Ivanna first discovered her passion for Pilates while studying dance in college. She was honored to have had the opportunity to train with master teacher, Romana Kryzanowska, and the top teacher trainers in the field. She received her certification in Authentic Pilates in 1998 and for the past 5 years she has worked with a wide range of clients on all the equipment. She has experience working with dancers, various sports professionals, pregnant women, senior citizens, children and physical therapy patients. She also assists apprentices in their preparation for the certification program.

As a child she trained in gymnastics and ice skating and played soccer. Although these activities built strength and flexibility, it was unbalanced. Now as a dancer it is still easy to overdevelop certain muscles which will lead to injury. Pilates has been key in providing balance and efficiency of movement,resulting in a lean, strong body that is able to adapt to all the crazy movements she is liable to try. This is her goal in working with clients, fearless freedom of motion, what ever that may mean for you. In dance and Yamuna Body Rolling as well as her work with the swiss ball. Concentration and awareness as you workout, as well as strength. are emphasized so that you have the ability to go wild!