Pilates in Northbrook

I started Pilates 10 years ago to help my core strength and flexibility.  Five years ago I was introduced to Iryna and I found her to be a dedicated instructor who has a unique ability to keep the workouts both interesting, yet effective.  At age 62, I run, bike and play 150 rounds of golf a year so I need a professional personal trainer that understands how to strengthen my body’s weaknesses. Active lifestyles result in aches and pains; fortunately, Iryna is also a very skilled massage therapist who actually knows how to give a true deep tissue massage.   I highly recommend Iryna as a Pilate’s instructor and massage therapist.Michael M.Lake Forest

Iryna has been my personal Pilates coach for 2 years.  She is an outstanding trainer and very professional. I feel that the individually designed exercises and training regimen, which Iryna provides, has allowed me to enjoy the activities I like to participate in.Marc E. SherwoodChicago

I have been taking Pilates for over 10 years and have experienced wonderful instructors—but none that compare to Iryna! Her knowledge, plus her spirit, is just fantastic. I often travel and one thing I always look forward to is seeing and working out with Iryna. She is a mentor, and a coach, with a complete understanding of both the body and mind.  Iryna you are the best!Roberta K.

Iryna is one of the smartest, kindest people I have ever met. Her life coaching skills are driven by her wish to really help people and, by asking great questions, makes them realize that they can control their own future — no matter how dismal they may think it looks. Her follow up, once a go-forward plan, has been agreed, is also excellent. She really stays with you to make sure you get to a better place. I have no hesitation in recommending Iryna as a Life Coach.Brian Husselbee

I would like to share with you how Iryna has helped me through her life coaching techniques. I met Iryna as a Pilate’s instructor. Each week it seemed I was preoccupied with a different interpersonal relationship that was troubling me. Iryna encouraged me to talk about these situations. In doing so, she helped me see that I can’t control other people’s behavior, only my own. She taught me about energy levels and how the people in my life teach me different lessons about myself. By not letting these difficult personalities stir an unwanted reaction within me, I can learn to disassociate from the negative feelings and resentment. This has resulted in a much more positive outlook on my behalf. Iryna helped me realize that I can’t be held responsible for other people’s happiness. Her analyses provide me with an invaluable insight that resulted in lifting an emotional burden. Iryna’s positivity and encouragement continues to be a source of strength.Diane M.

Life throws one many curveballs. Everyone makes mistakes and suffers from the emotional stress. Iryna has helped me to recognize and come to terms with the issues. Dealing with heightened emotions that are self-inflicted was the first step. Iryna successfully helped me navigate the traumatic circumstances. Together we developed an approach that let me move on with my life.K.G.

Working with Iryna has been an awakening experience. By asking probing questions, we were able to identify the areas that need work, and map out a plan to help achieve these goals. Iryna is a true delight to work with. I feel very fortunate to have her guidance and continue to set and achieve goals.Julia H.

I came to Iryna for some life coaching help. I needed to get some direction in my life as to where I was going and how to reach the goals I wanted to attain. Iryna was very calm and listened to me and was able to help me with the proper direction I needed. She helped me realize that some of my behavior did not benefit me in the goals I wanted to achieve. By listening calmly, and giving me some suggestions to change my behavior patterns, she was very helpful to me in changing my relationships with family, friends and coworkers. Most importantly, she has helped me to calm down. She gave me direction to see myself as a good and competent person whose feelings are important. I am in a much better place because of Iryna’s life coaching skills and calm, quiet approach to solving many issues in my life.Bob Albrecht