With over a decade as a Pilates teacher and 15 years in the superyacht industry, Violetta Zivkovic has built a career at the intersection of luxury service, movement, and wellness. Trained at Balanced Body under master teacher Page Sieffert, she began as a superyacht stewardess in 2011, gaining firsthand experience in ultra-luxury hospitality. Her background as a former professional dancer and flight attendant refined her ability to blend performance, wellness, and service. In 2014, she completed her Balanced Body Comprehensive Teacher Training in Nosara, Costa Rica, and by 2015, she secured her first role as both a Pilates teacher and stewardess aboard a superyacht. She honed her skills in Melbourne’s top boutique Pilates studios, earning certifications in Spin and Barre, and became a brand ambassador for leading activewear brands. In 2017, she launched Pilates with Vee, offering bespoke Pilates for superyachts in the Mediterranean and Caribbean, alongside corporate classes in Melbourne, while also qualifying as a massage therapist. By 2018, she was a senior teacher at One Hot Pilates, contributing to their teacher training program, and by 2020, she had fully transitioned into a Pilates Teacher and Spa Manager role on luxury yachts, curating elite wellness experiences.
Website: vee@pilateswithvee.com
Hayden became obsessed with Pilates during the pandemic. One night, her group of friends had dinner, and they were getting a bit ambitious, so they all picked one thing that they wanted to accomplish in the next year. Needless to say, her word for word was, “I was going to quit my job and teach a person Pilates class to a room full of people.”
Fast forward to six months, and she quite literally quit her job and was searching for some direction. Hayden looked at Pilates teacher training everywhere, but they were all very expensive, and she did not have a job. She was discussing with a friend of hers and her friend just reminded her of that dinner and the promise she made to herself. It was then that Hayden took a chunk of money from her savings and booked her training. This training turned out really well as Hayden got what was literally the last spot on Pilates Nosara teacher training back in May 2022, and it was those two weeks that changed her life for good.
Website: https://www.thepeachclub.co/
Ximena is an incredible alumni who completed the full Comprehensive Balanced Body Instructor Training in May 2024, covering Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel. Since then, she’s been teaching Mat and Reformer Pilates all over Costa Rica, inspiring students and sharing her love for movement. 💪🌍
Her journey is a true testament to the power of following your passion and pursuing your dreams. We’re beyond proud of everything she’s achieved, and we can’t wait to see where her Pilates career takes her next! 🙌
Sarah lives in Brussels and teaches Mat and Reformer Pilates at two studios in Belgium: Animo Studios in Brussels and Pulse Studio in Leuven. She completed Page’s intensive mat training in May 2024, and since then, her life has completely changed.
Before she started teaching, Sarah struggled to find a place in her professional life. She wanted to do something different from sitting behind a desk all day and wanted to pursue her passion for sports and movement in general. With her dance background, she always loved the way her body and mind benefited from Pilates workouts. Sarah loved the idea of teaching others how to find that same feeling.
In just 1.5 years, she went from working full-time in an office and teaching on the side to working 80% in the office and freelancing to quitting her job and becoming a full-time freelancer. Sarah hasn’t regretted this career change for a second!
She was already teaching before the training, but she felt she needed to deepen her understanding of Pilates’ foundations. Quite randomly, Sarah found this training on the Balanced Body website. It sounded perfect to her: an intensive two-week course in one of the most beautiful places in the world—Nosara, Costa Rica. Without thinking twice about it, Sarah went for it. Little did she know that this training would become one of the best experiences of her life. For her, it just felt like the right place at the right time. In addition to all the knowledge Page shared with her from her many years of experience, Sarah met so many amazing people from all corners of the world, each with their own unique reason for being there. The community of 30 like-minded people who get to spend two weeks with is unmatched. And the cherry on top: you get to do it in one of the most beautiful and calming places in the world!
Thanks, Page, for creating this beautiful experience and Pilates community!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulseleuven igsh=Njdwa3NodHRrd3Zj
When Diana did her teacher training in Nosara with Page in 2016, she was really curious about Pilates, and her intention was to understand and learn more about the technique to just improve her personal practice. She really had no intention of teaching or even opening a studio. But as soon as Diana finished the training, her whole perspective changed, and she started teaching Pilates at a gym and at home. In 2017, she moved to Granada, Spain, to finish her Master’s in Sports Psychology, and thanks to the excellent training with Page and Balanced Body, it was very easy to get work in several Pilates studios while she finished studying. In 2019, Diana opened her own Pilates studio in Granada, and in 2023, she had the opportunity to become an educator for Balanced Body and start doing Balanced Body Teacher training at her studio.
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What she loved most about the teacher training with Page was that she was taught how to connect with her body in a way that she understood and respected how it moves. To be gentle, understanding, and respectful of her time, her abilities, her struggles, and her needs.
Website: https://sulapilates.com/
Madeleine Karlsson is a Pilates and Yoga teacher, as well as a holistic health and nutrition coach, based in Nosara, Costa Rica. She is the founder of Fit Body Fresh Mind, an online program dedicated to Pilates, Nutrition, and Mindfulness. With over 200 members in more than 20 countries worldwide, the program empowers individuals to cultivate strength, balance, and well-being in their everyday lives.
Madeleine’s Pilates journey began well before her formal training in 2013 with Page Sieffert at Pilates Nosara. She spent 10 years teaching private clients in Monaco, honing her skills and building a reputation for delivering personalized, transformative sessions. In 2019, she relocated to Nosara and launched Fit Body Fresh Mind, making her expertise accessible to a global audience.
