Founder and Owner | ashley@freemvmtshop.com

Ashley Rockwood is the founder and owner of Free Mvmt Shop. She is a former professional dancer, having worked with Giordano Dance Chicago, The Chicago Symhony Orchestra, the Lyric Opera of Chicago, C5, and Beyoncé. Ashley also owns and operates Bash, a kid’s club providing after school care in North Center, and is opening a family-centered clubhouse in late 2026. Ashley originally opened Free Mvmt Shop in 2019 as a pop up studio, and after seven studio spaces, has grown the business to the playful, boundary-pushing space centered on community, wellness, and joy. Ashley’s goal is a studio where adults feel free to break routine, play, and move without taking themselves too seriously.

Ashley Rockwood

Studio Manager | Chelsesa@freemvmtshop.com

Chelsea started her teaching journey with littles, rallying all styles of dance. She fell in love with yoga and started her group fitness path with Vinyasa and Hatha yoga styles in 2017. She has since expanded to all types of movement in the classroom. Chelsea brings a wealth of knowledge about anatomy and building our bodies best function from her time as a Rehab Technician at Balanced Flow Wellness. Ultimately she loves seeing her students surprise themselves and find joy in their bodies. Her goal is that you leave class feeling inspired, strong, and resilient to take on the rest of the tough moments ahead.

Chelsea Wolfe

Parternships Manager |  claire@freemvmtshop.com

Claire started her fitness career in 2019 as a Zumba instructor at DePaul University. Over the next few years. she became a certified BarreAbove and Group Fitness instructor, and specialized in Women’s Weightlifting, hosting group personal training classes for beginner female weightlifters. In 2023, Claire completed a Fulbright in Spain, where she started the first women-only workout group at the Universidad Camilo Jose Cela. You can catch Claire teaching Hot Box, Strength in Numbers, Figure 8, and Energizer Hunny. Her goal is that you leave class feeling strong, empowered, and like the best version of yourself.

Claire Trinkle

Instructor

Isa is originally from Mexico and graduated from Ball State University with a BFA in Musical Theatre. Soon after graduating, she began her Mat Pilates training through STOTT Pilates and has been teaching ever since. Growing up in a sports family, movement has always been a priority in Isa’s life. Over the last few years, she’s discovered fun and empowering ways to move her body while still focusing on building strength. You can catch Isa teaching Figure 8 and Energizer Hunny. Her goal is to help you feel strong, energized, and confident in your body while having fun along the way.

Isa Garcés

Project Manager | annie@freemvmtshop.com

Annalise has been teaching fitness classes for just over a year, bringing a lifetime of dance training into every high-energy workout. She studied musical theatre in college and has performed regionally, so rhythm and musicality are always front and center. She started teaching fitness to help people connect to movement in a way that feels joyful and empowering. Her classes are all about having fun and not taking yourself too seriously. Outside of the studio, Annalise runs on green olives and good vibes.

Annie Griswold

Instructor

Caroline is a dancer, yoga instructor, and social worker. She’s been dancing her whole life and practicing yoga for over 12 years. She studied dance at Northwestern with an emphasis on creative movement for young movers, improvisation, and jazz. She has performed and choreographed with urban hip hop, contemporary, and modern dance companies. Caroline loves teaching all types of movement practices and aims to offer a space where movers can push themselves while feeling playful and connected. Caroline completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training in 2021 with a focus on Ashtanga and Vinyasa. She began teaching at Free Movement Shop in late 2025 and is grateful to be part of such a welcoming and inspiring community of movers.

Caroline Spikner

Want to join the Unicorn Squad? We’re always looking for instructors to lead our movin’ and groovin’. Email chelsea@freemvmtshop.com to request more information on auditioning.