|
 |
 |
|
|
|
| |
|
 Alissa Seim (Gyrotonic Master Trainer, Gyrokinesis Master Trainer, Pilates Master Teacher, and Founder of CNSG Studio)
Alissa Seim is one of the few Certified Master Trainers for Gyrotonic & Gyrokinesis worldwide. She is also a Master Teacher of Pilates and the founder of Chicago Northshore Gyrotonic, a licensed studio and educational facility for the Gyrotonic Expansion System. 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. Alissa holds two complete Pilates Certifications (one as a Master Teacher/Teacher Trainer) through Stott Pilates and McEntire Pilates, and advanced certifications in Gyrotonic Level 2, Gyrokinesis Level 2, and on all pieces of the Gyrotonic Specialized Equipment. She has had training in both the therapeutic and dance specific applications of both movement systems.
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, Alissa has been a serious student of various methods of Pilates and the Gyrotonic Expansion System since 1990. She has been blessed to have studied extensively under the creator of the Gyrotonic Expansion System, Juliu Horvath, and with several other renown Master Trainers, both in the US and abroad. Most recently she was asked to demonstrate for the Advanced Level 2 Gyrotonic Teachers Training at the International Gyrotonic Educational Convention, in Rome, Italy.
Alissa is known for her detailed, hands-on approach and the precision, clarity, and passion she brings to the study of movement. She has maintained a steady clientelle from all walks of life for the past 12 years in addition to mentoring many talented teachers. Alissa has been an educator for the Gyrotonic teacher training program since 2000 and has been instrumental in the training of many of Chicagoland's Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis teaching community. She presently conducts teacher training in the Gyrotonic Expansion System year round. Alissa has been asked to both lecture and present for various dance organizations, health clubs, and mind body fitness studios. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 Tess Given (Certified Pilates Instructor/Studio Pilates Coordinator): Tess has been on staff at CNS Pilates 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. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Dori Goldstein (Certified Gyrotonic Instructor) After dancing with various ballet companies throughout the U.S. such as the Washington Ballet, Ballet Gamonet, Ballet Florida, and Los Angeles Ballet Theatre, Dori found her other passion in Gyrotonic. "Gyrotonic has not only changed my dancing but has helped me stay injury free which facilitated my dance career". Dori was certified at the Educational Headquarters of Gyrotonic in Miami Beach, Florida and went on to teach there for 3 years. She has now returned to her hometown and is excited to become a part of the Gyrotonic community of Chicago. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Elyse Hudson (Studio Office Assistant) Elyse is from Crystal Lake, Illinois and currently attends Northwestern University in Evanston, where she is majoring in Organizational Behavior and minoring in Business. Her goal upon graduation is to work in the world of Sports Marketing. Elyse loves hanging out in the city with friends and family and enjoying her home away from home- especially the lakefront in Evanston. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
 Marion Jackson (Certified Gyrotonic and yoga 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Paula Merritt (Certified Pilates Instructor): Paula Nascimento Merritt was born in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. She was raised in an environment rich in Brazilian festivities and grew up dancing, sparking a passion that initiated her first steps in the world of Dance. Dance developed into her professional career. In 1999, Paula began her studies in Contemporary Dance at the Angel Vianna School in Rio. In 2002, she began her coursework in Motor Recuperation through Movement and Dance Therapy there. That same year, she began to study Pilates at Espaco Pilates and in 2003 began teaching the method as a certified instructor. In 2004, Paula decided to deepen her knowledge in the Human Body and began her professional certification coursework in Godelieve Denys-Struyf, a French technique commonly known as GDS at Ivaldo Bertazzo School in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2007, she moved to Chicago. Soon after, Paula obtained her certification in Pre and Post Natal and Spinal Conditions.
She takes great pleasure in sharing all that she has learned over the years, in order to best serve her clients.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
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, Gyrotoner, and Archway/Ladder. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
|
Jeff Rieber (Certified Gyrotonic, Pilates, Yoga Instructor): Growing up a dancer, it was a natural progression that lead Jeff to Pilates. It was during his Pilates training, however, that he was introduced to the Gyrotonic Expansion System, and he's never looked back. "It is just the absolute best!" He began his Pilates education at Long Beach Dance Conditioning under Marie Jose Blum Lawrence, and his GYROTONIC training under Master Trainer, Alissa Seim. In addition, he is also an accomplished yogi, having received his 500 hour advanced level certification under the guidance of Erika Faith at Cloud Nine Yoga. Welcome Jeff! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
