“We spend most of our lives not really making full use of our bodies and the challenge of really settling into and making use of our faculties is the focus of my class. I love when a student realizes the incredible things they are actually capable of doing."
Clinton Draper – BFA Dance Ryerson University, TPP certified Pilates instructor
Clinton Draper has been teaching Pilates since 2005 and brings over 20 years of experience of working with the body to his classes. Clinton has a BFA in Dance from Ryerson University and worked as a professional modern dancer and teacher. He received his initial Pilates Training in Toronto through the Total Pilates Process. This training has been supplemented with numerous workshops in Stretch Therapy, Franklin work and other Somatic Practices. After his initial teacher training Clinton developed an interest in the rehabilitative possibilities of Pilates and went on to take numerous Contemporary Pilates courses from STOTT Pilates. At this stage it is the Classical work and approach which resonate most and so Clinton’s current training has been focused on interactions with teacher’s from Romana's Lineage and with other first and second generation Master teachers.
With a training background in dance, fitness and rehabilitation, Clinton's classes have something to offer for everyone of any level. It is important for Pilates training to be functional and be applicable to your daily life and Clinton will do his best to give you the skills to apply what you learned in the real world.
Alison Denham – The Pilates Centre
Alison Denham is a Classical Pilates Instructor and a Contemporary Dance Artist. She has been applying Pilates to her restorative movement practice for over 15 years. Her love of movement extends into her teaching and she is passionate about guiding and empowering clients to find functional movement and alignment. She is a graduate of the Pilates Center Teacher Training Program.
Stephanie Laoun - Stott Pilates
Stephanie is a STOTT certified Instructor and Instructor Trainer whose passion for helping others shines through in her teaching. Stephanie's classes are accessible and fun, leaving students feeling inspired and empowered, with the knowledge to move their bodies mindfully and with ease.
With a background as a tennis player and a Tennis Canada certification, Stephanie turned to Pilates for rehabilitation from a chronic injury that impeded her ability to play and compete. Pilates was key to her successful return to the sport she loves. Eager to share this training and expertise, Stephanie aims to help students achieve their movement and career aspirations, just as Pilates did for her.
Stephanie has experience working with high-level athletes, as well as people recovering from injuries or surgeries.
In her free time, Stephanie enjoys being a student in Pilates and anatomy. She is currently furthering her training in Classical Pilates through the Fletcher Pilates Matwork Program. She looks forward to offering her unique blend of classical and contemporary Pilates to her clients.
Skye Haneul Lee - Stott Pilates
Born in Korea and now living in Vancouver, Skye is a soft-spoken world traveler who thrives in witnessing majesty and beauty in the world. She began her life journey by studying World Literature. Later, while traveling in Australia, Skye discovered beauty in body and form – she discovered Pilates.
Drawn by the intricate details of body movements and a heightened sense of awareness in exercise, Skye became a devout student of Pilates, obtaining her Mat Pilates teacher certification for Polestar Pilates in Australia. Upon moving to Canada, she continued her training and became a fully certified Stott Pilates instructor.
Skye now wishes to share her knowledge and passion with her clients so that they too can learn to move with grace and ease through Pilates. Teaching in both English and Korean, Skye will help you bring the basic principles of Pilates into your daily life and apply them in every way that you move.
“Come discover new ways to work your body leaving you feeling stronger, balanced and aligned.”
Chelsea Wissink - Balanced Body/Body Harmonics
After years as an athlete in team sports Chelsea found Pilates in 2012 and quickly fell in love with the mindfulness of the movement. After each class, she left feeling a deeper connection to her body mentally and physically. Wanting others to feel this positivity and connection all the while working up a sweat she decided to dive in and in 2014 she completed her Mat certification at Body Harmonics in Toronto, Ontario. She has gone on to complete additional courses in postural alignment, men’s movement, strong supple spine, hip and the knee and Pre/Post Natal. She completed her reformer training with Balanced Body in 2018/19 here in Vancouver, BC.
With a focus on targeting the whole body in fluid movement you can expect to discover muscles you may not have realized you had! Chelsea’s classes are structured to be fun, approachable and challenging for all levels be prepared to work, sweat and laugh while listening to some great tunes.
“Our bodies are intelligent, resilient and designed to move! Let’s move together!”
Olga Voropaeva – The Pilates Centre
Olga is a lifelong student of movement. Growing up as a dance enthusiast and yoga lover, she has always felt a strong connection to the body.
Olga was initially drawn to Pilates for healing and personal growth purposes. Recovering from several stress and work related complications with her spine, and living with chronic pain, she was instantly amazed by how quickly her body responded and 'opened up’ after only a few pilates lessons. Pilates has made a significant impact on Olga’s physical and mental health and she truly believes in the power and longevity of this work.
Olga loves how Pilates brings people together from all ages and walks of life and how it provides a 360 degree perspective to movement and wellbeing. Whatever the day brings, she encourages her clients to have fun and move with playful curiosity. She is excited to share her knowledge and passion with the pilates community and empower people to learn how to trust in their bodies so that they can experience their full movement potential.