Squamish Pilates | The Team | Pilates, Physio, Massage, Reflexology
Element Pilates Team
Ekaterina Shlyakhova
Shauna
Sia
Hana
Hanna
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STOTT Certified Pilates Instructor
NeuroKinetic Therapist
BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Clinical Exercise Therapist
BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor
Shauna Deneault
Shauna is a certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, and Element Pilates Studio owner. NeuroKinetic Therapy practitioner in training. BCRPA , ACE personal trainer, ACE clinical exercise therapist.
Shauna had her start over 30 years ago as a Personal trainer , as well as working as a rehab assistant before dedicating herself to Pilates over 20 years ago. Shauna loves working with all areas of wellness, she has worked with professional athletes, pre-post natal mamas, as well as people brand new to Pilates and fitness.
She likes to think of herself as a movement educator. She believes that we all have the wisdom in our bodies to come back to a more aligned posture, giving us flexibility, strength, and the power to move through life with ease. Shauna can help you, whether you are training for a specific sport, just getting into fitness, or are recovering from an injury.
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Master of Science in Physiotherapy
BSc in Kinesiology
Clinical Pilates
IMS
Saja Edwards
Saja is passionate about helping people feel better in their bodies through a combination of manual therapy, movement retraining, and breathwork. She focuses on the body's interconnectedness, using movement and postural corrections to alleviate pain and improve mobility, strength, and function. Saja applies her expertise in movement and alignment to identify individual imbalances, then works with clients to retrain these patterns, helping them return to the activities they love.
Saja holds a Master’s in Physiotherapy and a Bachelor’s in Kinesiology from UBC. She has additional training in orthopaedics, IMS (dry needling), concussion management, core integration, and Connect Therapy Sports Thorax. She is also a graduate of the comprehensive Integrated Systems Model (ISM) program, which takes a full-body approach to assessment and treatment. Saja has completed Clinical Pilates training through Calibrate Pilates and incorporates movement and Pilates into her practice. She has a special interest in breathwork, deep core strengthening, and supporting movement and strength during pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Outside of work, Saja enjoys mountain biking, skiing (downhill and cross-country), trail running, and hiking with her family.
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Certified reflexologist who specializes in hands and feet treatments
Ingrid Gazdikova
Ingrid is a certified reflexologist who specializes in hands and feet treatments. She has been applying reflexology to her family and friends and case studies volunteers over couple of years and has decided to offer it further to those who would appreciate this beautiful and healing modality that dates back to Ancient Egypt.
Ingrid has been attracting reflexology past two decades through reflexology charts and books, through friends and their reflexology experiences as well as her own experiences after which she always felt heavenly before she began taking courses with Canadian Reflexology School based in Victoria, BC.
Ingrid loves to see how reflexology makes people feel, how relaxed and calm they are, because only in that relaxation state, the body is able to heal and restore and return to a state of equilibrium.
What is reflexology?
“Reflexology is an art and science based on the principle that there are reflexes in the feet, hands and ears. The feet, hands and ears are microcosm of the body, reflecting the entire body; all the organs and glands. By applying pressure with specific thumb and finger techniques, reflexology will reduce tension, promote relaxation, increase circulation and bring body back to balance/homeostasis.”
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RMT
FRSC
FRA
FRC
FR
Kinstretch
Elliot Godman
Massage Therapy - A graduate of the Westcoast College of Massage Therapy, Elliot received the designation RMT and has been practicing since 2017. Understanding the broad breath of massage therapy Elliot helps clients throughout the spectrum of human health and performance. Elliot’s methodology includes personalized assessments and treatments, complemented by ongoing discussions on optimal movement strategies. Elliot is happy to meet you where you are whether that be focusing on rehabilitation, recovery, sport specific applications or just trying to feel a little better every day.
Personal training - Elliot uses FRS methodology to craft individualized programs tailored to clients’ unique needs. Specializing in enhancing mobility, building strength, and promoting joint health, Elliot places a strong emphasis on accountability and sharing specific knowledge about the human body.