Marcia Milgate

Marcia moved to the Cayman Islands in 1997 where she has lived and raised a family ever since. She was introduced to Pilates more than 24 years ago and she was instantly hooked. In 2018, Marcia completed her BASI Global Comprehensive certification, as well as a BASI Injuries and Pathologies and Pre/Postnatal Movement through Pilates. Growing up in competitive sport and through her years as an avid runner, she has had to battle several injuries. Eventually 2 hip surgeries challenged her to find the right balance in her fitness routine which now includes Pilates, strength training, walking and still some running. Marcia's personal experience with injury rehabilitation, as well as maintaining her fitness while managing a family, gives her a unique perspective and empathy for those dealing with similar issues. To her Pilates is a functional tool to help you build strength, agility, flexibility and manage pain.  Training your brain to engage the right muscle groups which allow you to improve and successfully return to the activities you love is the goal.  Maintaining an active lifestyle is very important to Marcia and she believes that you should find an activity that you love and do it for life! 

Deanna Smith

After working for over 5 years as a Kinesiologist in Canada, Deanna moved to Grand Cayman in 2003 and has been teaching Pilates and fitness in Cayman since 2008. She is a Stott Pilates Certified Instructor trained in Mat Work, Reformer, Chair and Cadillac and holds a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology. Deanna is Titleist Performance Institute Certified. She has experience training people dealing with a variety of injuries including post-physio rehab, lower back issues and general postural issues through her work in Physiotherapy and Chiropractic clinics in Canada. Deanna is an active runner, swimmer and stand up paddleboarder and more recently has added cycling into the mix to balance it all out! Deanna knows Pilates is an ABSOLUTE winner when it comes to helping improve mobility, stability, mindfulness and core strength in anyone, no matter what their age or physical ability and is a true believer that Pilates has something to offer everybody.

Nicki Whitehouse

Nicki has over 25 years of experience as a Pilates Instructor teaching in the UK. Her extensive background in dance includes a BA & MA in Performing Arts (specializing in Dance). She is a fully certified Pilates instructor with Body Control and is qualified to teach on all equipment from beginners to advanced. She is also a Level 3 Pilates Bone Health/Osteoporosis Instructor and Level 3 Pre/Postnatal instructor. Nicki’s extensive teaching experience and knowledge allows her to work with a wide variety of clients and numerous physical conditions. Other specialties include Pilates for golf, scoliosis, hypermobility, fibromyalgia, breast cancer rehab, MS, children and older persons. When Nicki is not teaching, she can be found enjoying some of her other pastimes including scuba diving (she is a qualified scuba dive master), golf, paddleboarding and dancing.

 Nicole Jacobs

Meet Nicole or “Nix” for short. Nix comes to us from South Africa and is a passionate advocate for holistic well-being through Pilates and Yoga. She embarked on her journey as a Yoga instructor in 2018 and most recently completed her Reformer Pilates certification after developing a deep affection for Pilates through some of her private client Yoga work. Both the practice of Pilates and Yoga compliment each other in many ways and her exposure to both disciplines gives her a unique perspective on the body. During her time running her own studio in South Africa and teaching group and private classes, she dedicated herself to always providing a space in her studio where each person felt welcome and empowered to explore their well-being journey at their own pace. Her movement background also includes expreience as a ballet, contemporary, jazz and hip hop dancer in her youth. She was also an avid team sports player including tennis, hockey, swimming and waterpolo.Her approach is centred on guiding clients to move mindfully, synching their breath and body rhythm for a harmonious experience. Her classes are tough, flow seamlessly and aren't to be missed! Join Nix's Pilates classes or private sessions to experience the joy of mindful movement and unlock the potential Pilates can help provide moving you towards the path to a healthier, more balanced self.

  Eva Christen

Eva‘s first encounter with Pilates was in 2012 after a slipped disc in her back. She discovered several deep muscle training methods during her recovery and eventually found her way to Pilates. Eva was impressed by the rapid recovery and improved body awareness. The flexibility of integrating the exercises into everyday life and the option of training with or without equipment inspires her time and time again. Eva has a background in classical as well as contemporary pilates and was BASI Comprehensive trained in Switzerland. She is trained in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Barrel and Chair. As a compliment to her training, she also learned the Face Method, which trains the muscles of the face and neck. Eva can both speak and train in English and German.