Our Team
Who We Are
Iva M.
Founder, Senior Pilates Teacher, GYROTONIC® Teacher
I started practicing pilates in high school and instantly felt a deep connection. It made me stronger and better in all other sports - especially during my student years when Pilates helped me stay fit as I obtained my Masters in Civil and Environmental Engineering. It was during university that I made the move from a Pilates student to a Pilates instructor. I liked it so much that even after getting an engineering job I continued to lead classes in my after work hours! In 2016 I moved to Toronto where I gained full Pilates certifications and worked in three studios. In 2021 I opened a studio of my own, hoping to pass my passion for Pilates onto you and show you why I love it as much as I do.​
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In 2023, I got certified in GYROTONIC® Level 1, GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board and GYROTONIC® Archway Level 1.
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I'm currently student of Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton and I'm working towards a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (D.O.M.P.)
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Carmen C.
Pilates Teacher
Carmen is an accomplished Pilates instructor based in Leaside with a career spanning since 2016. Her professional journey originated as an entry-level Administrative Assistant at Pilates Process Studio, catalyzing her deep dive into the world of Pilates. Motivated by personal experiences, including post-pregnancy recovery and healing from a horseback riding injury, Carmen transitioned from a decade-long career in the Dental Field to become a Certified Therapeutic Pilates Instructor. She finds profound satisfaction in the transformative power of Pilates, fostering a sense of balance, coordination, and stability in everyday movements.
Carmen's passion extends beyond personal benefits, as she continually deepens her understanding of the intricate human body through instruction. Specializing in Prenatal Pilates, Postnatal Pilates, and Therapeutic Pilates, she derives immense fulfillment from aiding individuals in improving their daily posture and movement. As a practitioner and instructor, Carmen is committed to empowering clients, leaving them revitalized and engaged after each session. Join her on the journey to holistic well-being and enhanced vitality.
Jihye K.
Pilates Teacher
Jihye is a highly experienced Pilates instructor certified in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel, with advanced training in injury rehabilitation, scoliosis care, and performance conditioning. Inspired by Joseph Pilates’ original vision, she emphasises the vital connection between mind and body through mindful, intentional movement.
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With a professional background as a dancer and actor, Jihye brings unique insight into the physical demands of performers. She has extensive experience teaching professional hockey players, dancers, and children, tailoring her approach to support each client’s specific needs. Jihye specializes in helping clients improve strength, muscle control, mobility, and balance, while preventing injury. Her teaching focuses on activating underused muscles and enhancing body awareness, allowing clients to move with greater precision and confidence whether on stage, on the field, or in daily life.
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Passionate about promoting healthier living and overall wellbeing, Jihye’s sessions are personalised and empowering, designed to nurture a strong mind-body connection and help every client reach their full potential through aligned, controlled movement.
Jamie M.
Pilates Teacher
Jamie is a certified pilates instructor who loves all the apparatuses available to her as well as her clients. She was certified in mat and reformer pilates through Body Harmonics Toronto, and comprehensive training through Mindful Movement Centre in Toronto.
Pre and Post Natal pilates has a close place to Jamie’s heart having practiced movement throughout all stages of her pregnancy with her baby boy.
Outside of the studio you can catch her hanging out with her family in leslieville or enjoying food on a patio!
Alican P.
Pilates Teacher
Before his studies at the University of Sports, Alican finished University of Fine Arts, where he gained knowledge of anatomy that has been the bedrock of his 11 years as a pilates instructor, neurokinetic exercise practitioner, and as a personal trainer.
Having received biomechanics and controlology training on the nervous system, he has experience working with injuries and helping people of all ages gain more control, activate their muscles, and get in their best shape. He also does manual therapy, stretching, fascia, posture analysis, and provides nutritional advice.
Nadia G.
Pilates Teacher
Nadia has been dedicated to promoting health through movement for over 15 years. She is a fully certified Pilates Instructor in Brazil and Canada. She has also been working in rehabilitation since 2007, when she graduated in Physiotherapy in Brazil. After graduating, she obtained her first Pilates certificate and began using this method in combination with her physiotherapy knowledge to help her clients recover from different types of injuries.
