Meet the LSQP team
In addition to being highly trained, experienced, and talented in their respective disciplines—our instructors are the embodiment of our mission. Each and every one is truly passionate about inspiring, empowering, and energizing our community members to achieve their health, fitness, and wellness goals.
We couldn’t be more excited for you to meet them!
Our Instructors
Aileen May
she/her
Senior Pilates Instructor
Teaches Pilates Mat, Pilates Equipment, + Barre
Training
Balance Body 500 Hour Pilates Mat + Equipment
Experience
Has taught private and group Pilates for 11 years in studios all across Chicago.
Teaching Goals
Creating a healing environment, increase self-awareness of mind-body-spirit, infuse classes with levity and humor while maintaining a high impact structure. Helping people connect with a deep sense of centeredness, both biomechanically and mentally.
Outside the Studio
Aileen is a talented dancer and performer who is often seen biking around her Logan Square hood, swimming in the lake at night, and being a cat mom.
chris flood
he/him
Senior Pilates Instructor
Teaches Pilates Mat + Pilates Equipment
Training
In 2017, he became a certified pilates instructor after completing a rigorous two year classic training program with The Pilates Center, based in Boulder, CO.
Experience
Since 2017, he’s worked with everyone from beginners and people recovering from injury to long time students and professional athletes and dancers. Chris teaches on the Reformer, Chair, Jumpboard, and Mat.
Teaching Goals
He is committed to helping everyone move well, feel good, love their body, and deepen the connection between mind and body. His teaching style strives to take the heart or intention of each pilates exercise and relay that to each student in a way that connects with them. This way, no matter their background or skill, they can find the empowerment and joy in pilates.
Outside the Studio
Chris enjoys spending time with his partner and two dogs or hitting up neighborhood restaurants in Logan Square. Chris is a big music and art fan. He loves playing piano and learning new instruments as well as going out to support friends, musicians and artists within Chicago's creative community.
Frances Whitford
she/her
Pilates Instructor
Teaches Pilates Mat + Pilates Equipment
Training
The Lab Pilates Teaching Training, 500-HR Program.
Experience
Teaching group classes and privates since 2022.
Teaching Goals
For clients to leave feeling better than they did when they arrived. She teaches with a huge emphasis on breathing cues, with a hope that the client gets a strong workout while also calming down. She also hopes they get a better understanding of how their body works and a sense of improved posture.
Outside the Studio
Frances is a professional dancer and manages a dance collective that she co-founded in 2020; they’re called Little Fire Artist Collective! When she’s not doing admin work or rehearsing, she enjoys going for long walks and listening to podcasts or knitting on her couch with her cat, Gata.
Anita Washburn
she/her
Pilates Instructor
Teaches Pilates Mat + Pilates Equipment
Training
Mighty Pilates Reformer, Chair, Tower, Mat Training, 400-HR Program.
Experience
Taught classes and private sessions at High Bridge Pilates, Chicago
Teaching Goals
Drawing from her own journey with chronic back pain, Anita emphasizes the critical importance of spine health, mobility, and rehabilitation in her Pilates teachings. Anita enjoys working with clients of all experience levels, guiding them to improve strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. She prioritizes a comfortable, safe and fun class atmosphere!
Outside the Studio
Anita loves playing tennis, spending time outdoors, photography, film and playing music.
Jessica morales
she/her
Pilates Instructor
Coming Soon!
Training
Coming Soon!
Experience
Coming Soon!
Teaching Goals
Coming Soon!
Outside the Studio
Coming Soon!
Nichole Brown
they/them
Senior Yoga Instructor + Admin Assistant
Teaches Yoga
Training
200hr with Tula Yoga Studio, 65hr psychologically sensitive and trauma informed teacher training Room to Breathe; 300hr with Heart and Bones Yoga and 40hr Yoga for the Special Child under Sonia Sumner.
Experience
Nichole has lead accessibility programing for YTTs, hosted yoga workshops and yoga retreats as well as created content for Susanna Barkataki on YOKE. They have taught public classes across the city of Chicago since 2021.
