Embody Movement Pilates Studio

Amazing studio ! The instructor Sarah is dedicated to helping each client achieve their fitness goals.

In February 2015, I started private sessions with Becky at Embody Movement Pilates Studio. I had never done Pilates or exercise work on a reformer before, but had heard great things about it. Since I was just beginning to get back into a workout routine, I thought it would a good place to start. After five months, I’m hooked! Becky is an outstanding instructor! She is extremely knowledgeable about all of the exercises/​movements and how they should impact your muscle groups. Since I’m not afraid to admit that I can be a little uncoordinated, Becky is always patient with me as I learn the new movements and then time it with the proper breathing to get the maximum benefit. I’ve continued to meet with her for personal sessions because she is always motivating and reassuring (when something is a challenge to try), yet she always pushes me gently to try harder. And thanks to her, I can tell how much stronger I am getting in my core. I believe my posture has also improved. I look forward to each session with Becky and am excited to begin a weekly intro group session with Kevin this summer. If you are looking for a top notch Pilates studio in the western suburbs, give them a call.

Due to lower spine issues, I began at the studio with private lessons. Within three incredibly helpful, well structured lessons, I was able to join a group class. The motivation, instruction detail, and overall environment at the studio is fantastic. The instructor never failed to assign appropriate modifications for me as needed, and constantly kept the class flow going. I highly recommend the studio!

Five years ago I politely declined a Lumbar Laminectomy with Fusion. Three years ago my physical therapist told me to call Sarah at Embody Movement and start Pilates. I replied that I could take Pilates at my local gym and she repeated… Call Sarah! Best advice I’ve ever gotten! For the first time in three years I took a walk that was pain free! I made her pilates classes a priority in my schedule, and Sarah and Becky made my health and well being a priority as well! They were very consistent at teaching, cuing and correcting as I learned, healed and strengthened. As a former runner I was surprised to learn that you can have a hard, sweaty workout without the high impact, jarring classes that I had to give up. I am having fun as I gain core strength, flexibility and continue to learn new things in every class! Thanks Sarah & Becky!

This studio is wonderful. I’ve been to so many of the larger chain studios and the quality of the instruction is just so subpar compared with what you get at EMPS. Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable about everything related to the body, movement and anatomy — you can tell just by reading her blog. Highly recommend this studio to people coming to Pilates for the first time or with an advanced practice.

I have taken private Reformer classes with Sarah for Pilates. — Wow– she sure does know her stuff. I have done Mat Pilates in the past-​no comparison! To get the full benefits you need to use the Reformer and other Pilates machines. It was a great introduction to the proper form and technique needed for Reformer Pilates. After finishing off the private classes I was able to confidently move to a Reformer class with 3 other people and myself. Our class had Kevin as our instructor– Wow –he sure knows his stuff! Pilates is a great way to stretch and strengthen in a low impact format. Pilates is a great program– especially when taught by 2 experienced trainers! If other programs have ‘not been for you’. Give them a call. You won’t be disappointed