About Us

The Movement Studio Pilates is a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to supporting you to achieve your movement goals. Pilates is a practice for every human body no matter your age, gender or ability and we will move you.

We believe there is power in movement: both physical movement & movement of the mind. Pilates changes our beliefs about ourselves and what we are capable of.

As a collective, our training, personal experiences, and science-based education offers you a unique approach to Pilates. We honour how you move naturally while offering an invitation to explore and extend your movement potential through finely-tuned, individualized programs, even in a group setting.

Our studio is a modern, intimate space where you can discover meaningful connections to your body with an open, like-minded community, through Pilates.

Meet the Movement Studio Pilates Team

Highly trained, certified instructors at The Movement Studio are passionate about evolving their teaching practices. Dedicated to ongoing education, they share a unique approach to body training, structural integration, and movement patterning.

“We invite you to increase your body awareness and learn exercises that will last a lifetime in an encouraging and non-competitive environment with our excellent instructors. My goal is to create a space where people can enjoy learning about their bodies in a safe and inspiring environment; one in which they feel comfortable to explore movement possibilities in a curious, expressive and creative way, while still honouring Joseph Pilates’ grand vision of a revolutionary movement practice and recognizing it’s expansive and evolutionary potential.”

– Karen Weggler, Studio Director

Karen Weggler, BAA dance, MA, CPI, Physio Rehab assistant

Meet Karen Weggler, the passionate owner of The Movement Studio Pilates and Gyrotonic in Vancouver, BC, with over 20 years of teaching experience. Karen’s journey in movement started with classical and modern dance, complemented by a semi-professional equestrian career. She began practicing Pilates at the age of 13 and has trained with Pilates elders Lolita San Miguel and Mary Bowen.

With both an Honours BAA and MA in Movement Education and Fine Arts/Dance, Karen brings a wealth of knowledge to her role. Her dedication to ongoing education is evident in her commitment to understanding human movement and biomechanics. Karen’s interest in rehabilitative and functional movement training stems from personal experiences with injuries and her pre/post natal journey, leading her to collaborate with Dr. Larry Chan at Integrative Naturopathic Medical Centre & Dr Sonya Kashyap at Genesis Fertility. Karen is also thrilled to be part of the Envision Physiotherapy team, bringing her love for Pilates and deep respect for the wisdom of the body to help clients realize their full movement potential in the post-acute injury phase of recovery. Karen is currently on mat leave and will be returning soon!

Cinzia Toniolo, CPI, CST, Physio Rehab Assistant

Meet Cinzia Toniolo, a passionate Pilates instructor and certified DESM Therapist. Discovering the joy of movement in adulthood, Cinzia has been teaching Pilates since 2002. With a focus on fluidity, balance, and release, she is dedicated to helping clients manage pain and progress through rehabilitation.

Cinzia’s sessions offer careful observation, support, and inspiring language to optimize movement efficiency. Specializing in spinal conditions, hip, knee, and shoulder injuries, also works with pre and post-partum women. As an avid runner and hiker, Cinzia leads classes tailored for athletes seeking performance improvement.
Exciting news! Cinzia is now certified by Dr. Martha Eddy to teach Movement for Life, an exercise program for people with breast cancer. Cinzia is available full-time, Monday through Sunday, offering Pilates, Cranio-Sacral Therapy, and Movement Therapy.

Jennifer 

Jennifer comes from a contemporary dance background, where her passion for movement first began. She is a certified Pilates instructor who blends classical Pilates principles with strength training to build functional, empowered movement.

Jennifer teaches both Pilates and strength & conditioning, creating classes that focus on correct form, functional movement, and building confidence through lifting and progressive training. She believes in positive reinforcement, autonomy, and helping clients feel challenged, supported, and successful.

Her commitment to movement deepened after recovering from multiple injuries, an experience that taught her how essential exercise is for both mental and physical well-being. This fuels her desire to help others use movement as a therapeutic and empowering tool.

With a foundation in dance, physical education, and anatomy, Jennifer offers clear movement instruction and thoughtful programming tailored to individual needs. She regularly practises yoga, studies manual techniques, and integrates her knowledge into helping clients regain strength, stability, and resilience.

Calm, encouraging, and solution-oriented, Jennifer is dedicated to nurturing each client’s unique journey. When she’s not teaching, she loves being outdoors and staying active—energy she brings into every class.

Sofía

Bilingual: English & Spanish

Sofía is a fully certified Vancouver instructor from Monterrey, Mexico, with comprehensive training in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and Barrel. Her certification includes a strong foundation in therapeutic Pilates, informed by current scientific research in movement, rehabilitation, and injury prevention.

Her practice began from a personal experience—after an injury left her fearful of movement and unsure how to regain trust in her body. Years of seeking relief brought little success until she discovered Pilates. What started as recovery soon became a powerful tool for reconnection, strength, and healing.

Today, Sofía brings that same care and understanding to her teaching. Her approach is grounded and attentive. She creates supportive, personalized sessions for a wide range of clients and is committed to continually deepening her knowledge to provide the highest level of care and guidance.