Our Pilates Instructors

Romy Sacks – Studio Owner

I discovered the Pilates method after being involved in a car accident which left me with chronic whiplash. As someone who was always serious about fitness, I needed to find a suitable exercise method that would not only keep me strong and active but would also provide me with much-needed rehabilitation.

I tried various methods of training but didn’t get any satisfactory results until my physiotherapist recommended that I try Pilates. From my first class, I was hooked and within weeks I could feel the change in my body.

This life-changing experience made me a passionate promoter of Pilates so training as a Pilates instructor seemed the natural thing to do. I take great pleasure in the fact that I can spend my days sharing with others what helped me so much in my life.

Qualifications:

Pilates instructor – Pilates Certification Centre with Nicole Sinoff
- Mat work
- Comprehensive Equipment
Booty Barre instructor – Tracey Mallet

Saretha Oliviet – Instructor

I come from a professional ballet background and was introduced to Pilates as part of my classical training. After my dancing career, I worked as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer at various health clubs. I started my Pilates training in 2003 with Reneé Watson and qualified in Mat and Equipment.

I have also been a Pilates Master trainer and lecturer for many years.

After teaching Pilates for 20 years and running my own studio in Pretoria for 10 years, I’ve decided it is time to come home to Cape Town!

I have been in the fitness industry all my life and Pilates is still the best, most sensible exercise method for all ages and fitness levels. I recommend Pilates to everyone. It is better to start sooner than later!

Qualifications:

Former Ballerina at CAPAB Ballet company

Qualified in Mat and Equipment (Reneé Watson Pilates – CME)

Pilates lecturer/master trainer for CME

Gilly Eddles – Instructor

I started Pilates as a form of recovery after multiple sports injuries and I have never looked back. Pilates changed the way my body moved, becoming stronger, more mobile, and most importantly less injury-prone.

Training as an instructor was one of the best things I’ve done and I’ve loved helping clients grow from strength to strength. Working with a physio bought me a deeper understanding of the body, with a focus on using Pilates as a tool for injury prevention and keeping your body happy and mobile for years to come.

Qualifications:

Basi Matt Pilates Certificate

Pilates for Breast cancer recovery

Thai Deep Tissue Massage

Jessica Davies – Instructor

I have always been very active, and with a background in biokinetics and 10 years of Pilates teaching experience, I have a deep knowledge and understanding of the body and movement. I have worked with a wide range of clients, including tots and their moms, pre- and post-natal ladies, athletes, various injuries and older people. I love challenging people on the mat and find great joy in seeing people progress in their Pilates sessions.

I believe that Pilates is hugely beneficial for various reasons. I love that it can be adapted to individual clients, and I look forward to continuing my journey as a Pilates instructor.

Qualifications:

BASI Mat Teacher Training Course

HFSA Sports Massage Course

Gabriella E’Silva – Instructor

I am a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a strong passion for movement and exercise, specialising in mat and large equipment Pilates. I am also a qualified yoga instructor, integrating mindful movement into my work. I have worked internationally across Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa, gaining broad clinical and teaching experience.
Pilates is central to my practice, allowing me to combine evidence-based physiotherapy with precise, progressive movement to support rehabilitation, performance, and long-term strength.

Qualifications:

Dynamic Pilates Studio-Mat and Comprehensive Pilates

Refiloe Ndlovu – Instructor

I started training in Pilates because I wanted to become stronger while maintaining mobility. I’ve worked in high-pressure environments and I needed something that grounded me. I found Pilates to be a good balance of these and a way for me to become stronger while listening to my body. I aim to provide the same for other people as a teacher.

In Training:

Completing her BASI Mat certification

Faria Meakhan – Instructor

My Pilates journey began after a serious shoulder injury. I was determined not to have surgery, believing my body could somehow fix itself on its own. Eventually, when I zoned in on Pilates, I started seeing results much faster than other recommended treatments. It was here that I fell in love with the mobility, control, and strength Pilates gave me. It was through this that I started loving my body more and became a more positive version of myself. Which I LOVE. I decided to take it one step further and share my love with others. So now I’m here, hoping to encourage and empower others through movement.

Qualifications

In Training:

Completing her BASI Mat certification

Bianca Kogen – Instructor

Bianca is a professionally trained dancer from Johannesburg with an Honours degree in Dance and Dance Teaching. Her years of professional dance training and performance naturally led her to Pilates, where she discovered a passion for helping others build strength, stability, mobility and body awareness.

She went on to complete her Pilates training through BASI Pilates, finding it to be the perfect complement to her dance background. Today, Bianca loves sharing the benefits of Pilates with others, combining her knowledge of movement and alignment with an encouraging and welcoming teaching style.

Her goal is to help every client feel stronger, more confident and connected to their body—both on and off the mat.

Qualifications:

BASI Mat certification

Join our team!

If you are an instructor interested in joining the team at Studio 2 Pilates, please have a read through our Instructor Job Page and get in touch to see what opportunities are available!