Instructors
Katie Lang
Founder and instructor Katie Lang started practicing Pilates in 2007. Encouraged by her own instructors to become a teacher, she completed her 520+ hour comprehensive training through Balanced Body University and is a certified Pilates instructor through the National Pilates Certification Program. Katie loves an athletic pace and is devoted to teaching Pilates rooted in great form.
A proud resident of Clarendon Hills, Katie lives here with her husband, son and daughter. On off hours she loves to garden, lift weights, cook and organize a cabinet or two that probably didn't need it.
Kombucha > wine ... flowers > jewelry ... early bird > night owl
Wendy Murphy
Wendy found a love for Reformer Pilates in 2008. She has a background in teaching young children with a Master’s degree in early childhood/special education. In 2019, she decided to combine her love of teaching with her passion for fitness and completed a 500 hour comprehensive Pilates certification program. She also loves to teach an athletic style Pilates class and can’t wait to challenge you!
Wendy lives in Downers Grove with her husband and two daughters. When she’s not teaching at the studio, you can find her working out or spending time with family, friends and her three dogs.
Weights > cardio … sunrise > sunset … beach > mountains
Ashlee Tinken
Ashlee's journey into Pilates began in 2012 in an attempt to get her physique back after pregnancy; what she found was a demanding physical practice and unknown strength deep inside her core. To complement her career in physical therapy, she continued to complete a comprehensive training program in 2014 with Body Arts and Science International. Today she provides an integrative approach to mind body wellness. She uses a method of teaching movement that is dynamic, athletic and physically challenging with a strong focus on proper form and execution.
Ava O’Shaughnessy
An avid distance runner, athlete and fitness guru, Ava fell in love with pilates in 2018. She was searching for a workout that would be lower impact to strengthen her core and aid in re-alignment. She tried her first class and was hooked! After much thought, Ava realized this was one of her passions and wanted to share this beautiful practice with others. She completed her 310+ hour comprehensive instructor training program through STOTT Merrithew Pilates in 2021. Ava loves a contemporary, athletic based flow that will leave you feeling stronger, longer, and re-energized after class!
Residing in Naperville, Ava loves working out, spending time with her husband, and cuddling her two french bulldogs. On Sundays you can catch her at an NFL game, cheering on her husband or brother!
Bianca McManigal
Bianca discovered Pilates in 2012 during her first pregnancy and found a lifelong practice that challenged and supported her body in more than one phase of life. Fast forward to 2016, with the encouragement of her current instructor, she completed her reformer training through Balanced Body combined with in house studio mentorship. Unlocking a passion for instructing, she also completed a 100 hour athletic reformer certification – further solidifying her strength focused personal style of teaching. Bianca strives to empower clients to discover their own personal strengths and abilities in class, always with a smile and a pulse! Outside of the studio
Bianca loves to cook, workout, and spend time with her husband and four kids.
Champagne > wine … cold plunge > sauna … savory > sweet
