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Laura Dixon
began her movement background with ballet at the age of three, and has since grown to encompass the exercise systems of Pilates, GYROTONIC , and GYROKINESIS. A STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer and owner and studio director of Harmony Mind Body Fitness, with a passion for dance and performing, Ms. Dixon earned a B.F.A. in Dance from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Following college, she performed with professional companies in Chicago and Detroit. In 2000, Ms. Dixon completed her Pilates certification through Body Balance, and pursued further education at Equilibrium. In 2002, she completed her GYROKINESIS and GYROTONIC Foundation Training with Master Trainer, Juergen Bamberger, and completed the certification process with Juliu Horvath, founder of the GYROTONIC Expansion System. Laura opened Harmony Mind Body Fitness in 2002. Over the years, she has been fortunate to work with a wonderful clientele. A strong advocate of continuing education, Laura annually attends the Body Mind Spirit Conference in California and continues to take part in varied workshops.
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Katie Manolatos
discovered her love for Pilates as a client in 2001. She holds a Masters Degree in Accounting Information Systems, is a former tax consultant and an avid dance student. In 2004 she decided to make a career change, and completed her full STOTT PILATES Certification at Equilibrium Studio. Katie is also an Instructor Trainer in CARDIOLATES and a certified Pre&Post-Natal Instructor. She has a true passion for mind body fitness and loves to offer challenging workouts to beginners through advanced students. Katie loves to bring positive and encouraging energy to every session, whether it is a private or class setting! Katie joined the Harmony staff in February 2009.
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Tara Gilespie
was introduced to the STOTT PILATES method as an undergraduate student while studying dance. She completed her full STOTT PILATES certification at Equilibrium in 2003. With a background in dance, theater and sports, Tara brings strong physicality, a keen eye and creative spirit to her sessions. Her additional specialized training includes BOSU, Foam Roller and applications of Ballet to Pilates. Tara enjoys helping her clients achieve a deep understanding of the theory behind Pilates and challenges even her most advanced clients to rediscover the benefits of the fundamentals. She earned her Bachelor of Theatre Arts degree with minors in Dance and Humanities from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, loves the arts and devotes a large part of her time to her job as an Event Planner for the Steppenwolf Theatre Company's Development Department. She is also passionate about her volunteer work for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Ms. Gillespie joined the Harmony staff in October 2004.
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find Laura at
Harmony Mind Body Fitness
1962 North Bissell
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60614
www.harmonybody.com
773-296-0263 info@harmonybody.com
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contact Katie at
Harmony Mind Body Fitness
1962 North Bissell
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60614
www.harmonybody.com
773-296-0263 info@harmonybody.com
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find Tara at
Harmony Mind Body Fitness
1962 North Bissell
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60614
www.harmonybody.com
773-296-0263 info@harmonybody.com
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