Talia is a certified yoga teacher with a 200-hour training in Hatha and Kundalini yoga. With several years of personal practice in yoga, breathwork, and meditation, she brings an embodied and intuitive approach to her teaching, rooted in mindfulness, the mind-body connection, and holistic-wellbeing. Her passion for yoga grew from her own personal journey, where these practices became powerful tools for grounding, self-awareness, and transformation.
Her teaching philosophy is centered on gently guiding students back into connection with their own bodies, creating space for awareness, trust, and a sense of coming home to themselves.
In her free time, Talia enjoys spending time in nature, reading, and gardening, drawing inspiration from the natural world to support a more intentional and connected way of living.
Talia is a certified yoga teacher with a 200-hour training in Hatha and Kundalini yoga. With seve...
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Bryn is a STOTT Certified Pilates Instructor in both mat and reformer. She brings a
unique blend of energy, discipline and mobility movement to her teaching practice,
leading to an overall body awareness grounded in connection and functional movement.
Bryn has been practicing Pilates for over 15 years and teaching both private and class
format for over 7, because of this experience working with every body (including her
own) from post-natal to post injury, she is passionate about sharing the benefits of
Pilates through her knowledgeable teaching. She wants everyone to leave feeling
challenged, stronger, happier and more connected to their bodies.
Bryn is a STOTT Certified Pilates Instructor in both mat and reformer. She brings a
unique blend ...
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Leah Verrall is a BCAK Practicing Kinesiologist passionate about helping clients move with intention, build strength, and return to the activities they enjoy. She completed her Honours Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology at McMaster University in 2024, providing a strong foundation in human movement, exercise prescription, and injury prevention.
As a new practitioner, Leah takes a client-centered approach to rehabilitation and performance, creating individualized programs that support recovery, improve function, and enhance motivation. Through education and evidence-based practice, she strives to empower clients to move confidently and sustainably throughout their rehabilitation/exercise journey.
In her spare time, Leah enjoys hiking, camping, birding, painting, and spending time with friends and family.
Leah Verrall is a BCAK Practicing Kinesiologist passionate about helping clients move with intent...
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Rachel, the proud owner of Return to Form which is now expanding into a Pilates studio, has used her extensive knowledge of human kinetics and functional anatomy to help others overcome their physical limitations. Fusing the science of kinesiology and the artistry of Pilates, she acts as the go-between for clients recovering from injuries – specializing in facilitating the transition between the physiotherapist and the return to regular work, play and physical activity.
Rachel completed her Kinesiology degree in 2009 at the University of Western Ontario. While attending school she worked part-time at Pilateez.com Pilates studio where she began full-time work following graduation.
Rachel has an athletic background in figure skating (Canskate – 6 years coaching), and coaching basketball (NCCP Level 1 & L2) and currently spends most of her time teaching Pilates, Personal Training working with those who are recovering from an injury through exercise, including ICBC clients. Rachel represented Team Canada for the World Kettlebell Championships in Dublin, Ireland in 2015 and in Seoul, South Korea in 2017. Rachel won Gold in 16kg Snatch and Gold in 24kg One Arm Longcycle in 2017. In 2018, Rachel won Nanaimo’s Female Athlete of the Year, In 2023, Rachel won the Kinesiology Event of the Year and was also a finalist for Vancouver Island’s Top 20 Under 40 Business and Community Awards.
Rachel is a proud mother of two daughters and in her spare time, she enjoys hiking with her family and spending time outdoors. She is passionate about helping people feel like they are making progress, becoming more confident, and moving stronger and without pain. She also loves working with prenatal and postnatal clients.
As Rachel says, “anyone can do it” – and she’s here to make sure you can, too.
Rachel, the proud owner of Return to Form which is now expanding into a Pilates studio, has used ...
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