Absolute Flow is a boutique Pilates studio that opened it's doors in January of 2014. Since its expansion in March of 2015, the studio also offers small classes on reformers and springboards, each individual is able to receive attention and to better their form within their first few sessions. The focus is to help each client reach their goals. We help attain these goals by specific workouts that strengthen the body, and work towards an overall mind and body connection. One will see that everyone that works at Absoulte Flow is dedicated to helping individuals make healthy life choices
Pilates is a physical fitness system developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates that promotes and focuses on spinal health. It's popularity has grown world wide. Millions everywhere participate in this discipline, helping them to gain a mind/body connection. People have come to the understanding that its benefits are not limited to the young , super fit, or the extreme athlete. Pilates allows for different exercises to be modified in a range of difficulty from beginning to advanced. Intensity can be increased over time as the body conditions and adapts to the exercises.
Pilates offers a multitude of benefits that enhance overall physical health and well-being. This low-impact exercise method focuses on strengthening core muscles, improving flexibility, and promoting proper posture, which can lead to a reduction in back pain and improved balance. Additionally, Pilates encourages mindful movement and breath control, fostering a deeper connection between the mind and body. As practitioners engage in controlled, precise movements, they can experience increased muscle tone and endurance, along with enhanced athletic performance. Furthermore, Pilates is adaptable for various fitness levels and can be tailored to meet individual needs, making it an inclusive option for anyone seeking to improve their physical fitness and mental clarity.
At our studio, we take pride in our exceptional Pilates staff, who bring a well-rounded and diverse background to the practice. Our team is expertly trained in traditional, contemporary, and classical Pilates methods, allowing us to offer a comprehensive approach tailored to each individual’s unique body and needs. With a shared commitment to fostering personal growth and enhancing physical well-being, our instructors utilize their varied expertise to create a supportive environment where clients can explore their full potential. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced practitioner, our dedicated staff is here to guide you on your journey to achieving strength, flexibility, and balance.
Lisa Udasco is the owner-operator of Absolute Flow Pilates. Upon her return to the midwest from Los Angeles, CA she envisioned opening a studio that would offer people a unique space to escape to and feel that they participated in a discipline that could be life changing. She has two comprehensive Pilates Certifications completed; The first is from The Physicalmind Institiute done in Beverly Hills, CA with celebrity trainer and highly respected PMA Master teacher, Maria Leone, and the second is through Balance Body which was completesd in Chicago and Beverly Hills. In 2017 she completed a 6 month mentorship under the sought out PMA Master teacher Benjamin Degenhardt and his program, 360 Pilates that was taught out of Denver, Colorado. Benjamin has made it his journey to study and share the true history and works of Joseph Pilates.
Lisa was introduced to Pilates while studying Dance and completeing her BFA at Columbia College in Chicago. Dancers were advised to participate in pilates classes regularly as part of the curriclum to keep strong, healthy, and injury free. She discovered that it made her a better dancer and she became more connected to her body than she had ever been. Soon after graduation she moved to Los Angeles to continue the pursuit of the arts. She kept dancing as more of a love than a career. As time progressed, she became involved in many facets of the fitness industry. You name the workout craze, she's probably done it. Lisa keeps a very open mind when it comes to the transformation of the body and soul since she has seen it in her own life and the lives of the many that surrounded her in such a busy city. She always found her way back to Pilates no matter what her regimen.
Because of her true passion and commitment to Pilates, it didn't take long for Lisa to open her own boutique studio nestled in the heart of Hollywood. Small and quant, she taught private and duet lessons to a clientele that were both familiar with, and brand new to Pilates. She had an overwhelming desire to bring Pilates to an area that didn't have the opportunity to participate in such an amazing regimen. She new at some point, especially after starting a family, she may end up close to where she grew up which was St. louis, MO. After 16 years in LA she returned home. Since opening Absolute Flow in January of 2014, she has taught a wide range of students, from kids and young teen athletes, pre ans post natal women to professional golfers, as well as clients with hip and knee replacements, arthritus and osteoperosis, as well as other inhibiting diseases.
Her vision is to help people of all levels know that they can reach their goals. She is thrilled and grateful to have a studio here in this community. Her support team shares in her vision and makes each client a true priority. She is enjoying meeting many new people who have embraced Pilates and share the love for this discipline.
“Strength & Flexibility for Life”
Kelly J Fitzgerald LPC, C-HTP
PILATES-HEALING TOUCH-COUNSELING
Background:
-10+ years Pilates and Yoga Experience
-650+ hrs Pilates Training through the Core Center Pilates Instructor Education System
-40 hr Pilates Mentorship with Mary Bowen
-Pilates Method Alliance Member
-Former Ballet dancer and Competitive Swimmer
-Licensed Professional Counselor
-Healing Touch Practitioner
-Retired Intelligence Officer, Systems Engineering
rowing up dancing, my love for movement started at an early age. I first came to start practicing Pilates for myself in 2013 while searching for a form of exercise that would give me that same “dancer” feeling. I immediately feel in love. In 2020, I decided to take my love for Pilates to the next level. I completed my first 450-hour comprehensive Pilates teacher training program through Hillary Opheim in June of 2023 after three years of apprenticeship at Absolute Flow. I completed Cara Reeser’s The Herriage Training in May of 2024. In April of 2025, I completed a second 450-hour comprehensive bridge program through Alycea Ungaro’s Real Pilates teacher training program, making me a 3rd generation Pilates instructor. As an instructor with five years of experience teaching traditional and classical Pilates, my teaching focuses on working with my clients of all levels to build, strength, mobility, and body awareness in a supportive and motivating environment using the classical order and exercises. I have had the privilege of working with diverse populations, from beginners to advanced, and tailoring sessions to meet individual needs and goals in both private and group class settings. When I am not in the studio, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 children attending all of their various activities.
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