CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

+ Virtual Client Testimonials

"I couldn’t dream up a more incredible Pilates teacher than Angie. My virtual Amplified classes are the highlight of my week." -----Katherine P, California

"Bobby does an excellent job showing the movement AND watching out form!" -----Shana S, Chicago, client since 2015

"Jess always presents a great stretch class. I love her kind energy and appreciate her feedback." -----Deborah I, Chicago, client since 2018

"I was stiff and in pain before class and now I feel like it was a trip to physical therapy. So helpful!" -----Leah G, Chicago, client since 2017

"Love the halftime classes! It’s over before you know it!" -----Andi K, Northbrook, client since 2015

"Love the halftime classes- super efficient and leaves my body burning. Clear instructions and love how instructor demonstrates and corrects." -----Melissa O, Chicago, client since 2014

"Bobby has good cueing, showing technique and giving feedback. I like his virtual classes." -----Rebecca K, Missouri, client since 2014

"I love my classes with Jess. They’re challenging and creative." -----Leah G, Chicago, client since 2017

"April’s voice is so calm and relaxing. It’s easy to forget how hard you’re working! She’s also good about giving modifications to make the moves easier and harder to accommodate everyone in class!" -----Katie G, Chicago, client since 2019

"I love the halftime classes. The 25 minutes are short but a true workout. Perfect for a mid day break to get your blood flowing!" -----Alice P, Arizona, client since 2011

+ MOTR VIRTUAL TESTIMONIALS

"I love taking Angie’s MOTR classes! I am amazed that in every class she presents new and challenging ways to utilize the equipment! She provides excellent instruction and offers individual feedback all the while keeping the class moving at a good pace. Without Amplified, I would not be using my MOTR to its full extent. Thank goodness for Angie and Amplified." -----Beth P, California, client since 2020

"Angie is able to leverage her superior Pilates skills in her teaching. Her classes are always new and challenging, but Angie teachers to all levels so that everyone benefits and improves. Angie is always focused on proper form to protect students while challenging their abilities for improved strength and flexibility. Her classes are fun too!" -----Monica T, Chicago, client since 2012

"Angie is a pro. Her excellent cueing helps keep me focused on proper form so that I know which muscles should be working in each exercise. The movements in her sequences flow into one another and all make sense. I so appreciate that she encourages me to try the MOTR. Even though I haven’t made it back in studio due to pandemic, her live stream MOTR classes are keeping me in shape." -----Nancy L, Indiana, client since 2015

"I am loving the MOTR virtual classes! I’m always sore the next day and each class flies by. Directions are clear. It’s like I’m in the studio!" -----Becky P, Chicago, client since 2014

"My daughter, Katherine, has been a client of Angie’s at Amplified Pilates for four years. I always looked forward to joining in on a semi-private Pilates session with Angie when I visited the Chicago area. While I have trained with many other Pilates instructors, Angie’s Pilates expertise and training style is at the top of my list. This past year has changed the way everyone trains and Angie has been a silver lining in the world of Covid-19. Via Zoom, I have been able to connect with Amplified multiple times/week and expand my exercise regimen, particularly with the MOTR. Angie’s classes are geared for multiple levels of students; her cues are easy to follow and offer options for me to push myself or do a lighter workout if I choose. She has an amazing ability to provide specific instruction or modifications to each student via live streaming classes. Even though I’m some 1,800 miles from Chicago, I never feel that I’m working out alone or without an instructor following my every move. My recommendation: buy a MOTR ASAP and sign up for Angie’s virtual MOTR classes. You will be amazed!" -----Beth P, California, client since 2020

+ IN STUDIO CLASSES

"Kiley is excellent! Her attention to detail and making adjustments is the best. The flow of the class is amazing as well. Highly recommend Amplified!" -----Jamie L, Chicago, client since 2020

"I’m really enjoying Mandie’s classes. They are challenging but feel great at the same time and I love her energy." -----Audra N, Chicago, client since 2014

"April is professional and very attentive. She makes sure the exercises are done correctly and reminds you to breath which I find to be very important and essential when doing any type of workout." -----Francesca L, Chicago, client since 2018

"Love working with Kat. She makes everything fun, including planks. Love that she is open to what I want to work on. She’s great." -----Barbara M, Chicago, client since 2018

"Mandie is always fantastic, supportive and teaches a super challenging class which I love! She is terrific and I so appreciate her feedback and correction as we are working through an exercise." -----Heather F, Chicago, client since 2018

"I have taken many Pilates classes in different cities and without a doubt Angie is the most knowledgeable instructor I have ever had- which is why she & Amplified are my favorite. She makes small adjustments that make a huge difference and I always walk away knowing I got in a great workout which I can typically feel the next day! Plus the amazing space and the smiling instructors are a huge plus!" -----Ellie S, Chicago, client since 2016

"Angie is the best of the best. Her group classes, whether in studio or virtual live are challenging but she always gives great feedback and breaks down the correct way to do each exercise. Also classes are never the same- love how she is always adding something new and challenging. And classes fly by- you blink and class is over!" -----Melissa O, Chicago, client since 2014

"Absolutely love this studio! Classes are challenging but they make it fun while pushing you at the same time. It’s such a welcoming environment and the owner, Angie, as well as the instructors make you feel comfortable and you can tell they are truly passionate in what they do." -----Trish, Chicago

