Juliana S
Pilates Instructor
Juliana Santana is a Brazilian Pilates Instructor and Kinesiologist. She got her
bachelor’s degree in Physical Education in 2000 (CEFID/UDESC - BRAZIL).
She has always been involved in sports and physical activities.
Growing up in a small island, the water was always her natural habitat, so her first
passion was swimming. However, after some injuries acquired in her life as an athlete, it
was suggested to start Pilates as part of her rehab.
She fell in love with the method and started to research and study alternative exercises.
In 2005, she got her certification in Contemporary Pilates by Ivanna Henn Institute -
Brazil
The following years she dedicated herself to learning more techniques as Functional
Circuit, TRX, Water Fit and Mindfulness Health.
She had worked for more than 20 years in studios and rehabilitation clinics in Brazil,
with different types and ages of clients. Her focus was always on health and
understanding the individual needs and limitations of her clients.
After moving to Vancouver with her family in 2019, she got certificated from American
Council on Exercise in 2020 and a Diploma Kinesiology Program at Langara College in
2024. Juliana has been working as a Classical Pilates Instructor in Vancouver, and she
loves to adapt the best approach to help her clients to move forward in the Pilates
Method.
Juliana is also a busy mom of a young actress, and her “other job” includes drive for
auditions, rehearsal and performances. Aside all this, she loves spend time with her
husband and daughter, dance, meet friends and get to know new people.
She is completely enchanted by the possibility of helping people improve their health.
When people ask how she has the time and energy for all this, she says: “doing what
we love is recharging”