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Refresh Pilates and Wellness Studio
28 classes in the next two weeks with 9 facilitators.
28 classes this weekPlus workshops and retreats
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Chicago, Refresh Pilates and Wellness Studio leans toward Back 115×, Mobility and stretch 7.7× and Water 1.8×.
How Refresh Pilates and Wellness Studio feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of ChicagoWho leads here
Stephanie Owens-Burkhart and DPT11 classes in two weeksRena Regan, PTA and CPI10 classes in two weeksHeather Barrett8 classes in two weeksStephanie Blum8 classes in two weeksErika Muszynski6 classes in two weeksClaire Gora and DPT5 classes in two weeks
All 9 facilitatorsPrices and booking
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Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Refresh Pilates and Wellness Studio
refresh pilates and wellness studio sits at 12251 West 159th Street in Homer Glen, a short way from Chicago. The studio's schedule leans toward reformer Pilates and mobility work, and many of its sessions begin early in the morning. The classes are built around slow, precise movement and back care.
It suits you if
- you prefer early morning practice
- you want reformer Pilates and mobility work
- you are looking for a studio with back care in mind
At a glance
28classes this week
9facilitators
Read more about Refresh Pilates and Wellness StudioWhat the studio teaches, Who leads the classes
What the studio teaches
The studio's classes are mostly Pilates, with reformer Pilates making up about a third of the schedule and mobility and stretch sessions close behind. Strength work is present but less common, and a few classes focus on back, flexibility, flow and a stronger, more energetic pace.
The weekly rhythm is weighted toward mornings. About half of the classes take place in the morning, and roughly a third start before 9am. Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday are the busiest days, and the most common start times are 9am, noon, 8am and 7am.
Who leads the classes
The studio's facilitators include physical therapy assistants and doctors of physical therapy, so the classes have a strong focus on body mechanics and recovery. Rena Regan, Stephanie Owens-Burkhart, Heather Barrett and Erika Muszynski lead many of the sessions, and the wider team includes Stephanie Blum, Claire Gora, Jessica Hasty, Cecilia Garland and Kristia Samoy.
Most classes run about 60 minutes. A visitor who wants to understand the studio's approach will find that the variety of titles, from reform to spine to sculpt and stretch, reflects its emphasis on working the body in several ways.
Refresh Pilates and Wellness Studio: questions and answers
How long are the classes?
Most classes are about 60 minutes. Refresh Pilates and Wellness Studio runs a range of reformer Pilates, flow, strength and stretch sessions, so the length stays consistent across the schedule.
When do classes start?
Classes at refresh pilates and wellness studio begin as early as 7am, and many of the earliest starts are at 8am and 9am. Later sessions run until 6:30pm in the evening.
When do most people practice here?
Most of the studio's classes are in the morning, and about a third begin before 9am. Noon and 8am are also common start times, while the evening has a smaller share of the schedule.
What kinds of classes does the studio offer?
Reformer Pilates and mat Pilates make up a large part of the schedule, alongside mobility and stretch classes and some strength work. Titles such as refresh reform, refresh flow and refresh spine give a sense of the range.
Is it a good place for beginners?
Yes. Refresh pilates and wellness studio offers classes built around back care, flexibility and gentle flow, and its facilitators include physical therapy assistants and doctors of physical therapy. Newcomers can start with the more measured sessions and work up from there.
Who leads the classes?
Rena Regan, Stephanie Owens-Burkhart, Heather Barrett and Erika Muszynski lead some of the most classes at the studio. Each brings a different background, and the team also includes Stephanie Blum, Claire Gora, Jessica Hasty, Cecilia Garland and Kristia Samoy.