ABOUT US

Jeanne is the founder of Restore Pilates Chicago and a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor. She combines her background in freestyle figure skating and movement to design safe, yet challenging Pilates workouts for each individual, regardless of their fitness level. She believes anyone can do Pilates, at any age. She has a hands-on approach and can help you learn more about your body as you explore movement to bring strength and stability to your everyday life.

She has a Doctor of Pharmacy and Master’s in Health Communication from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Before becoming a Pilates Instructor, she worked for the pharmaceutical and medical communications industries. Due to a significant health event, she returned to ice skating, yoga, and Pilates as part of her recovery and restoration. She left the corporate life, trained with the best in the industry, and was the #1 Master Pilates Instructor for Fitness Formula Clubs in 2019. Jeanne is trained to work with pelvic trauma injuries, chronic disease, and pre-and post-natal individuals. This, with her anatomical knowledge and experience with injuries, uniquely positions her to help you move and strengthen your body, no matter your age or fitness level.

Tassiana is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) and studio manager. She has a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from the Universidade Paulista. In addition to Pilates, Tassiana performs comprehensive postural assessments in order to create tailored movement plans based on your physical therapy and movement needs.

She is skilled in incorporating innovative exercises to enhance your physical fitness. Her teaching experience includes the Denise Martins Pilates Studio and JM Pilates e Fisioterapia, both highly regarded Pilates studios in Brazil. Tassiana is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Suzy is a certified Level 1 & 2 STOTT PILATES® instructor in Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, and Barrels and holds a BA in Dance from Columbia College Chicago. She has experience with pre- and post-natal clients and has completed courses in Injuries and Special Populations. Suzy is interested in the specificity and detail of Pilates and loves that Pilates can be modified to all bodies to meet people where they are.

After sustaining several injuries while performing, Suzy began training in Pilates. Pilates was transformational in growing and maintaining her physical strength and mental well-being and felt like a natural connection to dance with its emphasis on anatomy, strength, and fluid movement. Now based in San Francisco, Suzy offers online Pilates sessions for individuals and partners.

Allison is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) with over twenty years of experience teaching Pilates. A former dancer, Allison discovered Pilates as a potent complement to movement and injury prevention, an approach that continues to influence her teaching practice. She completed her comprehensive Pilates training through Body Balance Ltd and advanced training through BASI Pilates, integrating classical foundations with contemporary, anatomy-informed principles. Her sessions prioritize precision, alignment, and holistic well-being.

Allison is a post-operative breast cancer specialist certified through the Pink Ribbon Program. As a breast cancer survivor, she has firsthand knowledge of the transformative impact of Pilates in rehabilitation and recovery. In addition to her Pilates training, Allison is also a RYT-500 certified yoga instructor.

Jo is a certified Pilates instructor and Certified Public Accountant. When she was first introduced to Pilates in Indianapolis, she found it helped her regain control of her body after years of sitting behind a desk crunching numbers as a CPA. She noticed significant changes in her body and mind after just a handful of Pilates sessions. She became a believer since it changed her life, posture, and mindset!

Her love for learning and dedication to movement and Pilates inspired her to become an instructor and has taught at boutique studios in Indianapolis. She completed her comprehensive Pilates instructor training certification in all equipment (Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, Barrels, and small props) and has since helped her clients meet their mobility goals and achieve their movement potential.

Jo’s approach to Pilates focuses on strengthening the mind/body connection to promote better control and concentration. Her goal is to provide safe, effective, and fun flows to help clients engage their centers through breath, control, and precise movement. Her precision translates into all areas of her life! Jo has a degree in accounting and finance from Kelley School of Business at Indiana University.

Nirali is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT) and was introduced to Pilates in 2005 through Bollywood dance. What began as a challenge to lengthen and tone, turned into building strength from the inside out.

After spending 20 plus years helping business leaders and teams build stronger brands from the inside out, Nirali turned to teaching Pilates to help clients do the same for their minds and bodies. Nirali is trained through The Lab Pilates Comprehensive Course and is also a Health and Wellness Coach.

Her sessions are built on the idea: feel the form, form the feel. Her favorite apparatus: reformer and chair. Her Pilates nemesis: The mat so you can expect some in every class. She believes that Pilates connects you to what you're actually capable of and it’s more than you think!

Alyssa is certified STOTT Pilates instructor in Matwork and Reformer and has a BFA in Dance from Western Michigan University. She is an award winning choreographer, dancer, dance teacher, and fitness instructor. Originally from Ohio, Alyssa started practicing Pilates to supplement her dance training and focuses on cross-training for sport and injury prevention. Alyssa also is also a certified Pure Barre instructor and teaches Dance Church.

Lilly is a certified STOTT Pilates instructor in Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Chairs, and Barrels. Her training was completed at Equilibrium Pilates Studio, the Midwest training center for STOTT Pilates, where she was also an Intern. She is a fitness and yoga enthusiast and loves that Pilates can be modified for any body.

Lilly is a graduate of Butler University with a BA in International Studies and Political Science. In addition to teaching Pilates, she also is a Project Manager for OpenGov, assisting civil servants across the country. As an instructor, she has a similar mission: to understand her clients' goals and provide them with tools they need to see gradual improvement in their daily lives

Libby is the Social Media Director at Restore Pilates Chicago. She holds a BA in Journalism & Mass Communication and Sociology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and earned her Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Nonprofit Management from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Outside of Restore, Libby works in philanthropy at The Family Institute at Northwestern University.
With over 20 years of professional dance training, Libby values a disciplined yet gentle approach to wellness, one that helps her feel her best physically, mentally, and professionally. She has been a devoted Restore client since the studio opened in 2021 and was immediately drawn to its reputation and commitment to restoring both body and mind.

Hundreds of group classes later, Libby leverages social media in a positive, authentic way to help more people discover Pilates while experiencing firsthand the fun, supportive, and empowering community that makes Restore Pilates Chicago so special.