Performance Optimal Health
Christina Merrill is an experienced Pilates and dance instructor with a diverse background in dance education and performance. Currently serving as a Pilates Instructor at Performance Optimal Health since May 2013, Christina previously held positions as a Dance Instructor at Locust Performing Arts Center of Stamford and Next Step Broadway, where instruction included various styles such as tap, ballet, hip hop, gymnastics, jazz, and modern dance. Christina also co-led a musical theater summer camp for children, focusing on dance and craft activities. Additional experience includes teaching at Elk Grove Park District and May I Have This Dance, as well as performance with Chicago Tap Theatre and in a summer dance show for Hershey Entertainment & Resorts. Christina holds a BFA in Dance from the University of the Arts and has furthered education at Northeastern Illinois University.
Performance Optimal Health
At Performance Optimal Health, we help our clients achieve their health goals through a coordinated and highly personalized strategy which combines exercise, recovery, nutrition and stress management. Our team consists of physical therapists, trainers, nutritionists, recovery specialists, Pilates instructors, exercise physiologists and mental performance consultants, all of whom work together to create custom treatment plans to optimize our clients' recovery and performance. Exercise Our musculoskeletal experts help you optimize movement by addressing deficiencies and areas of concern, as well as improving strength, mobility, flexibility and balance. Recovery Proper recovery not only aids in the healing of injuries but is also critical for preventing future injuries by reducing inflammation, improving circulation and minimizing soreness. Nutrition Proper nutrition can promote muscle growth and increase bone strength. It can also increase your immune response, reduce inflammation, and decrease the risk of chronic disease. Stress Management With the right training mindset, you can manage stress levels, improve motivation and successfully bounce back from setbacks or injuries on your path to optimal health.