Jackie Giella
Jackie is the proud owner of Amaroo Transformation and Wellness Pilates Studio. She has 40 years of experience in the fitness world. Her Grandmother introduced her to yoga at the age of 4. In school, she did gymnastics and field sports and also attended ballet classes. She started teaching fitness classes at the age of 19. Over the years, she has seen hundreds of clients worldwide. Working and supporting all ailments, from sports injuries to life’s wear and tear.
In the last 15 years, she has dedicated more studies to Ayurveda, Yoga, Breath Work, Reformer Pilates, and Fascia Release with Mindfulness. Her unique ability to create sequencing and modifications allows all types of clients to join any of her classes. Everyone is welcome, and there are no limitations. If you want to move, she will find a way. One client said it very well: “The word CAN’T does not exist in Jackie’s vocabulary.” In Jackie’s class, all levels share the same space, allowing everyone to feel included, improving their ability, and creating community.
Amanda Dias
Amanda started personally practicing mat Pilates over 14 years ago at a local gym. Through that experience, as well as her work with physiotherapists and exercise physiologists, she saw the many benefits Pilates offers. She wanted to spread those health benefits and her newfound passion to others!
In 2013 she became certified in advanced mat Pilates, and in 2015 she completed her comprehensive certification, giving her the knowledge and skill set to teach using all Pilates equipment (reformer, chair, Cadillac, barrels, etc.) so that she could further her work with clients and help those of all physical levels—from the injured to the average joe, to professional athletes. Since then, she has continued her learning through Pilates workshops and continuing education courses and became a Certified Nutritional Practitioner in 2017 and Mindfulness Facilitator in 2020.
Amanda focuses on giving her clients a holistic approach to health, ensuring the nourishment of her clients’ minds, physical body, and spiritual/emotional wellness. Her goal is to help clients feel their best and give them the tools, knowledge, and confidence to prioritize and take control of their well-being.
Jayne Gildner
After a management career in the investment brokerage industry, Jayne left to pursue otherpassions, and it was then that she discovered Pilates while in rehabilitation from an equestrian accident. Becoming convinced of the benefits that Pilates could offer anybody, whether recovering from or living with a specific ailment, or just working to become fitter and retain their ability to keep active long into their older age, Jayne took the next step and became acertified Stott Pilates instructor herself.
Jayne has been teaching since 2017 at a number of studios in the Mississauga area, and has supplemented her initial training with Stott courses specializing in injuries and special populations, prenatal Pilates, golf conditioning, Zenga, and the use of the Cadillac, chair, and barrel in Stott Pilates training.
Jayne’s primary passion and goal is to help, people feel better, and live a more active and healthy lifestyle. She enjoys challenging everyone in her class, constantly introducing new elements and making her sessions energetic and fun. She strives to achieve and teach others what Joseph Pilates is said to be the goal of Pilates: the complete coordination of body, mind, and spirit.
Lori Anne Kamer
Lori is a registered Acupuncturist who has been teaching movement, breath and meditation for nearly 14 years. Always a seeker and avid student; Lori’s drive for learning began with a Degree in Psychology and has led to numerous certifications since. This includes studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yoga/Meditation/Pranayama, Reiki, various forms of therapeutic touch and Doula work. A world traveller, Lori even spent an incredibly illuminating 40 days in silence. Most recently her focus has centred around trauma, the nervous system, breath, grounded spirituality and emphasizing more equitable structures within wellness. Currently she is embarking on a new educational adventure at George Brown for Practical Nursing.
Tiffany McKenzie
Tiffany is a spiritual teacher, movement and meditation facilitator. She offers healing practices, embodied experiences and guided visualizations with a poetic way of words that will pluck at your heartstrings. Tiffany has trained over 200 hrs in Hatha Yoga with Diana Lockett, 20 hrs in Restorative Yoga with Beth Rutty, while most recently expanding into Wisdom Body Dance Immersion with Mana Mei, and Rhythm & Flow Yoga Trance Dance with Shiva Rea. She is also a Reiki Energy Healer, an active channel for spirit and an astrology enthusiast. She is passionate about empowering shifts in mindset, fostering community, and encouraging change for social justice. She is eager to inspire through these loving practices and make more heartfelt connections around the globe.