"I love this studio! I’ve been fortunate enough to take classes with all of the instructors and they are all fantastic! Given the small class size, you definitely receive a tremendous amount of personalized attention which keeps you motivated and challenged throughout your workout! I’ll definitely be coming back time and time again." -----Paola, Chicago

+ Pregnancy

"After four children it is great to see that I still have abdominal muscles thanks to Pilates! Angie really listens to me and focuses my sessions on what I want/need to work on. She was great pre-pregnancies, during my pregnancies and post." -----Heidi, Chicago

"I’ve been working with Angie for awhile now and I can honestly say that I have NEVER walked out of a session feeling like it wasn’t worth every penny, and that is a result of incredible teaching skills and knowledge. Pilates exercises can be very complex and “unnatural”, so it’s a must to have a teacher that can really make it easy to understand, and Angie is very talented in giving you fantastic cues, making you feel comfortable, and working with you until you really understand what you’re doing. I personally like that she takes every session seriously (while still having fun) and makes sure you maximize your valuable time and money with a great workout. The other reason I stay with Angie is because my sessions are never repetitive or boring; she is always mixing things up with new routines and challenges, pushing you to the next level of strength, and that is the key to the great results you can get with her. I have always thought of my abs as my “problem area”, and I can honestly say that even after having a baby, I have never been more proud of my stomach! Angie really knows the right way to build your abs back up after pregnancy, and I could never have looked so good in a bikini on my cruise 7 months post-baby without her! Pilates has completely changed my body-abs, arms, back, legs, butt, posture-and this studio is the best place in Chicago to do it!" -----Stephanie, Chicago

+ Posture

"Having exercised for many years, I was introduced to Pilates by a friend who highly recommended it. Within a matter of weeks I saw more change in my body than I ever had with any of the other forms of exercise I had tried. With Pilates I have seen much improvement in my posture which has always been one of my main concerns, as I have a tendency to slouch. I have also received many compliments from my friends and my husband about the changes in my body! As I have gotten older, my goals with my exercise routines have changed from just looking better, to staying healthy and active. I know Pilates will allow me to always do all the active things I love doing in my life." -----Monika, Chicago

"After sitting behind a desk for work over the past several years, I started to notice my posture shift. My shoulders were hunched up and turned inward. That is when I decided to invest in private Pilates sessions with Angie at Amplified. Since working with Angie, my overall posture is better than ever. It is strong and straight. Plus, my tighter abs and leaner arms have been been an extra benefit from practicing Pilates. Having the studio just three steps off the Chicago Brown line makes it super convenient. I am so glad I decided to make this investment in my body. I love the results." -----Maria, Chicago

"I always feel amazing after my pilates sessions, and the benefits from my sessions are evident in my day-to-day activities. For instance, I’m very conscious about my posture now. I can feel when my shoulders are hunched over instead of pulled back and correct it. I wasn’t nearly as aware of the alignment of my body. The studio is very welcoming and accommodating. There is an ample amount of equipment which ensure that each session is unique and tailored to what is best for your body and the goals you have set. I am very pleased with my experience at Amplified Pilates. I highly recommend both pilates and the studio to anyone!" -----Shauna, Chicago

+ Back Pain

"Pilates, specifically with Angie, has completely changed my life! I used to suffer from chronic lower back pain, but since dedicated regular sessions with Angie I can count on pain-free workouts to improve my flexibility and guarantee improved posture. My body is more toned, and my back no longer aches when I wake up in the morning. I started practicing Pilates to get in shape for my wedding, and now I’m totally addicted to its healthy benefits!" -----Maggie, Chicago

"I am a runner with knee issues and Angie has played an important part in helping to strengthen my knees and the other affected areas. I have a herniated disc in my back and she has been very knowledgeable about specific exercises that will help improve my lower back strength." -----Tracy, Chicago

"Working with Angie to strengthen my core has helped my body awareness tremendously! I no longer have hip or lower back pain since working with her. She motivates and listens to your concerns! I look forward to my sessions with her and how strong I feel afterwards!" -----Sheila, Chicago

"About a year and a half ago, I started waking up with severe hip and lower back pain. I went to a few doctors and tried physical therapy, but my hips continued to ache. Finally, I contacted Angie. After two or three months of Pilates with Angie, I stopped waking up in the middle of the night and noticed that the pain in my hips and lower back had greatly subsided. After six months, I rarely had any pain at all and, to my delight, started to notice definition in my arms and abs that I had not had since high school!" -----Maura, Chicago

"I decided to give Pilates a try as I suffer from a bulging disc in my lower back. Pilates has made my lower back pain virtually disappear – an outcome I never achieved from any other workout (and I practiced yoga for years). Angie is an excellent instructor – she’s a patient teacher and creates individual specific, challenging (in a good way!) sessions for me. She is one of the most professional and diligent trainers I have ever worked with. The space that she has created at Amplified Pilates is friendly, comfortable and fun – I always look forward to my sessions!" -----Rive, Chicago

"Pilates has changed my life! I have suffered from lower back pain due to scoliosis for as long as I can remember. I went to multiple orthopedists and underwent a few weeks of physical therapy, but nothing really helped with the pain. I thought I would just have to learn to deal with it forever. However, after just a few Pilates sessions, my back pain was virtually nonexistent! Lesley is always professional, friendly and knowledgeable, and she designs each session carefully to cater to your individual needs and goals. I am stronger than I’ve ever been and I plan on making a Pilates a part of my exercise routine forever!" -----Caitlin, Chicago