Colleen Jorgensen, C.A.T., D.O.
Owner, Osteopath, Athletic Therapist, Polestar Certified Pilates Instructor

Colleen Jorgensen B.Sc., C.A.T.( c), D.O.is a Certified Athletic Therapist, an Osteopath and a Polestar certified Pilates’ instructor.  She has been teaching Pilates and treating patients since 1994.  In 2003, she realized a dream of hers when she opened the doors to CORE BASICS Centre d’ostéopathie et de Pilates in Kirkland, Qc.

Colleen’s love of movement and bodywork began at the age of 3 with her first dance class and continues to evolve as she explores through both movement and rehabilitation. It was following her own back surgery in 1992 that she discovered the benefits of both Pilates and Osteopathy as a patient.  Her years of work as a professional in these fields have led her to embrace wellness and mindfulness as a way of life and she enjoys sharing these benefits with others.

Life is a constant and ever-changing journey of learning and growth.  Colleen is continuously updating her knowledge through continuing education courses and takes great pleasure in sharing that knowledge with others.  Colleen has been a guest lecturer at many Sports Medicine conferences over the years and continues to give Pilates workshops and instructor training courses each year. 
coljorgensen@bellnet.ca

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Tanya Rich 
Manager - Pilates, Certified Pilates Instructor

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In keeping with a lifelong fascination with movement, Tanya became an enthusiast of the Pilates Method over 17 years ago, and a certified Pilates instructor in 2002. She immediately recognized its capacity to provide the power to change, as it helped her address the various injuries resulting from a professional dance career.

But it is as a student of Raja Yoga meditation for the past 12 years that Tanya has come to realise that true power to change comes from within. With this in mind, she is constantly exploring new ways to instill the power of spirituality in her teaching, through awareness, breath & a deep regard for humanity.

"The 'what' is important, but the 'how' is essential"

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Pierre Dufour Saint-Vaast, C.A.T., D.O.

Osteopath

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Pierre Dufour Saint-Vaast graduated from College d’Etude Osteopathique de Montreal (CEO) in 2008. Over a 2 year time period, he completed his thesis on anxiety and somato-emotional release, in which he specializes.  In his spare time, Pierre also corrects the thesis’ for students attending the CEO and studying to specialize in the same field.

Pierre is currently practising at CORE BASICS on Monday mornings, Wednesday all day, as well as Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons / evenings.

Pierre also enjoys horseback riding and treating horses in his spare time. To him, horses are extraordinary beings that he continues to learn so much from (ethological approach). He also is trained in, and has been working with, equine osteopathy and dentistry for over 12 years.

To conclude, the world of emotions is his passion.

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Lilly Vonniessen, BSc(N)
Polestar Certified Pilates Instructor

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Lilly Vonniessen has been engaging individuals to become active participants in their health and wellness, as an integral part of her life.  It was here at Core Basics where, acting on the recommendation of her osteopath, she discovered Pilates.  The spark ignited.  Having had the opportunity to work with, and learn from, clients throughout all life cycles she brings this wealth of knowledge to her Pilates practice.

“I came to see that movement is one of the great laws of life.
It is the primary medium of our aliveness, the flow of energy going on in us like a river all the time,
awake or asleep, twenty-four hours a day…”           -  Mary Whitehouse

 … she invites you to come & discover Pilates!