The Story Behind the Practice
Dorina's story with Pilates began after years of recurring lower back pain from office work in her twenties. Different treatments brought temporary relief, but the pain kept returning. Two pregnancies and years of childminding added further strain.
Pilates became the turning point in 2008. The improvement sparked a deeper interest in movement, posture, anatomy, body mechanics, and teaching.
The practice today is shaped by both training and lived experience: back pain, knee, foot and elbow injuries, diastasis recti recovery after pregnancy, physiotherapy, fascia movement training, and an ongoing strength training journey. This gives the teaching a practical understanding of what it can feel like to rebuild strength, trust, and confidence in the body.
Training & Certifications
- PAI All Populations Mat and Reformer Certified
- PAI Anatomy, Biomechanics and Posture Analysis
- PAI Golden Pilates and Stretch Band
- Stott Pilates Matwork, Reformer and CCB training
- Anatomy Trains in Motion
- Fascia Movement Focus
- Fascia Movement Practice 1
- FAMO Body Reading and Rebalancing
- Hyper/Hypo Mobility: A Trainer's Perspective
- C-Section Scars: Dissection Specialty Course
- Beyond Beauty: How Myofascia, Nerves and Circulation Shape Aging
- Female Clients: The Gluteal Floor, Pelvic Bone Density, The Diastasis Recti Solution, Effortless Weight Bearing
- Trigger Point Therapy Level 1 & 2
Testimonials
我从来没想过自己的身体可以这样灵活。每一次的训练都让我对自己的身体多一份了解，也多一份信心。"
— SuChing T.Patient, precise, and genuinely invested in how you feel — not just how you look."
— Victoria N.Dorina's professionalism and attention to detail are exceptional. With her guidance, I've seen significant improvement in several long-standing issues that I had struggled to resolve for years. She has a remarkable ability to identify underlying movement patterns and tailor each session accordingly.
What sets her apart is her balanced approach. She knows exactly when to challenge you and when to hold back, ensuring steady progress without unnecessary strain. I always leave sessions feeling stronger, more aware of my body, and confident that I'm in expert hands."
Dorina is an excellent Pilates instructor who is extremely dedicated to helping her clients improve, steadfast, knowledgeable and very caring.
I have always had problems "feeling" the proper engagement in my muscles because I have low muscle awareness and am hyper flexible. However, my tricky body condition has never been a challenge for Dorina. She just magically knows the precise cues I need to help me get the most out of each movement. This is no doubt down to her keen powers of observation and her ability to translate her reservoir of knowledge into practical tips for her clients.
I always marvel at how wonderfully aligned my body feels after each session with Dorina and have been practicing Pilates for close to 15 years now. Thank you Dorina for helping me make seemingly small adjustments to the way I engage my muscles, which totally transforms the way I now carry my body!"