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 Alissa Seim (Gyrotonic Master Trainer, Gyrokinesis Master Trainer, Certified Pilates Master Teacher, and Studio Founder/Director):
Alissa Seim is one of the few elite Master Trainers worldwide for both Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis. She is the founder and director of Chicago Northshore Gyrotonic, a licensed Gyrotonic/Gyrokinesis educational facility, a fully equiped studio for the Gyrotonic Expansion System, and a fully equiped Pilates studio. Alissa holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Dance Performance and Dance Education from the University of Arizona, which she attended on full scholarship, Two complete Pilates Certifications (through Stott Pilates and McEntire Pilates), Certifications in: Gyrotonic, Gyrotonic Level 2, Gyrokinesis, and on the Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment. She is also trained in therapeutic and dance specific applications. An accomplished professional ballerina and ballet teacher (accredited by the Cecchetti Council of America), Alissa began teaching mind-body movement after falling in love with the discipline of Pilates and the expansive freedom of Gyrotonic. In addition to teaching the work full-time for the past decade, Alissa has been a serious student of various methods of Pilates and the Gyrotonic Expansion System since 1990. She has been blessed to have had many opportunities to study under the creator of the Gyrotonic Expansion System, Juliu Horvath and several other Master Trainers, both in the US and abroad. Alissa is known for her detailed, hands-on approach and the precision, clarity, and vitality she brings to the work. She maintains a steady clientelle from all walks of life in addition to mentoring the talented teachers on her staff. Alissa has been involved in the Gyrotonic educational program since 2000 and has been instrumental in the training of many of Chicagoland's Gyrotonic community. She presently conducts certifications in the Gyrotonic Expansion System year round out of her Evanston studio. Alissa has been asked to present workshops for the Cecchetti Council of America, for various health clubs in the Chicago-land area, and for several Pilates/Gyrotonic studios across the Mid-west. Other instrests and studies include: anatomy/physiology, thai bodywork, and meditation. |
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 Tess Given (Certified Pilates Instructor/Studio Pilates Coordinator): Tess has been on staff at CNS Gyrotonic since 2003. She received her Pilates training through McEntire Pilates in all aspects of the system including McEntire's signature Ball-work/Band-work and Advanced certifications on the Mat and Apparatus. She has the unique training for clients who have finished rehabilitation and need modifications because of their injuries. Tess is known for her motivational style, her passion for somatic practices, and her understanding of the value of Pilates exercise. She exemplifies the professional teacher who continues to be a student, working to always deepen and explore the possibilities of the body. Her interest in mind/body fitness arose from her serious study of physical theatre movement. Tess is also a competitive distance runner, a cycling teacher, and currently performs in theatrical works throughout the Chicago area. |
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 Jacqueline Detry (Certified Pilates, Gyrotonic, and Gyrokinesis Instructor): Jacqueline received her Pilates certification in 2001 at 'From the Center' Pilates Studio and her Gyrotonic/Gyrokinesis training at Chicago Northshore Gyrotonic. She also holds certifications in structural therapy, clinical massage, and reflexology having trained at the International Professional School of Bodywork in San Diego, CA and at Soma Institute of Clinical Massage in Chicago. An extensive dance background including a BA in Dance/Arts Administration from Columbia College rounds out her many talents. With over 20 years combined experience in dance, yoga, and kinesiology, Jacqueline is an advocate of health maintenance, empowering the public to become a conscious participant in the process. Jacqueline is also certified on the Gyrotoner and the Jumping/Stretching Board. |
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 Kelly Froehlich (Certified Pilates Instructor) Kelly began pilates as a way to supplement her dance training and soon developed a desire to share it with others. She began teaching in New York City in 2004 and is certified through Stott Pilates. She has a BA in Communication with Minors in Writing and Dance from Hope College in Holland, MI. As an instructor Kelly strives to help her clients build strength and body awareness that makes them feel energized and agile in their daily lives. She enjoys teaching the fundamentals to beginners, challenging experienced students to reach new levels, and working with pre-natal clients. Outside of the studio Kelly keeps busy learning Sign Language and Spanish, traveling, and writing.
