Monique Haziza, BA Dance, Kinesiology
Owner, Master Pilates Instructor, Rehabilitation Specialist

Monique has been teaching Pilates since 1995, after completing a comprehensive 800+ hour training program with Dianne Miller in Vancouver, obtaining her certification through the Physical Mind Institute. She is a founding member of the Canadian Pilates Association, sitting on its' board of directors for 3 years. Monique was involved in creating Pilates instructor standards and an examination for the BCRPA. In 1997 Pilates Unlimited was established (the 2nd studio in Vancouver). In 1999 Monique was awarded the Entrepreneur of the Year award, and Pilates Unlimited has since been voted, by Vancouverites, as the Best Pilates Facility from 2003 to present.

Monique has extensive experience with Rehabilitative Pilates, having successfully assisted those with physical limitations or disabilities, to a better quality of life. Monique has worked with many individuals who've been in motor vehicle accidents, those with chronic pain and with individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries, just to name a few.

From 1999-2003 Monique taught Instructor Training courses for the Physical Mind Institute. By 2004, she developed her own curriculum for training, successfully "graduating" many highly sought-after instructors in both the Pilates Mat work and the full Equipment repertoire. Many of her students now own, operate or work in successful studios across Vancouver, its suburbs, Northern & Interior B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Pilates Unlimited is a recognized education center with both the BCRPA and the PMA.

Continuing education is a priority, and Monique has taken many training courses and workshops over the years, including courses with Karen Carlson, Marie Jose, Eric Franklin, and Marika Molnar. Monique has certificates in Hyperton X and Bio-Kinesiology, and has taken workshops focusing on the shoulder, hips and pelvis and sports-specific muscle testing. In addition, she takes sessions in complimentary modalities such as Rolfing, Gyrokinesis and Massage Therapy.

Pilates Unlimited is a member of the both the Canadian Pilates Association and the Pilates Method Alliance.

Gannon
Master Pilates Instructor

Bio coming soon!

Stephanie
Certified Pilates Instructor

Stephanie Parent's interest in the moving body started while studying ballet and contemporary dance in Quebec City. When she settled permanently in Vancouver, Stephanie completed a three year professional dance program at Maindance. It was during this time that she was introduced to the Pilates method. Stephanie completed a year-long, 1000 hours Pilates Instructor certification training in Vancouver and has enjoyed teaching ever since.

Adriana
Certified Pilates Instructor

Adriana is a Pilates instructor and Physiotherapist from Brazil. After a 7 month Mat and Apparatus training course she began teaching Pilates in Rio de Janeiro, where she had her own clinic and studio.
 
Adriana truly loves what she does and is always looking to advance her knowledge. She has certificates in Global Postural Reeducation, PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation), Postural Assessment - Bernard Bricot Method (France), and Advanced Mat Pilates from Physical Mind Institute (Vancouver). She has a great deal of experience with Rehabilitation Pilates and a background in Physiotherapy. Adriana is a member of Pilates Association of Canada. 

Jennifer Redding
Certified Pilates Guest Instructor

As a BASI certified Pilates instructor Jennifer tries to honour and preserve the legacy of Joseph and Clara Pilates: presenting the original principles and repertoire (utilizing all the Pilates equipment), at the same time integrating contemporary scientific developments and evolving the method into today's lifestyle.

Jennifer feels that Pilates is an educational vehicle, for our bodies and as a BASI certified instructor, she adheres to the ideological belief of providing guidance to all that seek to study this method.

 As a BASI certified Pilates instructor she endeavours to grow in substance, and will always strive to be true to science, to knowledge, to artistry and to the intentions of Joseph Pilates in providing the finest instruction possible!

Romney Pearson
Certified Pilates Guest Instructor

Since starting dance at an early age, body movement has always been an integral part of Romney’s lifestyle, and being a Pilates instructor has proven to be a natural transition.

In 2008 Romney received her first level of comprehensive Peak Pilates training and since then has taken courses for the Chair and Barrel and will be taking her second level of Peak training this coming summer in Montana.

Romney feels that being able to teach others the Pilates method is a blessing, and certainly a rewarding experience, and she strives to help her students experience the amazing mental and physical healing that can come from practicing Pilates.

Romi Topper BSc(Hons), RMT
Registered Massage Therapist

Romi is passionate about helping others live pain-free, active lives, and he works hard to facilitate his client’s journey to good health using physical and spiritual healing methods. His extensive knowledge of the healing arts gives him a unique perspective within the Massage Therapy field.
After completing a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology at the University of Winnipeg in 1998, Romi decided to pursue a career in holistic health care. He completed the 3-year program at the West Coast College of Massage Therapy in Vancouver, graduating in the summer of 2001. In 2002, he moved back to Winnipeg and maintained a full-time Massage Therapy practice in the Elmwood area, while completing his Honors Bachelor of Science in Neuropsychology in 2007, also at the U of W.
Romi began learning and using Japanese Reiki healing as a spiritual tool to help himself and others since 2006. He received his Usui Reiki Master attunement in 2007, and received his Atlantean Reiki Master attunement in February 2010.

Romi's Practice:

A massage therapy session with Romi begins with an initial assessment of your current state of physical health. Any past or present injuries and conditions can affect the type of treatment most relevant to your current physical and emotional state. Range of Motion testing and manual palpation give him the information he needs to properly treat each individual's specific condition. For some clients, a lighter, more relaxing massage is indicated, whereas others require deep tissue massage. As well, conditions for which massage is contraindicated can benefit by a gentle Reiki Healing session.
Romi has been an RMT for over 9 years and has extensive experience treating clients with Headaches, Whiplash-Associated Disorders, Sciatica, Tennis Elbow, Neck & Back Pain, and Disc Herniations.

Romi specializes in the following therapies:

• Deep Tissue Massage
• Swedish Massage
• Reiki 
• Joint Mobilizations  
• Trigger Point Release
• Facilitated Stretching