Uplift Pilates and Therapy

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Uplift Pilates and Therapy

I'm Anna, a first-generation Polish immigrant and the founder of Uplift Pilates & Therapy, the premier Chicago Pilates studio for women.

I'm a certified Pilates instructor and a kinesiologist with a special focus on women’s health.

08/26/2026

Just like ice cream, not all Pilates is the same 🍦✨

Whether you're drawn to the timeless structure of Classical Pilates, the fresh approach of Contemporary Pilates, or the personalized support of Clinical Pilates, each style offers something unique.

The best part? There isn't a "right" choice. It all depends on your goals, your body, and where you are in your movement journey.

Swipe through to discover your Pilates flavor and tell me in the comments: are you 🍨 Vanilla Bean, 🍃 Mint Chip, or 🍓 Strawberry?

Save this post for the next time someone asks, "What's the difference between Pilates styles?"

08/19/2026

Kinda chic to move your body in a way that actually feels good. 💓

08/18/2026

Your posture tells a story. Many aches, pains, and movement limitations can be connected to how your body is aligned throughout the day. That's why every client starts with a Posture Assessment.

By evaluating alignment, muscle imbalances, and movement habits, I can better understand what's happening beneath the surface and create a plan tailored to your needs.

Better posture isn't about standing perfectly straight—it's about creating a body that moves efficiently and feels good. Interested in a personalized assessment?

Let's connect. ✨

08/11/2026

Some days Pilates looks like precision and control… and some days it looks like this—me moving through a position while Hannah makes it her own too.

This is what I love about movement: it doesn’t have to stop when life is happening around you. It adapts, it includes, and it becomes part of how you live, not something separate from it.

08/04/2026

Client love like this means everything 🤍Every person who walks through my door has a unique story, which is why I take an individualized approach to movement, strength, recovery, and healing. Seeing clients regain mobility, reduce pain, and feel empowered in their bodies again is exactly why I do this work. Thank you, Stephanie, for trusting me with your journey. ✨

07/29/2026

Before I prescribe exercises, I want to understand how YOU move. Every new client begins with a Functional Movement Assessment so I can identify movement patterns, compensations, strengths, and areas that may be holding you back. This helps me create a personalized plan that supports your goals, whether that's reducing pain, improving performance, recovering from injury, or simply moving with more confidence.

No guessing. No one-size-fits-all programs. Just a plan built for your body.

Ready to move better? Send me a message to learn more about 1:1 sessions. 🤍

07/20/2026

Every 1:1 session with me is designed to help you understand your body, release tension, and build better, more efficient movement patterns.

We start with a quick assessment of posture and movement—things like standing posture (checking for rounded shoulders or kyphosis), seated thoracic rotation, or wall angels to see how your shoulders and upper back are moving and where we may need support.

From there, we move into manual therapy, where I use a combination of techniques based on your needs in the moment. This can include clinical sports massage, Kinesio Taping, Clinical Thai Bodywork, Graston Technique®, myofascial release, and muscle energy techniques. Each method is chosen to help reduce pain, improve mobility, release fascial restrictions, and support your body’s natural recovery process.

Then we look at functional movement (how your body is actually moving in real time) so we can identify patterns, imbalances, and compensations that may be causing discomfort or limitation.

We finish with Pilates-based work to reinforce those corrections, strengthen the right areas, and help your body learn new, healthier movement patterns you can carry into daily life.

It’s a full-body, individualized approach that meets you where you are and supports you in moving with more ease, strength, and awareness.

07/14/2026

Many people think I just teach Pilates... but my 1:1 sessions are so much more than that.

Every client journey begins with assessments, including posture and functional movement screening, so I can understand how your body moves and where support is needed. From there, I may incorporate manual therapy, corrective exercise, pelvic floor integration, mobility work, strength training, and Pilates-based movement tailored specifically to your goals and needs.

Whether you're recovering from an injury, navigating pelvic floor concerns, dealing with pain, improving athletic performance, or simply wanting to move and feel better, your plan is designed for YOU. No cookie-cutter workouts. No one-size-fits-all approach. Just personalized care and. education.

Interested in working together? Send me a message to learn more about 1:1 sessions.

07/10/2026

Every body tells a different story, which is why every 1:1 session I teach is personalized to the person standing in front of me. ✨

Whether you're recovering from an injury, navigating pelvic floor concerns, building strength, improving balance, or simply wanting to move with more confidence, my goal is to meet you where you are and create a plan that works for your body.

Through movement assessment, hands-on guidance, and individualized Pilates programming, we work together to build strength, improve function, and help you feel your best (both in and out of the studio). 🤍

Because Pilates isn't just about exercise. It's about moving better for life.

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July! 🇺🇸✨

Wishing everyone a safe, fun, and relaxing holiday filled with family, friends, and moments that make you smile.

I'm still away spending time with loved ones and will be back in the studio in just one month — August 4th! I can't wait to return refreshed and ready to help you move, strengthen, and feel your best.

Enjoy the holiday weekend, and I'll see you soon! ❤️🤍💙

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321 STEVENS ST GENEVA IL
Geneva, IL

Website

https://upliftpilatesandtherapy.com/

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