Maura Bommer, long time fitness instructor and personal trainer, started her Pilates journey becoming certified through both Body Harmonics and Stott/Merithew Pilates in 2000. She soon realised her passion was injury and rehabilitation and soon focused on Therapeutic Pilates as well as Post Rehab Trainer Specialist, which led to enrollment of the Connecticut School if Integrative Manual Therapy. She graduated as a Certified Integrative Manual Therapist in 2013 and completed her final graduate course in 2022. Integrative Manual Therapy (IMT), is a unique healing tool which is profound, yet gentle and non-invasive. IMT can be used alone or as a complementary protocol to other healing modalities. IMT works on all manners of disfunction and disability (from auto-immune disease, sleep & digestive issues, spectrum disorders, mental health, neurological imbalances, aging with dignity and more!) She is active in the community, enjoys cycling and traveling, and is very excited to continue using her skill sets here at Pilates Emporium!

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Movement has been the heartbeat of my career since 2004. Over the last two decades, my journey as a Personal Trainer (2004) and Fascia Stretch Therapist (since 2015) has evolved into a deep, intuitive practice focused on helping aging adults maintain their strength, health, and independence.

My approach is deeply personalized. I understand that for the aging adult or those navigating injury, movement can often feel restrictive or daunting. By combining my long-term background in strength and conditioning with the gentle, rhythmic decompression of FST, I help my clients restore a more fluid, integrated movement pattern across the entire body, restoring a sense of natural full-body flow. Having practiced Reformer Pilates myself, I appreciate how vital joint mobility is to a successful restorative practice.

I view my upcoming Massage Therapy studies this September as a natural evolution of my skill set and commitment to deepening the clinical manual therapy techniques I provide to my clients every day.

I am here to listen to your body’s unique story and work alongside you to find lasting relief and progress.

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I am a 200 hrYTT certified yoga teacher. I trained under Rachel Roger’s at Alchemy Yoga & Wellness. Since my certification in 2024 I have taught over 300 classes in just two years between 4 studios. My focus is always to include movements for lymphatic drainage, clearing our chakras from mental baggage, stretching our facia to keep our mobility. Most importantly calming our mind, body & soul so they can all unite as one to heal. I have been practicing yoga since I was 15 years old. Yoga has helped me heal in my life, after going through many traumas and or difficult times. I focus on strengthening not only our minds and bodies, also healing our souls. Also I incorporate somatic movements to strengthen our pelvic floor , we hold our deeper stretches longer to allow fascia to release.

My teaching experience includes Hatha, Restorative, Vinyasa, red light therapy, Barre, Yoga/Pilates breath work , meditation , Yin Yang including somatic movements in all my classes. I enjoy adding a mini yoga nidra at times as a gift to our nervous system, allowing it to reset . So grateful to be a part of your healing journey.

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Welcome to our Studio. I started the studio in 2009 specifically for mature clientele and people who need specialized support because I knew our community needed our specialized perspective. As mature Instructors and Therapists ourselves, we recognize the unique and valuable contribution everyone has to offer, especially those with vast and unique life experiences. From breathwork to physical strength and balance we meet each client where they are and move forward together. Our unique philosophy and understanding of the human mind, body and spirit allows us to offer physical development and healing in a multitude of therapeutic modalities all focused to down regulate nervous systems, releasing pain and blocked energy in joints and muscles so everyone involved can lead happier and healthier lives.

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Donna St. Hilaire is a passionate Pilates instructor with over 30 years of experience in the movement industry. Specializing in both mat and reformer Pilates, she holds a 480-hour Intermediate Pilates certification and is dedicated to helping clients build strength, stability, and mobility through precise, intentional movement.

In addition to her Pilates training, Donna is a CanfitPro Certified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Wellness Coach, as well as a 200-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). Her diverse background allows her to bring a well-rounded, mindful approach to every class she teaches.

Donna has been committed to creating a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where participants of all levels feel confident and empowered. Her classes focus on proper alignment, core strength, and functional movement—ensuring each session is both effective and enjoyable.

Donna’s goal is to help every client feel strong, balanced, and connected in their body through the power of Pilates.

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Ellen fell in love with Pilates in 2005 when she took weekly mat classes at a local studio. In 2007 she began her journey as a Pilates Instructor with Stott Pilates, now known as Merrithew. Throught her training, Ellen obtained certification in Mat and Reformer, Chair & Cadillac - Beginner to Advance. Constantly continuing education on movement, Ellen has completed courses on Injury and Special Populations, Rehabilitation for MS, Stroke and Parkinsons, Active aging, Lumbo-pelvic stability, Shoulder stability and much more.

In 2015, Ellen successfully completed her 200 hours training practice and study of Hatha Yoga, at Heaven on Earth Yoga Institute

Ellen successfully completed her Level 1 and Level 2 certification with the Stretch to Win Institute as a Fascial Stretch Practitioner.

Ellen has also earned certificates in MPS Pain Therapy and Concussion and Brain Recovery Therapy with the Centre for Pain and stress Research Ltd.

Ellen’s out of studio interests are golfing, kayaking, cycling, hiking and spending time with family and friends. She loves everything Niagara has to offer with its beautiful surroundings. Ellen enjoys visiting Niagara Wineries, Craft Breweries, Local Shops and Restaurants.

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