1629 Montrose Avenue Chicago, IL 773.404.8044
455 Roger Williams Highland Park, IL 847.457.4756

Private Studio Deerfield, IL 847.457.4756

About us

Located in Chicago's Ravenswood/North Center neighborhood, Essence Pilates  was founded in July 2004 by Marilee P. Marilee started her classical Pilates training at The Pilates Center in Boulder, Colorado, and finished her instructor certification from The Phyiscal Mind Institute based in New York, New York.

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All instructors of Essence Pilates are fully certified and classically trained. With many hours of teaching, observation and apprenticeship, the instructors at Essence Pilates are known for their knowledge of and passion for the human body. Essence Pilates instructors come from many different backgrounds, including physical therapy, dance and choreography, athletics and personal training.

Essence Pilates aims to provide instruction that suits your needs and concerns and gives you complete sense of comfort.

The Pilates Method

The Pilates method is a system of movement and therapeutic exercise developed over a span of 60 years by German-born athlete and physical therapy pioneer, Joseph H. Pilates. Utilizing the specialized equipment he designed, the method works by toning muscles and balancing muscular force at the joint level. It stimulates circulation by facilitating muscular flexibility, joint range of motion and proper musculoskeletal alignment. In addition, it promotes new neuromuscular patterns, heightened body awareness, and more precise coordination. All these things combine to help prevent future re-injury and reduce -- and in some cases alleviate -- chronic pain.