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Illinois
There are five levels to become a certified instructor. The level listed is the most recent level that the intern has completed.

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Peter Merlin Level II (847) 849-0505
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Certified Pilates Instructor, Certified NASM Personal Trainer
Certified Ginastica Natural Instructor - www.ginasticanatural.com
Operate out of Ultimate Fitness in Evanston, Illinois - www.ultfitev.com
Willing to travel.
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Carrie Collins Certified Instructor (773) 750-5031
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Carrie Collins received her training in the Meridian Flexibility System from Steve Sierra and Anne Tierney. She was introduced to Resistance Flexibility Training in 2003 while living in San Francisco. Carrie is a classically trained pianist and found that the system not only relieved tension from long hours of practicing, but also helped balance and strengthen her body, mind and spirit. Her work as a Meridian Flexibility Trainer has lead to feature articles in Time Out Chicago and The Chicago Tribune.
Carrie has experience working on athletes such as marathon runners and swimmers. She's worked with yoga and pilates students to enhance their practice. She's also worked on clients with severe back pain, knee pain, scoliosis, shoulder injuries and cerebral palsy.
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Jeanne Barker Level I (773) 671-2468
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Jeanne says, “Resistance Stretching benefits everyone in their wellness goals. Resistance Stretching can add to your current wellness level or get on the road to starting one.” Jean is a Certified Life Coach through the IPEC Institute with a professional emphasis on Whole Health. She holds a BS in Health and Wellness with a concentration in nutrition. She also is credentialed as a Nutritional Consultant from the Global Collage of Natural Medicine, emphasizing value assessment, implementation and compliance. Additionally, Jean is certified as a Consultant in Lifestyle and Weight Management. Jean’s fitness credentials include Certified Personal Trainer, Group Instructor for Strength, Aqua, Aqua Pilates, Pilates, Spin and Zumba. She also is a registered Yoga instructor.
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