Kim Mazzella is the owner of Reach Pilates. She a certified Core Dynamics Pilates Instructor, a post operative breast cancer exercise specialist, certified through the Pink Ribbon Program, and a Balanced Body Barre instructor. She lives in Roscoe Village with her husband David and their four children.
Kim was diagnosed with breast cancer while pregnant with her first child at just 30 years old. She is blessed to be a breast cancer SURVIVOR. After recovering from cancer and chemotherapy she found herself looking for a new way to exercise. A former model and commercial actress, Kim was always interested in staying long and lean.
KIM MAZZELLA
OWNER /PILATES INSTRUCTOR
After cancer and giving birth to 4 children she decided to take her Pilates practice to the next level. She studied under Michele Larson with the prestigious Core Dynamics Pilates teacher training program and became certified in 2005. Kim is a funny, positive and inspiring teacher that understands the needs of a busy woman. She will create a customized athletic work out to meet the individual needs of her clients. Kim feels that the key to a successful studio is to keep it friendly, welcoming, positive, and fun. Reach Pilates is all of that and much more.
LYNN CASTIGLIONI
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Lynn Castiglioni has been teaching pilates for over 12 years. She started taking pilates as a student after she was diagnosed with three herniated discs on the recommendation of her orthopedic surgeon. Strengthening her core would be essential in alleviating her back pain. She fell in love with pilates and decided to become an instructor and now enjoys a life minus back pain. She completed the training program at From The Center and then immediately entered the Core Dynamics program and received her certification in 2001.
She is a mother of three and has had extensive experience teaching pre- and post-natal pilates learning through her own practice during her pregnancies. Lynn also has a background working with clients in various stages of Parkinson’s and believes that pilates movement is a great complement to their current exercise program.
She is a member of the Pilates Method Alliance and Idea Fit. She has the experience and knowledge to take on a wide range of clients. She can provide a challenging workout or get a client back into shape post baby or injury. Lynn is a wonderful, caring teacher who listens to the needs of her clients and will put together a plan to for maximum success.
Margaret Guira is a certified Core Dynamics Pilates Instructor in the Roscoe Village neighborhood and has been teaching Pilates for over 18 years. Her journey with Pilates began when she took classes with Margeaux Raymond and quickly fell in love with the transformative effects Pilates had on her back and abdomen. Motivated by her results, she pursued the Comprehensive Core Dynamics training program.
She adapts her Pilates sessions based on her client’s needs. For those with knee injuries, she emphasizes low-impact exercises to build strength without straining the joints. Pre- and post-natal clients receive exercises focusing on core stability and pelvic floor health. For individuals with back issues, she incorporates movements that enhance spinal alignment and relieve tension. Her goal is to provide personalized, effective sessions for each client while maintaining a supportive environment.
MARGARET GUIRA
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
She combines a relaxed demeanor with a dedicated approach to her teaching. Unlike some Pilates studios that can feel intimidating and formal, she ensures that Reach Pilates remains a welcoming and friendly neighborhood studio.
LOGAN HUTT
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Logan Hutt is a BASI (Body Arts and Science International) and PMA (Pilates Method Alliance) Certified Instructor, based in the Chicago area. Logan started practicing Pilates in 1995, as a young dancer, training at the renowned Ruth Page Foundation. She started pursuing a career in Pilates in 2004, while working as a professional dancer and actress in Los Angeles. Shortly after, she received her Personal Training certifications through AFAA and PTA Global.
In 2012, Logan got certified in Tracey Mallett’s, The bootybarre, and quickly rose to the ranks of International Master Trainer and has lead the bootybarre and bbarreless (the sister company to bootybarre) certifications all around the world, including bringing courses to places like Cairo, Egypt, Aman, Jordan, Seoul, South Korea, and Beijing, China, as well as many of the US states. Shortly after, Logan joined the Master Trainer team of WERQ Dance Fitness.
Prior to relocating back to Chicago in 2016, Logan ran and directed a Performing Arts School and a private Pilates Studio in the Los Angeles area for 10 years, using her skills as a Pilates Instructor and dancer to train young dancers into many successful careers.
Logan works with all ages and types of clients, but does specialize Pre/Post Natal, as well as cross training dancers who are looking to enhance their technique and advance their careers.
Kristin Brandt is trained through Polestar’s internationally recognized
comprehensive Pilates program. Trained on all apparatus she is able to provide a dynamic Pilates
routine tailored to her clients goals and needs.
Kristin has her B.A. in Psychology and worked in mental health, social services and special education for 12 years. She was introduced to Pilates in 2008 and immediately fell in love with it. With a need to switch gears while maintaining her passion to improve the lives of others, she decided to become a Pilates Practitioner.
KRISTIN BRANDT
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Her goal as an instructor is to provide a positive experience in movement, and increase in mind-bodyconnection, and help people achieve their ultimate level of health and happiness through Pilates. Her style is deliberate and restorative yet challenging.
VALERIE GARRISON
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Valerie first began mat Pilates to work on strength and alignment after a long distance running injury. She instantly loved it and quickly saw the benefit it brought to keeping her running injury free. She became certified through Club Pilates comprehensive training program and loves teaching classical group classes with a modern twist.
She enjoys working with people one on one, listening to their needs in order to create the best plan that will bring holistic healing and healthy connection to their body. Valerie has worked with people diagnosed with Parkinsons, scoliosis, osteoporosis and running related issues.
She is currently working on a certification for pre and postnatal care as well as pelvic floor health. Valerie’s love for Pilates comes through in each class, she believes everyone can benefit from Pilates in order to live their best life and find holistic connection to the health of their body.