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Meet Nina
I'm Nina, the owner and head instructor at Arc Pilates. I reside in Northbrook with my husband Sam and two children, Grant (15) and Alex (12).
While recovering from a hip injury, I discovered Pilates as a low-impact, intense muscle toning form of exercise. I quickly fell in love with the method and enrolled in the Balanced Body Instructor Program. At the time our family was residing in Southern California and I was able to study under Viktor Uygan and Kelly Leonardi at the Flagship BB in Mission Viejo.
I began teaching at local studios in the Orange County, CA area and continued teaching in the Chicagoland Northern Suburbs after we relocated back to the Midwest. I'm a Comprehensively Certified Pilates Teacher with over 5 years of instructional experience.
In our classes, you will see a hybrid of classic and contemporary pilates and functional movement. Each class challenges your body to hinge, rotate, push, and pull keeping you mobile throughout your whole body. Our smaller group and private classes ensure you always get the personal attention needed to help you achieve your physical goals.
Whatever your goals are, Arc Pilates can help you get there. Sign up for an introductory class today!
Meet Heather
Background/Certifications
Married, mother to twin daughters, resides in Northbrook
Formerly a registered dietitian
Pilates Matwork and Reformer-Breathe Education
Why do you love PilatesWorking out has been a part of my life since HS (anyone remember Bally Total Fitness in Deerbrook Mall?) It’s a whole body workout that helps you physically and mentally.
Teaching Philosophy
Anyone can do it, no matter your age or fitness level.
“Movement is a pathway to gratitude, a powerful tool to keep you rooted in the present moment.”
Favorite move
Long Stretch because it’s challenging with heavy or light springs. A simple move that works so many body parts at once.
Favorite ways to move besides Pilates
Playing Tennis
Favorite Pastime
I love to bake, travel, read (takes me forever to finish a book!), and hangout with my family.
Fun Fact
Preschool Teacher by day at the JCC Glencoe
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