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Last published DD MMM YYYY This is for page description or overview where applicable. Learn more about our instructors:

• Mr. Daniel Dittmar
• Ms. Dragana Obajdin
• Ms. Dawn Yeong
• Ms. Sun Bok
• Mr. Danny Yeo
• Ms. Sarah Lin

• Ms. Ille May Corder
• Ms. Michele Loh
• Ms. Rabia Shah
• Ms. Kirsten Gerskowitch
• Ms. Tracey Nguyen

Focus Pilates is a host centre for Polestar Pilates instructor education, the most comprehensive internationally recognised instructor training course available in Singapore. In addition to doing Polestar Pilates instructor courses all our instructors also participate in ongoing in-house instructor education (the most extensive in Singapore). You will also notice trainees who are observing and assisting in classes as they gain skills and experience to work toward their apprenticeship level.

Instructor Profile

Daniel has been teaching Pilates and Personal Training for over 10 years in 3 different countries; including the worlds number 1 Destination Spa, Chiva-Som in Thailand. Along with his Polestar certifications in Allegro, Mat and Studio he has also trained with Lynne Robinson of body Control Pilates and Rehabilitation Dynamics in Australia. Daniels' approach to exercise and physical activity is based on sound biomechanics and physiological principles and is known for his comprehensive approach to exercise programming. He has also spent time lecturing for a Diploma in Sport and Exercises course, corporate health topics and lectured for FISAF personal training courses.

Dragana graduated from University of Belgrade (Serbia) with Associate Degree in General Physiotherapy in 1988. She started her work as Senior Physiotherapist in Rehabilitation Center Belgrade, where she spent 10 years gaining extensive experience treating different musculoskeletal conditions, sports injuries, neurological deficits, post Op (THR, TKR, ACL, laminectomy...), children’s pathology. She has since worked in private practice in Cyprus, Gleneagles Hospital Singapore and Fizziobel, private practice that recently joined Focus Pilates. As a part of her personal knowledge empowering, beside many Physiotherapy Courses she has completed courses in Clinical Pilates and Polestar Pilates. Her main interests are sport injuries, back and neck dysfunctions, musculoskeletal and post Op conditions and neuro rehabilitation.

Was first introduced to Pilates in 2002. Her initial reaction was amazement at how gentle, yet effective this exercise had on the body especially in terms of making it stronger and more flexible. She also found that this exercise method has given her greater body awareness. The desire to have a deeper understanding of how the body moves led her to become a certified Pilates Instructor with Pilates International and has been involved in teaching Pilates (both mat work and studio work) for more than 3 years. To continue her interest in Pilates, she is currently pursuing other certification programmes in studio and allegro from Polestar.

Danny's keen interest in exercises and fitness had led him to discover Polestar Pilates. As he has fully experienced the benefits of pilates, he was convinced that it would greatly benefit others as well. So, he gave up his job as a web designer to train and teach full time. Besides being certified in Polestar Allegro And Studio, Danny has also recently earned his certification to teach Sivananda yoga.

Sarah has a strong background in exercise science, having graduated from a Diploma in Sport and Exercise and is currently completing her Degree in Exercise Science from University of Western Australia. She has several years experience as a personal trainer and teaching Pilates. She is continuing her training in Polestars Matwork, Studio and Allegro group Pilates instructor courses.

holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy (Philippines). Her interest in improving her physical fitness exposed her to the benefits Pilates. She began participating in Pilates group classes in 2006 and has completed Polestar Rehab/Studio series of courses. Personally she has greatly benefited from Pilates through increased stamina, strength and proper body alignment.

Michele is an avid Pilates practitioner and started practicing Pilates as a way to develop her core strength and to correct the muscular imbalances in her body. Ever since she discovered Pilates, she has continued to be amazed by the precision and scientific foundation of Pilates to compliment her Yoga practice and teaching which she has been doing for more than 8 years. Michele has completed the comprehensive Polestar Studio course and is now preparing for her final exam. She is also a certified Yoga instructor accredited with Yoga Alliance USA.

Sun’s past experience as a Group Exercise Instructor for 15 years as well as in personal training for 6 years, allows her to customize exercises according to people needs. Through Pilates she has improved her physical health to resist the body workload of the fitness industry, and has developed a deeper understanding of herself to limit physical injuries and do safe workouts.
She says “Never stop learning is a key to help people surrounding you”.

Rabia is a Senior Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor. Rabia completed her Physiotherapy training at Sheffield Hallam University, England and has worked in a variety of private practices and hospital settings all over the world since graduating in 2001. She also had her own Physiotherapy and Pilates Clinic in Hong Kong.

Over the years Rabia has treated a wide range of people from elite athletes to post-natal women and post-operative patients, all allowing her to develop her assessment and treatment skills.

Rabia also has post graduate qualifications in Osteoporosis and Falls Management and has a special interest in Musculoskeletal injuries (especially the shoulder, neck, back and Muscle Imbalance issues) and Women’s Health.

Rabia uses a holistic approach to her Physiotherapy and believes that Pilates can compliment the rehabilitation of individuals at many different stages. She has done Clinical Pilates and Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation courses and is a strong believer in continuing education.

Kirsten discovered Pilates after being diagnosed with degenerated discs. Keen to take a pro-active approach to her journey back to a happy and healthy body, Kirsten embarked on the path to becoming a Polestar instructor, initially to enable her to take a self help approach to her health. Kirsten soon realized the immense benefits of Pilates not only for herself but for everyone and started teaching at Focus to enable her to pass on her knowledge and enable others to enjoy the benefits of Pilates. Coming from a corporate background, Kirsten often finds complacency in friends and colleagues attitude to aches and pains, it being accepted as a 'modern living'. Through her own experience, Kirsten has come to realize that through Pilates everyone can have a strong, flexible body and a happy and healthy mind.

Tracey graduated from the University of South Australia in 2005. She has worked in private practices in Sydney, specializing in musculoskeletal and sports physiotherapy. Her interests lie in neck injuries, as well as shoulder and knee injuries.

Tracey has recently moved to Singapore and decided to further her career by expanding her skills and knowledge in Pilates. She is keen to complete the Polestar Pilates course, and believes in providing comprehensive treatment for her clients to rehabilitate them back to their full potential.

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