pilates, perfected.
At Valeō, we cultivate holistic wellness through a fusion of powerful Pilates and rejuvenating hydrotherapy. As a women-owned studio, we prioritize boutique classes with exceptional service.
What sets us apart is our belief that you can have your workout and recovery too. Push your limits with our expert-led Pilates training, then reward your body in our private hydrotherapy treatment room, featuring a cold plunge, infrared sauna, and steam shower. This integration of movement and luxurious self-care provides the perfect mind-body balance.
More than just ‘reformers in a room,’ Valeō is a dynamic space that grows with you. Our instructors guide transformative Pilates experiences focused on strength, flexibility, and inner peace through mindful movement and breathwork.
Join us in redefining what it means to be strong, centered and valeō through a sustainable wellness journey tailored for the modern world.
valeō /ˈvaleɪoʊ/ or /ˈvɑːleɪoʊ/ *verb* (Latin) 1. To be strong; to have strength or power 2. To be well or in good health 3. To be worth or have value
valeō /ˈvaleɪoʊ/ or /ˈvɑːleɪoʊ/ *verb* (Latin) 1. To be strong; to have strength or power 2. To be well or in good health 3. To be worth or have value
the valeō team 🤍
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Abhi’s passion for movement led her to teach barre and mat Pilates, where she developed a contemporary, music-driven teaching style. Her classes blend athletic reformer strength training with classical Pilates principles, offering a dynamic yet mindful workout. With regressions and progressions woven into each session, Abhi ensures her mixed-level classes are accessible to all—helping students build strength, flexibility, and resilience in a fun, flowing practice. A certified Pilates instructor, Abhi is dedicated to holistic wellness, empowering her students to unlock their full potential. She firmly believes Pilates is for every body, and her supportive approach fosters both physical and mental growth. When not in the studio, you’ll find Abhi outdoors, experimenting with new recipes, or simply embracing life with joy.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
With over 12 years of teaching experience, Amanda has witnessed the profound healing power of Pilates firsthand. Her journey through the practice has deepened her understanding of how Pilates enhances strength, increases mobility, and fosters overall wellness.
Amanda's classes reflect her expertise, creating inclusive environments that prioritize individual needs. In each session, students engage in focused breathwork, precise alignment, and controlled movements, fostering a harmonious connection between mind and body.
Her teaching philosophy invites students of all abilities to explore their potential. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Amanda empowers you to cultivate a deeper awareness of your body and achieve your wellness goals in a supportive atmosphere.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Allie has had a passion for fitness and wellness for as long as she can remember, growing up in a family where movement and connection were the pillars of daily life. Her journey began with yoga, long-distance running, HIIT, and strength training, but after experiencing a multiple-injury trauma, she turned to Pilates as a way to rebuild both her strength and confidence.
Certified in Mat and Reformer Pilates, Allie is a passionate instructor who believes that with practice, commitment, and community, we can all achieve our goals. She curates her class plans with an emphasis on the “contrology” of each movement, blending classical and contemporary approaches to encourage growth and strength through mindful, intentional practice.
In her day-to-day life, Allie enjoys going on walks with her dog, escaping into a fantasy novel, or diving into wellness content. She lives by the principles of gratitude and presence, which she brings into every class she teaches and every moment she shares with her students. For Allie, Pilates is not just a practice—it’s a way to cultivate resilience, connection, and joy.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Brandie is a 22-year corporate veteran who discovered her true calling when yoga entered her life in 2011. What began as curiosity quickly became passion—leading her to earn her yoga certification in 2012 and, soon after, fall in love with Pilates.
Inspired by its discipline, precision, and transformative power, she knew she’d found her purpose: to motivate, educate, and guide others toward strength and movement. She left the corporate world behind, trading boardrooms for reformers to pursue a more meaningful path.
A Balanced Body certified Pilates Reformer instructor, Brandie is also trained in MAT Pilates, Yoga, and YIN. She continually expands her expertise, currently working toward her CCB certification to become fully comprehensive.
In her classes, Brandie blends playful creativity with intentional sequencing, keeping sessions dynamic, challenging, and inclusive. Her focus? Helping students build strength, endurance, and confidence—whether they’re beginners or advancing their practice.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
From an early age, Cindy developed a passion for fitness and an active lifestyle. Her fitness journey took a significant turn in her 40s when she noticed her body becoming weaker. This sparked an exploration of various fitness avenues, from gyms and karate to triathlons, all in pursuit of reclaiming strength and vitality. Enter Pilates, a game changer that not only addressed her previous injuries but also provided a holistic approach to well-being.
As a certified Pilates instructor, Cindy speaks passionately about Pilates' transformative impact on an aging body, drawing from personal experience. She finds immense joy in sharing the profound benefits of Pilates while motivating others to embrace their best selves and a life filled with love, laughter, fun, and adventure.
