Passionate advocates of movement, our instructors are skilled in multiple movement disciplines to empower your transformation.
Instructor Team
Master Instructors
Cindy believes that everybody should enjoy pain free movement regardless of age, body type and physical history. She has over ten years of experience in leading group exercises and providing personal training.
Cindy’s passion for Pilates grew from her desire to relieve pain she experienced from a lumbar herniated disc, due to excessive aerobics teaching, and her difficult second childbirth. Pilates has helped Cindy to achieve comfort and wellness. It is an important part of her life as she feels it not only improves her mind and body awareness, but it also helps her gain control over her emotions.
Since becoming a certified instructor, Cindy has worked with many clients to regain functionality and to improve their quality of life. She realizes the importance of ongoing training and actively tries to find more ways to empower her clients by providing them with the tools for self-therapy.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES
• Balanced Body Master Instructor (Mat & Reformer)
• Polestar Pilates Certified
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified
• GYROTONER® Certified
• Jumping Stretching Board Certified
• FISAF Certified Fitness Leader and Personal Trainer
• The Center Method for Diastasis Recti Recovery Program
• Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates Specialist Program
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Lower Back Pain
• Pre/Postnatal
• Toning
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Mandarin
Karina had been teaching Pilates in Bandung for five years before she moved to Singapore. Teaching Pilates in Singapore was initially challenging for her due to language and cultural differences. But Karina was determined to improve her teaching skills in order to help clients.Karina believes that learning is a continuous journey. She is constantly upgrading her knowledge to understand how the body can move better. In addition to Pilates, Karina is also a GYROTONIC® certified instructor.
She has worked with clients of various fitness levels, injuries and medical conditions and feels happy when she sees them improve with every session.
With ten years of teaching experience, Karina has a patient, caring attitude and an attention to detail. Most, if not all of her clients feel at ease and confident working with her.
Karina also volunteers at ABLE teaching the physically challenged with Pilates rehabilitation techniques. She loves to help people achieve freedom through movement.
Despite her busy schedule, Karina maintains a healthy lifestyle by running regularly and has participated in races such as the Standard Chartered and Sundown Half Marathon.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Balanced Body Master Instructor (Mat & Reformer)
• GYROTONIC® Certified
• GYROTONER® Certified
• Jumping Stretching Board Certified
• Bodhi Suspension System® Certified
• MOTR® Certified
• Redcord Instructor
• ZEN.GA Equipment Certified
• Completed “Be Activated Muscle Course”
• The Center Method for Diastasis Recti Recovery Program
AREA OF INTEREST:
• Back Pain
• Scoliosis
• Hypermobility
• Rehabilitation
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Bahasa Indonesia
Kelvin has been involved in all-things fitness since 1997, and is especially motivated when he sees how he has made an impact on the individuals he has trained.
When he started Pilates in 2004, his intention was to apply its techniques to his personal training sessions – having heard how Pilates emphasizes core work, and adopting the application of biomechanics in the Pilates exercises. Kelvin developed a great love for the practice from his very first course, spurring him to attain his full certification with STOTT PILATES®.
Kelvin brings his dynamic personality into his classes, and every class is energetic and interactive. With his experience in various fitness programs, his Pilates classes are like a melting pot of his repertoire.
Apart from teaching group exercise classes, Pilates and personal training, he is also a presenter and trainer for Les Mills Asia Pacific’s BODYCOMBAT™ & RPM™. Kelvin is also a program advisor and mentor to Fitness First Singapore’s group exercise training department.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• STOTT PILATES® Certified
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified
• TRX® Professional Education Course
• Les Mills RPM Trainer & Presenter
• MOTR® Trained
• Bodhi Suspension System® Trained
LOCATIONS:
• East Coast
TEACHES IN:
• English
Aparna started her career as a physiotherapist in 2002 with the aim of improving the quality of life of adults and children with neurological issues, such as stroke and cerebral palsy. She soon realised that caregivers need equal amounts of attention; and thus, her interest in issues of the spine, sacroiliac joints and the knees and shoulders. Her masters in health sciences (with a specialisation in paediatrics) a couple of years later gave her a more holistic view of the neuromuscular and musculoskeletal system of adults and children.
Aparna believes in adopting a head-to-toe approach. She sees the body as a chain of interconnected muscles and joints; where a dysfunction at one end is bound to affect the other end. For her, efficiency in movement is the key to a healthy and fit life. Together with her concept of a “preventive physiotherapy,” Aparna aims to return her patients to a comfortable life as soon as possible.
