About Us

Primed Pilates PLLC is a family-centered studio nestled in the heart of Lemont, IL, offering an intimate, home-based setting for mindful movement. With a commitment to maintaining small class sizes—whether in private one-on-one sessions, duets, or trios—each student is given the focused, personalized guidance they deserve. This close attention, provided by a dedicated Romana’s Pilates certified teacher, supports students in developing both physical strength and mental resilience through authentic Pilates practice.

Pilates is not only a method of exercise, but also the name of the visionary who created it—Joseph Pilates. Inspired by the movement of the spine in both people and animals, Pilates developed a series of exercises and specialized equipment designed to improve posture, strength, and overall body efficiency. His method, which emphasizes stretch, strength, and control, was grounded in principles that promote healthy, functional movement. Through his books, including Return to Life and Your Health, Pilates continues to influence modern fitness. When it came time to pass on his work, Joseph chose Romana Kryzanowska to carry forward his legacy, ensuring the method would endure for generations.

Romana Kryzanowska, a gifted and knowledgeable movement expert, developed a teacher training program that continues to inspire Pilates instructors worldwide. Known for her warmth, kindness, and respect, Romana instilled in her students a deep dedication to the integrity and purpose of the Pilates method. Romana’s Pilates nurtures a thoughtful, intentional approach to movement, using the original teaching tools created by Joseph Pilates himself. These tools include a series of specific exercises performed across a variety of apparatus, with the reformer being the most well-known. However, the full breadth of Pilates work is explored through a wide range of Pilates inventions. Romana’s Pilates teachers are entrusted with the responsibility to teach with a critical eye, progressing their students through the dynamic and evolving sequence of exercises, ensuring that each individual’s practice evolves to its fullest potential.

Driven by a passion for both form and function, Kate’s teaching is rooted in her diverse background in the arts, anatomy, and movement. Her Pilates journey began at a young age, alongside her Cecchetti ballet training at the Conservatory of Dance in Chicago. She later earned a Bachelor of Science in Studio Art from Illinois State University, focusing on fine metalworking and glass. While pursuing her artistic career, Kate worked as an aesthetic dental laboratory technician and continued her love for movement by teaching a variety of fitness, dance, and strength classes. During that time, and while earning an Associates of Applied Science in Anatomy and Kinesiology, Kate deepened her Pilates practice by studying with Romana’s Pilates Teachers. She was accepted into the prestigious Romana’s Pilates Teacher Training Program, completing over 650 hours of apprentice study and certification. With years of teaching experience and a unique combination of artistic, anatomical, and functional knowledge, Kate’s approach to Pilates offers a personalized, insightful learning experience for each of her clients.