Marlis Vos

Senior Apparatus Teacher

Marlis comes to us with a wealth of experience, knowledge and energy. She is fully certified in all Pilates equipment and Classical Repertoire through Physical Mind 2006, ‘Rehab Through Pilates’ from ‘Core Basics’ Centre D’Osteopathie et du Pilates 2009 and Core Align Balanced Body - Pioneer 2010.

Marlis was introduced to Pilates as a 13-year-old dancer under Diane Miller. She then followed Diane to the Interdisciplinary Arts program at SFU and continued on to pursue a successful professional dance career in Toronto. Her time in Toronto was spent studying under some of the great masters of dance, Pilates instructors and movement therapists. She had the opportunity to work with some of the rising stars in the dance industry.

As a teacher Marlis keeps her studies relevant with the most current innovations and body sciences, incorporating PNF, DMS, cross chain training and fascial studies with a particular focus on functional movement. With a deep understanding of physiology, classical Pilates and an intuitive flair for playfulness, she offers a truly unique approach in her practice. Marlis focuses on simple, practical solutions for improved mobility in your day-to-day activities, whether it’s standing in line at the grocery store or the best way to approach stairs, chairs and automobiles.

“Having suffered my own serious back injury, Pilates has given me the tools to assist others through the injury and recovery process at every stage of the journey. Pilates is a valuable form of therapy often lost in the fitness category. I teach because of the powerful restorative and versatile healing properties of Pilates. I teach because ‘I Believe’! I am grateful that I have been successful in assisting and educating so many people in their exploration toward better movement, health, healing and a more balanced life.”

“Pilates is the most adaptable form of movement, exercise and therapy for all ages, stages and changes in life.”