Pilates is a modality she believed would help her achieve her aims in rehabilitation as well as in “preventive physiotherapy.” She did her comprehensive Pilates training with Polestar Pilates; and then shifted to Singapore from Kuala Lumpur to work as a senior Physiotherapist with The Moving Body. Subsequent to that, she has become a Master Instructor/Faculty Educator for Balanced Body Pilates. Under The Movement Academy, she conducts Pilates training courses for those who are interested in becoming Pilates Instructors.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor in Physical Therapy, Manipal, India
• Master in Health Sciences (specializing in Paediatric Neurology), USA
• Balanced Body Master Instructor (Mat & Reformer)
• Polestar Pilates for Rehabilitation
• GYROTONIC® Certified
• Certified in Dry Needling
• Certified in Kinesiotaping
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Scoliosis
• Knee
• Shoulder
• Sacroiliac Joint
• Ankle
• Paediatrics neurological and orthopedic conditions
• Adult neurological conditions
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
• East Coast
An inspirational instructor who sees the potential in every individual, Atsuko goes all out in helping her clients move with greater strength, confidence and happiness through their lives. But that's not all she uses her well-trained eye and well-honed movement skillset from a decade of teaching experience for - Atsuko also moves the community by rehabilitating individuals with disabilities such as stroke or brain trauma through active volunteer work at ABLE (Ability Beyond Limitation and Expectations). Her passion and dedication to improving people's quality of life through movement is truly remarkable.
Her accumulation of Pilates and movement expertise not just as an instructor, but also as an educator, assessor, mentor and workshop presenter has developed her well-rounded approach in curating personalised programmes for clients of different bodies and conditions to improve their strength, flexibility, stability and range of motion as needed. When she’s not teaching, you can find her practising self-care with her own Pilates practice or playing and moving with her 2 energetic and excited children!
Fluent in both English and Japanese.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Australia National Pilates Training
• Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method (Level 6)
• Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (Level 5)
• Training and Assessment certification (Level 4)
• Balanced Body Master Instructor (Movement Principle, Mat, Reformer, Trapeze Table, Chair and Barrels, Anatomy in 3 Dimensions)
• CoreAlign® certified
AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
• Functional Movement
• Muscle Alignment
• Pilates Method as preventive therapy in aging society
• Motor Control
• Rehabilitation
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Japanese
Senior Instructors
Jia Yin’s passion for movement began at a young age; she trained competitively in artistic gymnastics before treading into her first (Chinese) dance class at the age of 12. A leap of faith after graduating from Singapore Management University saw her pursuing dance at Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in Singapore, then at State University of New York (SUNY) Purchase College under a scholarship from the National Arts Council. Equipped with a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts (Dance), certifications and training in other movement modalities - namely GYROTONIC®, GYROKINESIS®, and Balanced Body® Pilates (Mat, Reformer and Apparatus), Jia Yin juggles between teaching dance, Gyrotonic, Gyrokinesis, and Pilates at various studios and institutions. She is an adjunct lecturer at NAFA, and an artiste with The Human Expression (T.H.E) Dance Company’s Second Company, where she dances, choreographs, and teaches. Jia Yin finds joy and fulfillment in helping her clients and students tap into their potential of movement as a form of therapy, injury prevention, as well as athletic and mindfulness training to enhance their performance. She is a firm believer that a functional body and a curious mind makes for an expressive body, sharp mind, and happy soul.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Balanced Body® Pilates Mat 1, 2, 3
• Balanced Body® Pilates Reformer 1, 2, 3
• Balanced Body® Pilates Apparatus 1, 2, 3
• GYROTONIC® Level 2 Program 1 Pre-training
• GYROTONIC® Level 2 Program 2 Pre-training
• GYROTONIC® Applications for the Hip & Knee
• GYROTONIC® Applications for the Pelvic Girdle
• GYROTONIC® Applications for Dancers
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certification
• GYROKINESIS® Lotus Blossom 1
• GYROKINESIS® Level 1 Certification
• Progressing Ballet Technique
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Dance rehabilitation, injury prevention, and training
• Mind-body awareness
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Mandarin
Lavinia’s first brush with Pilates was 21 years ago when she attended a reformer class. She fell in love with the practice and became a Pilates regular, enjoying the feelings of becoming stronger and more flexible. It was the healing benefits, however, that really took her by surprise, when she discovered real and lasting improvements to her back pain and scoliosis, thanks to Pilates.
For Lavinia, that was the catalyst to turn her passion into a fulfilling career - and she’s never looked back! She set her sights set on helping others to improve their lives through Pilates - just as she had for herself - and completed the Pilates Bodyworks comprehensive qualification.
Since then, Lavinia has gained invaluable experience as an instructor and has gone onto expand and deepen her knowledge and understanding of movement by becoming certified in Pre/Post Natal Pilates, GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course, precision nutrition and more. Lavinia finds joy in working with clients so that they’re able move confidently through life - without pain. Join Lavinia for a fully personalised 1-on-1 session or her GYROTONIC® group class at our River Valley Studio - we just know you’re going to love her!
For Lavinia, that was the catalyst to turn her passion into a fulfilling career - and she’s never looked back! She set her sights set on helping others to improve their lives through Pilates - just as she had for herself - and completed the Pilates Bodyworks comprehensive qualification.
Since then, Lavinia has gained invaluable experience as an instructor and has gone onto expand and deepen her knowledge and understanding of movement by becoming certified in Pre/Post Natal Pilates, GYROTONIC® Level 1 Foundation Course, precision nutrition and more. Lavinia finds joy in working with clients so that they’re able move confidently through life - without pain. Join Lavinia for a fully personalised 1-on-1 session or her GYROTONIC® group class at our River Valley Studio - we just know you’re going to love her!
