The Home Stretch Studio

History

Established in 1997.

Julie Mazer, founder and lead instructor of The Home Stretch Studio, works with her team of experienced and certified Pilates Instructors in a fully-​equipped professional pilates studio located on a quiet residential street in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood, near Southport and Diversey.

The Home Stretch Mission: «To help others grow by waking up the mind, body, and spirit through the Pilates Method. .. my life dance.» –Julie Mazer, home stretch founder

Meet the Business Owner

Julie M.

Business Owner

The Home Stretch was founded in 1997 by Julie Mazer. Julie is a certified pilates instructor.

Julie earned a B.F.A. degree in Dance and Psychology. She studied choreography at the Laban Institute of Movement Studies in New York City. This certification program in movement analysis has provided a rich understanding and sensitivity to movement and a way to describe and notate body movement in great detail.

Following a year of private Pilates instruction, Julie became a certified instructor. Prior to opening her Home Stretch Studio, Julie worked for 2 years as an instructor at a private studio in the River North area.

Julie regularly participates in educational and training seminars to enhance her growth and knowledge of Pilates and mind-​body integration. Over the years, Julie has attended several workshops about Pilates in Chicago, California, Florida and New York.

Most recently, Julie attained certification in Thai Yoga massage.