Heather Thomas has been teaching Pilates for over two decades and is the founder of Flex Studios. Her interest in movement and the body stems from decade-long training in classical ballet as a young girl, and subsequent daily yoga practice whilst living in New York City in the 1990’s. Heather studied traditional Pilates through Benjamin Degenhardt’s 360° Pilates in 2016, and received 3rd Generation Classical Pilates certification with Alycea Ungaro’s REAL Pilates in 2018. Heather is a Lead Educator for REAL Pilates, and conducts multiple trainings in Hong Kong and Singapore each year.
Patt is a fully certified 3rd Generation Classical Pilates instructor in the lineage of Romana Kryzanowska, having completed Alycea Ungaro’s Real Pilates Teacher Training Program and the BASI Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training. Patt’s Pilates journey began in 2019 in Bangkok, where she quickly became a devoted practitioner after experiencing the life-changing benefits of the method. Her commitment to the discipline deepened over the years, which inspired her to undertake the intensive 600-hour Real Pilates Teacher Training Program.
Originally a yogi and a runner at heart, Pilates guided Bee Lee on a more deeply connected path with her body. Through the practice of yoga, Bee Lee lives with mindfulness and intention; running keeps her connected to rhythm and breath. Pilates has built both her inner and outer strength, with deepened appreciation for precision and movement control. Bee Lee has an Advanced Pilates practice through her Real Pilates Teacher Training Program® and certification journey. She curates thoughtful and relevant Pilates sessions empowering her clients to move, and live better every day.
An avid movement enthusiast, Si Hua has been an active participant in Singapore’s fitness scene for many years. Extensively trained in yoga, when Si Hua discovered Pilates, she never looked back, and transformed into an avid practitioner and instructor of The Classical Method. She instinctively understands how Pilates springs educate the body to foster improved, pain-free movement, and safely guides clients to surpass fitness goals. Her journey through the Real Pilates Teacher Training Program® as both a practitioner and instructor has earned her a loyal client following of those who seek the balance between strength and flexibility.
Tessa first discovered The Classical Pilates Method years ago in New York, whilst working a corporate job. She immediately recognized the profound transformative and healing properties of this remarkable Method. Years later, Tessa re-discovered Classical Pilates in Singapore, and immediately slipped back into pace with her practice. Her passion led her to embark on the Real Pilates Teacher Training Program® certification; after years of dedicated practice and study, Tessa not only teaches clients, but also Mentors the next generation of Classical Apprentices.
Founded in 2005 in Hong Kong by Asia's Lead Educator and Founder of Flex Studio, Heather Thomas, Flex has built its reputation on expert instruction, authentic methodology, and a personalised approach to Pilates. With flagship studios in Hong Kong and Singapore, Flex Studio stands apart by remaining true to the original teachings of Joseph Pilates, utilising only the traditional system of movement, equipment.