Cindy firmly believes that aging is a state of mind and body, and that Pilates is for all bodies to flourish.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
From martial arts to basketball and track, Claudine's athletic journey shaped her understanding of movement and potential. Her passion for health and fitness naturally evolved, leading her to discover Pilates in 2020— a practice that resonated with her desire for intentional, low-impact training.
Now a Certified Mat and Reformer instructor trained at Pilates Process in Toronto, Claudine brings a unique perspective that bridges athletic intensity with mindful movement.
Her personal experience using Pilates through childbirth and postpartum recovery infuses her teaching with authentic, lived experience.
Between guiding clients and embracing motherhood, Claudine embodies a holistic approach to wellness. When not in the studio, she's likely found doing arts and crafts with her little family.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Danielle discovered her passion for Pilates after ten years of yoga practice, recognizing how the reformer's unique blend of strength and precision could transform not just movement, but confidence. As a Balanced Body certified instructor, she brings a thoughtful, encouraging approach to her teaching, emphasizing the connection between mindful technique and lasting progress.
Her classes are grounded in purposeful movement, designed to challenge while fostering awareness and control. With a focus on sustainable strength and mobility, Danielle creates an environment where students feel both supported and empowered to explore their potential.
Beyond the studio, Danielle can be found walking her dog through the city, discovering new neighborhoods, and drawing inspiration from the energy and rhythm of urban life. These experiences inform her teaching philosophy—one that values curiosity, community, and the belief that movement should be as rewarding as it is transformative.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Jessica's journey with movement began in dance, but it was Pilates that truly connected her mind and body eight years ago. As a certified instructor for over seven years, she challenges and motivates clients at every fitness level, drawing from her deep passion for the art of motion.
Jessica's guiding principle, "movement is life," shapes her teaching approach. She creates supportive, empowering classes that go beyond exercise, focusing on mind-body harmony and overall well-being.
Jessica's mission? To guide students towards their healthiest, happiest selves through consistent, purposeful movement, making every day an opportunity for growth and vitality.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Lauren’s Pilates journey began on the ballet floor. As a former competitive dancer trained in the Royal Academy of Dance, she brings an artist’s eye for precision and flow to every class. But what she loves most about Pilates? It’s not about perfection – it’s about helping bodies move with more strength, ease and joy.
Her classes blend the discipline of her dance background with a warm, encouraging approach. You’ll start with mindful movements to wake up your muscles, then build to flowing sequences that leave you feeling both stretched and strengthened. Whether helping someone rehab an injury or find their powerhouse for the first time, Lauren believes good movement should feel as rewarding as it looks.
When she’s not teaching, you might spot Lauren at a local coffee shop sketching choreography ideas, or taking long walks to discover new pockets of the city. These moments of observation and exploration fuel her creative class designs.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Nicole has been immersed in the world of Pilates for as long as she can remember, thanks to her mother’s passion for the practice that began in the 1980s.
Certified in Mat and Reformer Pilates, Nicole has been teaching for nearly six years, sharing her love for slow, controlled movements that deliver a powerful burn.
Her mantra, "find what feels good for your body today," guides her classes, where she blends Pilates principles with strength training movements. Nicole is dedicated to educating her clients about the mechanics of each exercise, ensuring they understand the purpose behind their movements.
Outside of teaching, Nicole enjoys cozying up with a good book, exploring mountain getaways, and cooking up delicious meals. Her journey with Pilates has become a passion project, allowing her to share the mental and physical benefits of the practice with others.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Maya's journey to Pilates began in the weight room, where she forged her identity through disciplined routines. Now a certified instructor pursuing advanced BASI™ certification, Maya brings a unique strength-focused perspective to her practice.
In her classes, Maya blends weightlifting principles with Pilates precision, guiding clients to discover fitness that balances power and grace. She believes Pilates' discipline extends beyond the studio, crediting it for both personal and professional growth.
For Maya, Pilates is a pathway to holistic development. Off the mat, she's either decorating cakes or on a nature walk with her sisters.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Rochelle, a certified Pilates instructor, lives by the mantra "health is wealth." She feels wellness through movement, strong relationships, and gratitude. Rochelle believes in Pilates' power to unite mind and body, enhancing mobility, flexibility, balance, and strength.
In her dynamic classes, Rochelle fuses the core principles of Pilates with strength-training movements, emphasizing breath, alignment, and balance. Her goal is for clients to finish each session feeling challenged yet empowered, with invigorated bodies and minds.
