About le MovementMeet Le Team
Emi
Emi Frey | Founder & Instructor
Emi has been teaching Pilates and fitness for nearly a decade. After making waves in the New York City Pilates and group fitness scene, she moved to Chicago and opened Le Movement shortly after.
Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that how we move effects how we live — both physically and energetically. Never an athlete, it wasn’t until she stumbled in to a Pilates class 12 years ago that she finally understood what it meant to truly move. As a coach, she believes that anyone can become an expert mover — all it takes is the humility to learn.
Emi has been featured in Women’s Health and Elle Magazine.
When she’s not in le studio or lifting weights, find her with her brussels griffons, Chickpea & Olive or baking sourdough.
Certifications: 600 Hour Comprehensive Pilates Certification, New York Pilates | PMA National Certified Pilates Teacher | NASM Certified Personal Trainer | CFSC Certified Functional Strength & Conditioning Coach | Pre & Post Natal continuing education | Anatomy of Pilates continuing education
Meet le Team
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Annabel
INSTRUCTOR
BASI Pilates instructor Annabel is passionate about making Pilates accessible to EVERYbody. She brings a fun, approachable style to her teaching, using bite-sized cues to help clients understand the “why” behind each movement. Her goal is to help clients build strength, stability, and confidence that carry beyond the studio and into everyday life.Annabel first fell in love with Pilates while living and working in China—so don’t be surprised if she counts the hundreds in Mandarin! Outside the studio, she works for Every Body Eat, a local allergen-friendly food company. She’s always up for long walks on the lake, trying new restaurants, or a truly unreasonable amount of coffee. And if you’re ever in need of a snack, just ask her!
Certifications: 500 HourBASI Comprehensive | 200 Hour One Hot Yoga Mat and Reformer | Barre (Body Alive) | Breast Cancer Recovery Continuing Education | Pre & Post Natal Continuing Education
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Max
CHIEF OF BORING (COB)
Someone has to do our accounting, admin, and handy work — might as well be him! -
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Chickpea + Olive
RESIDENT MASCOTS
Not at all classes but when they are, they are the protectors of the studio. Here to make sure even the hardest postures get some licks and heavy panting to motivate you.
LE MOVEMENT'S PHILOSOPHY We have three objectives for everyone who walks through our doors
Le Movement is a home for movement lovers. We believe that our members are capable of incredible strength.
First, we strive to create a space that makes members feel capable — both physically and energetically. No matter who you are, where you come from, and how you move, we want you to feel empowered walking in and out of our doors.
Second, we want you to feel connected. It’s not just a workout, but a movement practice. It’s not just a studio, but a third place. It’s not just a community, it’s LE CULT (just kidding, a little.) We are continuously building a stronger relationship with ourselves and with others around us. Connection is what keeps us close, long after our sessions end.
Most importantly, Le Movement is a place to help educate and empower. We want you to take the skills and knowledge you learn here and apply it everywhere you see fit, for the rest of your life.
250+
members moving well
500+
community members in our collective
2500+
hours of training and education across our team
ready?Let’s embark on your movement journey TOGETHER
Le Cult’s cult favorites
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Gemstone Initial Necklace
Your choice of gemstones and your choice of letters! 16in with 2in extender
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Form Celine Crop-Top
The Celine Crop Top is the athleisure staple you've been searching for and a Le Movement staple. Its halter design allows it to be worn alone or layered, creating versatile options for workouts or everyday wear. It provides low support with removable padding and also incorporates an elasticated hem-band for a comfortable fit.
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The Stakt Mat Pro Personalized
Stakt is the only 2-in-1 fitness mat that doubles as a block for added versatility in your workouts and extra support for whichever way you move. Now available in a Pro model with a premium textured layer that provides added strength and superior grip.
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Cowboy Colostrum
First-day whole colostrum packed with bioactive nutrients that support full-body health.
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The Stakt Weights
Our in studio hand weights. Twist the ends on and off these adjustable hand weights to switch between two, four, or six pounds.
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Women's Wrkt Crop Vest
Tailored to fit the contours of a woman's body, the Aion Women's Workout Crop Vest enhances your workout without additional time, reps, or sets.
