Shannon Hopkins
founder & Pilates Instructor
Shannon is comprehensively certified through Balanced Body and brings over 12 years of teaching experience and expertise to the studio. She holds additional certifications, including Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, and ACE Group Fitness. She completed her Pilates certification in the United States training at Core Studios in Las Vegas, NV, and Konnect Pilates (now Blue Moon Pilates), Turning Point Studios, and Absolute Center in California allowing her to learn a variety of styles from experts across the field.
She discovered her love for Pilates during a particularly stressful period in her life, when her first reformer class provided a much-needed hour of respite with the focus on body and breath. Although she was already an avid gym-goer and hiker, she found that Pilates revealed a new depth to her physical capabilities. This newfound confidence and strength encouraged her to pursue circus arts, an aspiration she once believed was beyond her reach. Motivated by these experiences, she became a teacher to share the profound benefits of Pilates with others.
Shannon is passionate about continued education and has completed additional training on several topics including pre/post-natal, back pain/injuries, shoulder injuries, Parkinson’s Disease, scoliosis, active aging, osteoporosis, and athletic Pilates. She is committed to creating safe, effective, and enjoyable Pilates sessions for clients of all ages and fitness levels.
Her classes are primarily conducted in English, but she can also provide intermediate-level communication in French when needed.
Lisa B.
Certified Pilates Instructor
With over 18 years of experience, Lisa is a seasoned physiotherapist from the UK, specializing in performance medicine. Her impressive career includes working with professional dance companies and spending more than eight years traveling the world with Cirque du Soleil, honing her expertise in exercise and rehabilitation.
Beyond physiotherapy, Lisa has over a decade of experience as an exercise and Pilates instructor, certified in mat and reformer Pilates, barre fitness, and HIIT, bringing a versatile approach to movement and fitness.
As a mother of two, Lisa’s personal journey inspired her to pursue specialized training in women’s health. Her deep understanding of anatomy, injury prevention, and rehabilitation informs her teaching, where she helps clients of all ages build strength, body awareness, and a strong mind-body connection.
Lisa’s classes are offered in French and English.
Anastasia K.
Certified Pilates Instructor
Anastasia is a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor with 4 years of teaching experience from Vancouver, BC. She leads both group classes and personal training sessions, bringing a personalized approach to her practice and maintaining a strong commitment to helping clients build lasting strength, improve mobility, and move with greater confidence. In 2021, she earned her 280-hour certification through Club Pilates’ teacher training program, and now offers bilingual classes in both English and French.
Erick L.
Pilates Instructor
Erick is an apprentice teacher working toward his Balanced Body certification, having already completed Mat 1 & 2, Reformer 1 & 2, and the Movement Principles modules. Erick is refining his teaching skills prior to completing the advanced module.
A lifelong competitive long-distance runner, Erick came to Pilates for injury recovery and a desire to improve flexibility. Experiencing firsthand how Pilates restores balance, control, and resilience in his own body, he has since fully integrated the method into his fitness routine.
Erick is particularly passionate about helping people develop a deeper sense of connection, confidence, and control in their movement.
His teaching focuses on awareness, precision, and unlocking untapped potential—both in movement and in daily life.
Erick offers classes in English, French, and Spanish.
Holly R.
Pilates Instructor
Holly brings over a decade of experience as a professional figure skating coach to her fitness instruction. Her background has instilled a deep understanding of movement and body mechanics, which she now applies to functional fitness. In addition to coaching, she has extensive group teaching experience as a spin instructor.
Having explored a variety of disciplines—from cycling and Pilates to yoga—Holly believes in making movement accessible and functional for everyone. She is currently working on her Reformer certification with Balanced Body, and has already completed the Reformer 1, 2, and Movement Principles modules. Holly loves designing sessions that emphasize mobility, alignment, and flow.