Melissa Thompson

Comprehensive Pilates Specialist & Founder, Take Good Care Pilates

Chicago, IL | In-Studio Coaching, Virtual 1:1s, Workshops & Media

At a Glance: Comprehensive Pilates Coach, Hip & Pelvis Specialist, and founder of Take Good Care Pilates, LLC. Nearly two decades of experience helping high-performers build resilient, pain-free bodies through precision biomechanics and nervous system regulation. Featured expert on WGN Spotlight Chicago.

The Philosophy: Get In Your Body

The world’s high-performers are physically and neurologically overextended. In an era dominated by high-stress metrics, we face a quiet crisis of nervous system fatigue. You don’t need a lifetime of trial and error to realize your current movement patterns aren't sustainable. You need a targeted strategy that restores physical agency, eliminates pain, and makes an immediate impact on your daily life. By treating the body like an adaptable mechanism—a system of levers, pulleys, and central support—I bridge the gap between high-level biomechanics and everyday functional living.

Explore your options:

1. Private 1:1 & Semi-Private Coaching

For: High-performers, pre/postnatal clients, hip/pelvis focus, and those transitioning out of physical rehabilitation.

Where: In-person Monday–Friday at Amplified Pilates Center in River North, Chicago—or online via customized virtual 1:1 and semi-private sessions.

The Goal: finding precision, alignment, and sustainable, long-term stewardship of your body.

2. Workshops & Event Speaking

For: Corporate wellness retreats, fitness studios, and private group events.

Popular Topics: De-stressing the Nervous System Through Movement, Pelvic Health for Longevity, and Biomechanical Efficiency for High-Stress Careers.

The Goal: Interactive, practical education that leaves attendees with immediate, actionable tools.

3. Media, Columns & Podcast Guesting

For: Editors, journalists, and health/wellness podcast hosts seeking a credentialed expert voice.

Expertise: Biomechanics made simple, longevity movement, nervous system recovery, and post-rehab conditioning.

Credentials & Expertise

Owner & Operator: Take Good Care Pilates, LLC

Comprehensive Pilates Certification: PSC Certified Pilates Instructor (Tier 2)

Specializations: Certified Hip & Pelvis Specialist (Pelvis Pro), Pre/Postnatal Corrective Exercise Specialist

Advanced Systems: CoreAlign®, MOTR®

Studio Home: Amplified Pilates Center (River North, Chicago)

Featured Expert: WGN Spotlight Chicago

Let's Connect

Whether you're ready to book 1:1 sessions (in Chicago or online), organize a workshop for your team, or feature Melissa on your platform, reach out below:

Studio & Virtual Inquiries:takegoodcarepilates.com/inquiry

Instagram:@takegoodcarepilates