Student Stories

Celebrating Every Journey

  • "It has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done for myself."

    Erin

  • "Lori came to my business for a health and safety event as a local ambassador of fitness here in Chicago. At the time I spoke with Lori about exercise. I was a runner and lifted machine weights with consistent pain in my back and joints. Lori explained the idea of Pilates to me so I decided to try a private training with her for the first time. The first hour with Lori changed my life."

    Kurt

  • "I cannot thank Lori enough for the hours we spent together - gently showing me how to trust my body - and the joy she brought to our sessions and infused in me."

    Haley

  • "I am thankful to have Lori during my first pregnancy. I am stronger and more confident, leaving every lesson with Lori feeling physical and mentally in a better place! Lori's genuine interest in my unique goals, circumstances and abilities combined with her creativity, knowledge and enthusiasm makes every session transformational. Thank you, Lori!!"

    Jean

“It has been one of the most rewarding things I have ever done for myself. Lori has seen me through my sacroiliac issues, a bout with plantar fasciitis, and most recently a snowboarding injury and subsequent shoulder surgery! She's encouraged and enabled me to try ballet classes again for the first time in forty years. I am and will forever be grateful to her for her insight, her assistance, her pushing (“just one more” and other Pilates lies), her attitude, her knowledge (it is deep), her willingness to adapt, the creative joy and love she brings to every session, and her friendship.” read more

— Erin

“Lori is by far the best teacher/coach, and I do not say that lightly.   She pushes/encourages me enough to go past my own idea of what my limitations are to discover it wasn't a limitation at all.” read more

— Haley

“I would call her sessions ‘creative Pilates’ to increase your heart rate as well as maintaining the core functions of Pilates. …In particular, I found Lori's passion and constant search for creativity and learning new methods to be inspiring. She is and has always been invested in her job.” read more

— Maeve

“Lori has a complete understanding of all Pilates equipment and mat, not only able to modify exercises to individuals but nuance movement to achieve specific goals. At the center, Lori delivers precise, personal, balanced, complete, and mindful hard work. She always remains calm and focused yet fun and motivating – a personality trait I had never experienced in the fitness world.” read more

— Kurt

“I have a whole new vision of being in shape.  With my Pilates workouts, I may walk in tired and not feeling well, but by the time I leave I feel serene and alive!  Lori is an excellent Pilates teacher.  She watches my posture so closely and explains my moves in ways I understand at a whole new level.” read more

— Karen