Pilates

Feel stronger, and move with purpose.

Welcome! I’m Rafaella Cirillo, a certified Classical Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer with more than 10 years of experience teaching clients around the world.

Today, I divide my time between Europe (Spain – Mijas) and the Dominican Republic, offering private sessions at your home and live online training worldwide.

I’m currently based in Cabarete, Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic, where I offer private Pilates sessions at your home or preferred location.

For those outside Cabarete, I also teach live online classes via Zoom and organize corporate sessions and small group mat classes in English, Dutch, and French.

PILATES @Home

Train in the comfort of your own home or preferred location.

Private Sessions:
One-on-one guidance with precise cueing and personal adjustments.
Move with strength, alignment and confidence.

Small Group Mat Classes:
Train with a friend or family member and enjoy mindful movement together.
Includes mat, ring and ball work.

Equipment Sessions:
If you have a Reformer or other Pilates apparatus at home, Rafaella brings professional expertise to help you get the most out of your equipment.

Online pilates

Move better. Feel stronger. Wherever you are

Don’t live in Cabarete? You can still train with me from anywhere in the world.

Private Sessions:
One-on-one training with precise guidance and real-time feedback.
All you need is a mat and a quiet space.

Group & Corporate Classes:
Ideal for teams and small groups wanting to stay active, balanced, and connected.

Available in English, Dutch, and French.

kind words

5/5
My daughter and I had the pleasure of being Rafaella’s clients while visiting Cabarete. Rafaella is very passionate about Pilates and worked with my daughter and I who came to her with varying levels of experience in Pilates, looking for help to strengthen our bodies after a series of accidents left us with multiple injuries. She was able to tailor a program to our needs, working diligently to pay attention to our form, and aided us not only with rehabilitation but also with overall health and wellness. We truly loved working with Rafaella and would recommend her in a heartbeat. As an added bonus, Rafaella has great local restaurant recommendations.
tania gouzenko
5/5
Rafaella teaches with a passion, precision and commitment that is truly inspirational. From the time I began her classes in Cabarete, to her now-online format, I knew she was one of the best instructors I've ever had. I love the specificity and flow of each class, her encouragement and awareness of where we are, as students, and especially the opportunity to learn by watching her form and technique when she demonstrates. It's the mark of a great teacher when you, as a student, aspire to be the best you can be. Rafaella, your online classes are amazing, and I'm very grateful to you for offering them and helping me to develop, after all these years, a stronger better body.
Jane Kershaw
5/5
I joined several lessons with Rafaella. She is a professional teacher. In the beginning you will learn how to breath properly. Excercises that focusses on strength, posture and flexibility but most of all balance. After a few lessons you feel the difference. When you keep on going you will SEE the difference. I love this 😍 thank you Rafaella
Nancy van Leuven