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Our Pilates Offerings

Envision Physiotherapy has private Pilates studios set up at both of our Vancouver clinics. We have experienced Pilates instructors working alongside our physiotherapists that have taken post-graduate training to incorporate Pilates into their practices. Together our team has the experience to help you better connect to your body.

Pilates Instructors

Pilates Trained Physios

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Marlis Vos

South Granville Studio:  Thursday, Friday, Select weekends

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Tiffany Johns

False Creek Studio: Friday

Erin Gibb
Erin Gibb

South Granville Studio: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday,

False Creek Studio: Thursday

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Allison Evers

South Granville Studio: Maternity Leave

False Creek: Maternity Leave

How it Works

Your entry point to Pilates at Envision will depend on your interest and your needs. You may require some ongoing treatment and still want to incorporate a Pilates approach to your physiotherapy exercise plan…in which case you can choose to work with one of our Pilates trained physiotherapists. Or, if you don't require ongoing physio treatment, you may continue to work with an experienced Pilates instructor in a private, semi-private setting, or small group setting. Click the headshots above to learn more about our team and decide who is the best fit for you.

 

Physio Pilates Process

 

Some of our physiotherapists integrate Pilates into their practices as a form of movement education. They each have their own area of interest in physiotherapy and have found that Pilates compliments their means of helping connect people to their bodies. 

 

Initial (45min) cost: $150

Subsequent (30min) cost: $105

Subsequent (60min) cost: $200

 

*Physio Pilates sessions are covered by most insurance plans

 

Private Pilates Process

 

If you are interested in working directly with our experienced Pilates instructors in either of our Envision Physiotherapy Pilates studios and don’t require the involvement of a physiotherapist, please book private sessions at your discretion.

 

Session (60 min) cost: $150 + GST

Duets (one on two) cost: $80 + GST

Small Group 6 Week Physio Program for Hypermobile People $600**

 

*Private Pilates sessions are not covered by most insurance plans

*Sessions with Physiotherapists are covered by most insurance plans

**Small Group 6-Week Physio Pilates Program with Tiffany Johns & Brent Stevenson
Tiffany and Brent work closely with hypermobile, or loose-jointed clients to help them
develop better body awareness, decrease pain, and feel more confident exercising safely.
This program brings four hypermobile clients together in our False Creek Pilates studio to
work together over six weeks. The six week program is paid in advance and physiotherapy
receipts will be issued after each of the six 55 minute sessions.

 

-- info about the False Creek studio coming soon --

-- info about the South Granville studio coming soon --

Allison Evers - MScPT, BSc

Allison completed her education at the University of British Columbia’s Vancouver campus, where she obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Biology and Master in Physical Therapy (MPT). Allison holds her Level 1 Orthopedic Manual Therapy certification and has advanced training in the assessment and treatment of pelvic floor dysfunction, including urinary and bowel control, and pelvic organ prolapse.

Allison recognizes that clients may feel self-conscious discussing the nature of their visit. She brings a sensitivity to her practice, where she promotes a respectful environment that is responsive to her clients’ individual preferences, needs, and values.

One of Allison’s goals as a physiotherapist is to empower clients by giving them the education and tools needed to manage their condition independently overtime with confidence and success!

A proud Vancouverite, when Allison isn’t at work, she enjoys running, camping, and team sports. She also enjoys time spent with her family and friends. 

Erin Gibb - MScPT, BScPHPY, IMS

Erin completed a Bachelors degree in Physiology and Pharmacology and a Masters degree in Physiotherapy in her hometown at the University of Saskatchewan. She holds further certification in IMS dry needling, concussion and vestibular rehabilitation, and clinical Pilates.

 

Erin has an appreciation for all sports and has worked as a physiotherapist with various sports teams at both amateur and Olympic levels, including soccer, football, and snowboarding.  Erin is passionate about helping people understand their bodies and getting people back to doing the things they love. She has a special interest in ACL rehabilitation, running injuries, and working with the adolescent population. When not treating patients, you can find Erin outdoors biking, running, hiking, snowboarding, doing triathlons or travelling.

Tiffany Johns - B.Kin

Tiffany has been in constant motion since the day she was born. She danced throughout her childhood and went on to train at the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School before dancing professionally with Ballet Kelowna. Through her years of dance, she discovered Pilates and found that it was an important foundation for injury prevention and an excellent way to cross-train.

 

Endless practice hours in the studio working in extraordinary ranges meant that it was a fine line to go from balanced to breakdown. Pilates was the one thing that helped her maintain consistent strength and alignment and aided in recovery from older injuries that would start resurfacing with fatigue and overwork. Through this personal journey, she trained to be a Pilates Instructor in 2010, and then an Instructor Trainer, with Pilates Process. She found this method wonderfully adaptive to all bodies to achieve their optimal function and wanted to bring it to others after her positive experience with it. Now retired from the professional world of ballet, she enjoys cycling and running. Transition to these sports would not have happened smoothly had Pilates not been her foundation.

 

Tiffany recently graduated with her Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia where she completed a final research project on pelvic floor retraining, specifically for the treatment of stress urinary incontinence. She became interested in this subject from her work with many athletes at UBC, postpartum clients and her own experience with pregnancy and childbirth. 

Marlis Vos

Marlis comes to us with a wealth of experience, knowledge and energy. She is fully certified in  all Pilates equipment and repertoire, and has been teaching for more than 15 years.

 

Marlis was introduced to Pilates as a 13-year-old dancer and studied Interdisciplinary Arts at SFU. She continued to pursue a successful  professional dance career in Toronto, studying under some of  the great masters of dance, Pilates, and movement therapists.

 

As a teacher, Marlis keeps her studies relevant with the most current innovations and body  sciences, incorporating PNF, DMS, cross chain training and fascial studies, with a particular focus  on functional movement. With a deep understanding of physiology, Pilates, and an intuitive flair for playfulness, she offers a truly unique approach in her practice. Marlis focuses  on simple, practical solutions for improved mobility in your day-to-day activities, whether it’s  standing in line at the grocery store or the best way to approach stairs, chairs and automobiles.

 

“Having suffered my own serious back injury, Pilates has given me the tools to assist others through the injury and recovery process at every stage of the journey”. This passion led  her to study rehabilitation through various schools and courses over the years including, ‘Rehab Through  Pilates’ from ‘Core Basics’ Centre D’Osteopathie et du Pilates 2009.  This deeply  informed her teaching  practice and it’s evidenced in her intuitive ability to work with the body. She believes that Pilates is a valuable form  of therapy often lost in the fitness category.

 

“I am grateful that I have been  successful in assisting so many people in their exploration toward better  movement, health, healing and a more balanced life. I teach because of the powerful restorative and versatile healing properties of Pilates. Pilates is the most adaptable form of movement, exercise and therapy for all ages, stages and changes in life. I teach because ‘I Believe’!”