Co-Founder & Pilates Teacher

Clare is a Level 4 certified Pilates Instructor, with specialist qualifications in GP Referral, Lower back pain management and Pre & Post Natal Pilates.

Clare has been passionate about the Pilates method since she was first introduced to it during a vocal master class with Paul Farrington (Estill Vanguard Teacher), at the age of 17.

Since then she has been interested in exploring how the body works, functional movement and the quest for holistic well-being.

Clare is also a trained classical singer, vocal coach and singing teacher integrating Pilates into postural training for singers and actors. She is currently studying for her Estill Master Trainer qualification under the mentorship of Anne-Marie Speed, The Voice Explained.

Co-Founder & Functional Fitness Teacher

My philosophy to health and fitness is very simple, down to earth and fun! For the majority of people I believe when it comes to exercise it’s about finding something that they like and that fits into their schedule. This is the key to enjoying the benefits of exercise and we all want to feel the benefits of exercise both physically and mentally without it being boring or stressful.

I am a group functional fitness and boxing teacher with over 18 years experience. I am also a qualified Personal Trainer and also offer Personal Training sessions for individuals and duos.

I love seeing the realisation and appreciation from clients when they start to see and feel all the benefits of exercise. It's not just about changing the shape of your body, it's about how exercise affects how you think, feel and move your body. With Thrive I will be pursuing a Pilates teacher certification too and will start my training soon. If you want help to really get going with your fitness in a relaxed private studio environment, then take the first steps and just try one of our classes. You have nothing to lose!

Thrive’s Studio Manager and Pilates Teacher.

“Take care of your body. It’s the only place that you have to live.” (Unknown)

I am originally from Brazil where I gained a degree in Physical Education and also became a Certified Pilates Instructor. There, I've also started my career teaching several fitness classes. I first discovered Pilates in 2010 and fell in love with the method. I deeply believe that Pilates can help people get to know their own body, take control of it and find a good way to live a painless, strong, flexible and happy life. I also believe Pilates is a powerful way to recover from pathologies and injuries.

In 2016 I decided to take my passion for Pilates across the world and since then I've been teaching in Ireland, Portugal and now I'm here in Luxembourg inviting you to join me in the studio - I hope to see you soon! Elize also offers Private 1-2-1 sessions in both English and Portuguese.

Pilates Teacher

Olga is a group and personal trainer with over than 9 years of experience. Throughout that time she had the chance to come to know many different techniques and approaches to body conditioning.

She loves the Pilates method for how it creates a mind-body connection and teaches to us understand the movement and control our own bodies. She is a Peak Pilates Comprehensive Level 1 teacher and is certified in Pilates mat and equipment training.

Her second love is resistance & functional training. Understanding the concept of powerhouse and its application to different movement patterns helps her to keep her clients and herself safe while training.

Privately, Olga is a music, dance and food enthusiast as well as a sneaker addict.

Polestar and Corpus Pilates Teacher

Lena is a certified mat Pilates teacher with Polestar Pilates, a leading provider of rehabilitation-based Pilates education. She has also completed her teacher training on apparatus with master trainer Kelly McKinnon of Corpus Studios. Lena teaches in English, Russian and Ukrainian, sometimes in French.

Lena used to be a member of the Ukrainian national dance team as a child and discovered yoga and Pilates as a teenager and realised that training her body with awareness and control would give her even better alignment and freedom in movement.

“Pilates made me learn about my body and how to keep on improving it. I love the depth of learning this method provides, and how it changes the bodies. Pilates is better than any workout! Its functionality makes you feel and move better.”

Pilates Teacher

Melina was born in Athens in 1996. In 2017, she successfully passed the ballet and contemporary dance entrance exams of the Ministry of Culture of Greece and attended the professional dance school "Aktina", from which she graduated in 2020. Following her studies, she became a certified teacher in the Pilates method and attended the NunaCo. barre movement training. She has attended numerous workshops such as Hofesh Shechter technique, Gaga technique( Batcheva company), Martha Graham technique, contact improvisation technique, as well as seminars on movement combined with speech and movement in relation to music. She also has a true love for Aikido, Yoga, video editing, and psychology. She wants to bring all of her body knowledge to the classroom in creative ways and help her students develop a deep connection with their bodies!

Polestar Pilates Teacher

Born and raised in Milan, Italy in 1989, my early love for movement especially swimming & dancing led me to discover Pilates during my teenage years, thanks to my brother.

After a successful career in makeup artistry, a life challenge in 2017 prompted me to pursue my true passion.

I became a certified Polestar Pilates teacher in Rome under Serafino Ambrosio's guidance, and simultaneously explored a deep connection with Yoga, obtaining a certification in Ashtanga and Hatha Yoga with Talia Sutra in 2022.

My teaching philosophy centers on kindness and inclusivity. I warmly welcome all to join me in the pursuit of holistic well-being through Pilates.

Pilates Teacher

I have a bachelor degree in Physiotherapy and I am also certified Pilates Teacher by Pilates Zone` teacher training in Brazil. She teaches mostly contemporary Pilates, but have also followed Benjamin Degenhardt`s course on the classical mat repertoire.

She has recently moved to Luxembourg and teaches in English and Portuguese.

Pilates Teacher

I’ve always loved sports, running in particular. After an injury I learned that knowing how to connect to your body and correctly use it has multiple benefits that carries over to how you move through life.

I realised I would like to help others to also love pilates and see how the benefits translate to the rest of their lives.

I did my BASI comprehensive course (mat and equipment up to advanced level) in Cape Town in 2019. I’ve also done a workshop in teaching pilates to tri-athletes and will soon start with a pre- and post-natal pilates course.

Functional Fitness Teacher

My mantra on living a healthy lifestyle is "Engage in any activity that motivates you to MOVE”.

My instructor journey began in 2015 when I did my first Zumba certification to combine my love for dance and passion for fitness. After that I became a certified Group Exercise Instructor from Aerobics and Fitness Association of America in 2016. My main focus is to incorporate Strength, Conditioning and Stretching as the three most important elements in a class. I am also a licensed Nirvana Fitness Instructor which blends Yoga, Pilates and Breathing to achieve a super-efficient flow of the body & mind.

Conducting classes with hundreds of students over the past 8 years has helped me realize that everyone in a class has different fitness level and it is important that you don’t compare yourself with others. Your competition should always be with “You”. Just work towards getting better.

My other passion is Hiking and during the weekends I love to go on a hike and surround myself with nature. Some of the treks that I have done recently include Everest Base Camp in Nepal, Kashmir Great Lakes and Hampta Pass in the Himalayas.

Let’s work together towards a healthier and stronger tomorrow. See you in the class.

Pilates Teacher

As someone deeply passionate about sports, I've always valued the importance of maintaining a strong physique. Now, as a mother of three energetic boys, I've come to realise just how essential it is.

My fitness journey began with a combination of cycling, running, and triathlons, with pilates becoming a recent addition. Looking back, I see the wisdom in starting with pilates as a foundation.

Under the guidance of Kelly McKinnon at Corpus Studios, I've achieved my level 2 certification in both Mat and Equipment pilates.

My aim is to support our clients on their fitness journey, helping them unlock their body's full potential. I'm passionate about sharing the transformative benefits of pilates in every class.