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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
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