Instructors

Steven Winterstein-

Steven began teaching Pilates in 2001, certifying with Michelle Larson of Core Dynamics in Sante Fe. He is extremely knowledgable in anatomy and joint mechanics having studied extensively at both UIC and National University of Health Sciences. At National he spent 3 years in the Chiropractic program learning soft tissue manipulation, orthopedic joint testing, chiropractic assessments and joint mobilization techniques- plus that lovely but invaluable year of cadaver dissection. He incorporates all of these elements into his pilates practise enabling him to work with a wide variety specific injury/rehab issues.

 

Bryan Woodard

Bryan Woodard is a licensed massage therapist and certified Pilates instructor. He received his massage certification from the Chicago School of Massage Therapy and his Pilates certification through Body Arts and Science International (BASI). With specializations in a variety of massage styles, Bryan often applies his massage techniques to his Pilates work with individual clients. He can effectively utilize both areas to holistically address clients’ needs such as providing a 30-minute pre Pilates massage, and then moving on to movement and training.

Bryan teaches mat and reformer group classes, and also has numerous private students. His massage clientele has included professional NBA and NHL athletes, professional musicians, as well as clients seeking greater overall fitness and wellness.

Christine Striebel

Christine completed her Pilates certification at New York’s PhysicalMind Institute in 2001. Since then she has incorporated physical therapy and rehabilitation into her Pilates practice allowing her to work effectively with specific injury cases. Her diverse clientele includes specialized athletes and fitness enthusiasts as well as individuals beginning a fitness program or recovering from injury. Christine’s customized workout plans address mobility, stability, and strength work to help clients of all ages and abilities achieve their personal fitness goals.

Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Dance from the College of Santa Fe, where she was first introduced to Pilates.

Gene Fedorov

Gene is a certified massage therapist (Chicago School of Massage Therapy) and personal trainer. He utilizes an intuitive/therapeutic approach with his massage clients creating a custom massage based on their specific body and muscle condition. Gene’s massage skills are enhanced through his work as a personal trainer and his increased awareness of biomechanics and kinesiology.

Originally from Moscow, Gene is a former gymnast and has certification from The International Sports and Science Association, the American Council on Exercise and Kettlebell Athletics. Gene received advanced Kettlebell in Russia and teaches Align’s Kettlebell classes which focuses on functional fitness utilizing core strength and stabilization, and postural alignment through dynamic movement.

 

Allison Anich

Allison discovered Pilates in 2005 in her search to find a low impact form of strength training to compliment her dance training. Four years later she decided to complete a rigorous 750 hour instructor certification program through master instructor Regan Hoerster at Village Pilates Studio in Oak Park, IL. She found that after 11 years of dance training Pilates was a natural transition and also discovered that she enjoys teaching. She credits her certification program for instilling the classical Pilates method into its instructors in order to keep its integrity, to be passed onto students of all ages and fitness backgrounds. She is devoted to empowering her clients to reach their full potential, coaching them through exercises that challenge them and as a result build their strength as well as their confidence. Her favorite moments are when a client finishes an exercise and says “I can’t believe I did that!”. Allison is continually educating herself in order to expand her training and bring more to her clients. Another element that Allison brings to her training sessions is Reiki, a Japanese healing technique that reduces physical and mental stress and promotes relaxtion. The Reiki helps to sooth tense, stiff or aching  muscles which allows the client to relax and get the most out of a pilates session. Allison also loves yoga and is currently completing a certificate in Thai Yoga Massage.