All of our instructors have studied under Romana Kryzanowsk, the leading authority in the Pilates method alive today who spent thirty years teaching under Joseph Pilates. Our trainers have completed training through the Apprenticeship Program with the Pilates Guild. This certification process includes academic study, six hundred apprenticeship hours, and several exams testing teaching skills and knowledge level. Each instructor is required to continue their education and training through Romana’s Pilates in New York.

The safety of our clients is our primary concern. Pilates involves more than 500 specifically designed movements performed on five major pieces of unique apparatus. Each trainer is required to learn about anatomy and the correct way to perform each movement so that every client achieves the maximum benefit safely and efficiently. Many of our Chiropractic patients have benefited from Pilates in helping to speed up recovery and strengthen weakened muscles.

Tina Campbell has been teaching the Pilates Method at Chiropractic Health Resources since 2001. Her journey began in 1998 at Stephens College where she studied anatomy, dance, and Pilates. She realized the great benefits of Joseph H. Pilates’ exercises and decided her calling was to teach body awareness and control to others so that they too can lead a healthy and pain free life. Tina continues her studies with lessons and seminars and is very interested in other forms of alternative healing.

Ceci Fano-Bryan is the director of our Pilates Studio. Prior to teaching Pilates, Ceci danced professionally with several Chicago dance companies and also taught dance. She was introduced to Pilates as a supplement to her dance training and was impressed with the profound strengthening, flexibility, and centering benefits. Ceci began teaching Pilates in 1993. She received her certification through the Pilates Studio of New York in 1996 under the tutelage of Romana Kryzanowska, and continues her Pilates education by traveling to study directly with Romana’s Kyzanowska and Romana’s selected teacher trainers. Ceci’s philosophy is that Joseph Pilates developed a method of body conditioning that is genius, thorough, and adaptable to any body. She is dedicated to maintaining the integrity of his tradition and enjoys a staff that is equally committed to teaching the way Joseph Pilates taught. Ceci used Pilates during her own pregnancies, in preparation for labor, and for recovery as well. She understands the complexities of teaching Pilates to other pregnanat women and enjoys the challenge of tailoring lessons to meet the varying needs of each of her clients.

Carissa Johnson received her Bachelor of Science in Dance Management from Oklahoma City University. She moved to Chicago in 2000 and became interested in Pilates for fitness and rehabilitation with minor dance injuries. After seeing dramatic improvement in her overall strength and posture, she became a certified instructor through Romana’s Pilates. Carissa continues to dance professionally in Chicago and enjoys applying her knowledge of the body and movement to help her clients realize their personal ability.

Dave Kedney brings a slightly different background to his Pilates instruction. He became interested in Pilates to improve his practice of Aikido, a Japanese martial art. David has been practicing Aikido since 1994 and holds the rank of 2nd degree black belt. He also teaches both the children’s and beginner’s program for Aikido. David is certified in Pilates under Master Instructor, Sari Pace. While teaching Pilates in Chicago, Dave has continued his education through Romana’s Pilates.

Liza Travis was first introduced to Pilates as a dancer major at the University of Texas at Austin. She has been certified since 2002 and teaching full time ever since. She enjoys working with her clients to develop confidence, strength and ease in their bodies. She recently became certified in Gyrokinesis®, and currently continues her somatic studies in the Graduate Laban Certificate in Movement Analysis at Columbia College Chicago.
 

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