Our Yoga and Pilates Instructors

Leslie began working as a Pilates Instructor in 2004 after completing all levels of both mat and reformer training at Stott Pilates in Toronto. Her interest in injury rehabilitation led her to pursuing further education in Pilates for Injuries and Special Populations. She has since completed her Yoga certification and integrates Yoga and pilates to offer a unique approach tailored to individual client needs. Leslie is trained in all physiotherapy modalities and she is versed in working with a multitude of clients from children to seniors, and both chronic and acute injuries. With her intensive training in many different areas and settings of rehabilitation Leslie can draw upon a diverse array of resources and detailed anatomical knowledge to ensure safe treatment that is individualized to suit her client’s unique needs.

Anne fell in love with pilates after her first class. With its focus on core strength and mind/body awareness, it was just the workout she was looking for. After several years into her own practice, she pursued her teacher certification in matwork, the cadillac and the chair with Movement for Health in 2007. Remarkably, she found that pilates was such an effective, and rehabilitative mode of exercise for those dealing with numerous issues and has worked with a diverse range of students, including seniors, dancers, athletes and musicians. She has found that we all share a common ground-the body is meant to move and pilates plays a key role in establishing a long-standing relationship between the body and the mind. And as pilates evolves, Anne continues her education by consistently attending courses, workshops and conferences to bring this information to her clients in order to give them their best possible sessions.

Sarah obtained her Masters of Science in Physical Therapy from the University of Alberta in 2008. She also completed her Honours Bachelor of Kinesiology at McMaster University in 2005. Sarah is experienced in Orthopedics, including, sports injuries, postural dysfunctions and post-surgical rehabilitation. Sarah has a keen interest in working with runners and triathletes on injury prevention and management.

Sarah is committed to continuing education and has completed Manual Therapy Level 2 and Level 3 Upper Quadrant, with plans to continue to pursue training in advanced manual and manipulative therapy. Sarah is also certified by the Acupuncture Foundation of Canada Institute having completed her Level 1 (Part 1, 2a and 3a). Sarah also has a passion for Yoga. She completed her Ashtanga Teacher training in 2009 and has a unique approach of integrating yoga postures, breathing and meditation principles within therapeutic exercise. She also enjoys working with both new and experienced Yoga practitioners to prevent injury and help take their practice to the next level.

Outside of work, Sarah has a passion for the outdoors and trying new activities. She is an avid mountain bike enthusiast and completed her first 24 mountain bike event this past summer in the Yukon. Sarah also completed her first sprint distance triathlon this summer with plans to one day do a full Olympic distance. Along with these more vigorous activities Sarah equally enjoys a walk by the lake, or a hike in the woods, and chasing after her nieces and nephews. Whatever the goal, Sarah strives to help people participate in happy active lifestyles.