Alisha McLardy

Alisha found a passion for movement and the human body from a young age. Coming from a big family offered her the chance to watch bodies evolve through their various stages of life. Eventually, her curiosity led her to the University of Waterloo to major in Kinesiology. With some experience in teaching group exercise and personal training, she knew there were still pieces missing in order to achieve a healthy functional body. After taking her first Reformer class at the age of 17 she realised Pilates filled that gap.

Obtaining her Mat and Reformer certifications through Body Harmonics Alisha finished her comprehensive training education with Mindful Movement Centre. Over the years of working with different populations Alisha saw the value of Pilates as a rehab tool and expanded her knowledge by taking additional courses have been taken including shoulder and upper back Injuries, pre and post-natal care, pelvic floor, and low back injuries.

With her background in kinesiology and detail to patterns of movement Alisha found instructing in a rehab setting a natural fit, working over the years with a range of health care providers to help care for the needs of clients. Recently exploring new spaces and working with new individuals has led to a newfound passion for Pilates as a fitness tool and an appreciation for the classical work.

Alisha’s goals always come back to working towards a functional place that feels good. Striving to find a balance with challenging exercise and fine-tuned movements helps keep her session a marriage of Pilates the art form and Pilates the movement. Assisting clients in finding freedom in their bodies helps Alisha to stay passionate about movement, encouraging them to take what they learn into regular life. Alisha thrives on the ability of the movement to empower individuals to gain self-awareness, break down faulty patterns, and rebuilding the body in a more functional place.

Alisha is a Registered Massage Therapist, Fully certified Pilates Instructor, Eldoa Level 2 instructor, and Fascial Stretch Therapist certified through the Stretch to Win Institute. She has also completed her TRX Suspension Training Instructor certificate and is a certified Spin Instructor.