Our Team
MICHELLE MARAIS
Studio Owner: Personal Training, Pilates, ETM, Aqua & Children’s health and fitness Instructor
I am a committed, passionate fitness instructor; born and raised in South Africa. A proud resident of Cape Town, I nevertheless bring a real international flair to my work. Relocating to Spain in 2001, where I had two of my three children, I gained qualifications in a huge range of physical activities, disciplines and practices, predominantly from US and UK educators before moving on to the UAE. Here I developed a practice as a fitness instructor at firstly the Intercontinental and then Hilton chain of hotels. Within this role I introduced Pilates to an initially sceptical client base.
Purchasing Back To Basics in December of 2015 and a mother of two University aged children, spare time is not a huge commodity for me but given the chance I love nothing better than spending time outdoors on the beaches and amongst the landscapes of the beautiful Western Cape. Travelling is my leisure passion!
MEGAN BOND
Pilates, Pilates Rehabilitation, Preggy Pilates, Mommy+Baby & Personal Trainer
I started my pilates journey in 2007. Whilst looking for something to add to my portfolio. I qualified as a Personal Trainer in 2004 ETA (Exercise Teachers Academy). I started pilates training with James Raaff and progressing with advanced work under the guidance of Renee Watson. I found my passion for Pilates quickly grew and began to incorporate it in all my teaching practises.
I then developed knowledge of the use of equipment in my practice; completing my training with PilatesHere in 2012.
Relocating back to Cape Town leaving behind my own studio and client base was a tough but wise decision. I am in a career that I am passionated about; helping others develop “as I have”, in their pilates journey.
Lesley-Anne Bresler
Pilates Reformer & Mat Instructor Pre & Post-Natal Pilates Yoga Instructor Somatics Practitioner
I have 500+ hours of Yoga teaching Experienced movement facilitator Training and mentoring other professionals passionate about helping people move with confidence, strength and greater body awareness SPECIALITY. “I love helping our community feel stronger, move more effectively and connect with their bodies, leaving every session feeling more confident, capable and with a smile.” INTERESTING FACT! I love my fur kids + friends with fur kids! and has a serious weakness for peanut butter + rusks.