Our Studio
Body Evolve has a 20-year history in the North Shore having first opened its doors in Highland Park in 1998. The studio attributes it’s longevity, success and excellent reputation to highly knowledgeable instructors and personal attention to the individual client. All instructors are certified in Pilates and many have extensive backgrounds in dance, health and exercise. Our instructors have worked alongside physical therapists and are acutely aware of the unique needs of patients recovering from injury, athletes optimizing performance, and restoring the body to correct alignment and optimal health.
Arlene Bass - Founder
Arlene, Founder and Director of Body Evolve Pilates, has had a strong interest in movement and health and wellness her entire life. Beginning as a young gymnast and dancer and then receiving her BS in food science and business from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Arlene has continually grown her knowledge base. Arlene Bass began teaching Pilates in 1996 and opened Body Evolve in a small office in Highland Park in 1998. Now, 20 years later, in a 2,400 square foot sunlit, window filled space, Arlene remains focused on dedicating her passion for Pilates and healing movement to all ages of clients in the community. Through the Instructor Training Program, with five Master Instructors on staff, Arlene manages one of the largest Balanced Body Authorized Training Centers in the country. She is on faculty at Balanced Body, ACE, and is a PMA-CPT. Arlene has been featured in PilatesStyle Magazine and presents nationally at Pilates on Tour and PMA Conferences.
Working alongside Arlene are some the most qualified, intelligent and educated Pilates instructors in the North Shore. You will find a personal fit with us!
