The Best Personal Training in Chicago

Build Resilience with Chicago's Top Pilates-Based Medical Fitness Specialists

Movement Med Chicago offers high-touch, medically informed personal training for people navigating injuries, chronic conditions, or simply seeking smarter, sustainable fitness. We specialize in helping adults build strength, improve mobility, and live with confidence.

Start Your Personalized Training Journey

Book a Consult

Meet 1-on-1 with our team to talk through your goals, concerns, and medical history.

Go through your Assessment

We’ll guide you through movement and strength checks to create your personalized plan.

Begin Training

Start a program tailored to your needs — whether it’s one-on-one, semi-private, or small group training.

Where Expertise Meets Genuine Care

Located just off Chicago’s Magnificent Mile in the Streeterville Neighborhood, Movement Med Chicago blends personal training with clinical insight. Our team includes experts in Pilates, personal training, medical exercise, massage, physical therapy, and somatic release – all working together to help you move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free.

Programs

Pilates

Personalized movement patterns to help you rebuild strength, reduce pain, and move with confidence — whether you’re post-injury or just getting started.
Our Pilates sessions adapt to your body, goals, and condition, offering a safer, more intentional approach to exercise.

Strength Training

Train for real life, not just aesthetics.
Our functional strength sessions combine breath, form, and load to help you build lasting strength and stability — with expert guidance every step of the way.

Rehab & Restore

More than recovery — it’s a return to freedom of movement.
From physical therapy and massage to somatic and neurological care, this program is designed to restore function, manage pain, and support long-term wellness.

Testimonials

Happy, healthy members are our specialty.

“Working out in a group setting can be intimidating at first. The coach spent a lot of time with me, making me feel comfortable with the movements, and I felt supported by the entire class immediately! Highly recommend!”

Jennifer’s story

"I was an athlete in college. The transition from working out twice a day to sitting in an office was really tough for me. Finding this gym brings me right back to being on a team! I love working out here."

Sara’s story

“The coaches here are phenomenal. I'm always impressed how attentive and knowledgeable they are. The workouts are tough be really fun! Great gym for all ages!”

Dylan’s story

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Movement Med Chicago?

Movement Med is a Pilates-based medical exercise and rehabilitation studio in downtown Chicago, helping clients manage injuries, chronic conditions, and long-term wellness through personalized movement.

2. What makes Movement Med different from other fitness studios?

We specialize in medical exercise, clinical Pilates, and post-rehab programming — combining physical therapy principles with fitness training in a high-touch, low-pressure environment.

3. Do I need a medical condition to train at Movement Med?

Not at all. While many of our clients are recovering from injury or managing chronic conditions, we also work with people simply looking for a safer, more intentional way to build strength and longevity.

4. What is medical exercise?

Medical exercise is a form of movement programming tailored to support individuals with chronic conditions or recovering from injury. It blends therapeutic exercise, strength training, and clinical awareness to improve function and prevent re-injury.

5. What kinds of conditions do you work with?

We support clients dealing with back pain, Parkinson’s, stroke recovery, spinal cord injuries, arthritis, muscle imbalances, neurological disorders, and more — over 50 recognized conditions.

6. What’s the best way to get started?

Book a consultation! We’ll sit down to learn about your needs, do a light assessment, and guide you toward the right program — whether it’s Pilates, strength training, massage, or a specialty class.

7. Are your instructors certified or medically trained?

Yes — our team includes licensed physical therapists, Pilates rehab specialists, myofascial release experts, massage therapists, and instructors currently pursuing a Medical Fitness Association certification.

8. Where is Movement Med located?

We’re located at 142 E Ontario Street, Suite 1750, just off the Magnificent Mile in downtown Chicago — close to Northwestern Hospital and Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

9. Can I transition from physical therapy into your programs?

Absolutely! Our Medical Bridge Program is specifically designed to help you move safely from clinical rehab into regular, guided movement with our team.

10. Do you work with teens or younger clients?

While our core demographic is adults 40+, we do work with younger individuals recovering from injury or training for dance, skating, or other performance sports — especially in one-on-one sessions.

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