Outside of the Studio, Rochelle loves to make pottery and vacation itineraries.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Samantha’s Pilates journey began on the dance floor, where she first discovered the transformative power of movement. Her background in dance cultivated not only strength and grace but also a profound connection between mind and body—a philosophy she now brings to her teaching as a certified Mat Pilates and Lagree™ instructor.
In her classes, Samantha fuses her artistic roots with the precision of Pilates, creating workouts that are as energizing as they are mindful. She champions movement as a tool for both physical resilience and mental clarity, helping her students feel stronger, centered, and unstoppable—whether they’re on the mat or navigating life beyond the studio.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Sierra is a Body Harmonics Certified Mat and Reformer Instructor who discovered her passion for Pilates after the birth of her first son six years ago. As a dedicated mother of three, she brings a unique perspective to her teaching, highlighting the transformative power of movement for both the body and mind.
Her classes are characterized by fun and creativity, making each session an adventurous experience that encourages exploration and personal growth.
Sierra believes in the importance of travel and new experiences, which she integrates into her classes to inspire her clients. With a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment, she advocates for inclusivity in fitness, ensuring that everyone feels empowered to embark on their journey toward health and wellness.
Outside of her Pilates practice, Sierra enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and seeking new adventures that enrich both her life and teaching philosophy.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
With over 18 years of experience instructing Pilates, Theresa's goal is to leave clients better than she found them. Her extensive training includes certifications in Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Vinyasa Yoga, and Yin & Restorative Yoga.
Combining her deep knowledge of anatomy with a focus on human connection, Theresa guides her students on a journey of self-awareness and inner peace. Her classes offer a harmonious blend of physical challenge and mental relaxation, allowing participants to find balance and rejuvenation.
Beyond the studio, Theresa finds solace in nature, often capturing its beauty through her lens as an avid photographer.
the valeō team 🤍
north york
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Brandie is a 22-year corporate veteran who discovered her true calling when yoga entered her life in 2011. What began as curiosity quickly became passion—leading her to earn her yoga certification in 2012 and, soon after, fall in love with Pilates.
Inspired by its discipline, precision, and transformative power, she knew she’d found her purpose: to motivate, educate, and guide others toward strength and movement. She left the corporate world behind, trading boardrooms for reformers to pursue a more meaningful path.
A Balanced Body certified Pilates Reformer instructor, Brandie is also trained in MAT Pilates, Yoga, and YIN. She continually expands her expertise, currently working toward her CCB certification to become fully comprehensive.
In her classes, Brandie blends playful creativity with intentional sequencing, keeping sessions dynamic, challenging, and inclusive. Her focus? Helping students build strength, endurance, and confidence—whether they’re beginners or advancing their practice.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
From martial arts to basketball and track, Claudine's athletic journey shaped her understanding of movement and potential. Her passion for health and fitness naturally evolved, leading her to discover Pilates in 2020— a practice that resonated with her desire for intentional, low-impact training.
Now a Certified Mat and Reformer instructor trained at Pilates Process in Toronto, Claudine brings a unique perspective that bridges athletic intensity with mindful movement.
Her personal experience using Pilates through childbirth and postpartum recovery infuses her teaching with authentic, lived experience.
Between guiding clients and embracing motherhood, Claudine embodies a holistic approach to wellness. When not in the studio, she's likely found doing arts and crafts with her little family.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Cora’s love for movement began as a ballet dancer in Bucharest, Romania, and has since evolved into a lifelong passion for wellness. With over seven years of teaching experience, she brings depth and versatility to her practice, holding a 500-hour Modo Yoga certification, along with specialized training in Modo Flow, Vinyasa Sequencing, and Yin Yoga. In 2021, her fascination with strength led her to become an ACE-certified Personal Trainer. As an avid gym-goer, she particularly loves empowering women through tailored strength training programs. Further expanding her movement toolkit, Cora completed the Core Method Classical Pilates training in 2023, earning certifications in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair, and Barrels. She also holds an Athletic Reformer Training certification through the CoreFit Method, blending dynamic conditioning with Pilates precision. When not guiding students or lifting weights, Cora recharges by hiking, dancing, curling up with a book and coffee, or spoiling her two cats.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Jenn is a strength-focused Reformer Pilates instructor who treats the Reformer like her favourite cable machine—maximizing resistance, control, and power in every session. Her classes are designed to build functional strength while keeping the energy high and the vibes welcoming. A natural community-builder, Jenn believes fitness should make you feel at home in your body. Her personal motto, “Immediately have a good day,” reflects her mission: to leave students stronger, more confident, and a little brighter than when they walked in. A true lover of movement, Jenn thrives on laughter, playfulness, and that unbeatable feeling of inner freedom. Whether she’s coaching, training, or just living life, her philosophy stays the same: fitness is about strength, self-assurance, and—above all—having fun along the way.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Maya's journey to Pilates began in the weight room, where she forged her identity through disciplined routines. Now a certified instructor pursuing advanced BASI™ certification, Maya brings a unique strength-focused perspective to her practice.