She believes that the Pilates Method is a powerful tool for improving movement and treating conditions of the human body. With her extensive expertise in Neuro-Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, postural alignment, and body movement dysfunction, she is capable of tailoring specific Pilates programs to fit the needs of her clients.
Nadia is an empathetic and motivated professional whose strength lies in ensuring everyone has a personalized experience for a fulfilling and productive life.
Laura O.
Pilates Teacher
Laura is a certified Pilates Instructor whose approach to movement is rooted in joy, curiosity, and a deep respect for the mind-body connection. With a background in dance and a strong interest in physiotherapy, her classes are thoughtfully crafted to guide you through precise, intentional sequences that flow with ease and purpose.
Laura creates a supportive, inclusive space where every individual is invited to explore their unique strengths and capabilities. Grounded in the core principles of Pilates, her teaching emphasizes clear anatomical alignment, mindful breathwork, and meaningful hands-on or verbal adjustments. Whether you're seeking restorative options, challenging progressions, or a blend of both, Laura encourages you to move in a way that feels right for you. Her classes aim to empower you to build confidence, strength, and a deeper connection to your body.
Monika J.
Pilates Teacher
Passionate about movement, strength, and well-being, Monika is certified in Merrithew STOTT PILATES® Reformer (Toronto) and Physical Fitness Conditioning (Barcelona), giving her the expertise to create balanced, effective training programs.
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Monika believes Reformer Pilates is a game-changer, activating muscles that other workouts often overlook. Through controlled, mindful movements, it strengthens the core, improves flexibility, refines posture, and reduces injury risk.
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Since 2016, Monika has been part of Barcelona’s fitness and wellness industry. After a break to care for her baby, she is back energised and ready to help more people reach their goals. Her personalised approach ensures every session is both challenging and supportive, whether focused on toning, core stability, stretching, or power workouts.
Monika finds deep fulfilment in guiding others toward strength, confidence, and a healthier life.
Move with Monika smarter, feel stronger, and train with purpose!
Vanessa R.
Pilates Teacher
Vanessa comes from a background in national-level gymnastics, which was a central part of her childhood growing up. More recently, she immersed herself in academic research, having completed a PhD in biology in Australia followed by a research fellowship in Toronto. While Vanessa valued the discipline and intellectual challenge of science, she found herself searching for something that connected her more directly to joy, movement, and well-being. Movement has always been a core part of who Vanessa is, and she wanted to incorporate that and bring it to the forefront in a more meaningful way in her life.
That journey led her to Pilates - a practice that’s both low-impact and deeply technical, requiring strength, precision, and focus. After returning to Toronto, Vanessa completed her comprehensive Pilates certification through the Equinox Pilates Training Program, with training at the beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. She also enjoy Barre and often draw from that practice to create classes that build flexibility, mental presence, and total-body strength. Vanessa's goal is to help others feel strong, balanced, and present through movement.
Vinny A.
Gyrotonic Teacher
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Vinny first began the movement journey in the world of professional street dance training in 2010. He trained in a variety of styles of dance with the goal of imbuing his body with multiple ways to move allowing for limitless expression to the music. Specializing in popping Vinny's goal was to make his body the instrument as he had previously been a trained Funk/Jazz and orchestral musician. He then took his training internationally to places like Japan, Korea, and the U.S.A to be trained by the best and broaden his horizons, including people like Michael Jackson's dance teacher Poppin' Taco and many more.
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Dance has taken Vinny to win several competitions of freestyle and choreography, but it also led him to discover the world of injuries of all kinds.
8 years into his dance career after a degree in linguistics, Vinny used his knowledge to understand his body on a mental level, and integrated all of his dance training into exercise science physiology, neuroscience, biomechanics, and ultimately the GYROTONIC® Method.
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Vinny incorporates his expertise of quality dextrous muscle control from his training of Popping for the past 15 years, allowing him to develop to train people from the lowest level of body awareness to the highest level of physical performance possible.