our studio
our studio
our studio
Founder Liz McKee first stepped into a Pilates studio in 2003 and has been a devoted practitioner and educator ever since. Intrigued by the concentration and mindfulness that each exercise required, she became certified to teach when she was just 19 years old. In addition to her Pilates and Barre certifications, she holds a BS in Vertebrate Physiology from Penn State and is certified in Dynamic Neuromuscular Therapy module 1.
LSF is a boutique fitness studio offering Pilates, Physical Therapy, and virtual classes for all levels of fitness. Winner of Best of The Main Line, the spacious, sunlit studio features new Allegro2 Balanced Body reformers and topnotch instruction. Classes are small and provide hands-on, semi-private instruction to safely transform your body. Located a block from the heart of Wayne, just minutes from major highways.
Instructors
Instructors
instructors
liz mckee
who: owner, pilates, barre and rebounder instructor
hometown: gladwyne, pa
in the studio: strives to help clients fix dysfunctional movement patterns in order to get stronger
interesting fact: has been teaching for over half her lifetime (since 18 years old)
nikki blagden
who: Pilates instructor, Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist and Restorative Exercise Specialist
hometown: danville, ca
words to live by: move more, move differently, move often. movement matters.
interesting fact: is second cousins with the Tiger King (but does not know him!)
jackie ladden
who: pilates instructor; resident physical therapist; breast cancer exercise specialist
hometown: philly
favorite class to teach: flow
favorite exercise: curtsey lunge
interesting fact: was introduced to pilates by her mom, as a way to spend time together
kerry mccarthy
who: pilates instructor; fashion planning director
hometown: glen mills, pa
favorite exercise: long spine
words to live by: let it ride
interesting fact: was inspired to try pilates by her mom, who practiced through five pregnancies and swore by the benefits
olivia dolan
who: pilates instructor; creator of LIVFIT Dance Fitness; pre/postnatal certified; founder & consultant at OG Marketing.
hometown: wilton, ct
favorite class: jump
words to live by: movement is medicine.
interesting fact: gymnast/dancer/cheerleader until torn ACL….used pilates to rehab and fell in love!
amanda forcine
who: pilates instructor
hometown: bluebell, pa
favorite exercise: shortspine
words to live by: anyone who keeps learning stays young!
carlie swerdloff
who: pilates instructor, personal trainer, health and wellness nutrition coach, creator Life as a Fit Foodie
hometown: lafayette hill, pa
favorite exercise: any type of plank
words to live by: what’s meant for you will always find its way
jessi perna-elias
who: pilates, cardio dance, and barre instructor
hometown: narberth, pa
favorite exercise: the roll down
words to live by: how you do anything is how you do everything
nicolette stumpo
who: pilates instructor, student @ villanova, dancer
hometown: sewell, nj
favorite exercise: flying lunges
words to live by: be the change you wish to see in the world
greta gormley
who: pilates and barre instructor
hometown: malvern, pa
favorite exercise: pike
interesting fact: lived in dublin, ireland for the past 5 years, where she fell in love with pilates and more mindful movement practices.
why lsf?
why lsf?
why LSF?
Unlike conventional workouts that create overuse and bulk, Pilates will lengthen and strengthen the muscles, increasing elasticity and mobility. Creating balance in the musculature will keep you looking, feeling, and moving at your best. LSF combines the principles of Pilates with unconventional exercises and stretching to deliver a unique and modern approach. Recruiting smaller, often-neglected muscles and releasing heavily facilitated muscles that are creating dysfunctional movement patterns.
Smaller class size and top of the line equipment allows us to deliver the best workout you have never tried. Instructors are highly skilled in various areas of kinesiology, including Physical Therapy, Functional Range Systems, Therapeutic Specialist, and Neurokinetic Therapy. We bring everything to the table to deliver a comprehensive session, tailored to your needs.