Jenna Wilayto, Director, Qualified Fletcher Pilates® Teacher, Fletcher Faculty, PMA Certified
 
Jenna Wilayto is a Qualified Pilates Teacher through both Movement Education LLC and Fletcher Pilates, International. Jenna is also a Faculty Member and international presenter for Fletcher Pilates, Inc.  Jenna first introduced Fletcher Pilates® to Chicago as the Pilates Coordinator at FFC Union Station. After enjoying 4 years of service for FFC clubs, Jenna decided to flex her entrepreneurial muscles by opening her own dedicated Fletcher Pilates Studio, Helios Center for Movement. Specializing in teaching the vast repetoire of Fletcher Pilates® to both students and future teachers of this work, Jenna uses an innovative approach to teaching that celebrates the individual experience of each student. An ecclectic background of experience in professional dance, personal training and therapeutic movement helps Jenna's students understand how best to work with their body to encourage positive change. Since 2008, Jenna has been honored to mentor and graduate the first two classes of Fletcher Pilates® Qualified Teachers in Illinois. In 2010, she hopes to inspire a new generation of teachers who share her joy, gratitude and love for the Fletcher Pilates® work. jenna@heliosmovement.com

Molly Barnes, Qualified Fletcher Pilates® Teacher, PMA Certified
Chicago native Molly Barnes was first introduced to Pilates while in high school at the Idyllwild Arts Academy in California where she studied theater and dance. She then went on to earn her BFA in Acting from Otterbein College in Columbus, Ohio. Before returning to Chicago in 2005 Molly worked in theater, film, and the make-up industries with stints in London and Hollywood. Molly completed the Ron Fletcher Program of Study teacher training here at Helios Center for Movement during 2007/2008 and is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance. Her extreme passion for creativity and expression fuels her study of Fletcher Pilates. An energetic teacher, Molly brings a sense of humor and challenge to her lessons. She lives in the Ukrainian Village with her husband Jeremy, and their rescue labrador, Mona. molly@heliosmovement.com


Jill Motal, Qualified Fletcher Pilates® Teacher, PMA Certified
Movement has brought joy to Jill’s life in many widely varied ways. Whether it was practicing gymnastics and trampoline tricks, perfecting her volleyball serve or running hurdles, she was always working to stretch further, jump higher or run faster.  As a multi-sport athlete throughout high school and college, Jill gained a deeper understanding and passion for muscular and cardiovascular training. Upon graduating from Indiana University, Jill was commissioned an officer in the United States Air Force.  As a military physical fitness officer, she managed exercise and nutrition programs for personnel in her unit as well as led Spinning and athletic training classes at the base gym. Jill holds fitness certifications from AFAA, Madd Dogg Spinning and the Nautilus Fitness Institute. She discovered Pilates in 2001 as a complement to athletic conditioning and was amazed at the body awareness and control possible with Pilates practice. She began studying with Jenna at Helios in 2005 and completed the Ron Fletcher Comprehensive Program of Study in 2008. She is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and has had the tremendous opportunity to practice with Ron Fletcher Program master teacher Diane Severino and Mr. Ron Fletcher himself. She currently lives in Chicago with her husband Christopher and their dog, Ivy. jill@heliosmovement.com

Jacquelyn Swedroe, Qualified Fletcher Pilates® Teacher, NASM CPT
Jacquelyn developed a passion for health and fitness at a young age through competitive sports such as soccer, softball, and swimming. She began working in the fitness industry at the age of 16, as an intern in an exercise physiology clinic, assisting in training collegiate and professional athletes. Jacquelyn was a natural and enjoyed the fast-paced, athleticism that this training required. She hit a road block in her own training, however, after an ankle injury during her senior year of high school. A blessing in disguise, physical therapy led her to the other side of her passion - post-rehabilitative health. She then attended the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and received a degree in Kinesiology. After school, she continued her career as a fitness professional, earning certification from both the National Academy of Sports Medicine and the Aerobics and Fitness Association of America. Expanding her knowledge and at this point, extreme passion for fitness, she earned a basic Pilates Mat certification. This training became the catalyst for her Pilates education, which led her to find Fletcher Pilates at Helios Center For Movement. Jacquelyn recently completed the Ron Fletcher Program of Study to become a Fletcher Pilates Qualified Teacher. Jacquelyn loves to teach in this new, exciting arena and has married her fitness experience and Fletcher Pilates to develop both athletic and post-rehabilitative programs for Helios in 2010. jacquelyn@heliosmovement.com

Susie Griffith Certified Pilates Teacher, Licensed Provider of Fletcher Pilates Spine Corrector Work

Susie began teaching Pilates over six years ago and has enjoyed sharing her love for this discipline ever since.  She earned her teacher certification in the classical form of Pilates from Frog Temple, Inc., a member studio of the Pilates Method Alliance and is currently continuing her education by participating in the Ron Fletcher Program of Study here at Helios.  She is very excited to be expanding her knowledge and to be discovering a deeper sense of connection to this work.  With a background in performing and theater management, she has been and ongoing, active member of the Chicago theatre community since earning her BS in Theater from Northwestern University.  Her devotion to Pilates has helped strengthen her actor voice, giving her greather flexibility for performing and offering creative insight into the importance of physicality in her character work.  Susie shares her home with her wonderful husband Scott, a couple of crazy cats and a brilliant border collie.  She is the proud step-mom of three beautiful college graduates, Olivia, Emma and Dan. susie@heliosmovement.com

Karin Dabrowski, studio manager
Bio coming soon.....