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)
• Pilates Bodyworks Certified Teacher
• Core Dynamics Certified Teacher
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified
• The Center for Women’s Fitness Pre/Post Natal Pilates Specialist Program
• Anatomy Trains in Motion
• Slings in Motion® 1
• Precision Nutrition Level 1
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Scoliosis
• Functional movement
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
• East Coast
TEACHES IN:
• English
Starting off as a client, Sarah Lin started Pilates as a complement to her triathlon training, which often left her with muscle tightness and injuries. Sarah recognised that Pilates was different from other fitness methods she had tried, and was determined to learn more. She completed a Diploma in Sports and Exercise Science and went on to become certified in the Gyrotonic Expansion System. Sarah is also fully certified in the Polestar Pilates method.
Sarah enjoys teaching clients from all walks of life from prenatal mothers to competitive Ironman Athletes. She has been teaching since 2007 but took a hiatus for 5 years to build up a food business.
Now a mother of a one-year-old girl, she is even more convinced that Pilates is essential for healing and rehabilitation of the body. She is keen to share its benefits so everyone will be equipped with skills to be free to move with strength and fluidity.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Polestar Pilates Certified
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Pre-natal
• Athletes
• Rehabilitation
LOCATIONS:
• East Coast
TEACHES IN:
• English
Meet Sheryl, our energetic and caring new senior instructor based at our Bukit Timah and River Valley studios! Originating from the Philippines, Sheryl graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and worked as a physiotherapist for years in both her homeland as well as Turkey, before teaching Pilates in Singapore. She’s a highly accomplished fully certified STOTT Pilates instructor with numerous qualifications under her belt, including certifications as a Pre- and Post-natal Pilates Specialist, Manual Therapist as well as Rehab and Clinical Pilates. After over 8 years in the industry, she has helped hundreds of people not only to improve their overall fitness and wellbeing, but also to recover from injury, trauma, acute/chronic pain and movement dysfunctions.
When it comes to private sessions, Sheryl believes in taking a collaborative approach; drawing on her own expertise while working with her clients to support their individual needs, goals and body with a personalized, progressive and tailor-made programme that is just for them. Her patient, caring nature and wide-ranging movement education combine to make her a wonderful addition to the The Moving Body team, and we are happy to have her hold private sessions at our Bukit Timah studio. Sheryl’s professional objective? To bring more ‘life’ to her clients’ years, as well as adding years to their lives.
When it comes to private sessions, Sheryl believes in taking a collaborative approach; drawing on her own expertise while working with her clients to support their individual needs, goals and body with a personalized, progressive and tailor-made programme that is just for them. Her patient, caring nature and wide-ranging movement education combine to make her a wonderful addition to the The Moving Body team, and we are happy to have her hold private sessions at our Bukit Timah studio. Sheryl’s professional objective? To bring more ‘life’ to her clients’ years, as well as adding years to their lives.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy
• STOTT Pilates Certified
• STOTT Rehab Pilates (IMP and IR) Trained
• DMA Clinical Pilates for Physiotherapists
• Cancer Exercise Specialist Workshop by The Movement Academy
• Pre and Post Natal Pilates Specialist by Carolyne Anthony
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified
AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
• Pre & Post Rehabilitation
• Physical Therapy & Fitness
• Injury Prevention
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
Shuri’s brush with GYROKINESIS® is not by chance, she discovered GYROKINESIS® while searching for ways to improve her movement and breathing in dance performance. She took her training course and has never looked back.Shuri began teaching GYROKINESIS® specifically to performing artists and then started a corporate programme teaching office workers in maintaining health and well-being through GYROKINESIS®. Shuri finds fulfilment in helping clients especially office workers to tackle their disorders and pain caused by the modern lifestyle.
In 2011, she took the GYROTONIC® training qualification and commenced teaching at a specialised GYROTONIC® and GYROKINESIS® studio in Osaka, Japan.
She has continued to develop her professional skills by attending instructor training courses in Japan and all over the world.
Shuri joins The Moving Body as an instructor and hopes to spread the method as a way to improve the lives of busy working adults.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• GYROTONIC® Pre-trainer
• GYROKINESIS® Certified
• GYROTONER® Certified
• Leg Extension Unit Certified
• Jumping Stretching Board Certified
• Balanced Body Reformer Certified
• Archway Certified
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Scoliosis
• Shoulder pain
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Japanese
Svetlana was first introduced to Pilates a decade ago while trying to cope with chronic lower back pain. Discovering the healing benefits of Pilates allowed her to correct her posture, regain strength and experience a pain-free life. Inspired by her life-changing experience, she saw the opportunity to make a difference through Pilates.
Svetlana is a strong believer of the mind and body connection and in her journey to a deeper understanding of this mindful connection, Svetlana got certified as a Meditation Teacher and became a Reiki Master. Her wealth of movement education has allowed Svetlana to develop a unique expertise in her sessions to help her clients to gain optimal strength and health, increase energy and vitality. She is skilled at adapting Pilates for different bodies and conditions, to help them not only to release pain and tension but also to improve function, strength, coordination, balance, and posture. She strives to make every session challenging yet fun, bringing in a smile and positive energy through continuous engagement and interaction with her clients.
