meet the team

amanda graziano

  • Founder | Studio Director

    Before receiving her Bachelor of Science from the University of Wisconsin - Madison, Amanda competed as rhythmic gymnast, track athlete, and dancer. Her love for movement carried her through her college career, and beyond, as she transformed into the passionate teacher and mover she is today. In addition to completing a 500 hr Pilates teacher training, Amanda holds many other certifications in fascial stretch therapy, postural restoration, and prenatal and postpartum corrective exercise. With over 12 years of teaching experience under her belt, Amanda’s mission is to provide each person with the proper resources on how to best achieve optimal health and fitness through proper education, building strong community and restoring the planet.

    • The Lab Pilates Teacher Training - 500 hr

    • Level 2 Frederick Stretch Technique (FST)

    • Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist

    • Pregnancy Corrective Exercise Specialist

    • Postural Restoration Institute - Integration for Pilates

    • Breathe + Posture + Movement: The Perinatal Client

    • Balanced Body Reformer 1


  • Studio and Events Manager | Apprentice Pilates Instructor

    Hailing from a suburb of St. Louis, Jamie received her Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University. She moved to Chicago in 2007 to begin her first career in marketing. Seeking more purpose in her day-to-day, Jamie completed a Master in Education at DePaul University, becoming a middle school educator with Chicago Public Schools for 11 years. Jamie discovered Pilates after having her twin boys. Her Physical Therapist recommended Pilates as an ongoing form of recovery for diastasis recti. Six years later and a move to Riverwoods, Jamie is a current Exhale client, the Exhale Studio and Events Manager, and an apprentice Pilates instructor.

    • The Lab Pilates Training - 500 hr Comprehensive (ongoing)

    • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

jamie tanen

join the team

Are you looking to expand your impact? Wanting to work for a boutique studio that values their employees? Join the Exhale team!

We are actively seeking certified professionals in the following modalities:

  • Yoga Instruction

  • Physical Therapy

  • Massage Therapy

  • Reiki

  • Acupuncture

  • Sound Healing

  • Pitch us your passion!

Email amanda@exhalepilates.co to start the conversation.