Teaching Goals
Nichole’s goal is to create as safe a space as possible for students to advocate for their needs and reconnect to themselves while respecting the roots of Yoga.
Outside the Studio
I love to dance! I also love any excuse to get creative (knitting/painting/crafting etc. ), anything to do with food, my cat Marmalade Soylent Green and being outside in a passive way lol.
Megan Fariello
she/her
Yoga Instructor
Teaches Yoga
Training
The 200-hour teacher training program at Tula Yoga Studio in 2021.
Experience
Coming soon…
Teaching Goals
Megan always wants her classes to be approachable, combining thoughtful, paced movement with the opportunity to explore more dynamic flows and postures. Her aim is to encourage students to be playful in their practice while also learning what works best for them.
Outside the Studio
Megan is a giant cinephile and watches a lot of movies as well as writes about them; she is a regular contributor to Cine-File, a website providing weekly listings for film screenings in the Chicago area. She also just started co-hosting a monthly film screening at nearby bar, Consignment Lounge!
Wendy hauser
she/her
Senior Pilates Instructor
Teaches Pilates Equipment
Training
STOTT Pilates Comprehensive Certification;
200 Hour RYT Yoga One Cedarburg, WI
Experience
Her entire professional career included teaching a variety movement to all ages and levels of ability at schools and YMCAs.
13 years teaching equipment-based Pilates in Chicago & Wisconsin.
15 years traveling & teaching as an International Fit Bodies Instructor
Teaching Goals
Guiding students with the principles of Pilates to change how to safely move in their daily lives and inspire them to a regular Pilates practice.
Outside the Studio
Wendy enjoys all things outdoors: biking and paddle boarding at their lake home in Wisconsin in the summer and in the winter cross country skiing and snow shoeing. She also loves spending time with her husband, adult children and grand girls.
deedee bourdo
she/her
Pilates Instructor + Studio Admin
Teaches Pilates Mat + Pilates Equipment
Training
Balanced Body
Experience
DeeDee teaches everything from Pilates Reformer, Chair, and varying levels of Pilates Mat classes to introducing new clients to Pilates in LSQP’s Launch Class! Her classes are pretty chill and calming with little bursts of burn!
Teaching Goals
My goal in teaching is to give my students the chance to feel and build strength from the inside out, and tune into the control they have over their own body and physical sensations. Coming from a dance background, I also love encouraging my students to "find their flow". Pilates is not only about mastering a move with with precision, but also about moving with a smooth quality and ease.
Outside the Studio
I just moved to Chicago summer 2022 from Dallas, Texas, so I really enjoy exploring the city right now! I love cats (my own's name is Penny), comedy, and reality tv. I also love dancing, seeing live theater, and spending time with family and friends.
Meagan Pagano
she/her
Pilates Instructor
Teaches Pilates Mat, Pilates Equipment + Barre
Training + Experience
Balanced Body Comprehensive Teacher Training; coaching a variety of movement (swimming, water polo, track & field) to middle and high schoolers.
Teaching Goals
Guide students in a safe but challenging movement practice. Having found the world of Pilates through injury herself, one of her main goals is to help people feel better and connected with their bodies.
Outside the Studio
Meagan loves being with her cattle dog Cowboy, pole dancing, being at the lake in the summer, and watching bad reality tv.
Molly Gemerchak
she/her
Pilates Instructor
Teaches Pilates Mat + Pilates Equipment
Training
The Lab Pilates Teacher training, under Holly Swanson and Jacquelyn Brennan
Experience
Teaching other professional dancers and her students at various dance studios. Upon completion of the teacher training program she worked at Engage Pilates in Evanston and guested at dance studios in the city and surrounding suburbs.
Teaching Goals
Mind body connection!! She wants her clients to leave the studio with a better understanding of their body. She loves cueing clients to check their posture with their brain rather than visually. The more aware we are of our body the more we consciously (and subconsciously!) fix errors in our posture everyday, leading to happier, healthier bodies.
