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Olga A

General Manager / Pilates Instructor

Olga Akgun has been teaching Pilates to both groups and individuals since 2013. In 2018, she founded her own boutique studio, Pilates Home, in Turkey, where she worked until relocating to Vancouver, Canada in 2021. In 2016, Olga completed 2 years of the Lolita’s Legacy Pilates program, founded and supervised by Pilates elder Lolita San Miguel. She is certified in various areas tailored to specific physical conditions, including scoliosis, multiple sclerosis (MS), hernias, joint pathologies, and pre- and post-natal Pilates. She has attended international Pilates conferences, including one in the hometown of Joseph Pilates, and actively participates in workshops to continue growing her expertise. In 2024, she began the Classical Bridge Program under the mentorship of Noam Gagnon, and she is on track to be certified soon. Olga specializes in designing personalized Pilates programs to suit each client's unique needs. She has worked with individuals of all ages—from children to seniors—and has extensive experience addressing a wide range of clinical conditions. She is particularly experienced in working with pregnant clients, always approaching her work with the belief that there is a suitable Pilates program for everyone. What began as a personal journey toward wellbeing soon grew into a professional passion. Through Pilates, Olga discovered the transformative power of movement and the core principles established by Joseph Pilates: precision, discipline, and the harmony of body and mind. She takes pride in observing her clients’ progress and carefully integrates Pilates methodology—including its repertoire, philosophy, and principles—into every session. Olga is deeply passionate about Pilates and she looks forward to helping you improve your quality of life through mindful movement!

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