Meet The Team

Irina is a Pilates instructor trained by 2nd Generation Master Sarah MacLachlann through the Balanced Body comprehensive mentorship program. Drawing from her experience in IT recruitment and talent management in Ireland, and armed with a Psychology degree and an MSc in Management from UCD Smurfit, she now dedicates her days to Pilates.

 

Irina empowers clients to strengthen their core, reduce stress and improve overall health to gain the ability to live their lives more fully.

With years of experience working in healthcare, Katri loves to help people and make them feel better. She’s known for her positivity and smile, and  wants to create a warm and welcoming environment for everyone to move while having a ball of fun! 

 

She fell in love with Pilates a few years ago and recently completed comprehensive training in Mat, Reformer, and Barre at Reformation. She’s excited to share her knowledge and experience with her students and help them achieve their goals in a fun and accessible way. Her classes will be a mix of strong flows and relaxation to truly connect into the body- while still challenging yourself. You will leave the class feeling energized and ready to take on the world.

Minji worked as a graphic designer in Seoul, South Korea, for over 10 years. After experiencing body pain from prolonged computer work, she began practicing Pilates for two years and became captivated by its benefits. She earned certifications in Rehabilitation Pilates and Classical Pilates and worked as a Pilates instructor in South Korea for over four years.

 

She holds a certification in rehabilitation training and has attended various New York Classical Pilates workshops. After relocating to Dublin, she joined the Third Space Pilates team. 

 

Minji emphasizes training that focuses on the powerhouse, centering, and spinal mobility of her clients. Her personalized approach will help you improve your strength, flexibility, and overall well-being.

 

In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, drawing, and swimming in the ocean during the summer months.

Laura's background  is in fashion buying but she fell in love with Pilates 10 years ago. Therefore, she made the decision to train as a Pilates teacher last year in mat, reformer and barre and it’s the best decision she made!  

 

She loves bringing a relaxed and positive atmosphere to her classes! Laura's classes are dynamic with a mix of strong flows and relaxation to find that mind body connection. She's obsessed with movement and her hope is that she can help people improve their strength, flexibility and overall well being, while having fun along the way!

Coming from an engineering background, Burcu fell in love with Pilates, finding it a discipline that reflects scientific understanding of the human body via a holistic & connected approach.

As a certified Pilates and Yoga Instructor with multiple years of experience, Burcu's passion is to channel a deeper experience of connecting the body and the mind through breath.

Her ambition is to encourage clients to use the mind to control the body with greater emphasis on aligned movements, through creative and accessible but challenging sequences.

Nat's journey with movement began at the age of 6, when she started classical choreography. She was then introduced to Pilates in a fitness studio in Kyiv, where she worked as a personal trainer and used both Pilates and Gyrotonic equipment. Since then, her interest has grown into a desire to learn more. 

 

She's a certified Balanced Body Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor and for her, Pilates is movement about health and real life experience. It challenges and improves our strength, balance and coordination during the class that then helps us to move and perform daily tasks much easier.

Ebin is a seasoned Registered Nurse with over 12  years of experience, boasting additional certifications as a Personal Trainer, Holistic Therapist, and Maderotherapist, with a particular focus on body massage therapies. His expertise transcends conventional medicine, seamlessly blending clinical precision with the artistry of massage therapy.

 

With an acute understanding of the body's intricate mechanics, Ebin delivers transformative care, addressing not only physical ailments but also nurturing holistic wellness.

 

Through his mastery of massage techniques and compassionate approach, he empowers individuals to embark on journeys of rejuvenation and vitality, sculpting a future where the healing power of touch reigns supreme.

Octav’s path to therapeutic massage was shaped by an instinctive understanding of movement, care, and precision—honed through an unexpected mix of careers. From working as a dog groomer, where he developed a deep awareness of hands-on work and body mechanics, to teaching English, which refined his communication and connection with people, to navigating the fast-paced world of automotive marketing and sales, where he saw firsthand the impact of stress on the body.

 

What truly shifted his interest toward this field was a gym-related injury that made him deeply aware of the importance of recovery, proper movement, and the role of manual therapy in healing. This experience led him to dive into deep tissue and sports massage, specializing in neuromuscular therapy.

 

Now, Octav blends technical expertise with an intuitive understanding of tension, mobility, and rehabilitation, helping clients find relief from pain and regain balance in their bodies. When he’s not practicing massage, he’s continuously learning and refining his techniques, driven by a passion for movement, rehabilitation, and hands-on care.

A former runway model and finance professional in big tech, Gift unexpectedly found herself drawn to Pilates following an ACL tear injury.

 

Initially seeking rehabilitation, she discovered Pilates' transformative toning effects, sparking a passion that led her to open Third Space Pilates. Combining her keen business acumen with a love for fitness, she cultivated a welcoming space where others could experience the physical and mental benefits she once found solace in.

 

Through the studio, she aims to empower individuals to prioritize their well-being and embrace the holistic benefits of Pilates, inspired by her own journey of resilience and self-discovery.