Marcia Milgate

After living in Cayman for nearly 30 years, Marcia discovered Pilates soon after arriving on the island and has been passionate about it ever since. With a lifelong background in competitive sport and running, she understands firsthand the challenges of injury, recovery and returning to the activities you love. Following two hip surgeries, she found the ideal balance through Pilates, strength training and staying active.

In 2018, Marcia completed her BASI Global Comprehensive Certification, along with BASI Injuries & Pathologies and Pre/Postnatal Movement through Pilates. Her own rehabilitation journey gives her a unique understanding of working with clients recovering from injury or managing pain.

Marcia believes Pilates is a practical tool for building strength, improving mobility and moving with confidence at every stage of life. Her goal is to help clients move better, feel stronger and continue doing the things they love for years to come.

Deanna Smith

Deanna has been teaching Pilates and fitness in the Cayman Islands since 2008 and is co-founder of The Pilates Studio. Originally from Canada, she holds a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology (the study of human movement), is a certified STOTT PILATES® Instructor trained in Matwork, Reformer, Chair and Cadillac and is Level 1 Titleist Performance Institute Certified.

With more than 18 years of teaching experience in Cayman, Deanna works with a wide range of clients from healthy, active adults looking to move and perform better, to those recovering from surgery, managing hypermobility, navigating chronic aches and pains or returning to exercise after injury. 

Deanna is passionate about making Pilates accessible, effective and relevant to everyday life. Whether teaching a dynamic group class or a highly personalised private session, her goal is simple: to help people move better, feel better and stay active for the long term.

Melissa DaCosta

With a lifelong passion for movement and helping others, Melissa brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every session. Certified through STOTT PILATES®, she combines expert instruction with a thoughtful, client-centred approach to help people build strength, improve mobility and move with confidence.

Known for her attention to detail and encouraging teaching style, she works with clients of all abilities—from those new to Pilates to individuals managing injuries or looking to enhance their overall wellbeing. Her goal is simple, to help every client feel stronger, move better and enjoy an active healthy life.

Abigail Alston

Abigail originally comes to us from Manchester, UK as a certified mat work and reformer instructor.

Running is what initially drew her to Pilates in order to help improve her running endurance and leg strength. She is also has been an avid horse rider and skier for the past 10 years. Abigail is an active runner and recently finished her first full marathon here in Cayman in December 2025 after having completed 2 half marathons in the UK.

Living with PCOS and staying active herself, she understands the challenges it brings to other women and uses her own experience to help support and empower clients navigating similar journeys through mindful movement and strength-building Pilates.

Abigail’s private clients often share how much they appreciate her thoughtful attention to detail and her encouraging yet focused teaching style that pushes them to do their best.