Her teaching philosophy blends her expertise in Pilates and Yoga with the grounding energy of Nosara’s lush environment, offering a truly unique and restorative experience. By integrating movement, nutrition, and mindfulness, Madeleine helps her clients achieve sustainable, holistic wellness while fostering a deep connection to body and mind.
Website: https://www.fitbodyfreshmind.com/
I teach in a studio called Yatta, which has 3 locations just outside of London and I am doing classes in all 3 locations. My focus is primarily on group reformer Pilates, but I also teach a weekly reformer/tower class and, starting in March, a weekly chair class—super excited for this! One of Yatta’s locations has a beautifully equipped private room with a reformer tower, chair, and barrel, where I occasionally offer private sessions tailored to individual needs. I am also running my own weekly group mat classes whilst in the process of trying to start up my own small business. In the process of creating a little website! 🙂 I completed my reformer and equipment training with Page in Nosara, Costa Rica. It was an unforgettable experience that I would recommend to anyone. I met so many other incredible women from around the world and made some friends for life. Learning in her beautiful jungle studio allowed me to fully immerse myself in Pilates, free from everyday distractions. Being in that environment was amazing for my learning style as I could switch off from the outside world and just focus on my practice. Page’s knowledge is incredible and I feel like I learned so much from her, she has given me a solid foundation to begin my Pilates teaching journey with confidence. Page also has an amazing energy that makes you feel at ease and forget your worries. She truly makes the learning experience fun—I left Costa Rica feeling so inspired, excited to teach, and eager to share everything I had learned. Lots of love.
I spent the most magical 5 weeks with Page in Nosara completing all mat, reformer, and apparatus trainings. I had signed up on a whim, only a month before it began, without doing much research, and it was one of the best decisions I could’ve ever made! The community, support, and knowledge I gained in that short time has impacted my life more than I could have imagined. I am now managing and working at Groove Pilates in Montecito, California and think about my time in Costa Rica daily. To get to spend time and learn from Page is such a gift – if you are thinking of signing up, do it, I promise you’ll be stoked you did!
All my love,
Website: www.groovepilates.com
I completed my mat Pilates teacher training in Costa Rica with Page at Pilates Nosara, and it was truly a transformative experience!
From the breathtaking natural surroundings to the depth of knowledge shared, every aspect of this training exceeded my expectations. Page has a wealth of knowledge and made the training so fun and interactive. This training gave me the tools and confidence necessary to travel and teach around the world. I am now a full time reformer and mat pilates instructor in Byron Bay, Australia and have also started my own business hosting pilates and surf retreats.
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Website: https://solinspiredretreats.squarespace.com
Today I am running a boutique studio in Atenas, Costa Rica with private students and group classes. I am the Pilates teacher at The Retreat Costa Rica, and I train private clients in their homes in Escazu and Santa Ana areas of San Jose. Page not only focused on teaching us the Pilates exercises, but on the actual art of teaching Pilates. There was plenty of feedback along with lots of encouragement. This was done through daily movement sessions facilitated by Page and our own opportunities to teach our fellow students in both small and large groups. I returned home with an understanding of what it is to teach Pilates exercise and with a growing confidence in my own abilities to teach private sessions and classes.
Founder of Pilates Atenas
Website: www.pilatesatenas.com
I did my Pilates Teacher training in May 2022. It was the best experience in the world. Paige is an incredible teacher who clears up all your doubts, teaches you everything to become an excellent instructor. It teaches you the principles and fundamentals that are the basis of Pilates. Today I am a certified... See more
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to observe Page’s Pilates classes as part of my teacher training certification observation hours. Page’s classes are nothing short of exceptional. Her dedication and expertise is evident in every session, and I felt a true sense of commitment to her students and the Pilates practice. Page's approach... See more
Best experience of my life! I just finished my 2-week Teacher Training with Page and had the time of my life. Her knowledge and passion to teach Pilates is addictive. Thank you!
Page and Pilates Nosara have completely changed my life for the better. I had the best experience during my mat Pilates teacher training. Two magical, challenging, and rewarding weeks of learning from Page. She is so educated and passionate I could not imagine choosing another place to learn and practice Pilates. I loved... See more
Pilates Nosara is a Nosara, Costa Rica studio created by Page Sieffert who is the innovative force behind this special magical place. I went on a fabulous retreat there and participated in both mat and equipment-based classes. Page and her team provide a variety of excellent Pilates and stretch classes where you come... See more
Let me start by the most important "Page" - the most incredible teacher I could have ever dreamed of, and the most inspiring woman. She is the reason this entire journey to become a teacher was magical. Page is the owner of the studio and she also teaches mat and reformer courses on... See more
One year ago today, I started my teacher training on the reformer at Pilates Nosara and had the privilege of working with Page. She is a passionate, knowledgeable, and wise instructor who made the classes both challenging and fun. Her understanding of our bodies and movement is impressive, and I remain inspired by... See more
I just finished my 2nd Pilates Teacher Training at Pilates Nosara. As it was the first time, an amazing experience, in an amazing place. Page is the best, full of energy and knowledge that she does not hesitate to transmit to her students on each day of the training. She is always worried... See more
Page’s pilates teacher training was truly life-changing! In beautiful Nosara, Costa Rica, I was able to turn off the distractions of daily life and learn pilates from such a well-educated and profound instructor. Page keeps the energy high, so class is never boring, and I can confidently say I walked out of the... See more
My two weeks with Page during the Mat Pilates teacher training were nothing short of amazing. Page created an environment that was welcoming and allowed space for creating deep connections with ourselves and the entire group. I came into this experience expecting to learn how to teach Pilates… I am leaving with a... See more
