Laura

Owner / Operator / Instructor

Hometown: Port Perry

Can often be found: IN THE STUDIO! Doing what I love.. moving by way of Pilates, cycling, running, weight lifting, kayaking and playing with my kids. Also find me discussing life with Jeremy, asking (begging) Cole and Wynter to be nice to each other, enjoying healthy family meals, finished with a glass of wine (on weekends.. ok sometimes on a weekday too).

Teaching style: some suggest loud and maybe they’re right, lol but I consider my style as ‘contemporary’. I believe that we are all built uniquely, so it is important that my instruction to both private and group class clients be adaptable for all. Most importantly, I attempt to provide quality and functional movement instruction, in a motivating environment.

Favourite Pilates exercise: Push-up to Plank for hours – for a whole body workout in one move!

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: My family, they’re everything to me (my kids, my niece, my sister, my husband), friends, my dogs, overall health and MOVEMENT. I’m always in search of a new goal that achieves another level of  strength and accomplishment.  Above most, you’ll find me talking about the gift that is the Pure Pilates Community.  I cannot ever thank you enough for your ongoing loyalty and support.  I will continue to be of service as long as I can, LET’S KEEP MOVING, TOGETHER

Social Media:

Insta
@Ljturnbull81
@purepilateswhitby

FB
@purepilatesca

Keila

Studio Manager, Marketing & Social Media Manager 

Hometown: Toronto (Torano/Torana to my fellow city kids) 

Can often be found: at the studio, getting my son to soccer games/training sessions and my daughter to tennis lessons/matches, York U campus, playing tennis, working on projects for my other business (Click Media Consulting) and of course, sipping wine.

Favourite Pilates exercise: REFORMER

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: my kids, my family, friends, Pilates, music, Netflix, movies, wine, documentaries and NYC.

Social Media:

INSTA
@keilalegresley
@purepilateswhitby
@click_media_consulting

FB
@purepilatesca
@click media consulting

Alix

Hometown: Whitby

Can often be found: supply teaching, serving at the Brock House, or at home hanging out with my doggo.

Teaching style: Depends on the day and what type of class I’m teaching… but I definitely enjoy some good tunes and an easy going vibe where laughter is always welcome.

Favourite Pilates exercise: Roll up on the mat and long spine on the reformer.

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: Food, dogs, and Netflix.

Social media:
alixtheallen

Amanda

Pilates instructor

Hometown: Brooklin

You can often find me: out and about shopping around town.

Teaching style: I teach fun and challenging classes

Favourite Pilates exercise: side leg series, I enjoy all the different variations to work those legs and glutes.

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: life, family, friends, food and good wine.

Social media:
INSTA
@refreshbeautybar01

Brenda

Pilates and Yoga Instructor

Hometown: Belleville, ON (aka Bell-Vegas), but I’ve been in Whitby for 25 years, so I guess I’m from here.

You can often find me: IN THE STUDIO! Every day. I do Pilates, Integrated Movement, Yoga, Weightlifting, Hiking. Find me often in any of the amazing restaurants in Durham Region and Ottawa. Pilates helps me to do all the other exercising I want to do. Exercising allows me to EAT!

Teaching style: I like to inform, educate, and entertain. I’m so happy when I see a client “get it” and experience their own success in an exercise. I try to pass on all the tips and coping strategies that other Teachers have passed on to me. I make group classes motivating and private classes personal. (Don’t be surprised if I walk around to watch movement in a class.)

Favourite Pilates exercise: Teaser. All day. I love the control. (I will add that I’m proud of myself for finally mastering plank and push-ups, two exercises I always felt I was “no good” at. I just needed someone to tell me how…)

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: My three amazing daughters and my 30-year partner in crime, my husband. Family is everything to us.
I’m always looking for a new goal that achieves another level of my physical strength and confirms that I can do anything I set my mind to. I believe that getting older is no reason to slow down. Ageism has no place in my world. I’ve been a member of the Pure Pilates community for about 7 years and have watched so many people work hard and consistently to achieve their goals. It’s wonderful to see transformation. I’m elated to join this team of extremely competent Teachers at Pure Pilates, from whom I’ve learned so much.

Social media:
Insta
@brendanied
FB
@brendaniedermaier

Kelly

Pilates instructor

Hometown: Pickering. Currently, I am living with my family in North Oshawa.

Can often be found:  teaching or participating in a class at Pure Pilates. I like to keep busy and on my feet.  In my downtime you can find me hanging out with my family playing board games, watching movies or hiking at Heber Downs.

Teaching Style: I always like to have a great playlist going in my classes. 

Favourite Pilates exercise: My favourite exercises are slow and controlled so I can really connect to my body.

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: My son and food.  I love them both very much!