A mother of two, Svetlana also has a huge passion in working with pre/postnatal women to help them move with ease and comfort as they prepare to welcome their bundle of joy, and also to help them recover their strength, regain their confidence and retrain the body postpartum.
Svetlana is a strong believer of the mind and body connection and in her journey to a deeper understanding of this mindful connection, Svetlana got certified as a Meditation Teacher and became a Reiki Master. Her wealth of movement education has allowed Svetlana to develop a unique expertise in her sessions to help her clients to gain optimal strength and health, increase energy and vitality. She is skilled at adapting Pilates for different bodies and conditions, to help them not only to release pain and tension but also to improve function, strength, coordination, balance, and posture. She strives to make every session challenging yet fun, bringing in a smile and positive energy through continuous engagement and interaction with her clients.
A mother of two, Svetlana also has a huge passion in working with pre/postnatal women to help them move with ease and comfort as they prepare to welcome their bundle of joy, and also to help them recover their strength, regain their confidence and retrain the body postpartum.
Last few years Svetlana embarked on the journey of fascial fitness - a revolutionary approach based on one of the biggest discoveries in modern medical science on importance of training not just muscles but the whole body's facial system. Such training allows to build healthy, strong, balanced and coordinated muscular system, improve balance, stability, increase resilience, flexibility and range of motion, enhance athletic performance. In addition, it also enhances fluid flow and healthy metabolism, lead to greater wellbeing, vitality and better aging. Svetlana always stays in tune with recent discoveries on fascial training and incorporates it in her sessions to make training even more effective.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Certified
• MOTR® Trained
• Barre® Trained
• Prenatal and Postnatal Prescription by PhysioPostureFitness
• Pre/Post Natal Pilates by Studio Pilates International
• Usui Reiki Energy Therapy
• Certified Franklin Method Pelvic Floor Trainer
• Certified Primodial Sound Meditation Instructor
• Slings Myofascial Training Teacher
• Fascial Fitness Trainer
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Functional movements
• Fascia training and myofascia release
• Back pain/scoliosis
• Rehabilitation
• Pre/post-natal
• Athletics
LOCATIONS:
• East Coast
TEACHES IN:
• English
Hwee Kheng's strong belief in the power of mindful movement stems from more than 8 years of movement teaching experience and expertise, on top of over 15 years of personal Pilates practice. She is highly accomplished with multiple qualifications in the movement field, including being STOTT® Pilates Instructor Certified, GYROTONIC® Instructor Certified, Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Exercise Trainer Certified, TRX® Trained, and Myofascial Release Techniques Trained. Using her wealth of education in movement and assessment techniques, as well as life coaching skills as a Master Practitioner of Neuro Linguistic Programming, she empowers clients from all walks of life to achieve sustained changes and improvements for themselves. She has trained rehabilitated musculoskeletal issues (e.g. shoulders, back, knee), pre/post natal and even improved mental health conditions. She embodies in her teaching how critical body awareness is in achieving quality movement, which is ultimately critical to our ability to heal ourselves, improve overall health and well-being.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• STOTT® Pilates Full Certification
• GYROTONIC® Certified
• Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) Exercise Trainer Certified & Women’s Health Trained
• Fletcher Pilates Licensed Provider (Fletcher Towelwork®, Fletcher Floorwork®, Fletcher Barrework®]
• Pilates for Neurological Conditions Certified
• Biomechanics Trainer Certified with Biomechanics Education Ltd
• Master Trainer, TriggerPoint™ (Foam Rolling, Myofascial Compression Techniques)
• TRX® Suspension Training and TRX® Sports Medicine
• Neurokinetic Therapy® Level 3 Certified
• Trained in Anatomy Trains in Motion
• Immaculate Dissection – Core Concepts Assessment Trained
• Myofascial Release Technique Trained
• Trained in Kinesio Taping Level 2
AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
• Back Pain, sciatica, disc issues
• Scoliosis
• Shoulder injuries
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
Valerie has been a fitness fanatic since young and has dabbled in various sports such as handball, dragon boat, squash, rock climbing, Muay Thai, kickboxing, HIIT, pole dancing and yoga.
She first discovered her love for Pilates after taking her first Pilates Mat class almost two decades ago. That passion grew to a lifelong journey of becoming a Pilates Instructor and she loves nothing more than helping others to become strong and healthy, and moving towards being pain-free in their daily lives.
Her teaching philosophy is to keep classes fun and challenging so that clients leave each class feeling accomplished and inspired. She is also a true believer in fitness as it reflects a person's hard work.
As a mother of a young toddler, she credits Pilates for a pain-free pregnancy and she is convinced that Pilates is essential for both healing and rehabilitation of the body.
She first discovered her love for Pilates after taking her first Pilates Mat class almost two decades ago. That passion grew to a lifelong journey of becoming a Pilates Instructor and she loves nothing more than helping others to become strong and healthy, and moving towards being pain-free in their daily lives.
Her teaching philosophy is to keep classes fun and challenging so that clients leave each class feeling accomplished and inspired. She is also a true believer in fitness as it reflects a person's hard work.
