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I became a certified Pilates instructor in early 2005, completing my training at the renowned Stott Pilates International facility in Toronto. I am passionate about working with people and helping them feel confident and empowered in their movement. Pilates, with its safe and effective training methods, promotes strength, flexibility, and balance in clients of all abilities. As I deepened my practice, I felt a growing desire to expand my knowledge of the body and biomechanics, especially as more clients sought my help with conditions such as Parkinson’s, acute neck pain, spinal stenosis, and more.

Dr. Osar’s perspective on the body has profoundly influenced how I approach my sessions. My goal is to teach individuals these three foundational principles and help them integrate them into everyday life. There’s always a moment of satisfaction when I witness tangible results, even within a few minutes—whether it’s improved posture, enhanced balance, or greater mobility and flexibility.

Over the past four years, I’ve continued my studies with Dr. Osar, using this knowledge to help clients improve their movement, strength, balance, and overall health. Our fully equipped Pilates studio—featuring a reformer, chair, and Cadillac—provides a warm and welcoming environment for clients to achieve their goals.

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About Our Studio:

Our studio welcomes individuals of all abilities, offering tailored support to meet a wide range of needs. Many of our clients seek help with acute or chronic issues, often in the post-rehabilitation phase. In the initial stages, we focus on teaching efficient breathing strategies and guiding clients to align their bodies for optimal balance.

As clients advance, we introduce functional movement patterns such as squatting, pulling, and pushing. With progress, workouts are adapted to become more challenging, aligning with their evolving goals. Our studio is fully equipped to support clients training for specific sports, competitive pursuits, or those simply looking to push their limits with safe, effective, and high-level training.

The spring-based system in our equipment creates a unique and dynamic approach to maximizing each session’s effectiveness. This resistance-based training challenges the body both concentrically and eccentrically at the same time, promoting balanced muscle engagement. An added benefit? It typically results in less post-workout muscle soreness, making the experience both challenging and restorative.

Reformer

The reformer is an excellent tool for building muscle strength, improving flexibility, and enhancing overall fitness through its versatile and dynamic movements.

Chair

Don’t be deceived by the chair’s compact size—it offers powerful spring tension, just like the reformer, to provide a challenging and effective workout.

Cadillac

The Cadillac is ideal for clients recovering from injuries, offering versatile support and gentle resistance to facilitate safe and effective rehabilitation.

IMs Assessments

Assessments provide valuable insight into a client’s progress, helping us evaluate their condition at the start of a session and track improvements over time.

IMs Releases

It’s common to identify areas that need release to restore range of motion (ROM). We love using targeted techniques to address these areas effectively.

IMs Corrective Exercises

At this stage, we introduce the Integrated Movement Specialist (IMS) principles—Alignment, Breathing, and Control (ABC)—along with corrective...

Reformer

Working on the reformer can be very beneficial for individuals who want to build muscle strength...

Chair

Don’t let the compact nature of the chair fool you. Just like the reformer it has spring tension...

Cadillac

The cadillac is very well suited for clients who are coming to the studio with injuries...

IMs Assessments

Assessments allow us to see how the client is doing at the very beginning of the session and at...

IMs Releases

It is quite common to fine a few areas that need to be released to restore ROM. We love using...

IMs Corrective Exercises

At this point we would introduce the IMs principles ABC and corrective exercises...

Testimonials

Results I have Helped Create

Tarannum, I have sent you this testimonial because you have helped me so much over the years. I have been seeing Tarannum every Thursday for many years. I got to know her when I took her group class at my fitness club. I decided to take privates from her when I heard how important she was to some of the ladies in the class. Indeed when one of these ladies burst into tears when it was announced Tarannum’s class would be cancelled for a couple of weeks. I thought her weird to be so upset, but now I totally understand her reaction. Tarannum has helped me in so many ways. Playing tennis has been hard on my right shoulder- but not to worry. Tarannum always knows what is needed to get that shoulder back in shape! My main weakness is my lower back. It is something I have suffered from since a teenager. Right from my very first session she told me to stop holding in my stomach. Hard for me to do that but eventually I did follow her advice. I rarely have back issues now and when I do I follow Tarannum’s advice. The hour I spend with her in my weekly sessions is so relaxing but hard work at the same time. She is always aware of what my body is capable of. I always leave feeling so good about myself. I finally persuaded my husband to see Tarannum and he like me has been greatly helped. We both agree we are very lucky to have Tarannum to take care of our issues. I am 77 and Vic is 80. We both play tennis on a regular basis. I am convinced that Tarannum is the reason that I can still play. Indeed I believe I play better than ever! Thank you Tarannum. What would I do without you!

“I have been training with Tarannum for many years now, during which she has helped me through many aches and pains that have crept up on me as I have grown older. However, it wasn’t till   just recently that I mentioned to her that I was having nerve pain (pins and needles) in my foot as the result of sciatica that I suffered many years ago. Since it was nerve pain, I assumed there was nothing to be done about it. The many medications I had tried gave me no help. So ,in passing, I mentioned it to Tarannum.  The pain had been getting more and more severe. Tarannum immediately put on her thinking cap and came up with some breathing and posture exercises, and as a result, I have been pain free for the last two weeks. And I have been sleeping better, and able to relax without pain. Tarannum loves what she is doing. She teaches with enthusiasm and intelligence. She enjoys helping people, and they enjoy the benefits of her teachings”

“I could not recommend a better teacher or trainer for beginners or advanced Pilates and movement students. Tarannum’s direct openness and interest in your well-being makes her classes and interactions superb.”

Her training and expertise in Integrated Movement adds an enormous quality and insight to her precise teaching, demonstrations, explanations and corrections.  She makes sure you do understand the posture or exercise in its fullest, physically feeling its power and incorporating it safely in your routine.”

“Tarannum Nasser is the best instructor I have had in over 15 years of Pilates lessons and training.  She has the ability to explain and demonstrate each movement with such detail and accuracy that it  is almost impossible not to get it, Should  you still not get it, she will help you to understand how, with individual attention even in the middle of a class, because it does help us all.”