Jun Liu, B.sc – Exercise Science, Pilates & Tai Chi Instructor
Jun Liu is a STOTT certified Pilates instructor. She has been actively studying health, fitness and body work for more than 20 years. She holds a BSc degree in Biochemistry from Beijing, China as well as a BSc degree in Exercise Science from Concordia University. Her athletic experiences in gymnastics, track and field, Wu Shu, Tai Chi have been a great influence in her teaching style.
Jun has completed STOTT Pilates Mat, Reformer, Cardillac, Chair, Barrels Training as well as Rehabilitation courses. She has practiced in various Hong Kong & Beijing studios and has adapted different skills to her teaching. Jun’s teaching also draws upon her experience practicing and instructing Tai Chi in China, including Beijing Chinese Medicine University where she has learned to guide movement using Chinese methods of manutherapy.
Jun likes to work with people in varying levels of condition, from athletes to casual practitioners to help them reach their goals and ideal fitness level. She also practices rehabilitation for clients with injuries.
Kate Stashko is a dance artist and Pilates instructor based in Montréal. She has been teaching Pilates for nearly four years, working with a variety of clients from beginners to athletes and those with acute injuries, alignment issues and chronic pain. Kate has worked in physiotherapy clinics, Pilates and yoga studios, university athletic centres and corporate settings, teaching both group classes and individualized private sessions. Matwork Certified through the STOTT Pilates International Training Centre inToronto, Kate has also completed various continuing education courses through STOTT Pilates, which include anatomy, pre-natal Pilates, Pilates with small props and Pilates on the BOSU, among others. Kate’s attention to detail ensures that clients receive individual feedback and have an understanding of safe alignment and proper technique. She continues to be fascinated with the human body and its abilities, and hopes to share this with her clients.