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Fernando Garcia (Certified Gyrotonic Instructor) Fernando was born in Mexico City. His passion for fitness started early in life as he was involved in many sports while living in Mexico. In search of more opportunities, Fernando moved to Chicago in 1996 and opened his first business, a cleaning service and then in 2001 Seattle Sutton's Healthy Eating. His fitness quest pressed on, and in 2006 he was certified by the National Personal Training Institute as a Personal Trainer. Fernando expored other methodolgies and was introduced to Gyrotonic and Pilates training early in 2005. Fernando instantly connected with the Gyrotonic system so he pursued his Gyrotonic certification after taking classes at CNSG with Master Trainer, Alissa Seim. Fernando began working at CNSG in 2007, while continuing his other business endeavors. Fernando is also certified on the Jumping Stretching Board, Gyrotonic Ladder, and Leg Extension Unit. His other interests include language, traveling, movies, food, and sports. |
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Lisa Glenner (Certified Pilates Instructor) Lisa received her Pilates education/certification at CNSG through the McEntire Pilates method in 2006. She is certified in Pilates Mat as well as on all the Pilates apparatus including the Reformer, Cadillac, Ladder Barrel, and Chair. In 2007, Lisa graduated from DePaul University with a BA in Physical Education. Her curriculum included various courses in anatomy, kinesiology, and athletic injury. Since her graduation Lisa has been teaching Pilates full time and bringing this knowledge into her training sessions. Through her own practice of Pilates, Lisa learned the value of core-centered movements. Her sessions incorporate a comprehensive, individualized program to best meet the specific goals of each of her clients.
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 Marion Jackson (Certified Gyrotonic Instructor) Marion has always loved to move. Her passion for movement started with a love of dance and yoga. But in Gyrotonic she found the perfect combination of what she loved best about yoga; breath, concentration, strengthening and increased range of movement, and what she loved best about dance; freedom, flow, rhythm, and expression. She completed her Gyrotonic Foundation course in 2005 under Master Trainer Leda Franklin and her Gyrokinesis Foundation course in 2007 under Master Trainer Sebastian Plattenberg in NYC. She has also studied extensively with Gyrotonic Master Trainers around the US and in Germany. Her quest to learn everything about the Gyrotonic system and the human body is insatiable, for she recognizes that in order to be a good teacher one must be a life-long student. Marion has taught clients ranging in age from 7 to 94 as well as clients at all stages in their quest for physical fitness. Her hope is to inspire her students with her passion for the Gyrotonic system while bringing easeful strength, grace and freedom of movement to the everyday lives of those that she teaches. Marion is certified to teach yoga through Integral Yoga in NYC, and has studied Vinyasa Yoga extensively with Shiva Rea. She also recently completed her Pilates Mat Certification through Power Pilates in Chicago. Last summer Marion spent an amazing and enlightening three months in Thailand where she studied Traditional Thai Massage, Thai Oil Massage, and practiced yoga wherever and whenever she could set down her mat.
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Peter Myran (Certified Gyrotonic Instructor) Peter Myran developed his passion for fitness and movement as he approached his 50th birthday. Until then Peter had been primarily focused on his career in technology and finance. As he approached the milestone of 50 he became more concerned with his health and a painful back issue that he had stubbornly ignored over much of his adult life.
Undertaking a Pilates program and then yoga helped the back issue considerably. But it wasn’t until Peter discovered GYROTONIC® that he finally found the means to successfully move beyond the issue.
Peter has studied GYROTONIC® for four years with three excellent teachers, namely Kathleen Aharoni, and master teachers Alissa Seim and Juergen Bamberger. He certified in the method in the summer of 2006, and has been enjoying teaching since then. Peter is also certified on the Jumping/Stretch Board and Gyrotonic Ladder. |
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