Meet The Pilates Staff

	Diana DeCicco-Gianfortune Gyrotonic Director _______________________________________ Diana discovered the many benefits of mind-body fitness through her passion and desire for optimal health and fitness.  She was inspired by the work of Juliu Horvath, the founder of the GYROTONIC EXPANSION SYSTEM®.  Diana was certified by Juliu in Miami, Florida, as a GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® Instructor.  She is also certified on all Gyrotonic Specialized equipment, including the Jumping-Stretching Board, the Ladder, the Leg Extension Unit and the GYROTONER®.  Diana continues to work closely with Chicago’s only Master Trainer, Alyssa Seim, as well as Master Trainers, Juergen Bamberger from New York and Lisa Marie Goodwin from Marina Del Rey.   In October of 2006, Diana attended the First International Gyrotonic Convention in Rome, Italy, where she studied with PGA instructor, David Rasmussen, specializing in Gyrotonic for Golfers.  She also trained in Gyrotonic for Martial Arts, as well as Level 2 Gyrotonic and Gyrokinesis. Diana is trained & certified in STOTT PILATES™ instruction, including Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrel.  She has attended numerous workshops and has worked closely with many master trainers throughout the country in an effort to achieve the highest level of performance and expertise to offer her clients.  She also attends the University of Illinois at Chicago to obtain a Movement Science Degree.  Diana would love to extend the opportunity to share the many benefits of Gyrotonic and Pilates to those who wish to enhance their life.
	Angie Cameron Pilates Instructor _______________________________________ After four years of practicing pilates and seeing and feeling the benefits on herself, Angie wanted to share her passion for pilates with others by teaching. Angie has a lot of experience in the fitness and dance industry. She was an aerobic instructor for eight years in the 1990’s and has been a competitive dancer since 2000, but nothing has changed her core strength, posture and balance as much as pilates. It has improved her dancing as well as her day to day life. Angie is currently being educated through the Stott pilates program which is a highly reputable and intensive program. She also draws on her experience of body movement from her dance background and her knowledge of anatomy and physiology gained from being a registered nurse for twelve years.
	Donna Ohman Pilates Instructor _______________________________________ Donna is a Physical Therapist Assistant that specializes in orthopedic and sports rehabilitation.  She also holds certifications in both group fitness and personal training.  Her Pilates background includes Mat and Reformer certifications from Power House Pilates along with Continuing Education in Mat Classes from Body Balance. As someone who specializes in rehabilitation, she knows how important core strength is for health and fitness.  Pilates plays an important roll in her work as a therapist for strengthening, balance and body awareness.  When asked her motto, there were two she felt strongly about.  There’s no strength without core strength” and “Fitness is a balance between body and mind. Your body will do what you set you mind to achieve.”
	Tina Midura Pilates Instructor _______________________________________ Over 25 years in the health and wellness industries have given Tina a wealth of experience in the areas of nursing, group exercise, personal training and emergency preparedness training. Certified in the Pilates Method from the PhysicalMind Institute Tina has taught Pilates classes at Healthtrack Sports and Wellness for the past eight years.  In addition to her Pilates experience, Tina also holds ACE personal training and AEA aquatic fitness instructor certifications and is a certified Spinning instructor.  As a registered nurse and AHA BLS Instructor Tina has combined her health and fitness education and owns her own company that focuses on health and wellness as well as AED sales and medical oversight with training in all facets of emergency preparedness. After completing seven marathons in the last several years Tina continues to enjoy running as her favorite workout.  Being strong in mind, body and spirit is a gift that we can give ourselves.

Heather Johnson Pilates Instructor _______________________________________ Heather has been involved in the fitness industry for the past nine years. Her educational background includes a B.S. in Kinesiology from Wheaton College. Learning and exploring human movement in this field began in athletic training for a wide variety of varsity men's and women's athletics. She also has experience in group exercise instruction, including choreographed aerobic routines, strength training, and flexibility guidance. Heather's primary focus is personal training, where she works with individuals or small groups to develop appropriate strength training programs based on clients' needs and desired goals. In July of 2003, Heather went through the Powerhouse Pilates certification for Mat I and Reformer I pilates. She specializes in the beginning pilates student, and enjoys instructing reformer classes at the HealthTrack studio. Pilates has wonderful benefits for improved posture, body awareness, and inner strength, and Heather would love to introduce you to these components.