Dana originally gained her BA Hons in Business Economics with European Economy and Language and after a year of working in the corporate world she realised that health and changing people’s lives was more fulfilling. With a background as a highly recognised and certified personal trainer and gym Instructor she has now started to direct her focus on Pilates. Her clients have benefited immensely with terrific results.

Dana has always been passionate in teaching both adults and kids and has been involved in Youth Sports Development Programmes in Scotland. She also has International teaching experience in both Paris and the Czech Republic.  She has now completed 5 full International Marathons to date including the Dubai Marathon and has a keen interest in Martial Arts including the importance of self-defence for both men and women.   

“Pilates helps me to be creative, confident, focused, energised and calm.” Generally, people who train using Pilates feel healthy, strong mentally and also confident all round. Empowering men and women is not about just changing your figure but doing something that will have a positive impact on your perception of your body. Helping people to achieve a healthy body through eating the right way and training correctly can be beneficial to achieving a more rewarding life. 

At REAL PILATES, Dana is a full-time instructor and teaches a variety of group classes as well as private and semi-private sessions to clients keen on achievening more focused results, faster and deeper.

 It was while studying journalism that Elisha found Pilates; spending her daily college breaks taking multiple classes until her habit became an obsession. Her love lead to her change her career plans, and study to become a Fully Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and Cert IV personal trainer (and for someone that wanted to be the editor of Cosmo since the age 12, that was a big deal!). Elisha has taught  in Sydney, Australia for 6 years. A love of all things competitive and a need to stay mentally and physically stimulated has seen her compete at a national level in swimming, run a half marathon and try her hand at yoga, kettlebells and weight training. Elisha takes this same approach in her teaching; striving to stay interesting, entertaining and never teaching the same class twice.

At REAL PILATES, Elisha teaches a variety of group, private and semi-private workouts on the mat, on the reformer and every other Pilates machine available.  

Liz is a Fully Certified STOTT PILATES Instructor and has a Bachelor of Science with honours in exercise science and Biokinetics (exercise rehabilitation) from the University of Cape Town, South Africa. She focused her honours thesis on core stabilisation and its effect on lower back pain, and has been involved in the Pilates industry ever since.

Liz has a creative approach to teaching with a high attention to detail, aiming to keep her clients interested and promoting maximum benefit out of each Pilates session. She has a special interest in orthopaedic rehabilitation and focuses greatly on correcting muscle imbalances as well as general fitness training.

Liz 's desire to explore different Pilates trends around the world, and their effects on different cultures, has lead to her working in South Africa, Asia, Europe and now the Middle East. 

During her free time Liz enjoys long distance running, hiking, gymnastics and maintaining general fitness through exploring different fitness disciplines like Yoga, swimming, skiing and snowboarding.

At REAL PILATES, Liz is a full-time instructor and helps us everyday do what we do best: Enriching People's Lives.

Rachel holds STOTT PILATES full certifcation and has been teaching Pilates full time since 2003, working extensively alongside physiotherapists in a clinical rehabilitative setting, Rachel's interest and talent is in working with injuries and special needs. Rachel is originally from Scotland, although she trained first in New Zealand, then completed her STOTT PILATES qualifications in Melbourne, Australia. Her private sessions and small group Pilates teaching is characterised by attention to detail, variety and customisation of each workout. When you attend Rachel's group Reformer classes, though, you'll understand what we mean by "sweet, yet super-severe" and "caring, but exacting".

Rachel loves meeting new people, cooking, exercise and enjoying breakfast with family and friends. 

Rachel loves to talk all things Pilates...

 Nicole is an exercise enthusiast at heart and has always been involved in sport and fitness from a young age. She originally graduated in Tourism Management with Honours in New Zealand and her love for travel and culture took her on an adventure overseas to Europe.

While overseas she discovered her love for Pilates when working for a small reformer studio in London; she decided then and there that Pilates was what she wanted to pursue. With this in mind Nicole decided to combine her skill-set in both the commerce and fitness industry. She became an Operations Manager for a small Yoga clothing firm and alongside studied to become a certified personal trainer. Quickly Nicole realized the fitness industry was her calling and made her way to Sydney to begin her new fitness path.

