ARTICULATE BODIES' PILATES TEACHERS

Movement with Manual Therapy is what I call the approach I work with the body as a Registered Massage Therapist. I offer four treatment options that you can check here.

A classically educated professional ballet dancer, formerly danced with Ballet Philippines for 2 years, then The National Ballet of Canada from 1991 and retired as a soloist in 2008. My curiosity about anatomy and body mechanics supports my passion for movement and helping people move with ease and efficiency.  I am aware of the importance of how the exercises are performed, the quality of movement and the joy mobility brings

I am constantly learning new approaches and skills to help my clients move better. 

Tomoe Yamasaki began her Fletcher Pilates® studies with Je-an Salas Leavens in 2007 while continuing to perform and teach classical ballet both in Toronto and in her native Japan.

Through diligent studies, Tomoe has become a Fletcher Pilates® Licensed Provider of Fletcher Towelwork®, Floorwork®, and Barrework™ in 2009 and completed her Fletcher Pilates® Comprehensive Program to become a Fletcher Pilates® Qualified Teacher in 2013. Tomoe acquired her Fletcher Pilates® Professional Teacher diploma in 2014. She looks forward to help you along your journey to a healthier and more articulate you.

Rie Ishizuka is a professional flamenco dancer, flamenco teacher, Fletcher Pilates® Licensed Provider and completed the Fletcher Pilates® Matwork Program. Rie discovered Pilates after she suffered a knee injury early in her flamenco dancing career. While using Pilates to help with her knee recovery she found Fletcher Pilates®.

She is fascinated by its dynamic methods and beautiful movements that literally change and strengthen our bodies. Rie completed the Articulate Bodies Movement Approach and Process Methodology Training with Je-an and is excited about sharing her new passion with the clients at Articulate Bodies.