Joan’s passion for teaching Pilates began eighteen years ago teaching Fitness classes to business executives. Through her own experience with illness and injury, Joan fell in love with Joseph Pilates’ original exercise regime trademarked “The Method”, and Pilates became a lifestyle.

Joan looks forward to bringing more awareness to anyone with acute injuries, or clients who just wish to strengthen their bodies, to pay attention and honour their daily physical movements, young and mature.

Joan’s passion for teaching Pilates began eighteen years ago teaching Fitness classes to business... Read More

Bachelor of Science. Physiotherapy, University of Plymouth, England in 2008.

Kate strives to tailor her treatment to each individual and work with them to achieve their fitness goals. She focuses on issues ranging from repetitive strain work injuries to sports related injuries. She is currently continuing her education in pelvic health, Pilates for rehabilitation, the Mulligan Concept and McKenzie Treatment techniques.

“When I’m not at the Clinic, I enjoy running, hiking, Pilates, yoga, travelling and biking around Toronto.”

Bachelor of Science. Physiotherapy, University of Plymouth, England in 2008. Kate strives to tai... Read More

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, PUC Minas, Brazil The Royal Academy of Dance, London, England.

Ballet became the starting point for pilates. Having experienced the benefits of Pilates first hand, she specializes in Movement Therapy and is qualified to provide private and group sessions in training and rehabilitating of all ages and fitness levels.

She recently graduated as a Physiotherapist Assistant and an Occupational Therapy Assistant in Toronto. Riandre is a positive force who seeks to motivate and encourage her clients to be their personal best.

Bachelor of Physiotherapy, PUC Minas, Brazil The Royal Academy of Dance, London, England. Ballet... Read More

Bachelor Of Physical Education. Sports Science, University of New Brunswick. Bachelor of Science. Physical Therapy, University of Toronto.

Deidre created Personal Best for men and women of all ages and levels of fitness, whether healthy or injured, to find and sustain their personal best.

“My vision was to develop a clinic that integrates hands-on therapy with patient self-management in the later stages of healing and a safe and effective exercise program for rehabilitation, Pilates. It’s always such a delight to see the increase in energy, confidence and vitality that invariably follows such achievements.”

Bachelor Of Physical Education. Sports Science, University of New Brunswick. Bachelor of Science.... Read More

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Marina is a Physiotherapist Resident with a background in clinical care and pilates. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy in Brazil followed by a post-graduate specialization residency in children’s health. She has been working for over 10 years in a variety of healthcare settings like clinics, hospital and community treating a wide variety of neurological conditions, respiratory illnesses and musculoskeletal injuries. Additionally, she has earned certifications in Pilates (Stott Pilates® and Voll Pilates Group) and Active Release Techniques (ART®) and is currently completing additional training through the Advanced Integrated Musculoskeletal (AIM) program, offered by the Orthopaedic Division of the Canadian Physiotherapy Association. She has particular interest in blending pilates and movement rehabilitation, incorporating her unique combined skill-set in a patient-centric approach with personalized attention and compassion to develop a treatment plan that best aligns with their rehabilitation goals and empower them to return to activities they value. Marina is fluent in English and Portuguese.

Marina is a Physiotherapist Resident with a background in clinical care and pilates. She has a Ba... Read More