Social media:
Feel free to follow me @kellyelenam 

Michelle

Pilates instructor

Hometown: Oshawa

Can often be found: If I’m not working you can find me spending time with my family, experimenting on my reformer or have a spa day with my daughter. 

Teaching Style: I can be perceived as quiet but don’t let that fool you.  My classes are mindful, medium paced, I love to change it up and try new things.  The class will be challenging but also a lot of fun.

Favourite Pilates Exercise: Difficult to pick a favourite but I would have to say the teaser.  I love anything that challenges your core and the teaser does that along with working the whole body.

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: Everything, we have lots of laughs,  the class will be challenging and fun!

Shevon

Pilates instructor

Hometown: Pickering, ON ( Currently living in Newcastle, ON)

Can often be found: At home or at the cottage with my family, at the studio, at the gym, or hanging out with great friends.

Teaching Style: Inclusive and Challenging. My goal is for you to be the strongest version of yourself!

Favourite Pilates Exercise: I love Bridge work, especially with a mini thigh band 😉 And everything Reformer.

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: My family, travelling, music, TV shows, movies and pilates!

email: ShevonKingstonPurePilates@gmail.com

Social Media:

Instagram- @SHEVJK

Susan

Yoga instructor

Hometown: New Orleans 

Can often be found: Eating, cooking, hanging with the kitty cats and my daughter

Teaching Style: Fun, but mindful, and sweaty if I can get away with it! 

Fave Yoga Pose: Plank, for the full body benefits. Triangle, for the stretch

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: Kid and cat shenanigans or food! 

Social Media:
FB- Susan Walsh Maki
Instagram- myreposeyoga

Theresa

Pilates and Yoga instructor

Hometown: Pickering, ON

Can often be found: In the forest, Pilates studio or eating a chocolate cake while watching Harry Potter. I also photograph a lot! I do wedding and engagement photography! I like going to Body Blitz in Toronto on my spare time to relax my muscles in the pools. 

Teaching style: Slow & controlled. I like my students to feel each and every part of their body. 

Favourite Pilates Exercise: I like all of them. I would say side-lying leg exercises. I just like the little burns I feel in my legs and tiny pulses.

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: chocolate cakes, food, cats or breathing exercises. You may even see me eating a chocolate cupcake while teaching. 

Tara

Pilates and Yoga instructor

Hometown: Brooklin, ON

Can often be found: Hiking, running, biking, walking the dogs and dragging my family with me as much as possible!  If I have to be inside you’ll find me on my mat, reading or hitting the drums!

Teaching style: I love classic pilates with some functional movements taken slow for the ultimate burn with some good ol’ cheesy jokes and giggles!

Favourite Pilates Exercise: Oh that’s a toughie, can I say all of them?  I guess if I had to choose it would be a tie between single leg stretch and side leg series!

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: My kids, my hilarious hubby who claims to hate people (I disagree), my cat & dog’s torrid love affair, travelling, coffee, music and concerts.

Julia

Yoga instructor

Hometown: Whitby (Toronto born)

Can often be found: Hanging with Jim and always shopping for my beautiful granddaughter MJ; or being entertained by Stevie and Jagger (our fur babies).

Teaching style: Calm and gentle. I love putting class playlists together with the best music I can find to guide you through a mindful practise.

Favourite Yoga Pose:Pigeon pose which is also known as Swan in YIN yoga – Fantastic pose and the most effective, deep hip stretch. A class with a deep YIN stretch like Swan is extremely beneficial to maintaining a strong body.

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: Hands down MJ, but I love to catch up with fellow Y & R & Big Brother fans.

Social Media:
INSTA: @pandotree
FB: @juliapando 

Merve

Physiotherapist / Pilates Instructor / Student at Durham College

Can often be found: If I am not at home you can find me at Durham College or Whitby library 

Teaching style: Calm, strong, moderate

Favourite Pilates Exercise: All of them but especially abs workouts!!

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: Food, my family, my school

Social Media:
INSTA: @ptmerveozkan

FB: @mozkkan

Nikki

Pilates Instructor

Hometown: Toronto. Currently, I live with my family in Ajax.

Can often be found: I’m a brunch, cafe, spa loving, girls trips kind of girl. I love to checkout new spots in the city. If I’m not at Pure doing classes, I’m at home spending time with my amazing children. 

Teaching style: I believe every body is a Pilates body.  I love slow  and controlled movements to a curated playlist of mostly hip-hop and R&B  to help you power through your session.

Favourite Pilates Exercise: I can’t pick just one……I like them all for different reasons. Any move that challenges my mind body connection is my go to. 

You’ll most likely hear me talk too much about: Any and anything. I like to keeping light, fun and airy. 

Social Media:
Follow me @choosingnikki