I have been working with Marilee Papale and Essence Pilates for three years and, as a result of my success given the correct pilates training with the right instructor, I have avoided back surgery.
The Essence Pilates goal is to have the mind and body work as one. From the knowledge, passion and encouragement Marilee gives to every student, success ultimately follows as you build core strength, increase stability and gain confidence.
Although I had been diagnosed with bulging discs, Marilee customized a pilates program that dramatically improved my range of motion while elongating the muscles in my back.
During the first few weeks of instruction, I immediately saw an improvement in my posture and spinal alignment. Most importantly, the pain in my lower back and the tingling down my legs had gone away. Essence Pilates training relieved the stress in my back and gave me a new found boost of energy.
In addition to being an outstanding Pilates Instructor, Marilee Papale is a highly motivated and successful marathon runner.
There's an old saying, "fundamentals don't change, only one's attention to them does." Marilee and her trainers emphasize the correct fundamentals of pilates and develop a workout program to fit the needs and concerns of the student.
As a traveling Advertising Executive, former college basketball player, and avid golfer, I have always believed vision inspires the human heart. Vision flourishes at the crossroads of creativity and confidence; it is where hope meets imagination.
I never imagined how much Pilates could improve my quality of life. Weekly pilates sessions proved to me vision is the art of seeing what can be accomplished if you have the right program and a caring professional trainer like Marilee Papale.
If you have the courage and fortitude to succeed, Marilee Papale and Essence Pilates will improve your flexibility, stamina, core stability, balance/coordination, body awareness and overall sense of well being.
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Directions To Essence Pilates Chicago Location:
From South Loop Area: Take Lake Shore Drive north to Montrose exit. Go west on Montrose crossing Ashland to 1629 W. Montrose
From North Chicago: Take Lake Shore Drive south to Montrose exit. Go west on Montrose crossing Ashland to 16 29. W. Montrose
Via CTA Train: Take Brown line to Montrose stop. Go east on Montrose three blocks to 1629 W. Montrose.
Via CTA Buses: The #78 Montrose bus stops at Damen and Montrose, in front of the Montrose Brown Line, and at the corner of Paulina and Montrose.
