STAFF
Mark Dennis, Owner
After a successful dance career performing with companies such as the National Ballet of Canada, Les Grands Ballets Canadiens, Northern Ballet(UK), the West Australian Ballet, and Le Ballet l’Opéra National du Rhin Mark became passionate about helping others achieve their movement goals. Mark is experienced in cross-training and rehabilitation, having spent several years working alongside Physiotherapists at NeuMovement Kelowna and Envision Physiotherapy Vancouver. Through personal experience and the success of his clients, Mark believes that Pilates and strength training have the power to transform the body and improve quality of life.
Instagram: @studiom_pilates
“Mark’s detailed understanding of movement and biomechanics allows him to create a tailored treatment plan for each client. His eye for detail and ability to discern subtleties of movement have helped myself along with many of my clients become more aware of their own bodies and how to move with purpose. I have witnessed many of my clients fast track their physical recovery and prevent future injury by integrating these learned movement patterns into their daily life.”
Rebecca Lee, Physiotherapist 360 BrainBody
“Working with Mark for two years has brought about significant improvements in my balance, strength, coordination, posture, and overall mobility. After the first year, upon seeing how my body had changed, my family doctor said that she would start to do Pilates too! On any scale of excellence, Mark belongs at the top.”
Michael Primont, Client
“I’ve done Pilates for the last year with Mark and have found it both helpful and rewarding. Mark excels at creating a session that challenges me and addresses my personal goals. His background working alongside many different healthcare practitioners, as well as working with clients of various backgrounds provides him with a superior knowledge base. As a physio myself, I highly recommend Mark for Pilates if you want to stay active, address any movement goals, or learn something new!”
Erin Gibb, Physiotherapist Envision Physiotherapy
Ludovica Mazzucato
Ludovica is a professional Dancer, Ballet teacher, Pilates instructor, and Yoga teacher with over thirty years of international experience in movement education and performance. Originally from Italy and trained in Classical Dance at the prestigious Accademia di Danza Comini, she holds a National Diploma in Classical Ballet Teaching (Vaganova Method), is a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500), a certified Pilates Instructor, Athletic Trainer, and is currently completing her second Master's Degree, the Master of Arts in Education (Dance Teaching) with the Royal Academy of Dance.
Her teaching combines principles from dance science, sports medicine, classical and contemporary Pilates, somatic practices, and strength and conditioning to help clients move with greater efficiency, strength, mobility, and confidence. She has extensive experience working with dancers, athletes, seniors, beginners, and individuals recovering from injury, tailoring each class to meet clients where they are while encouraging long-term progress.
Ludovica currently teaches at the University of British Columbia and Arts Umbrella and has taught throughout Europe and Canada in universities, conservatories, healthcare centers, dance schools, and wellness studios. She believes that movement is key to a happy life.
Instagram: @ludovica.mazzucato
Jen Snell
Jen comes from a dance background and after completing her bachelors at Laban contemporary dance school wanted to find a way to help others to find the same joy in movement as she does. She started teaching Pilates sculpt classes and from here has built her knowledge by learning various different techniques. She is certified in the NASM personal training method. Jen has also studied TRX group fitness method and the Pilates apparatus with Studio M Pilates.
Jen loves to be outside in nature and spends her time hiking, snowboarding and generally being active outside. She believes that through Pilates and strength training we can make our bodies strong and future proof them to be able to keep doing the things with love throughout our entire lives.
Instagram: @jenfoxfitness
