Meet Our Instructors!

Randi Whitman

Owner & Lead Instructor

With over 25 years of experience, Randi Whitman is the founder of Frog Temple Pilates and a respected leader in classical Pilates in Chicago. Her work blends deep technical expertise with a lifelong background in movement and wellness.

Randi was certified in classical Pilates through The Pilates Center of Boulder and is also a Certified Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates Specialist™ and Licensed Massage Therapist. She holds a BFA in Dance and Art from the University of Wisconsin and performed professionally with the Joseph Holmes Dance Theater and River North Dance Company.

Specialties: Classical Pilates, private instruction, prenatal Pilates, YogaWall, teacher training

Randi leads Frog Temple’s renowned Teacher Certification Program and is passionate about mentoring students and instructors alike—helping each client build strength, awareness, and lasting whole-body wellness.

Alison Aske

PMA® Certified Pilates Instructor

Alison began her Pilates journey in 2003 and completed Frog Temple’s Teacher Training in 2015. With a background in dance and theater, she integrates movement, body awareness, and creative teaching into every class. Alison is passionate about helping clients of all levels strengthen, align, and move with confidence.

Key Credentials & Highlights:

• Pilates Method Alliance (PMA)® Certified Teacher

• Extensive training in dance, yoga, and mind-body techniques

• Experienced performer, writer, and director in Chicago theater

• Committed to personalized instruction for all body types

Jeanne Hunt

Certified Pilates Instructor

Jeanne discovered Pilates at Frog Temple in 2010 and was inspired by the strength and awareness it brought to her life. She completed Frog Temple’s Teacher Training in 2012 and earned certification in Pre- and Postnatal Pilates in 2014.

Key Credentials & Highlights:

• Certified Pre- and Postnatal Pilates Instructor

• Completed Frog Temple Teacher Training Program

• Experienced in helping clients connect mind and body for strength, flexibility, and confidence

• Passionate about guiding students to move from a grounded, centered approach

Taylor Marie Meheran

Certified Pilates Instructor

Taylor began practicing classical Pilates in 2006 and found it to be her primary method of fitness. She completed Frog Temple’s Teacher Training under Randi Whitman in 2015. Her personal journey overcoming a herniated disc deepened her knowledge of body mechanics, self-healing, and movement integration.

Key Credentials & Highlights:

• Frog Temple Teacher Training Graduate (2015)

• Specializes in classical Pilates methods

• Experienced in integrating therapeutic techniques for injury prevention and recovery

• Focused on providing clients with personalized movement solutions

Ghienhel Speh

Certified Pilates Instructor

Ghienhel discovered Pilates in 2012 and immediately connected with its mind-body benefits. She completed the Frog Temple Teacher Certification Program the same year and is passionate about sharing the Pilates method with clients committed to their health.

Key Credentials & Highlights:

• Frog Temple Teacher Certification Program Graduate (2012)

• Integrates Pilates principles into everyday movement

• Focused on helping clients build strength, flexibility, and mindful body awareness

• Advocates that Pilates practice extends beyond the studio

Paula Tomek

Certified Pilates Instructor

Paula began her Pilates journey in 2006, seeking better posture and overall strength. She quickly became passionate about the mind-body connection Pilates provides.

Key Credentials & Highlights:

• Certified Frog Temple Pilates Instructor (2014)

• Focused on core strength, flexibility, and agility

• Dedicated to helping clients achieve their personal goals

• Brings enthusiasm and passion to every class

Maria Xerogianes

Certified Pilates Instructor

Maria’s Pilates journey began as a way to relieve chronic lower back pain. After five years of training under Randi Whitman at Frog Temple, she completed the 750-hour Teacher Training Program, turning her passion into a career.

Key Credentials & Highlights:

• Completed Frog Temple 750-hour Teacher Training

• Experienced in helping clients build strength, confidence, and body awareness

• Former student turned instructor, passionate about guiding others

• Freelance producer and proud mother

Alina Cowden

Certified Pilates Instructor

With over two decades of personal Pilates practice and 5 years teaching, Alina discovered Pilates as a way to regain her body after having three children. Her practice evolved into a transformative journey, enhancing both her fitness and wellness.

Key Credentials & Highlights:

• 20+ years of personal Pilates experience

• 5 years of teaching, emphasizing accessibility and personalized instruction

• Focuses on rehabilitative and restorative movement for body and mind

• Creates an inclusive environment where all bodies can thrive