Pilates for Life

Colette, Rachelle & Erin

Colette de Vries, a Royal Academy of Ballet graduate and a classical ballet dancer, discovered the therapeutic power of Pilates after suffering a knee injury. Today Colette is an internationally accredited Pilates Trainer who trains the trainers and who offers specialist instruction in matwork, the Reformer, the Wunda Chair and the Cadillac. Experience the therapeutic power of Colette’s instruction in her tranquil, custom-designed studios at Spice Route.

Following an eventful career in the performing arts, Rachelle started working for Pilates for Life under the guidance of Colette. Pilates allowed Rachelle to build on an already keen interest in the link between movement and wellness, kindled by her advanced training in ballet, tap and jazz. Rachelle finds the transformation she observes in her clients deeply satisfying, and is committed to helping them achieve their goals and improve their over-all wellness. Erin is a B.Sc. graduate in Agricultural Sciences who has a keen interest in all things athletic. She experienced the therapeutic effects of Pilates first-hand while recuperating from a back injury and, consequently, decided to qualify as a Pilates instructor. Erin believes the power of Pilates lies in the fact that it encourages the balanced development of the body. Building core strength, flexibility and body awareness supports efficient, graceful movement and functionality.