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Meet YOUR PERIDOT WELLNESS instructors 

Our teachers have extensive training from diverse backgrounds with a shared interest in overall health and wellbeing.  If you are in Toronto and you have always wanted to try Pilates but are not sure where to start as a beginner, look no further! Our teachers have experience teaching classes at all levels from beginner to advanced.​

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Anna cyzon

Yoga Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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dr. Brandon Davy

Clinical Pilates

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Deena Foudeh

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Ellie Jung

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Erin case

Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Izumi Ishikawa

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Jazzy bayoumi

Breathwork Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Kristina Kislyuk

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Kyleea Jodouin 

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Lauren miceli

Mat Pilates Instructor, Clinical Pilates

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Marina Segalla

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Dr. Meagan Maguire

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Monika jakubik

Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Nerissa Gunawan

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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nicole duff

Reformer Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Sabrina juan

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Tene Ward

Reformer + Mat Pilates Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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Victoria Saunders

Breathwork Instructor

Meet Izumi, one of our wonderful Pilates Instructors at Peridot Wellness. Izumi grew up in Tokyo where she began training as a classical dancer. 

 

Upon moving to Toronto, Izumi completed a degree in Performing Arts at George Brown College where she discovered her passion for teaching movement and anatomy.  


Through her extensive dance career, Izumi learnt to personally appreciate the benefits of Pilates. It helped her to heal various injuries and prevent reoccurrence by strengthening stabilizing muscles and developing a deep body awareness. Her love for pilates lead Izumi to her pursue her Pilates Mat and Reformer teacher training at Merrithew Stott Pilates.


Izumi's extensive knowledge of dance and pilates makes her a strong trainer in fluid and controlled movement. Her ultimate goal with Peridot wellness is to bring her passion and knowledge of pilates to explore the possibility of your body movements. Izumi’s classes and playlists are energetic and fun.

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