The Pilates Effect
Fully Equipped Pilates Studio

Shenell started her Pilates career in 2011. She qualified through Top Condition SA - Control Conditioning, and has been instructing ever since. There after she graduated from The Tshwane University of Technology attaining a Bachelor’s Degree with Cum Laude in Dance Pedagogy. She brings a plethora of experience in dance as well pilates. Pilates is not her only love, she is also a registrered Royal Academy of Dance Ballet teacher.

Shenell is a passionate instructor and loves working together with her clients to achieve their goals. 

She loves sharing her knowledge and passion and aims to instill confidence, discipline, strength and knowledge in an environment where anyone can learn, create, and evolve into the future bodies they wish to have.

Bernadene has worked in the wellness industry for over 18 years. She started her training in 2002 at Tshwane University of Technology where she completed a BTech Degree in Dance (Cum Laude) and completed her first Pilates Teaching qualification concurrently.

She danced ballet and contemporary professional for a short period and then went on to take up Pilates as a full time career. She since completed the internationally recognised BASI Pilates Comprehensive qualification in 2011.

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Bernadene takes a keen interest in Pre-natal Pilates as well as Pilates for injuries and recovery. She brings passion and excitement to her sessions and loves to work with people with their health and fitness journey.