Nicole began her STOTT PILATES journey in Sydney where she studied courses while working as a Personal Trainer. Using her Pilates skills with her clients she saw how much of an effect Pilates has not only on peoples physical development, but also on their wellbeing as a whole. Nicole is also trained and certified in TRX, Powerplate and BOSU which have all aided in her career development. With a combination of skills Nicole finds joy in meeting people from all walks of life and helping them reach their own personal goals. With a caring nature Nicole comes to REAL PILATES with passion, dedication and always a smile.

Trixie is a person who loves crowds and performing. She was still studying to become a nurse when she entered the fitness world. Her passion for dancing and performing led her to become an Internationally Certified Les Mills Body Jam instructor. Later she also trained in Zumba fitness, Latin Dances, Jazz, Hiphop, Easy Moves and Easy Step .

After a few years of teaching dance based classes, Trixie discovered Yoga, Tai-chi and Pilates. Pilates became immediately a passion. She was amazed to an exercise that not only makes you healthy, but makes you stronger and leaner without compensating your form.

Though she did not go on to become a nurse, she pursued her goal of caring for people by making them fit, happy and energised using the STOTT PILATES Methodology. She took an intensive training in Singapore for Beginners & intermediate levels in Matwork, Reformer, Stability Chair,  Cadillac  and Barrels.

In addition to Pilates, Trixie is a qualified Suspension Trainer (Redcord & TRX) .Some of her clients call her "Small but terrible" - definitely she will surprise you with what Real Results she can help you achieve!

Her creativeity and ability to choreograph in dance is a big factor to her effective programming for her one on one and group classes.At REAL PILATES, she continues her passion to enrich people's lives by being a full time instructor, teaching a variety of group classes, private and semi-private sessions.

Paul joins us from Manchester in the UK. He has been involved in the fitness industry for over 25 years. Through his Martial arts and Military training he has developed a Real passion for doing it right. His teaching style reflects his personality: clinical, precise but with a huge slice of humour. He loves how he's seen STOTT PILATES change people’s lives before his very eyes, so whether it’s for fitness or a need to rehabilitate he looks forward to sharing his knowledge with all.

Eight years ago an opportunity arose for him to have a career change which he grabbed with both hands. Since then he has been gaining the knowledge and experience that has allowed him to offer the very best treatment solutions for his clientele, from the general public to my elite sporting clients.

Paul is a certified STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer but also an Advanced Neuromuscular Therapist, after receiving his training from Leon Chaitow ND DO of the University of Westminster and Judith Delaney, Director of American Neuromuscular Therapy Florida.

These skills have given him a real advantage over the more traditional methods of treating chronic and acute pain whether occupational or sports related, particularly in the injury prevention portion of his treatments where he brings a real passion for educating his clientele on how to avoid progressive poor posture and incorrect bio-mechanical movement patterns in order to prevent painful symptoms arising in the first instance as well addressing the rehabilitation phase of their treatment.

In his own words, remember: There’s no such thing as "I Can’t”, you just need to be shown ”How!”

Michelle joins the REAL PILATES family as STOTT PILATES Senior Instructor Trainer in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrels. She gained a B.A Honours Degree in Dance and a B. Ed Honours in Dance Research at the University of New South Wales in Australia, and it was from this excellent education in dance that Michelle was first introduced to the power of Pilates.

Utilising her dance training, Michelle went on a voyage of discovery as a dance instructor for many years, gaining valuable experiences and life lessons in her travels, from Sydney to Edinburgh, and everywhere between.

Returning to Australia, Michelle began her intensive training as a STOTT PILATES Instructor Trainer, and has spent the last seven years teaching a rich variety of STOTT PILATES classes, and workshops. Specialising in Injuries and Special Populations, these skills have allowed Michelle the advantage of travelling and working in New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada, Philippines, Brazil and U.S.A.

In addition to teaching STOTT PILATES, Michelle has been Operations Manager of three Health Clubs and has been involved in administration, staff management and training and developing class schedules and programmes. She is passionate about Pilates, Yoga, dance, travelling, playing her cello and photography.

