| In business since
2004, Body and Mind Pilates Plus has two locations. Their first location
is on the Riverwalk in Historic Downtown West Dundee and the second
is located on north Randall Road in Crystal Lake. It is owned and
operated by Julie Williams, a Licensed Physical Therapist, Certified
Personal Trainer, and Professional Pilates Instructor. Pilates Classes
and Sessions in Mat and Apparatus are offered at both studio locations
7 days a week and are taught exclusively by Fully Trained and Certified
Staff. At Body And Mind Pilates Plus we promise to offer Quality Authentic
Pilates Training customized to fit all of your Health and Fitness
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Julie became
a Licensed Physical Therapist in 1989. Since then she worked
primarily in Sports Medicine, but also taught at Ohio University
in their Physical Therapy Program. She developed and ran a successful
exercise program for the University focusing on Pre-Natal and
Post-Partum Exercise. In 2003 she completed her Personal Training
Certification through National Council On Strength And Fitness
and in 2004 completed her first Certification in Pilates Mat
and Apparatus Training through The Professional Health and Fitness
Institute. With a true passion for Pilates, she opened her first
studio under the name Body and Mind Pilates Plus in Carpentersville.
It was then that she began to pursue her second Certification
through The Pilates Institute of America. Following Certification,
Julie was chosen as Lead Educator for PIA and, using her deeper
knowledge of The Pilates Method, began to offer Certification
Training for PIA and opportunities for Apprenticeships in her
new studio in West Dundee. Julie opened her newest location
in Crystal Lake in July 2008. Julie’s background in Physical
Therapy allows her to teach Authentic Pilates Exercise with
the Correct Modifications to allow all clients to enjoy its
benefits safely and effectively. She is excited to use all her
studios to continue to educate new instructors and provide them
an opportunity to learn beyond the book. Julie promises that
at Body and Mind every client is treated as an individual and
Pilates will be an experience, not just a workout. |
| Julie
Williams |
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I first became interested
in Pilates as a rumored remedy for my chronic neck and back
pain. After a few short months of Pilates, my pain had subsided
to a level which I hadn’t seen in years. Not only did
I see the benefits in my body and its renewed ability, but I
found myself captivated by the benefits to the mind that the
time at the studio brought me. Looking for an alternative to
my position in the Corporate World, I jumped at the opportunity
to become a Certified Pilates Instructor. I have completed full
apparatus training in preparation for Full Certification through
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA), and I am Fully Certified in Mat
Pilates through Pilates Institute of America (PIA). I have found
passion in teaching others the life-changing benefits of Pilates
to both the Body and the Mind. |
| Bronwyn
Hurley |
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I began as a client
of Julie’s in 2006. My interest quickly moved from my
own practice of The Method to learning more about teaching it
to others. I am currently completing Instructor Training on
all Apparatus and I am fully Certified in Mat Pilates through
The Pilates Institute of America. I am very excited to continue
to learn and teach all levels of Pilates. I believe that when
you are working hard at Pilates and continue to fine-tune the
technique, the transformation of the body is amazing. |
| Lori
Lewan |
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I began as a client
of Julie’s at Body and Mind Pilates Plus in March 2006
and the Pilates Method quickly became my love and passion. I
began training under Julie in May 2008. Currently, I am Fully
Certified in Mat Pilates through Pilates Institute of America
(PIA). I have completed my full apparatus training in preparation
for Full Certification through Pilates Method Alliance (PMA).
Additionally, I am a certified Nutrition and Wellness Consultant
through the American Fitness Professionals and Associates. I
have personally experienced the hardships and challenges which
come with losing weight, and it excites me to now help others
experience the joy of becoming a healthy person. |
| Angie
Shurtleff |
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