In her classes, Maya blends weightlifting principles with Pilates precision, guiding clients to discover fitness that balances power and grace. She believes Pilates' discipline extends beyond the studio, crediting it for both personal and professional growth.
For Maya, Pilates is a pathway to holistic development. Off the mat, she's either decorating cakes or on a nature walk with her sisters.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Miriam’s deep understanding of body awareness was honed over a decade as a competitive equestrian and artistic swimmer, where she first discovered Pilates as a powerful training tool. Today, she brings that same athletic precision to her teaching, crafting strength-focused Pilates sessions that build resilience, confidence, and mindful movement. Certified through Elevate Reformer Academy and SCW Mat Pilates, Miriam has over eight years of experience using Pilates for both rehabilitation and fitness. Her approach blends technical expertise with a passion for empowerment—whether she’s guiding clients on the reformer, sharing her love of strength training, or brainstorming healthy recipes (a nutrition student at heart). When not in the studio, you’ll find her lifting weights, walking her dog, or chasing the joy of movement in all its forms.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
With a degree in Kinesiology and Physical Education, Phoebe brings both academic expertise and lived athletic experience to her Pilates instruction. A former University of Toronto competitive cheerleader and lifelong fitness enthusiast, she's experienced firsthand how movement can transform energy, confidence, and community. Phoebe discovered Pilates as the perfect fusion of her passions—its creative flows, low-impact intensity, and profound mind-body focus captivated her. Now certified in both mat and reformer Pilates, she crafts sessions that challenge and nurture in equal measure, prioritizing form, safety, and that unbeatable post-Pilates glow. Her teaching philosophy? Fitness should feel as good as it is functional. Whether guiding beginners or seasoned practitioners, Phoebe fosters a space where progress meets playfulness. Off the reformer, she's likely sampling Toronto's culinary scene or spoiling her pug, Peanut—because balance is everything.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Rochelle, a certified Pilates instructor, lives by the mantra "health is wealth." She feels wellness through movement, strong relationships, and gratitude. Rochelle believes in Pilates' power to unite mind and body, enhancing mobility, flexibility, balance, and strength.
In her dynamic classes, Rochelle fuses the core principles of Pilates with strength-training movements, emphasizing breath, alignment, and balance. Her goal is for clients to finish each session feeling challenged yet empowered, with invigorated bodies and minds.
Outside of the Studio, Rochelle loves to make pottery and vacation itineraries.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Samantha’s Pilates journey began on the dance floor, where she first discovered the transformative power of movement. Her background in dance cultivated not only strength and grace but also a profound connection between mind and body—a philosophy she now brings to her teaching as a certified Mat Pilates and Lagree™ instructor.
In her classes, Samantha fuses her artistic roots with the precision of Pilates, creating workouts that are as energizing as they are mindful. She champions movement as a tool for both physical resilience and mental clarity, helping her students feel stronger, centered, and unstoppable—whether they’re on the mat or navigating life beyond the studio.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Sierra is a Body Harmonics Certified Mat and Reformer Instructor who discovered her passion for Pilates after the birth of her first son six years ago. As a dedicated mother of three, she brings a unique perspective to her teaching, highlighting the transformative power of movement for both the body and mind.
Her classes are characterized by fun and creativity, making each session an adventurous experience that encourages exploration and personal growth.
Sierra believes in the importance of travel and new experiences, which she integrates into her classes to inspire her clients. With a commitment to fostering a welcoming environment, she advocates for inclusivity in fitness, ensuring that everyone feels empowered to embark on their journey toward health and wellness.
Outside of her Pilates practice, Sierra enjoys spending quality time with her family, exploring the outdoors, and seeking new adventures that enrich both her life and teaching philosophy.
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Certified Pilates Instructor
Sujena is a Certified Pilates Instructor with a background in kinesiology and over ten years of movement teaching experience. With additional certifications in personal training, yoga, and Functional Range Conditioning, she specializes in mindful, sustainable, feel-good movement—the kind that builds joint resilience, supports pain-free living, and helps you move with more ease, intention, and integrity. Her teaching blends movement mechanics into intelligent flows that are both playful and practical, designed to improve strength, mobility, and body awareness. Rooted in a holistic approach, her classes are where strength meets softness, helping you cultivate more freedom and control in your body. Expect practices that are grounding yet dynamic, accessible yet spicy—featuring plenty of props, thoughtful progressions, and a focus on moving and breathing smarter. Sujena creates a supportive space that meets each client exactly where they are, guiding with curiosity, humor, and a deep love for movement, with an approach that’s inclusive, adaptable, and always evolving.