Meet Our Staff

Lynn Peterson, PT has been a physical therapist for over 11 years and is a certified Pilates practitioner and mentor for Polestar Education students. She is the sole owner of Synergy Studio. Lynn is thankful for the blessings in her life including her husband, her friends, her sweet kitties, and the best clients imaginable.

 

Ilene Chazan, MSPT, OCS, FAAOMPT has been a physical therapist for 18 years and is a certified Pilates practitioner (Polestar). Ilene is a board-certified clinical specialist, a member of the American Academy of Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapists, and manages the San Marco branch of Synergy Studio. Outside of the studio, she enjoys time with family and friends, and is an avid runner.

 

Joy Yao, PT is a physical therapist and Pilates practitioner who combines 8 years as a PT, 21 years of dance training, and her Pilates education with Polestar Education and Prohealth and Fitness Institute to provide individualized treatment and Pilates sessions. In her spare time, Joy enjoys life and all it has to offer.

 

Barbara Chappell, PT has been a physical therapist for 13 years and is a certified pilates practitioner (Polestar). Barbara swam competitively in college for UNC-Chapel Hill while earning her BA in Elementary Education. She enjoys spending her free time with her husband and two children.

 

Patty Baldwin, RN has been a registered nurse for 27 years, and has taught fitness classes for 30 years. The last 7 years, she has focused on pilates and yoga and is certified in both disciplines. In her spare time she enjoys walking, dancing, hula hooping, drumming and time with family and friends.