Shelley Duncan
Shelley grew up in Southern California, and although she occasionally misses California, she loves being a Midwestern girl!
Shelley is Training in Pilates Comprehensive and has completed Pilates Mat, Pilates Reformer, BB Barre®, MOTR®, Bodhi Suspension® , MELT® L1 and MELT®L2, L3 and Fuse® Ladder.
In addition to being certified in Balanced Body and Fuse Ladder Modalities, Shelley is very active with the Service League of Crystal Lake.
Shelley found that Pilates and Fitness is a pivotal part of her wellness routine after experiencing acute hip pain while training for the Chicago Marathon. After developing a regular practice, she decided instructing Pilates and teaching Fitness would be a perfect second career. Shelley loves to learn alongside the community at 416™ Pilates. Anytime spent with people, in motion, and specifically in Pilates class is time well spent!
Shelley uses the principles of Pilates to help students of all levels and ages find balance, strength, flexibility, a lean body and spinal mobility. As Joseph Pilates said.
“If your spine is inflexibly stiff at 30, you are old. If it is completely flexible at 60, you are young."
Her teaching style creates a focus on body awareness. Expect a challenge with some lighthearted fun!
Shelley can be described as passionate and authentic.
Shelley has been married for 23 years and has three grown children.
She loves her community and spends a great deal of time volunteering to assist those in need, including animals. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and dogs, doing a variety of fitness activities (Pilates, running, tennis, golf, paddle boarding, snow shoeing) and spending time with friends.
