meet Rafaella
Movement has always been part of me. I grew up in a dance family and began my career teaching modern dance and jazz in 2011 at Energy Fitness in Lier, Belgium. I performed at events and corporate productions and eventually founded my own entertainment agency, allowing me to fully live my passion for movement and artistic expression.
A pelvic injury forced me to slow down, and that moment changed everything. Pilates helped me rehabilitate and truly understand my body. It not only relieved my pain but made me stronger, more balanced and more in control. What began as recovery quickly became my passion.
How Pilates Became My Path
Teaching is in my blood. So I trained further and became a certified instructor in both Classical and Comprehensive Pilates. My teaching stays true to the original intentions of Joseph Pilates: precise, controlled movement that builds deep strength and supports the whole body.
In 2015 I opened my first Pilates studio in Belgium. Later, I followed my love for travel and moved to the Dominican Republic, where I opened a second studio in Cabarete. When I moved, I stayed connected to my students through live Zoom classes, which continued to grow during Covid and now reach clients across Europe and beyond.
Today I divide my time between Spain (Mijas) and the Dominican Republic, offering private sessions at home or online, so you can continue your Pilates journey wherever life takes you.
Joseph Pilates
Pilates was created by Joseph Pilates and originally designed to help injured soldiers recover during the war. His method focuses on connecting body and mind through precise movement, controlled breathing and proper alignment. The goal is not only strength but balanced function and freedom in movement.
With consistent Pilates practice you can gain:
• Better posture and alignment
• A stronger and more supportive core
• Improved mobility, balance and coordination
• Confidence and ease in everyday life
Pilates is not just exercise. It is a way of improving how you live, move and feel.