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Education.
2008-2011
Bachelor of Physiotherapy from São Camilo University in 2011.
2011-2014
Postgraduated in Exercise Physiology at UNICID
2013 onwards
Extra Courses
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The Complete Pilates Course
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Pilates for Pregnant Women
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Advanced Mat Pilates - Stott Pilates, Colleen Craig
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Functional Training by CORE360
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Functional Training in Injury Prevention - CORE360
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Pilates Biomechanics - Prof Janaina Cintas
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Update on Electrothermophototherapy - Prof Phd Thiago Fukuda
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Assessment and Treatment of ACL Injuries - Prof Phd Thiago Fukuda
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8 Steps of Athlete Assessment - Prof Phd Thiago Fukuda
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Manual Myofascial Release - Prof Mosiah Araújo
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Assessment and Treatment of Lower Limb Injuries - Prof Phd Christopher Powers
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Assessment and Treatment of People with Chronic Pain - Prof Dr Arthur Padao
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Exercise Prescription for People with Lower Back Pain - Prof Bruno Montoro
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Clinical Reasoning in Electrothermophototherapy - Prof Filipe Abdalla
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Everything About Pain - Prof Phd Leonardo Ávila
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Translator and Interpreter English/Portuguese in Health Workshops.
My Journey with Pilates and Physiotherapy
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It all began in my teenage years, when even the simplest daily tasks were already accompanied by pain. Washing the dishes, sweeping the floor, or spending hours studying felt far heavier than they should have. My mom, unaware of the seriousness, thought they were just excuses to escape the “boring” chores. But deep inside, I knew something was wrong. Even running during physical education classes left me short of breath and uncomfortable.
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It was at 14, on a day at the beach, that my life changed. Sitting on the sand, hugging my knees, my father noticed something unusual in my posture: a visible curve in my spine. The shock was immediate. Not long after, there I was, at the emergency room, having my very first X-ray — and discovering that the pain had both a name and a shape.
Shortly after, I was prescribed to wear an orthopedic brace for nearly 23 hours a day and to strengthen my muscles. Imagine this: a 15-year-old girl, right in the middle of adolescence, forced to carry around a rigid, heavy, and visibly odd object on her body. There was no internet to search for clothing alternatives or style tricks to disguise it. I felt like a freak, inside and out. It was a period of pain, shame, and deep isolation.
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By the age of 19, the aesthetic impact became even harder to bear. Shirts twisted on my body, pant zippers no longer aligned with my belly button, and lying on my back made it impossible not to notice one side of my ribcage higher than the other. That discomfort led me, for the first time, to consider the risks of spinal surgery.
By the time I was studying Physiotherapy, I realized there was no other option if I wanted a more comfortable life. The pain had already become intense, and I constantly questioned what my future would look like if I chose not to undergo surgery. I spoke with my doctor, sought guidance from my university professors, and when my father passed away in July 2019, I became certain that nothing could be more painful than that loss. It was then that I found the courage to prepare myself for surgery, scheduled for December of the following year.
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During that time, I had the indispensable support of a psychologist, a physiotherapist, a personal trainer, and a doctor — all of whom helped me prepare both body and mind to achieve the best possible recovery. Thanks to our health insurance, a large part of the expenses was covered, which made the process feasible. Even so, it was a phase filled with changes, challenges, and profound transformations.
Due to the great weakness after surgery, in the first few weeks I needed a wheelchair because I couldn’t walk long distances. I used to go to university and to work with a very large cushion. Honestly, I never even stopped to think that someone might be looking at me. The only thing I could think about was how uncomfortable the chairs were.
After six months, I was discharged from medical treatment and was able to return to physical activities. So, I went back to the gym and enrolled in a Pilates class, following the recommendation of many people. To be honest, it wasn’t enjoyable at all — I hated Pilates for years.
Then, in 2013, I thought about studying Pilates because so many people told me I would probably enjoy working with it. I figured maybe the first and only instructor I had simply didn’t know how to work with my condition.
I ended up loving the course and was even invited to teach it and help train new instructors. That’s when my life truly changed. I became excited about the possibilities and started attending congresses, lectures, and workshops to become a better teacher.
A New Beginning
Pilates taught me how to move consciously and helped me regain both confidence and functionality in my body. I consider all the skills I developed later — flexibility, strength, and endurance — to be secondary gains. Beyond that, it greatly complemented my physiotherapy sessions with my patients. And eventually, I fell in love with this world. Over the years, I discovered my place and my purpose.
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That’s when I decided to open my own practice, build my clientele, and treat each person with the amount of time I believed was best for their individual case. I also set myself a personal goal: to stay constantly updated in my field. For that reason, I made it a point to attend Pilates and Physiotherapy conferences every year.
My own practice
I began working in a small 3x3m room inside a gym, which I subleased three times a week. The space had its limitations, such as access only by stairs, which prevented some patients with mobility restrictions from coming. On the other hand, I could use the gym’s equipment whenever it was available. My first patients came through referrals from acquaintances, other healthcare professionals, Instagram, or Google searches. It was a period of great learning and adaptation.
In 2015, I realized the need to deepen my studies on chronic pain. I started exploring this complex universe and understanding the importance of interdisciplinarity in patient care.
In October 2016, I opened my own practice inside a medical clinic. At the same time, I also worked at a private clinic in São Paulo, treating people who had already tried everything to ease their pain. There, I developed essential skills such as active listening, empathy, and compassion, in addition to using equipment like shockwave therapy and traction tables. On Saturdays, I took part in scientific meetings with fellow physiotherapists and a former professor, who guided and encouraged me to expand my knowledge.
In 2017, I began the journey of opening my own space. First, I rented a small room inside a gym for physiotherapy sessions. Soon after, I moved into a larger room with my own Pilates equipment, sharing a big house in Vila Mariana with other healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs — doctors, a psychologist, a nutritionist, and a dentist.
In January 2020, I signed a lease for a penthouse office, where I set up my fully equipped Pilates Studio. Shortly after, the COVID-19 pandemic began. During that time, I immersed myself in the world of Evidence-Based Practice (EBP), which broke paradigms and broadened my scientific perspective even further. With the need for isolation, I started offering online sessions until August 2020 and quickly realized the reach I could achieve through the internet.
Between 2020 and 2023, I maintained hybrid care, helping people with different conditions in orthopedics and traumatology. Then, I decided to close the studio, sell the equipment, and move to Canada, keeping only my online patients.
After the pandemic, with COFFITO authorizing telehealth, this online work became more structured and grew, giving rise to what today is Pilates Anywhere.
In 2015, I attended my first SBED (Brazilian Society for the Study of Pain) congress, and I decided to become a member and read that year’s articles to learn how to care for people with different types of pain. Once again, my vision of treatment expanded even further.
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In October 2016, I opened my practice inside a medical clinic.
Pilates Anywhere
When I moved to Canada, I continued to see some online patients who were already undergoing maintenance, as well as those who were doing Clinical Pilates. This process led to the birth of the Canadian company Pilates Anywhere. Today, it is expanding and improving, always listening to its clients to better serve them.
