416 Pilates Staff Bios, Crystal Lake, IL | Pilates Studio near me in Crystal Lake, IL

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Penny K.

Crystal Lake, IL

Jul 1, 2022

I really enjoy attending the group class with Meghan.
I learn a lot about how my body works and how to make myself aware of how I am moving. I enjoy the other members in the class and I think it’s good to be around people who are taking action to improve their health. ☺

Kari

Not only is Kari a 416 Pilates Balanced Body Certified Movement Specialist, but she's also a MELT L1 Instructor. Kari spent over 25 years as a Project Manager and Operations Manager in the business world and was excited about a career change. After being a student of Pilates for over a decade, one day in 2019, Kari shared with Meghan that she wanted to become a Pilates Instructor...and the rest is history! She is currently going through her comprehensive certification which entails over 488 hours of education! Thanks to Meghan’s encouragement and support, Kari is now a Balanced Body Certified Movement Specialist. She has completed Fuse Ladder, Barre, MOTR, Mat 1, Mat 2, Reformer 1, Reformer 2, Ladder/Barrel/Chair, and Anatomy 3-D training. Kari is over the moon about sharing all that she has learned with clients to support them in achieving their personal goals at 416 Pilates.

“I have believed in Pilates from the day I took my first class 12 years ago. I knew then when I was ready to make a career change, I would become a certified Movement Specialist and do for others what my instructors had done for me.” -Kari

Kari is an instructor who is passionate about educating clients on body position, in order to help each individual, get the most from every movement. She challenges students to reach their maximum output, while also considering each person's specific level and supporting their individual process.

Kari's classes have a balance of exercises from the Pilates Method where clients progress each week to

improve overall strength and flexibility, correct muscular imbalances, improve posture and physical function in daily activities, or any combination that will support the client in reaching their personal goals.

Kari can be described as compassionate, tenacious, and diligent.

8:00

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8:50

AM Cardio Jump Reformer

8:00

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8:50

AM Apparatus Training

8:00

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8:50

AM Reformer

9:00

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9:50

AM MELT + Pilates on the Mat

9:00

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9:50

AM FUSE Ladder/Tower

10:00

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10:50

AM The MELT Method

5:30

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6:20

PM Reformer

5:30

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6:20

PM Apparatus Training

5:30

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6:20

PM Reformer

8:00

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8:50

AM Reformer

9:00

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9:50

AM Apparatus Training

9:00

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9:50

AM Pilates Mat

Shelley

Shelley grew up in Southern California, and although she occasionally misses California,

she loves being a Midwestern girl!

Shelley is a Certified Movement Specialist and teaches Barre, MOTR, MELT, and Fuse Ladder. She is completing her comprehensive Pilates certification to be an NCPT. In addition to being certified in Balanced Body and Fuse Ladder Modalities Shelley is currently President of the Service League of Crystal Lake.

Shelley found that Pilates and Fitness is a pivotal part of her wellness routine after experiencing acute hip pain while training for the Chicago Marathon. After developing a regular practice, she decided instructing Pilates and teaching Fitness would be a perfect second career. Shelley loves to learn alongside the community at 416 Pilates. Anytime spent with people, in motion, and specifically in Pilates class is time well spent!

Shelley uses the principles of Pilates to help students of all levels and ages find balance, strength, flexibility, a lean body, and spinal mobility. As Joseph Pilates said. “If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young."

Her teaching style creates a focus on body awareness. Expect a challenge with some lighthearted fun!

Shelley can be described as passionate and authentic.

Shelley has been married for 20 years and has three grown children.

She loves her community and spends a great deal of time volunteering to assist those in need, including animals. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, doing a variety of fitness activities (Pilates, running, tennis, golf, paddle boarding, snowshoeing), and spending time with friends.

8:00

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8:50

AM Reformer

9:00

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9:50

AM FUSE Ladder/Tower

9:00

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9:50

AM Reformer

10:00

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10:50

AM The MOTR

4:30

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5:20

PM Reformer

5:30

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6:20

PM MELT + Pilates on the Mat

8:00

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8:50

AM Reformer

9:00

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9:50

AM FUSE Ladder/Tower

10:00

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10:50

AM MELT + Pilates on the Mat

5:30

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6:20

PM Reformer

6:30

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7:30

PM 416 Intro Class

9:00

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9:50

AM 416 Body Flow Reformer

8:00

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8:50

AM Reformer

9:00

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10:00

AM MELT + Pilates on the Mat

Meghan

Meghan is an entrepreneur, mother, and wife to a beautiful family. Her kind and welcoming smile brings warmth to anyone who walks through the studio doors. As the founder of 416, Kinesiologist, Balanced Body Master Instructor, Fuse Ladder Master Instructor, Personal Trainer, Melt L2 Body Worker, and Founder of Teens Train Together - an athletic performance program for teens. Her passion and desire to change the way we move and train our bodies for the better brings sustainability to anyone's life and athletic performance.

Meghan is a natural at how she trains. You are always her focus the minute you walk through the door. Her attention to detail, the way she manages your fitness program, keeps you moving and keeps you successful at your program year after year.

For the 2nd year in a row 416 is proud to be voted THE BEST ON THE FOX PILATES & FITNESS Studio on the Fox and ONE OF THE BEST Health Centers in McHenry County.

12:00

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12:50

AM 416 Body Flow Reformer

8:00

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8:50

AM 416 Body Flow Reformer

8:00

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9:15

AM The MELT Method

9:00

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9:50

AM Bodhi Suspension Training

10:00

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10:50

AM 416 Group Training

10:00

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10:50

AM 416 Body Flow Reformer

8:00

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8:50

AM The CoreAlign

9:00

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9:50

AM EXO Chair

10:00

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10:50

AM 416 Group Training

10:00

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10:50

AM The MELT Method

8:00

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8:50

AM 416 Body Flow Reformer

9:00

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9:50

AM The CoreAlign

8:00

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8:50

AM The CoreAlign

8:00

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8:50

AM Apparatus Training

9:00

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9:50

AM 416 Body Flow Reformer

9:00

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9:50

AM The MELT Method

10:00

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10:50

AM 416 Group Training

3:00

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3:50

PM Teens Train Together

4:30

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5:20

PM EXO Chair

4:30

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5:20

PM The MELT Method

5:30

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6:20

PM Bodhi Suspension Training

5:30

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6:45

PM The MELT Method

8:00

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8:50

AM Bodhi Suspension Training

8:00

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8:50

AM 416 Balance & Strength

9:00

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9:50

AM 416 Body Flow Reformer

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Featured review

Featured review

Penny K.

Crystal Lake, IL

Jul 1, 2022

I really enjoy attending the group class with Meghan.
I learn a lot about how my body works and how to make myself aware of how I am moving. I enjoy the other members in the class and I think it’s good to be around people who are taking action to improve their health. ☺

Business Hours *

Pilates Studio HOURS*

Monday

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Tuesday

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Wednesday

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thursday

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Friday

8:00 am - 7:00 pm

Saturday

8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Sunday

8:05 am - 12:00 pm

* Daily and holiday schedules may vary. Please contact us for more information.