Angela Carini, Studio Owner/Senior Instructor
B.A. Dance, Northwestern University
PMA Certified Instructor
AOBTA Certified Shiatsu Therapist

Studio owner, teacher trainer and senior Pilates instructor at Urbancore Pilates and Fitness, Angela Carini has over 15 years of experience in dance, bodywork and holistic forms of fitness.
Angela fell in love with Pilates more than a decade ago while studying at Northwestern University, where she earned her bachelor's degree in dance. In 2005, she pursued and completed her mat and equipment certification through the Physicalmind Institute, and has since developed a loyal following of clients who appreciate her mind-body approach to health.
Angela is dedicated to soaking in all she can as a practitioner and continues to perfect her craft by participating in advanced workshops in anatomy, cadaver dissection and rehabilitative protocols. Doing so ensures that she is able to design safe and effective workout programs for clients with chronic pain and injury.
Known for her precision and depth as an instructor, Angela incorporates a number of stretching and bodywork exercises into every session, including acupressure and manual therapies, to create proper bodily alignment and neuromuscular function. Though her teaching methods are notably challenging, clients—from musicians in the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and professional dancers to elite athletes and fellow Pilates instructors—are able to overcome their own mental and physical limits while achieving a renewed sense of health and wellness.
Angela is also a certified and well-known shiatsu instructor. She is the author of the popular beginner
video series The Art of Shiatsu and teaches classes and workshops to students of all levels.
Angela has taught Shiatsu at the renowned Pacific College of Oriental Medicine and Zen Shiatsu Chicago. She is currently studying Taoist Medicine and Medical QiGong with Michael Lomax.