Kathryn Gongaware

A former lacrosse player and current exercise and wellness enthusiast, Kathryn has been an athlete all her life. At times, however, she’s found maintaining an active, healthy lifestyle to be a challenge, particularly with a consultant's varying schedule. During this period she experimented with a variety of yoga studios, bar methods, trainers, detox programs and seemingly radical diets. It wasn’t until she discovered Pure Wellness and began to revamp her physical routine that she began to feel like her active, sane self again. Slowly but surely, a sense of balance (and flexibility) returned. Kathryn became a teacher through Pure’s certification program to help bring the same feelings of relief, strength and hope to others. 

Leaving her consulting job to join the wellness field was the right decision for Kathryn in 2013, but she doesn’t believe you have to abandon your life to experience the benefits of practicing yoga or taking a cardio class. There will always be days when family, friends, fun and work seem to get in the way of personal care. But it’s about doing what you can, when you can, to live a little better, feel a little lighter and be a little happier.

Kathryn's specialties range from up-beat sculpting classes to down-tempo yoga practices. She has worked with clients one-on-one to help them achieve personal fitness goals and has trained under some of the most revered yoga instructors in the Chicago area. Her experience with Aligned Modern Health's chiropractic and physical rehabilitation program has made her classes ideal for those recovering from injuries or training for competition. 

A self-proclaimed travel and endorphin junkie, Kathryn is constantly on the lookout for new experiences and opportunities to help shape her vision of optimal health and wellness. Expect great music, an energizing attitude, and well-rounded classes that are suitable for all-levels.