Business Details
17 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Pilates Fitness in Evanston
Northshore Pilates has been empowering practitioners in Evanston since 2009 through personalized Pilates instruction rooted in Joseph Pilates' visionary method. Our certified instructors specialize in tailoring workouts to individual needs, offering private sessions, duet training, and small-group apparatus classes limited to four participants. We prioritize creating an atmosphere of warmth and collaboration, focusing on mind-body connection through spring-based resistance training and biomechanical alignment.With over two decades of combined teaching experience, our team emphasizes form correction, posture improvement, and movement pattern re-education to prevent chronic pain and enhance physical wellness. We maintain strict safety protocols including equipment sanitization, air filtration systems, and capacity limitations to ensure optimal client care.
Services
Private Pilates Sessions
Duet Pilates Training
Group Apparatus Classes
Virtual Sessions
Apparatus Introduction
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with decades of combined experience
- Personalized workout plans tailored to individual needs
- Small-group classes limited to four participants
- Specialized equipment including reformers and cadillacs
- Safety-focused environment with air filtration systems
Associations and certifications
- Pilates Method Alliance
Services
Private Pilates Sessions
Customized 55-minute sessions using Pilates apparatus like reformers and cadillacs. Instructors tailor spring-based resistance exercises to address individual needs, retraining movement patterns to reduce chronic pain. Ideal for clients seeking personalized attention to improve posture, strength, and body awareness through Joseph Pilates' original method.
Duet Pilates Training
Shared 55-minute sessions for two clients with one instructor. Combines reformer, wunda chair, and mat work while maintaining personalized attention. Partners motivate each other while receiving hands-on corrections to enhance coordination, muscle tone, and flexibility in a cost-effective format that preserves individual progress tracking.
Group Apparatus Classes
Intimate 55-minute classes limited to four participants using various Pilates equipment. Instructors guide clients through classic and contemporary exercises focusing on form, alignment, and progressive advancement. Requires prior private introduction session to ensure proper technique foundation for improving strength, balance, and posture.
Virtual Sessions
Remote 55-minute instruction available for private or duet sessions. Instructors provide real-time feedback using household items as equipment substitutes. Maintains personalized approach while adapting Pilates principles for home environments, ensuring continuity of care for clients unable to attend in-studio sessions.
Apparatus Introduction
Mandatory introductory session for new clients covering Pilates apparatus fundamentals. Instructors teach proper reformer, chair, and mat techniques while assessing individual capabilities. Establishes foundational knowledge of spring resistance mechanics and movement patterns to prepare for safe participation in group apparatus classes.
People
Janis Parisi Luby
Pilates Instructor, Owner
Certified personal trainer and Pilates Method Alliance-recognized instructor with 15+ years teaching experience. Former elementary school teacher and triathlon coach who opened Northshore Pilates in 2008. Specializes in posture correction and movement pattern re-education through Joseph Pilates' original method.
Iryna Piatnochka
Pilates Instructor
NASM-certified personal trainer and Balanced Body Pilates instructor with specialization in pre/post-natal training and injury recovery. Combines ISSA nutrition expertise with Pilates to address biomechanical challenges. Focuses on mind-body connection through strength training and physical therapy principles.
Deanna Nord
Pilates Instructor
Pilates Method Alliance Certified Instructor with 20+ years experience studying under Romana Kryzanowska's lineage. Integrates Pilates principles with creative strategy background from Nord Strategy Group. Also serves as global health advocate through SDG Health Alliance leadership.
Questions
What safety measures are in place?
We limit group classes to four clients, disinfect equipment between sessions, use high-quality air filters, and follow capacity guidelines. Masks are optional but available upon request.
What should I wear to class?
Wear comfortable, form-fitting clothing that allows movement. Avoid baggy clothes that hinder posture assessment. Bare feet or grip socks recommended. Refrain from wearing strong scents.
Do I need prior Pilates experience?
New clients require at least one private session to learn apparatus basics. Instructors assess readiness for group classes based on individual progress and technique understanding.
What equipment do you use?
We utilize reformers, cadillacs, wunda chairs, pedi-o-puls, barrels, and traditional mat work. Each session incorporates spring-based resistance equipment to retrain movement patterns and improve body mechanics.
What are cancellation policies?
We require 24-hour notice for cancellations. Late cancellations or no-shows incur full session charges. Rescheduling opportunities are available for timely notifications.
Are virtual sessions available?
Yes, private and duet sessions can be conducted virtually with household item substitutions for studio equipment. Instructors provide real-time feedback to maintain proper form and technique.