Outside the Studio
Molly dances professionally for Chicago Repertory Ballet and plays with her AMAZING kitten Zuko! She and her husband also love hiking; their favorite hike so far was in the Anaga forest in Tenerife for their honeymoon.
Jayne jones
she/her
Apprentice Pilates Instructor
Teaches Apprentice Pilates Mat
Training
Certification Underway!
Experience
I'm currently pursuing my 500-hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification through The Lab, under Holly Swanson and Jacquelyn Brennan.
Teaching Goals
Sto help foster a safe, welcoming space where clients can come as they are and build a deeper connection and awareness to their bodies. I want clients to leave feeling more supported and confident in their movement with improvements in overall strength, mobility and well-being. Longer term, I'm excited to continue refining my teaching voice and contributing to a studio culture that prioritizes inclusivity and accessibility!
Outside the Studio
Outside of the studio, you can find me on long walks around Old Irving Park with my husband and our two dogs, Hugo and Penelope. I also love to travel, play volleyball, read, and try new restaurants throughout the city!
Hayley Anderson
she/her
Yoga Instructor
Teaches Yoga
Training
200hr RYT at Tula Yoga Studio (Chicago, IL)
Experience
Teaching at various studios in different communities for the past 5 years offering vinyasa style movement and breathwork practices. Populations include all bodies, abilities, and ages.
Teaching Goals
Create an environment where students can get curious, connect mind & body, and leave class feeling empowered.
Outside the Studio
Traveling and dancing as much as possible, all while tending to my partner, elderly Pomeranian, and small tortoise.
Jan chitphakdithai
she/her
Owner + Business Director
Studio Goals
I became the owner of LSQP with the goal of making it a safe and accessible community for all who enter through our doors, one that promotes happiness, health, and self-worth. I work to create an ethical workplace that instructors and admin staff feel proud to be part of, with emphasis on providing the team an opportunity to grow professionally and personally. And I aim to be a positive presence in the neighborhood, supporting other local businesses and giving everyone a chance to thrive through Pilates and movement.
Outside the Studio
When not at the studio or working my day job as a Technology Manager, I enjoy the variety of working side hustles as time allows, specifically event planning, hair styling, and teaching handstands classes. During my free time I explore hobbies such as dancing, circus, and crafting. I love the novelty of traveling around the world, and when I'm ready for rest I enjoy spending time at home with my husband Michael and 3 cats Logan, Nova, and Delilah.
Dani Koeck
she/her
Studio Admin
Studio Goals
Coming soon!
Outside the Studio
Coming soon!
Michael Montes
he/him
Admin Assistant
Studio Goals
Maintain the quality of the space by assisting with handyman work
Outside the Studio
My biggest hobby outside of the studio is playing video games, especially Pokemon Go, with my wife. I'm a digital artist by trade, so I also paint and sculpt on the computer when I have time and a fun idea to bring to life.
ray johnson
he/him
Studio Admin
Studio Goals
Provide a friendly neighboring experience and maintain a level of trust and support with our community.
Outside the Studio
I love to draw! Whether it’s creating graphic art as commissioned pieces or working on my own projects, art provides a calming space for me. Also being from Chicago, I love walking the different neighborhoods with my wife and getting daily inspiration from our community.
Madeline Sibon
she/her
Studio Manager
Studio Goals
Foster and grow the community at the studio! I love to empower and uplift people, and being a part of such a stellar team with a thriving clientele has been such an amazing experience. I am looking forward to giving all that love and positivity back to the community!
Outside the Studio
You'll find me having adventures with my husband, Chris, and our 2 dogs, Booker and Chaplynn. I enjoy horror movies, spooky books, pop culture, and being creative! I am a hobbiest photographer, maker and collector of many things. Ask me about the best Hozier song (hint: the answer is all of them)
Interested in joining our team?
We are always looking to meet talented instructors! Send your resume to info@logansquarepilates.com.