SHANE KEITH RHOADS, MS, CSCS - OWNER

Shane Keith Rhoads is a professional trainer with 32 years of experience in the fitness, wellness, and rehabilitation industry.  His comprehensive background includes working in professional baseball, college athletics, spine and back rehabilitation, physical therapy, private fitness, and consulting. 

For 13 years, Shane worked exclusively in the pilates environment, helping clients with programs adapted for chronic medical conditions, postural alignment, and movement education.  He now has adopted a more integrative approach, utilizing Pilates as one of many tools or as a stand-alone system when appropriate.  

This integrative approach includes movement assessment, (re) education, strength training, mobility training, pilates post-rehabilitation, postural alignment, and proper breathing mechanics. Most importantly, after 20 years and thousands of clients, is Shane's ongoing dedication to helping his clients achieve the results they desire.   Shane has an M.S. ed in Athletic Training and a B.S. in Exercise Physiology, certified as a Post-Rehab Pilates Instructor through Polestar Education, and a certified as a strength and conditioning specialist through the N.S.C.A.

Outside the studio Shane also works as a visual artist further exploring themes of the physical body and interconnectivity through painting and sculpture. Shane currently has art collectors in Hawaii, S. California, Arizona, and Illinois. 

Having a strong scientific education combined with an artistic perspective gives Shane a unique approach in working with and educating clients.

Specialties: Post rehabilitation pilates and fitness, athletic conditioning, fitness and wellness Programs, post rehabilitation, postural and movement balance and alignment, lower back exercise programs. In studio visits and virtual and online training programs..

Anna Madejska

Anna Madejska is a Kinesiologist and Pilates Instructor specializing in pelvic health and pelvic floor issues, as well as prenatal and postpartum corrective exercises. She is a graduate of the University of Illinois in Chicago with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology and a double major in Human Movement Science and Pre-Medical studies. Anna has a strong background of  Applied Musculoskeletal Anatomy, Movement Neuroscience, as well as Sport and Exercise Injury Management coupled with 18 years of experience in movement and manual therapy. She is passionate about teaching therapeutic solutions for neuro-musculoskeletal problems, especially in women's health, specifically in the area of the pelvic floor. She is keen on promoting awareness of the importance of breathing in pelvic health and linking of the kinetic chain structures. Her passion arose from her own struggle with structural scoliosis which started at an early age and drove her to seek therapeutic strategies to help with pain and slow spinal degradation. More than a decade ago she completed a Massage Therapy Program and the Thai Yoga Practitioner Program, and recently the Pilates Instructor Certification and the Pelvic Health Certification to build and to further explore human movement science.

Anna uses her science-based knowledge, extensive experience, and passion for movement to always explain the muscle work comprehensively in action to her patients and clients, relate them to functional movements, and share her approach with all future movement enthusiasts.

Dara B. Pogoff LMT, RYT, NCPT, NCCMT

Originally from Minneapolis, Dara began her movement journey, attending an arts High School-Perpich Center for Arts Education, where she majored in dance. She continued her dance training at Columbia College Chicago, earning a B.A. in dance and choreography.   It was here where she was also introduced to Pilates, massage therapy, and yoga.  She learned how critical it was to use cross-training and self-care to keep in peak condition.  

Since graduating College in 2009, She has become proficient in all three. She graduated Cortiva Institute in 2010.  Her modalities include: Therapeutic, sports, myofascial release, cupping, table- Thai, reflexology, prenatal, and lymphatic drainage. From 2013-2017, Dara has taken Pilates training through FFC classical/power, Pilates Chicago, and The Pilates Center, Boulder, CO. Following, Yoga programs through Corepower, Yoga Collective, and Deep Academy. Currently holds an active Massage License, Pilates Certification, and registered Yoga Teacher. Her background helps her have an anatomical and energetic approach with clients. Additionally, she has taken courses in Barre, TRX, PTX therapy, and meditation/breathwork.  She is also a certified Canine Massage Therapist. Dara has worked with ages 5-95 and strives to bring light into people’s lives.

Erica Mott

Erica Mott is a certified Pilates instructor, trainer, and movement specialist with 20 years of teaching and coaching experience. Erica began her embodied practice as a professional dancer and choreographer and her many years in these fields taught her how to observe movement, listen to the body and collaborate with others. After several healing her own injuries through Pilates, she began to help her own dancers, friends and even neighbors navigate their own recovery from injuries. She incorporates both classical and BASI Pilates, strength and balance training as well as Feldenkrais Method and Body-Mind Centering practices to work with clients towards life-long flexible, fluid, and resilient movement.

Ravi Patel, PT, DPT

Ravi was born and raised in Chicago. He grew up as a competitive gymnast and classical ballet dancer, which ultimately fostered his interest in movement sciences and rehabilitation. In 2017, he became a certified Pilates instructor and has taught in a variety of settings helping individuals improve their fitness, pain, and overall function. In 2023, he received a Doctorate in Physical Therapy, which adds to his knowledge and approaches to rehabilitation and functional training. Ravi is highly committed to helping individuals reach their personal wellness goals, improve function and mobility, and promote prevention as a means to live a full and healthy life. By blending his dance and Pilates background with his physical therapy education, Ravi provides a unique and multifaceted approach when working with clients.

Jean Nguyen

is a dedicated Certified Rolfer and Clinical Massage Therapist known for her intuitive touch and deep understanding of the body-mind connection. Jean graduated with honors from the Soma Institute in Chicago in 2011 and dove into deeper studies at the Rolfing Institute in Boulder, CO, graduating in 2015. From teaching for several years at the Soma Institute, assisting advance workshops, to volunteering as a manual therapist at the Chicago Marathon’s, Jean has cultivated and nourished a wholistic approach to bodywork.

Jean’s goal in a session is to help her clients achieve balance and relief from pain and tension.  Whether during a therapeutic massage or a Rolfing series session she works to counteract dysfunctional movement patterns and promote a pain-free lifestyle.  Jean knows through experience that the first step to living with ease is to facilitate the clients body awareness and ability to overcome the day-to-day stresses placed on their bodies.  Jean’s compassionate nature and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development make her a trusted and respected therapist among her clients and colleagues alike.

Laura Orcutt

Is a dedicated and passionate certified Pilates instructor with a lifelong commitment to fitness and wellness. Growing up immersed in sports, she developed a profound interest in the mechanics of the body and the power of movement. This early exposure laid the foundation for her future career and personal pursuits. Her journey into the world of Pilates began as a personal endeavor, where she was drawn to its unique approach to mobility and functional training. The transformative impact of Pilates on her own well-being ignited a desire to share these benefits with others. Her path took a meaningful turn when she started teaching Pilates at a physical therapy clinic, focusing on corrective exercise. Here, Laura found her calling in assisting individuals in pain to find relief and improve their quality of life.

Beyond her professional role, Laura maintains a deep commitment to her own fitness, nutrition, and cross-training. She embodies the holistic health principles she advocates. Her approach is a testament to her belief in the transformative power of mindful movement and balanced living.