As a mother of a young toddler, she credits Pilates for a pain-free pregnancy and she is convinced that Pilates is essential for both healing and rehabilitation of the body.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Certified
• MOTR Trained
• Barre Trained
• Pre & Post Natal Prescription by Physio Posture Fitness
• TRX Suspension Trained
• Barefoot Level 1 Trained
AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
• Functional Movement
• Toning
• Rehabilitation
• Scoliosis
• Pre/Postnatal
• Seniors
• Back Issues
• Myofascial Release
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
Sophie’s love for Pilates started from a misfortune. She used to dance ballet recreationally until that hobby was cut short when an injury prevented her from continuing to dance. She then turned to Pilates as an alternative form of fitness.
Fast forward seven years, Sophie is now a certified Pilates instructor who is also interested in various movement modalities that complement her Pilates practice and teaching. Her goal as an instructor is to help clients feel confident about their bodies, and have the freedom to move and live. She feels energised and deeply satisfied when she can share her methods with her clients and make a positive impact in their lives.
She holds a BSc in Life Sciences and it became a building block in her interest in human physiology. She is constantly learning – taking up additional courses like nutrition and specific certification courses like Franklin Method. She even took a human cadaver dissection course to learn more about human anatomy and internal systems!
Sophie is available to teach in both Korean and English.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Modern Pilates International (MPI) - Comprehensive-Training
• Balanced Body Bridge Program Trained
• Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher (NCPT)
• Franklin Method Fascia Trainer for the Lower Back
• Certified Franklin Method Educator (Level 3)
• Pilatesing Instructor
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Men’s Pilates
• Seniors
• Injury rehabilitation
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Korean
Sonia is a Polestar Pilates certified instructor. She is also trained in CoreAlign, Gyrotonic and for people with back pain Foundation Training - a specialist backcare programme.
Sonia has a passion for helping
people with chronic issues particularly back pain as she herself had issues with back pain which she manages on a daily basis which allows her to keep exercising, play tennis and one of her favourite past times - golf. Don't book a lesson on a Friday as that's the day she's golfing at Sentosa !!!
Sonia has qualified as a Face Yoga instructor - exercises for the face to tighten the skin and leave you feeling younger - it’s the natural alternative to Botox and fillers
Sonia has taught many clients from many countries across all ages - she believes better movement can help everybody lead a much fuller life.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Polestar Pilates Certified
• GYROTONIC® Certified
• Leg Extension Unit Certified
• Jumping Stretching Board Certified
• Foundation Training®Back Pain Care Certified
• Face Yoga Method ®Certified
• Oov® Pilates Apparatus
•Thomas Myers' Anatomy Trains for Movement Therapists
AREA OF INTEREST:
• Back Pain
• Scoliosis
• Rehabilitation
• Toning
• Facial exercises to tone the skin and keep you young!
LOCATION:
River Valley
TEACHES IN:
English
Korean
Russian
Japanese
Scottish (the hardest language of them all)
Instructors
Ana started her journey with Pilates when she joined The Moving Body as a Customer Service executive in 2011. Whilst here, Ana has witnessed clients that have come in with movement and body alignment issues and after some sessions, they had better posture and felt better moving.
This prompted Ana to try out Pilates and she noticed the difference in her body. She realised how Pilates can help an individual tone up, build a strong body and mind. This motivated her to embark on her journey to become a Pilates instructor.
As an instructor, she would like to help clients have a better body awareness that leads to improved body movement and reduces the risk of getting injured.
CERTIFICATIONS:
• Balanced Body Mat Certified
• Balanced Body Comprehensive Trained
• Reformer Certified
• CoreAlign 1 Trained
• MOTR® Trained
• GYROTONIC® Level 1
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Postural/Movement Correction
• Movement for Rehabilitation
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
As a fitness enthusiast since young, Ann Ho was exposed to the Pilates exercise in 2003. Amazed by how it connects the mind and body plus her interests in human biomechanics, she became an instructor in order to spread the true benefits of Pilates to others. Ann spent 2 years doing full time training and understudying as an apprentice, until she finally got her professional qualifications as a Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Certified Pilates Teacher in 2008.
She derives satisfaction from seeing her clients having more ease in movement and improved postures as it equates to higher quality of life since they could stay mobile and independent for long.
The quote she always likes to share is “The ranges of motion that you use are the ranges of motion that you get to use in the future”.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES
• Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) Certified
• Balanced Body® Comprehensive Pilates Certified
• Balanced Body® CoreAlign® Trained
• Thomas Myers' Anatomy Trains for Movement Therapists
• Functional Anatomy (Body & Core Pilates Studio)
• Franklin Method Fascia Trainer for The Lower Back
• Pre and Postnatal Pilates (BASI Pilates®)
• Post-Natal Pilates with Mat and Toning Balls (STOTT PILATES®)
• Naboso Neurosensory Specialist
• Biomechanics Education™ Trainer Certified
• Running Biomechanics (Biomechanics Education™)
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Body Awareness
• Lower Back Pain
• Postural Movement Correction
• Rehabilitation
• Scoliosis
• Functional Training
• Pre / Postnatal
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Mandarin
Celine has always had a keen interest in fitness and movement starting with teaching Group Exercise classes during her university days. Her first experience with Pilates was in 2004 and she has been a convert ever since! Celine started her career as a lawyer and continued to practice while teaching Pilates.
