Our Team
Who We Are
Iva Mazar
Founder, Senior Pilates Teacher, GYROTONIC® Teacher
I started practicing pilates in high school and instantly felt a deep connection. It made me stronger and better in all other sports - especially during my student years when Pilates helped me stay fit as I obtained my Masters in Civil and Environmental Engineering. It was during university that I made the move from a Pilates student to a Pilates instructor. I liked it so much that even after getting an engineering job I continued to lead classes in my after work hours! In 2016 I moved to Toronto where I gained full Pilates certifications and worked in three studios. In 2021 I opened a studio of my own, hoping to pass my passion for Pilates onto you and show you why I love it as much as I do.​
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In 2023, I got certified in GYROTONIC® Level 1, GYROTONIC® Jumping-Stretching Board and GYROTONIC® Archway Level 1.
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I'm currently student of Canadian Academy of Osteopathy in Hamilton and I'm working towards a Diploma in Osteopathic Manual Practice (D.O.M.P.)
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Carmen Cates
Senior Pilates Teacher
Carmen is an accomplished Pilates instructor based in Leaside with a career spanning since 2016. Her professional journey originated as an entry-level Administrative Assistant at Pilates Process Studio, catalyzing her deep dive into the world of Pilates. Motivated by personal experiences, including post-pregnancy recovery and healing from a horseback riding injury, Carmen transitioned from a decade-long career in the Dental Field to become a Certified Therapeutic Pilates Instructor. She finds profound satisfaction in the transformative power of Pilates, fostering a sense of balance, coordination, and stability in everyday movements.
Carmen's passion extends beyond personal benefits, as she continually deepens her understanding of the intricate human body through instruction. Specializing in Prenatal Pilates, Postnatal Pilates, and Therapeutic Pilates, she derives immense fulfillment from aiding individuals in improving their daily posture and movement. As a practitioner and instructor, Carmen is committed to empowering clients, leaving them revitalized and engaged after each session. Join her on the journey to holistic well-being and enhanced vitality.
Fahmida Bhabha
Senior Pilates Teacher
Fahmida Bhabha is a certified Pilates teacher, teacher trainer, personal trainer and holds certifications in 3 fascial modalities, the MELT Method, Roll Model Massage Therapy and Fascial Stretch Therapy. Her goal for her clients is to have a better understanding of their bodies thru movement resulting in a better quality of life.
Before finding Pilates Fahmida was a professional photographer for 15 years. She got her certification in 2005 at the age of 40 and has never looked back. With LEARNER as one of top strengths, she strives to continually discover more about the body and how it functions in order to help herself and her clients. Fahmida’s most recent training is working with OOV – a tool that allows the body to find new strategies to control movement by challenging your balance and stability.
When not teaching or coaching you can find Fahmida spending time with her cats, Tux and Jax, enjoying coffee and wine, riding one of her bikes, paddleboarding or hiking.
Jamie Miller
Pilates Teacher
Jamie is a certified pilates instructor who loves all the apparatuses available to her as well as her clients. She was certified in mat and reformer pilates through Body Harmonics Toronto, and comprehensive training through Mindful Movement Centre in Toronto.
Pre and Post Natal pilates has a close place to Jamie’s heart having practiced movement throughout all stages of her pregnancy with her baby boy.
Outside of the studio you can catch her hanging out with her family in leslieville or enjoying food on a patio!
Alican Peker
Pilates Teacher
Before his studies at the University of Sports, Alican finished University of Fine Arts, where he gained knowledge of anatomy that has been the bedrock of his 11 years as a pilates instructor, neurokinetic exercise practitioner, and as a personal trainer. Having received biomechanics and controlology training on the nervous system, he has experience working with injuries and helping people of all ages gain more control, activate their muscles, and get in their best shape. He also does manual therapy, stretching, fascia, posture analysis, and provides nutritional advice.
Nadia Gozzer
Senior Pilates Teacher
Nadia has been dedicated to promoting health through movement for over 15 years. She is a fully certified Pilates Instructor in Brazil and Canada. She has also been working in rehabilitation since 2007, when she graduated in Physiotherapy in Brazil. After graduating, she obtained her first Pilates certificate and began using this method in combination with her physiotherapy knowledge to help her clients recover from different types of injuries.
She believes that the Pilates Method is a powerful tool for improving movement and treating conditions of the human body. With her extensive expertise in Neuro-Musculoskeletal rehabilitation, postural alignment, and body movement dysfunction, she is capable of tailoring specific Pilates programs to fit the needs of her clients.
Nadia is an empathetic and motivated professional whose strength lies in ensuring everyone has a personalized experience for a fulfilling and productive life.