MY STORY

Hi, I'm Kelly Nyhan, Founder & Pilates/Movement Teacher.  I help people live life pain free and in full color through pilates & mindful movement. 

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Early in my career I worked in sports and entertainment marketing and was a Chicago Bulls Cheerleader (during the Championship years, I proudly add!). I was teaching exercise classes on the side, when a car accident left me with severe and chronic neck and back pain. That’s when I discovered Pilates.  

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I learned about the teachings, practiced daily, and enjoyed how the exercises made me feel. I started to better understand the meaning of core connection and how it plays a key role how we move throughout the day.

Then came the “aha” moment: I feel great when I do Pilates and I want to teach this to my clients so they can feel great, too! Pilates transformed my life from painful to pain-free. 

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Over the many years, I was a Personal Trainer, Pilates Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor even wore the hat of General Manager at clubs here in Chicago such as Fitness Formula Clubs, Lakeshore and East Bank Clubs. I met and trained hundreds (probably upwards of thousands) of people along the way. 

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I am certified  in Pilates, Yoga, Thai Bodywork, and Personal Training and continue to curiously learn so I can help people develop their bodies, deepen their understanding of movement, and change their lives.

Now, with more than 20+ years of experience, I’m thrilled to open my own studio in River North. No matter where we connect, in-studio or in-home, I bring curiosity, enthusiasm, knowledge, and experience to every session. 

My vision is to inspire people to live their most intentional and colorful lives through breath, movement and play!