Michelle Donati
BASI Pilates Instructor
Michelle is a BASI qualified Pilates Instructor and for the past six years she has been working in both Los Angeles, California and in England, UK.
Michelle strives to further her professional knowledge and has studied under master trainers such as Rael Isacowitz (BASI Pilates Founder) and Risa Sheppard (PMA Educational Member). BASI is a world leader in Pilates Teacher Training, education and equipment and honors the Pilates history and the legacy handed down by Joseph Pilates by providing a solid foundation in all aspects of the Pilates method.
Michelle holds a PSC Teacher Training Certification awarded by Andromeda Stevens, D.C and Kelli Altounian (Pilates Teacher Trainer). Other credentials include certifications such as Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies under the guidance of Samantha Wood - Physical Therapist and Associate Faculty member for BASI Pilates, amongst others. She is PMA certified (Pilates Method Alliance - Professional Association for Pilates teachers) and as such undertakes regular continued professional development. The three fundamental certificates that she holds all include proficiencies within the areas of Mat, Cadillac, Wunda Chair and Reformer.
Under Michelle’s instruction, attention to detail is given to all exercises to ensure that clients gain the full benefit of a Pilates session. The satisfaction of seeing clients progress and grow motivates her to continue to bring together a unique collection of knowledge, skill and experience of which she is excited to bring to all. Michelle is very energetic and enjoys working in dynamic environments and working together with clients to encourage and support a positive and healthy lifestyle.