Shortly after she had her first child in 2011, it was a natural progression to retire from the
corporate world and focus on teaching. Celine has not looked back since. Celine has been teaching with The Moving Body since 2011 and she recently took a short hiatus when she moved to Hong Kong from 2018-2020 where she also taught a little Pilates there. She is now back in Singapore, and is teaching at the East Coast studio.
Having had 3 kids herself, Celine has a particular interest in working with prenatal and postnatal clients and believes in the benefits and rehabilitation that Pilates brings in this area. She has also pursued further education in this respect and hopes to do more.
Celine also loves teaching group classes and enjoys the energy and flow from the classes.
She hopes to make each class challenging yet fun and enjoyable.
The strength and flow that comes from a regular Pilates practice has continued to inspire Celine over the past 10 years and she hopes to similarly inspire and convince her clients of the benefits of Pilates and regular movement!
Out of the Pilates studio, you will also find Celine dabbling in some boxing and strength training which she believes is a great complement to Pilates!
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• STOTT PILATES Reformer Certified
• Balanced Body Comprehensive Certified
• MOTR® Full Body Training System Certified
• TRX Suspension Training® Certified
• Bodhi Suspension System® trained
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Prenatal & postnatal
• Postural alignment
• Strength/fitness training
LOCATIONS:
• East Coast
TEACHES IN:
• English
Gary has an active lifestyle and enjoys kayaking, dragon boating, rock climbing and running. Through personal experience of injuries sustained from these sports, Gary is adamant that one has to move correctly in order to avoid injuries.
He strongly advocates having good strength, flexibility and mobility to enjoy life’s daily activities. Gary is always keen to share his experience on how Pilates will help improve overall strength and mobility of the body. He finds great joy when he sees their body enhanced through Pilates.
The phase, “Never stop learning to improve” has stayed with Gary since he took up Pilates. He believes that through Pilates, one can understand how our body can be strengthened through effective movement.
Besides Pilates, Gary is also Sports Massage trained. He was forced to seek treatments due to joints and muscles ache from the sporting lifestyle he had. When he recovered, his beliefs in complementary therapy grew stronger. Hence, the decision to pursue a Sports Massage diploma to complement his Pilates teaching. Thus far, Gary has helped some of his clients recover from their pains and aches sustained from their active lifestyle and it has certainly encouraged him to continue helping others to achieve the same.
Gary aims to help his clients regain a pain free body to enjoy the daily activities in life.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Certified
• Balanced Body Integrated Movement Specialist
• Balanced Body MOTR® Trained
• EBFA Barefoot Training Specialist Level 1 Certified
• CETI Cancer Exercise Specialist (Pilates Focus) Trained
• ITEC Diploma in Sports Massage - Level 3
• ASCA Strength & Conditioning Coach Level 1 & 2
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Functional Movement
• Seniors
• Back Issues
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Mandarin
Passionate about helping her clients feel energised and confident, Gabby will make sure that you leave class with a smile on your face!
Introduced to Pilates back in college, she loved how Pilates was a great way to heal, a moving meditation, and a great workout. Through regular sessions, she improved her physical strength, gained more flexibility and was even able to achieve her goal of running a full marathon.
She’s also a new mother to a young baby and she credits Pilates for her pain-free pregnancy and smooth labour.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Certified
• Core Align Trained
• Prenatal & Postnatal Pilates Specialist by The Center for Women's Fitness
• The Center Method for Diastasis Recti Recovery Program by The Center for Women's Fitness
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Postural Correction
• Prenatal and Postnatal
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Chinese
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Gen first started Pilates 8 years ago, in an attempt at finding a solution to scoliosis-related back pain,and it changed her life. She credits Pilates for her having a pain-free, smooth pregnancy in spite of scoliosis. Gen lives by the mantra, “Everything Happens for a Reason”, because having been a litigation lawyer, and then spending many years in the commercial insurance industry, Gen’s route to joining the movement industry was not a straightforward one. She became a Pilates instructor chiefly to share the numerous benefits of regular Pilates practice with as many people as possible.
Gen strongly believes that the mind-body connection fundamental to Pilates practice makes for safe and effective movement. Regular Pilates practice results in functional movement because it builds not only strength and flexibility, but also trains balance and proprioception. This means that Pilates can complement practically every lifestyle and fitness regime, whether a person is into high-impact sport, low-impact flow, or just wants to be able to balance better on a crowded bus!
Pilates exercises can be modified almost limitlessly, making Pilates suitable for people of all ages and physical conditions (professional athletes, those with injury/chronic pain, pregnant women, etc.)
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• STOTT® Pilates Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair & Barrels
• STOTT® Pilates Injuries & Special Populations
• MOTR® Trained
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Pilates for Balance and Conditioning
• Pre- and Post-Natal Pilates
• Pilates for Scoliosis
LOCATIONS:
• Bukit Timah
TEACHES IN:
• English
Karen embraced Pilates due to her scoliosis. She has suffered from back, neck and shoulder pain since her teenage years and she tried a lot of different exercises such as yoga, belly dancing, long-distance running and finally Pilates. In her 7 years of practicing Pilates, her scoliosis was managed tremendously.
