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Karla Schwartz, owner, Pilates instructor
Karla, a graduate from the University of Illinois, has been a student of Pilates since 2002 and has been teaching since 2007. She received training and was certified through Balanced Body University. Karla has danced since the age of three and continued to take classes through college. After injuring both knees from running, Karla pursued Pilates to aid in her rehabilitation. She knew immediately that Pilates was forever going to be part of her daily life. Karla formed Core Pilates to be able to offer Pilates to everyone; all ages and fitness levels at an affordable price. “Pilates just makes so much sense to me. I take Mat Pilates skills and exercises wherever I am in the world. That way I can practice every day and feel great!” |
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Tonya Stockwell
Tonya Stockwell was introduced to Pilates in 1998, when working for the family business. Three years later, she was ACE certified, interning at a Pilates studio, and traveling to Santa Fe to study under the well known Master Teacher Michele Larsson. After being certified, she completed Massage Therapy school for a more thorough understanding of the body. She has a longstanding love with the Pilates Method. Believing that if the relationship between stretch and strength isn't given the recognition and commitment it deserves, the body's movement is impaired. Tonya is Core Dynamics Pilates, Pilates Method Alliance, and ACE certified. She has been teaching since 2001 starting in the Madison, Wisconsin area and for the last four years, in the Chicagoland area. She will be offering private and semi-private sessions at Core Pilates. Tonya is very excited to be working with Karla Schwartz. |
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Jackie Myers
Jackie Myers, a Lake Bluff resident, grew up in Lake County area and attended college at the University of Illinois. Jackie first became introduced to Pilates as a form of conditioning during years of dancing. After college Jackie first worked for Eli Lilly and Company in their Neuroscience Division, and specialized in neuropathic pain conditions. Her interest in movement as it relates to body, mind and health has grown greatly in this field. She feels that Pilates is not only an excellent conditioning and alignment workout, but also helps the rest of the body and mind function in everyday activities. She has received her Pilate training through Balanced Body University, and is very eager to be teaching Privates, Duets and mat classes at Core Pilates. In addition to teaching Mat Pilates, she will also teach Barre Pilates which blends the fundamentals of ballet, dance and Pilates into a great workout. |
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Christy Riley, Pilates instructor
Christy grew up in Deerfield and attended college at Indiana University. After a career in event planning and raising two beautiful daughters, Christy is enjoying this new chapter in her life teaching the Pilates Method. Christy has received her Mat Certification through Balanced Body University. Christy was drawn to Pilates because of its focus on the core and she wanted to find a form of exercise that she could do for the rest of her life. Christy also enjoys golf and paddle tennis. She resides with her husband and two daughters in Lake Forest. |
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Sheri Harkavy, Pilates instructor
Sheri Harkavy is a certified Pilates instructor. After being a student of Pilates for years, Sheri realized its countless benefits. She received her certification through Balanced Body University, the education division of the largest Pilates company in the world.
Whether you are new to Pilates or looking for a new challenge, Sheri’s class is right for you. Sheri utilizes many different tools, such as Bosus, balls, and bands, to create the best comprehensive, total body Pilates workout. Her classes are based on the founding principles of Joseph Pilates and are designed to improve core strength, flexibility, balance and agility. Each class can be modified to meet the needs of the beginning student, while adding challenges for the more advanced.
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