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Movement MED

Empowering you to better health for over 20 years. Movement MED is your choice for Pilates personal training, Pilates post-rehabilitation and Medical Exercise.

We provide exercise solutions for individuals that have completed physical therapy, occupational therapy, or chiropractic care but feel as if there are still improvements to be made. We emphasize a mind/body modality approach combined with the latest outcome based science. Movement MED can be part of your solution to long term management of your medical condition! Movement MED is also a great choice should your goals be aligned with just becoming more fit.We have been training individuals for over 20 years, and can readily assist with improving your strength, mobility, flexibility, posture, endurance, and mental focus.

03/14/2026

Movement Med was born from a simple but powerful realization: there’s a gap between healthcare and fitness, and people are falling through it. 🧠➡️💪

After 30+ years in the fitness industry, founder Shane Rhoads saw more and more people of all ages struggling with chronic pain, medical conditions, or just the challenges of aging. Their doctors said, “Exercise will help,” but no one showed them how.

Movement Med was created to bridge that gap with evidence-based, medically informed fitness that’s safe, effective, and empowering. Because everyone deserves to move with confidence.

Not sure where to start? Let’s talk! Book your personalized consult by clicking the link in our bio.

03/02/2026

Posture check 👀

Jess is guiding Shane through chest expansion—an exercise designed to improve posture, lengthen the spine, and counteract the effects of long days spent sitting and scrolling. By sitting tall, engaging the upper back, and opening through the chest, this movement helps you feel more upright, supported, and aligned.

Even without equipment, practicing this pattern throughout the day can make a big difference in how you sit, stand, and move. Small movements. Lasting impact.

02/24/2026

Stronger isn’t just about heavier weights — it’s about moving well, building resilience, and training in ways that support your life outside the gym. 💪

At Movement Med, our Strength Training program is functional, intentional, and tailored to your body’s needs — whether you’re recovering from injury, managing pain, correcting imbalances, or simply ready to feel stronger and more confident every day. From kettlebells and TRX to resistance bands and core stability work, we focus on smart progressions that build strength safely and sustainably.

That means strength that shows up when you’re climbing stairs, carrying groceries, playing with your kids, or just getting through your daily routine — without pain or hesitation.

Ready to train for real‑life strength with expert guidance? Learn more and book your consult today. Link in bio!

02/19/2026

Desk life? Take a keyboard break. 💻

One of our favorite quick posture resets is called the Keyboard Break — a simple move to relieve tension in your neck and upper traps after long hours at the computer.

Here’s how it works:
“Pick up” your imaginary keyboard, twist and break it, drive your elbows back, and slide them down toward your back pockets. Feel the squeeze between your lower shoulder blades. Repeat 3–4 times… then get back to work feeling taller and more open.

It takes less than 30 seconds, but it can make a big difference in how your neck and shoulders feel throughout the day.

Small reset. Big relief.

02/17/2026

Strong hips = a supported spine 💪

Jess, one of our Pilates instructors, is breaking down proper lunge mechanics on the reformer—focusing on alignment, control, and strength where it matters most. From keeping a long spine and stacked joints to squaring the hips and engaging the glutes, these small details make a big difference in protecting the back and supporting healthy movement.

This variation targets hip and glute strength, which plays a key role in spinal stability and injury prevention. Thoughtful movement, intentional alignment, and strength you can feel.

02/12/2026

Pilates-based medical fitness bridges the gap between rehab and real life. 🧠💪

At Movement Med, we use Pilates in a clinical context to support recovery from injury, manage chronic conditions, and promote healthy aging. From chronic low back pain to Parkinson’s, post-stroke recovery to pelvic floor dysfunction. Pilates helps rebuild deep core strength, improve balance, and retrain movement patterns, allowing clients to move with confidence.

Curious about how movement can change your health? Tap into expert tips by visiting our blog! Link in bio!

01/25/2026

Movement is medicine, and Pilates is the foundation.

At Movement Med Chicago, we specialize in Pilates-based medical fitness, blending clinical expertise with intentional movement to help you reduce pain, restore strength, and move with confidence again.

Whether you’re recovering from injury, managing a chronic condition, or looking for smarter, safer strength, our personalized programs are designed around your body and goals. 🧠💪
📍 Streeterville, Chicago
💪 Feel better. Move better. Live better.
👉 Book your consult today.

01/17/2026

Your feet do more work than you think. Are you giving them the attention they deserve?

In this video, Dara shares a simple but powerful foot and ankle exercise using a TheraBand to help improve toe articulation, strength, and awareness. By working one toe at a time, this exercise highlights imbalances, stiffness, and patterns that often show up after ankle sprains or from chronic tension in the feet.

Whether you start with individual toes or the entire foot, even one minute of mindful movement can help warm the foot, improve mobility, and encourage a more grounded, supported connection from the ground up. A great reminder that small, intentional work can make a big difference, especially for feet that spend all day gripping inside shoes.

01/16/2026

Move smarter, not harder. 🪷

Movement Med’s Pilates Program is rooted in mindful, rehab-informed movement designed to help you build strength, stability, and confidence in your body. Whether you’re recovering from an injury or looking for a supportive way to move better, this approach prioritizes how your body actually works.

Small classes. Expert instruction. Results that last.
➡️ Book a consultation today—link in bio.

01/10/2026

What if releasing your low back and pelvic floor didn’t require effort at all?

In this video, Dara shares a gentle, effective way to support the pelvic floor, glutes, low back, and SI joint using an inflatable therapy ball. By simply placing the ball between the sit bones and allowing the body to settle—staying still or adding small, mindful shifts—tension can soften and release without pain or force.

A powerful reminder that healing can be subtle, supportive, and slow. 🧘‍♀️

01/04/2026

Hip tightness showing up in your day-to-day movement? This simple tool might help.

This gentle drill supports hip internal rotation using a small ball (or even a yoga block) to help improve awareness, mobility, and control at the hip joint. By keeping your hips and knees aligned and moving with slow, intentional rotations from the top of the thigh, you can encourage better range of motion — without forcing anything.

🔹 Small, controlled movements
🔹 Feel the glutes engage
🔹 8–15 reps per side
🔹 Notice how open the front of your hips feel afterward

Movement doesn’t have to be complicated to be effective. Sometimes it’s about listening, adjusting, and moving with intention.

Save this for later and try it when your hips are feeling stiff or restricted.

12/25/2025

From all of us at Movement Med Chicago to you—Happy Holidays & a Joyful New Year! 🎄

We’re so grateful for our community this past year and can’t wait to keep moving, growing, and supporting your wellness journey in 2026.

May your holidays be filled with warmth, laughter, and a little mindful movement too! ❤️

Address

142 E Ontario Suite 1750
Chicago, IL
60611

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8pm
Tuesday	6am - 8pm
Wednesday	6am - 8pm
Thursday	6am - 8pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	6am - 5pm
Sunday	6am - 5pm

Telephone

+17732361283

Website

https://www.movementmedchicago.com/

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