She fell in love with Pilates and decided to get certified as a Pilates instructor to pass on knowledge to her clients and help people find comfort and benefit from movement. She believes that movement should be fun and inspiring. Karen is able to teach her classes in both Korean and English.
In her free time, you can find her at one of Singapore’s beautiful golf courses playing golf or at a tennis court playing tennis with her husband.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Balanced Body Mat and Reformer Pilates Certified
• Balanced Body Comprehensive Trained
• Immersive Training by NPCP (National Pilates Certification Program) trained
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Scoliosis
• Prenatal and Postnatal
• Rehabilitation
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Korean
Meha used to be a retail buyer for home textiles - while always wanting to pursue a career in fitness, although she didn't know exactly how. She chanced upon Pilates when raising her baby boy - and was amazed at how the accumulated years of chronic back pain started fading away, then disappeared completely, thanks to a regular Pilates practice.
Meha realised that her many years of gymming and weight training in the past had been done with incorrect posture - all of which had contributed to her back aches. The precise bio-mechanics of Pilates exercises earned her the strength and flexibility she could not achieve previously. She became a Pilates convert and signed up for her Pilates Instructor course months before Covid struck, persevering through the challenges and disruptions of these uncertain times with her desire to benefit others through Pilates.
Today, Meha is fully certified by Polestar Pilates and has been teaching Pilates for the past two years. It brings her great joy to see the transformation of her clients - from having postural problems that cause chronic pain, to achieving strength and pain-free freedom of movement. She plans to make this her lifelong career.
Meha realised that her many years of gymming and weight training in the past had been done with incorrect posture - all of which had contributed to her back aches. The precise bio-mechanics of Pilates exercises earned her the strength and flexibility she could not achieve previously. She became a Pilates convert and signed up for her Pilates Instructor course months before Covid struck, persevering through the challenges and disruptions of these uncertain times with her desire to benefit others through Pilates.
Today, Meha is fully certified by Polestar Pilates and has been teaching Pilates for the past two years. It brings her great joy to see the transformation of her clients - from having postural problems that cause chronic pain, to achieving strength and pain-free freedom of movement. She plans to make this her lifelong career.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• Polestar Comprehensive Pilates Certified
• ACE certified (American Council on Exercise)
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Pre- post natal
• Disc issues
• Sciatica pain
• Scoliosis
• Lower back pain
LOCATIONS:
• East Coast
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Hindi
It was more than two decades ago that Shirley discovered a love for both Pilates and yoga. Enjoying the multitude of benefits that these two mindful, low-impact practices provided her, it wasn't long before she turned a personal passion into a professional one. In addition to training as a yoga instructor, Shirley gained her Pilates instructor certification - and has never looked back.
Since the early days honing her knowledge and skills under the tutelage of master trainer Alvin Giam from Pilates Bodyworks (the man praised for starting the Pilates movement in Singapore), Shirley has gone onto teach both at home and overseas in a variety of venues including private health clubs, sports centers, dance studios, NAFA and more.
Her goal is always to deliver classes that are creative, safe and personalised to the needs of her clients; focusing on the fundamental movement patterns that help clients to move comfortably in their daily lives and that will benefit their everyday movement patterns. Shirley is a keen advocate of lifelong learning, and can often be found expanding her already bountiful knowledge with new and interesting courses. Join Shirley for a one-on-one private session or her group class - we know you’re going to love her!
Since the early days honing her knowledge and skills under the tutelage of master trainer Alvin Giam from Pilates Bodyworks (the man praised for starting the Pilates movement in Singapore), Shirley has gone onto teach both at home and overseas in a variety of venues including private health clubs, sports centers, dance studios, NAFA and more.
Her goal is always to deliver classes that are creative, safe and personalised to the needs of her clients; focusing on the fundamental movement patterns that help clients to move comfortably in their daily lives and that will benefit their everyday movement patterns. Shirley is a keen advocate of lifelong learning, and can often be found expanding her already bountiful knowledge with new and interesting courses. Join Shirley for a one-on-one private session or her group class - we know you’re going to love her!
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Pilates Mat Certification
• Romana’s Classical Comprehensive Pilates (Advance Apprentice)
• Anatomy Trained in Motion
• Prehab Trainer Level 1, 2 & 3 (Bodytree Pilates)
• Barefoot Training Level 1 Certification
• Classical Yoga Certification
• Riana Yoga Certification (Iyengar-style)
• Yoga Wheel Certification (Pure Yoga)
• Romana's Classical Comprehensive Pilates Level V
AREAS OF SPECIALTY:
• Functional movement
• Proper alignment
LOCATIONS:
• East Coast
TEACHES IN:
• English
• Mandarin
Livette Dikalenko, an esteemed art entrepreneur, is a movement maestro specializing in Gyrotonic.
