Pilates
Medically-Informed Pilates
Reformer and mat work designed to rebuild alignment, mobility, and the deep core that protects your spine and joints.
Explore PilatesStreeterville · ChicagoMove better.
Move better.
Heal smarter.
Stay strong for life.
Chicago’s first Pilates-based medical fitness studio. Medically-informed training for adults navigating injury, chronic conditions, and the goal of lasting strength. Private and small-group only, never a big-box gym.
✓ 15-minute consult✓ No referral required✓ One-on-one assessment
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Medically-informedTrained in clinical movement
Private & small-group1:1, semi-private, trios
StreetervilleBy Northwestern & AbilityLab
How it works
From first conversation to lasting confidence in your body.
No guesswork. No one-size-fits-all programs. Just expert guidance, personalized movement, and a clear path toward strength, stability, and long-term wellbeing.
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Book a consult
Meet one-on-one to talk through your goals, concerns, and full medical history — no pressure, no referral needed.
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Movement assessment
We guide you through strength, mobility, and stability checks to understand exactly how your body moves today.
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Begin training
Start a program tailored to you — private, semi-private, or a small trio — and progress at a pace that lasts.
Our programs
View all programsTraining that meets your body where it is
Strength
Strength Training
Functional strength that carries into daily life — building resilience and supporting your body exactly where it needs it.
Explore Strength
Small group
Small Group & Trios
High-touch coaching in groups of up to three — the camaraderie of a class with the attention of private training.
Explore Small group
Rehab
Rehab & Restore
Where recovery meets empowerment. Bridge the gap between physical therapy and confident, independent movement.
Explore Rehab
Specialty
Specialty Programs
Pelvic health, balance & fall prevention, and longevity-focused training for the goals that matter most to you.
Explore SpecialtyNot sure where to start?
Tell us what you’re navigating and we’ll recommend the right path in a free consult.
Book a consultWhere expertise meets care
Clinical credibility, delivered with genuine warmth
Discover Movement Med, Chicago’s first Pilates-based medical fitness studio, where science meets movement to restore strength, balance, and confidence. Whether you’re managing a chronic condition, recovering from injury, or improving lifelong fitness, our team — certified in Pilates, medical exercise, physical therapy, and massage — builds programs around your needs. Improve mobility, reduce fall risk, and build resilience in a supportive space that includes private, semi-private, and small-group training.
Meet the team
Testimonials
Happy, healthy clients are our specialty
My cardiologist recommended Erica, and it proved invaluable. She worked patiently with me, creating a tailored program for my specific needs. I am stronger, more limber, and have significantly improved my balance.
TraceyPilates with Erica · cardiologist referral
Shane helped me through sciatica, decreasing my pain and increasing my strength, balance and flexibility. Do not hesitate to invest in yourself with this team.
RobynSciatica recovery with Shane
After 70, it is easy to lose strength in small muscles that help with balance and grip. Dara is keeping me in the game with a whole-body workout that is safe but challenging.
BettyStrength & balance with Dara
Frequently asked
Good questions, clear answers
We’re a Pilates-based medical fitness studio in Streeterville. We combine personal training, Pilates, and clinical movement expertise to help adults train safely around injuries, conditions, and longevity goals.
Book a free consult. We’ll talk through your goals and history, then schedule a movement assessment so your very first session is already tailored to you.
Not at all. Many clients simply want smarter, safer training for the long haul. Our medically-informed approach benefits everyone — from post-rehab recovery to performance and longevity.
Yes. Our team holds nationally recognized Pilates, personal training, and medical-exercise credentials, with continuing education in clinical movement and adaptive programming.
Medical exercise uses structured strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular work to manage or improve health conditions after physical therapy or on a physician’s recommendation. It’s designed for people navigating things like hypertension, diabetes, osteoporosis, or musculoskeletal issues. A Medical Exercise Specialist builds personalized programs from your medical history and collaborates with your healthcare providers — going beyond a personal trainer to address conditions and residual functional deficits.
Common ones include back and joint injuries, arthritis, post-surgical recovery, Parkinson’s, MS, post-stroke movement, balance concerns, and chronic pain — alongside general strength and longevity goals.
Absolutely — it’s one of the things we do best. Our Rehab & Restore track is designed to bridge the gap between finishing PT and building lasting, independent strength.
142 E Ontario St, Suite 1750, in Streeterville — steps from Northwestern Memorial and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, just off the Magnificent Mile.
Yes. Every session is personalized to your goals. Private is the most personal — one trainer, one client. Semi-private pairs you with a partner under an experienced trainer with programs tailored to each of you. Our group classes stay at 3–4 people, keeping the experience close and personal.
Find usBook a Free Consult
In the heart of Streeterville
Convenient to Northwestern, the AbilityLab, and the Mag Mile — with parking and transit close by.
142 E Ontario St, Ste 1750Chicago, IL 60611
(773) 236-1283Open every day, by appointment
shane@movementmedchicago.comWe reply within one business day