Laurel Silverman
Having earned a BFA in Musical Theater from Webster Conservatory, dance and movement study has always been an integral part of her life. Laurel began her Pilates certification working with an instructor of The Pilates Studio of New York and completed with The Frog Temple, Inc an affiliate of The Pilates Center of Boulder, CO. Laurel has been teaching throughout the Chicago area since 1999 working with students of all ages and walks of life. Laurel headed the Pilates Program & Studio at Lakeshore Athletic Clubs Lincoln Park as well as having been an Assistant Director of Training at fromthecenter Pilates Studios instructing future teachers in the Pilates method. She is constantly in pursuit of her own education and has had the opportunity to learn from some of the most renowned teachers in the world such as Amy & Rachel Taylor, Moira Merrithew, Lolita San Miguel, Michele Larsson, and Mary Bowen. She has been a member of Pilates Method Alliance since 2004. Laurel also has an extensive yoga background having studied with many teachers across the United States. Laurel is passionate about Pilates and Yoga and brings her energy, spunk, and humor to her teaching. She believes that Pilates is for everyone and aims for her students to leave with physical and mental freedom and zest to move through life.
Testimonial
"I love running, but was sidelined a year ago or so with a bulging disk in my lower back. Physical therapy started my healing, but it was not until I got into pilates with Laurel that I felt like I could get back on the path to running. I'm back to running a few days a week and getting stronger all the time. Pilates has strengthened my core and I feel like I can say I actually have good posture now. I have carried stress in my shoulders for years, and Laurel is constantly working with me to loosen up that tightness and she has. I've never felt better. I can run, I have abdominal strength, my shoulder tightness is subsiding and my headaches are far & few between. I completely recommend seeing Laurel." - Lauren B.