Her journey into mindful movement began in 2015 due to an injury, leading her to discover the holistic benefits of Pilates at The Moving Body. Over five years, Livette's dedication to Pilates matured into a four-year exploration of Gyrotonic. Livette is a certified Gyrotonic Level 1 Trainer has completed the Level 1 course and 60 hours of pre-training. Her progression from enthusiast to instructor reflects a profound understanding of the transformative power of mindful movement.
Her journey into mindful movement began in 2015 due to an injury, leading her to discover the holistic benefits of Pilates at The Moving Body. Over five years, Livette's dedication to Pilates matured into a four-year exploration of Gyrotonic. Livette is a certified Gyrotonic Level 1 Trainer has completed the Level 1 course and 60 hours of pre-training. Her progression from enthusiast to instructor reflects a profound understanding of the transformative power of mindful movement.
Livette aspires to share how transformative the Gyrotonic Method can be for all. She prioritizes functional movement, harmonizing physical and mental well-being.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• GYROTONIC® Level 1 Certified
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• Russian
As a dedicated and certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor, Joy discovered her passion for movement and wellness. Growing older, she was drawn to movement and anatomy where she developed a deep appreciation for the intricacies of the human body and its remarkable capacity for adaptation and resilience. Intrigued by its principles of alignment, core stability, and mind-body integration, she immersed themselves in the study of Pilates, obtaining certifications and qualifications to become a certified Pilates Instructor.
She embraced the principles of precision, control, and breath, guiding clients through customized sessions designed to restore balance, improve mobility, and enhance overall well-being. As an instructor, she love to help the clients to overcome the risk of injuries and improved body movement.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCE:
• Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Studio Certified
• Gyrotonic Level 1 Certified
• Jumping Stretching Board Certified
• Gyrotoner Certified
• Scolio-Pilates Module 1 & 2 trained
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• ISA Qinetic Postural Correction Specialist (Upper and Lower Cross Syndorme)
• Certified Pregnancy and Postpartum Correction Exercise Specialist
• Prenatal and Postnatal Pilates Specialist by The Center for Women Fitness
• Cancer Exercise Specialist by Pilates Focus
• Core Align Level 1 and 2 Trained
• Oov Level 1 Trained
• COMT (Clinical Orthopedic Manual Therapy)
AREA OF INTEREST:
• Movement for Rehabilitation
• Lower Back Pain
• Knee injuries
• Shoulder Injuries
• Eldery Rehabilitation
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• English
Takako describes her first experience of Pilates as “fascinating”. Already a busy mum to two teenage daughters, Takako had moved from her native Japan to Singapore and given birth to a baby boy, when she began taking Pilates classes as a form of self care. She was surprised and fascinated to find that this precious me-time quickly began doing wonders for her mind as well as her body.
The mental clarity, body awareness and posture improvements that Takako experienced for herself made her a passionate advocate for the practice. In fact, she credits Pilates for helping her to gain even more enjoyment from raising her children, due to the positive changes it brought about in herself.
It wasn’t long before Takako sought to share the joy of Pilates with others by becoming an instructor. She studied with the Pilates Academy to gain her Mat and Reformer certifications, and is also certified in Anatomy, Biomechanics and Postural Analysis. Her specialisms today include helping her clients to improve their flexibility, alignment, core strength and full-body conditioning.
Takako's warmth and passion have made her a wonderful and dedicated instructor, and we are thrilled to have her joining the SmartFit team; enabling us to open up our practice to Japanese clients and help them gain for themselves all the life-changing benefits that we know and love.
ピラティスとの出会いは、ここシンガポールにて10年ぶりの出産を経験した後でした。
現在は2人のティーンエイジャーの娘と、まだ小さい息子の子育てをしています。
ピラティスのセッションで身体に向き合う中で、身体だけでなく内面をもが整っていくのを実感し、忙しい中にあっても自分自身の身体に向き合う時間をつくることで、より子育てを楽しめるようになった事を実感しました。
この身体と心が整う喜びを他の方にも伝えたい、そして身体を整えるお手伝いをしていきたいという思いでインストラクターへの道を歩み始め、NYが本拠地であるPilates Academy Internationalにて解剖学、マット、リフォーマーの資格を取得しました。
クライアント様の柔軟性、コアの強さ、姿勢、全身のコンディショニング改善を得意分野としています。
ピラティスでは深い呼吸に合わせて深層の筋肉、骨格までを意識し、全身をコントロールしていきます。その中で、ご自身の体に発見があり、新たな可能性と楽しさを感じる事ができるでしょう。皆さまがご自身の体の感覚と向き合う大切な時間のお手伝いをさせて下さい。
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
• PAI Anatomy, Biomechanical and postural Analysis
• PAI All Population Mat
• PAI All population Reformer
• PAI All Population Cadillac
• PAI All Population Chair
• PAI All Population Barrels
• PAI Stability Ball
• PAI Pre and Post Natal
• Yumicorebody ユミコアボディ
• rfca 骨盤 美脚
AREAS OF INTEREST:
• Pilates for beginners
• Conditioning
• Strength & conditioning
• Flexibility
• Posture & alignment
LOCATIONS:
• River Valley
TEACHES IN:
• Japanese
• English
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