Our team
Maggie Ferreira
Owner / Pilates Instructor
“Since I qualified and started teaching Pilates, I realised that there are so many more benefits than just dealing with clients with injuries. Pilates is for everybody, no matter ages and injuries or not.”
About her: Maggie has always been an active and on-the-go gal. She has taught Spinning since 2008, has had her own Run/Walk for Life franchise for about 10 years, used to play tennis and netball, played basketball for her university and rugby for the Western Province for about 2 years. Saying that she loves sports would be an understatement!
But that’s not all – she is also a qualified primary school and piano teacher!
Yvonne Torrens
Pilates Instructor
“Pilates has been part of my life for as long as I can remember, it has enriched my life in so many ways and continues to do so. From being able to work with clients and witnessing how their lives have improved with Pilates to feeling the benefits within my own body. My day is brightened when I hear positive feedback from clients!”
About her: Yvonne has her South African colours as a gymnast and coach. She discovered Pilates through rhythmic gymnastics, practicing it weekly as a form of injury rehabilitation and prevention. It was a natural progression for her to study Pilates and get her BASI Comprehensive qualification. One of Yvonne’s special areas of focus lies in prenatal Pilates. Drawing from her own experiences as a mother and her extensive work with expecting mothers, she understands the unique needs and challenges of this stage of life.
Yvonne also has a Teachers Associate Diploma for Modern Dance!
Nicole Hizeroth
Pilates Instructor
“I love that every client I work with is different. I love to see the changes that pilates can bring to a persons life – seeing how a client’s body strengthens over time and how this can have a significant impact on their daily life.’“
About her: Nicole fell-in love with Pilates in high school and continued to practice throughout varsity where she studied a BCom. After having worked a few year’s in the finance industry, she realised she loved helping people and had an ever growing interest in physical health. She decided to follow her heart and become a qualified BASI Comprehensive instructor and has loved every day since.
Nicole loves to go on adventures with her husband and their beloved labradoodle Severus.
Sheugnet Gifford
Pilates Instructor
“My Pilates journey began during the chaos of the Covid lockdown, marking a radical departure from my paralegal work. Pilates was a new form of exercise to me, but one that I have great respect for as it has been proven to be more challenging than meets the eye. Like any worthwhile pursuit, Pilates requires dedication, concentration, and control, progressively fortifying not only the body but also the mind and spirit. What truly warms my heart is the deep connections forged within our exercise groups. These bonds infuse our journey with an additional sense of joy, serving as sources of motivation and inspiration as we navigate our transformative path; after all, consistency is key.”
About her: Having originally trained in dance, I also spent many hours swimming, playing netball and being part of the athletics team. Transitioning into an administrative role during my children’s younger years, I found the office environment stifled my passion for movement. With both my children out of high school I made the decision to pursue my certification as a Pilates instructor, creating the ideal platform to both inspire and assist others on their wellness journeys.
