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
Trilby Goouch
Trilby is a writer, holistic nutritionist and movement guide with a passion for helping people find joy in the pursuit of feeling well. She grew up dancing and has enjoyed practicing a diverse array of movement styles over the years, including weight training, running, yoga, BodyArt, mat Pilates, and most recently, Reformer Pilates. Her teaching style is joyful, empowering and dynamic, and she loves to give her students practical techniques to enhance their overall wellbeing, both on and off of the mat. She has trained with the misfitmethod, the being method, Katonah Yoga, Skyting Yoga, TurF, Carolyn Anne Budgell, and M Pilates.
She currently teaches at TurF, lululemon and M Pilates in Vancouver.
Instagram: @trilby_
Substack: poetryinmotion.substack.com
“A superb class from start to finish. I throughly enjoyed my session with Trilby. The class was extremely well put together in terms of bringing each muscle set to failure while incorporating the whole body with each set. I left the class feeling stretched and challenged. I enjoyed the incorporation of weights and bands in addition to the reformer. I appreciated the corrections to my form throughout and modifications where necessary. I will be a repeat student for sure!”
Shauna M, Client
“Trilby’s Pilates reformer classes are an absolute delight. Her guidance is informative to ensure the alignment of postures feels right for my body. She gives really helpful cues and empowers me to listen to my body and find my strength through the practice. Her passion for movement shines through her creativity in the classes. The sessions are challenging yet meditative and leave me feeling strong, happy and inspired.””
Sarah C, Client
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