At REAL PILATES  Michelle has already taught tens of STOTT PILATES Certification courses and specialised workshops to well over 400 passionate Pilates enthusiasts.

Tracy has been a STOTT PILATES® instructor for 8 years and instructor trainer for 6 years teaching in top-quality studios in the US. He has an MFA in dance and recently graduated from massage school with an emphasis in neuromuscular therapy. Along with teaching pilates and doing body work at the studio, he has started In Balance Neuromuscular Therapy, a business dedicated to helping alleviate pain and restore normal range of motion. Since starting In Balance, Tracy has attended additional training in Precision Muscular Mobilization, Spinal Reflex Analysis, and S.C.E.N.A.R. Therapy. His goal is to incorporate massage techniques to affect a positive change and then teach the client how to help maintain those changes through movement and exercise.

Since his childhood back in Manipur (India), Robin has been interested in fitness. So it was no surprise when he decided to pursue a formal education in the field. Robin completed his Masters Degree in Physical Education, Health Education and Sports from the University of Manipur, followed by a Diploma in Yoga Education from Kaivalyadhama. Through the years, Robin has participated in various Yoga competitions winning several awards.

Since arriving in Dubai in 2003, Robin has enriched many people's lives through his skills as a Yoga teacher. He has also conducted several workshops as well as written papers for international conferences. Whenever Robin returns to India, he visits various Yoga schools to widen his learning of different styles of Yoga.

Today, Robin teaches Hatha Yoga, Power Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, as well as Pre-natal & Post-natal Yoga.

At REAL PILATES^®, Robin teaches primarily Hatha Yoga. 

As Robin always says: "practice Yoga, experience the changes in you!"

 Half Japanese, half Filipina. Erika has always been a Filipina by heart although she's got the 90% of Japanese features! She will welcome you at our front desk at Jumeirah Lake Towers branch with a big smile.
Grew up in the Philippines with her mother, tried to enter the World of Medicine; studied to become a nurse but deep inside of her, digital imaging and arts are her passion. Photography is one of her hobbies and expertise! She has attended several photo-shoot themes like sports, night street shoots, prenuptials or even ordinary day shoots and trying to nail some videography! When it comes to visual arts, this young lady is almost perfect on acrylic painting, charcoal and pencil arts, loves composing her own designs on almost everything, spends hours in front of the computer for digital imaging experimentations. Erika's got a wide variety of imaginations of realism to surreal and she believes that "Life is like a drawing, it starts with a doodle ^_^".

 Bita has played a pivotal role in helping establish and grow REAL PILATES. Today Bita is the secret behind the tremendous success of REAL PILATES as the Regional Training Centre of STOTT PILATES in the Middle East. With over 50 STOTT PILATES courses and workshops successfully conducted since the inception of the studio, Bita has helped turn REAL PILATES into the region's most respected education centre for anyone in search of a world-class Pilates education and certification system. 

Prior to co-founding REAL PILATES, Bita was the Director of Sales & Business Development of a leading regional IT consultancy firm specialised in project management.

After 10 years of a wonderful corporate career in multinational companies, and despite a career path that many thought would be a mistake to abandon, in early 2008 Reza decided to answer to his inner calling and dream of helping other people in a meaningful way by leaving the corporate world and entering the vast world of Wellness as an entrepreneur.

A true believer that "the purpose of life is a life of purpose", and that the richest life is that of those who enrich other people's lives, Reza realised that it was the right time for him to bring together all the different elements of his past and present - personal background, culture, languages, travels, skills and aspirations - into creating the path for a better future.

Today Reza is the founder and managing director of REAL PILATES, a true mind & body haven in Dubai where he and his team of certified instructors welcome their guests into their Japanese styled sanctuary where they share their passion of helping people transform the relationships they have with their minds and bodies. And this is only the beginning of a promising journey as his dreams and ambitions are to explore other aspects of the world of wellness and continuously finding new ways of helping others connect with their inner bests.

As Reza always says about REAL PILATES: EXCELLENCE IS OUR DEFAULT!