Heather L. Rex

Heather is the founder of MBS Pilates in Clarendon Hills and Downers Grove. She is an NCPT-certified classical Pilates instructor who completed her 780-hour comprehensive training through Pilates Sense, and her teaching is rooted in the classical lineage of Romana Kryzanowska.

Heather has been teaching since 2008, and Pilates has become much more than her career. It’s where she keeps learning and where she has found her people. She believes no one ever finishes learning Pilates. She still picks up something from every instructor she watches teach, whether she’s seeing what to do or what not to do.

Today, Heather leads the MBS classical teacher training certification, mentors her team of instructors, and hosts international Pilates retreats. She still teaches her own classes at both studios. Her teaching pairs deep anatomical knowledge with a down-to-earth approach, and whether it’s a 5:30am Elevate class or a full training weekend, she brings warmth, humor, and steady support.

Fun fact: If she’s not at work, you’ll find her on a beach or on a patio with a salted rim and great music.