Studio E

I can’t rave enough about this fitness studio. I endured a leg injury and lost hope to recovery because I’ve almost tried everything, except implementing the proper physical therapy. A friend of mine referred me to Karina who has been rehabbing my leg for over 4 months. The progress is slow but steady and I look back to hopefully jogging at full speed by the summer. Karina knows what she’s doing via proper training, therapy, and massage. Their entire staff is friendly and there is free parking available which is convenient, the studio is always clean, and it’s never crammed with lots of customers.

I’ve been working out with Karina since July 2013, and it has been one of the best experiences, I can’t even figure out where to begin! Not only am I MUCH stronger, fitter, healthier and happier, I feel like our sessions have been practically therapeutic. Karina is such a wonderful listener, advice giver and trainer. She also has an uncanny way of knowing exactly what you need; she knows when to push you hard and she knows when you need a day of stretching, she is even a fantastic masseuse, when you’ve stupidly overdone it yourself.
Speaking of massage, Sarah Cathcart, who is the resident massage therapist at Studio E is BRILLIANT. She and Karina work together to make sure that, as the client, you are getting the most comprehensive, holistic treatment possible.
The Studio E crew is a great team, and help each other out whenever possible. I’ve worked out with Lori when Karina is out, and she is also amazing! It’s really great to have such a great team at the gym who are always there for each other and the clients.
Speaking of the gym, the actual studio is gorgeous. Lofty, extremely clean, all the equipment you could ever need without being cluttered and the bathrooms are perfect. I’ve been to a lot of gyms, and I truly know Studio E is as good as it gets!

Studio E is the best fitness gym I have ever belonged to. My personal trainer Andrea Wise is fabulous and I have achieved the best results of my life training with her. Margeaux Raymond, one of the Pilates instructors is wonderful and was one of the first Pilates teachers in Chicago. She offers private lessons as well as group classes. Sarah Cathcart the massage therapist is also phenomenal. I highly recommend Studio E and the fitness experts to anyone serious about results in a very cool setting, not crowded with great equipment and awesome people. Best in Chicago!

Studio E is an amazing fitness haven. I never thought I would get a personal trainer, but after hearing rave reviews from my boss I decided to give it a try. I am not a fan of big crowded gyms and hate the whole process of finding parking, waiting for machines, and dealing with the crowds. Studio E is truly a sanctuary for your health. Since its all personal trainers there are rarely more than a handful of people in the room. This makes it much less intimidating and I look forward to going there. I’ve been working out with Karina for almost 2 years now, and she is exceptional. If you work out with Karina, you aren’t just gaining a trainer, but a nutritionist, fitness expert and overall health coach. She is constantly educating me on how to be my best self. Through books, health stores, recipes, and other recommendations I have gained such a better understanding of how to be healthy. She is incredibly dedicated to your well being, and her zest for life is contagious. You need her in your life, I promise you will be better for it!
Oh and Sarah, you need her too. She has great knowledge of the body’s muscles and intricate connections. As a result, she melts away aches and pains you may not even know you had. She will leave you in a state of bliss.
Highly recommended!