Bridging The Gap Between Classical Pilates & Modern Movement Science.

Holly Swanson has spent her life in movement, first as a competitive gymnast and ballet dancer, then as a Pilates instructor certified through Stott Pilates and the PhysicalMind Institute, with specialized training in breast cancer rehabilitation. A PMA-certified teacher and owner of Core Chicago Pilates, she opened the Core Chicago Instructor Training Center in 2015 and co-created The Lab three years later.

Jacquelyn Brennan has worked in wellness since she was 16. A PMA-certified Pilates instructor, Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Perinatal Corrective Exercise Specialist, and yoga teacher, she co-opened Pilates + Coffee in Chicago in 2017. Her athletic background as a marathoner shapes her focus on strength, balance, and injury prevention.

Together, Holly and Jacquelyn bring 35+ years of teaching experience, and since 2018, they've been training the next generation of Pilates teachers.