| In business since
2004, Body and Mind Pilates Plus has two location. 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 Licenses 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 am completing Full
Apparatus Training in preparation for Certification through
the Pilates Method Alliance and I am Fully Certified in Mat
Pilates through The Pilates Institute of America. 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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Find your Passion, Change
Careers and Continue Life-Long Learning. I was inspired to study,
teach, and share Pilates and Yoga after seeing the changes in
my own body as a student. I began Pilates Instructor Training
with Movement Education in 2003 and continued with Pilates Mat
Certification and Full Equipment Certification Training with
The Pilates Institute of America in 2007. I am currently preparing
for the Pilates Method Alliance National Certification Exam.
Seeking a deeper knowledge of Anatomy and Bodywork, I completed
The Massage Therapy Certification Program with Elgin Community
College becoming a Licensed Massage Therapist in 2005. Moving
further down the path of knowledge, I completed the 200 hours
of Teacher Training with The Lotus Yoga Centre in 2006 to become
a Registered Yoga Teacher. Combining Pilates, Massage Therapy,
and Yoga creates a wellness strategy that assists the body in
reaching its fullest potential. As an Instructor at Body and
Mind Pilates, my Classes and Sessions seek to balance energy
with effort and awareness and sensitivity to the individual
needs of each client. |
| Deb
Kamholz |
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I am a Professional
Pilates Instructor fully trained through The Pilates Institute
of America. I combine a background in Martial Arts that has
earned me a Brown Belt with an outgoing personality and dedication
to gaining results to provide the best Pilates Experience to
all my clients. I left a management position with Macy’s
to pursue my passion for Health and Fitness and I have a true
love for what I do. You’ll find my workouts motivating
and upbeat with a strong focus on technique. |
| Janet
Fischer |
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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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| Angie
Shurtleff |
I began as a client of Julie’s
at Body and Mind Pilates in March 2006. The Pilates Method quickly
became a Love and Passion, which lead me to begin training under
Julie in May 2008. I am Fully Certified in Mat Pilates through
The Pilates Institute of America and am currently completing
Full Instructor Training on all Apparatus in preparation for
Full Certification through The Pilates Method Alliance. Besides
Pilates, I hold a Masters Degree in Curriculum and Instruction
and teach Second Grade. |
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| Claudia
Sadlon |
I’ve been working in the
Fitness Industry for about 6 years. I have an Aerobic and Fitness
Association of America Group Exercise Certification, and am
Body Trainin
g Systems Group Power Certified. Over the past few
years, my primary focus has been teaching group strength-training
classes. In January 2008, I completed my Pilates Mat Certification,
and have since completed Full Certification Training on all
Pilates Apparatus through The Pilates Institute of America.
I love the energy of teaching Group Fitness, and am so excited
to be able to bring that energy to Pilates. Pilates trains the
body to function properly, but it is so much more than that!
It creates a body and mind connection that people feel the minute
they step into our studio. We’re passionate about our
Pilates – we see its benefits every day and want to share
them with you! |
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