest in biomechanics and spinal health, Young Sun is passionate about helping clients move with greater ease, confidence, and body awareness.

Outside the studio, she enjoys strength training, reading, and spending time with her rabbit, Bean.