Reformer Pilates

I have practiced yoga and Pilates for over 12 years and both disciplines are an integral part of my life. I completed my first Mat Pilates Teacher Training Level I & II with Susan Church and soon after trained in Reformer Pilates with Jess Gormley. Following my passion for Pilates, I took my education a step further and completed the BASI Comprehensive Teacher Training Program in all Pilates apparatus.
Pilates is a practice of the mind as well as the body that transforms how we hold our everyday conversations with life.
Community, connection and presence through movement are things I believe in.

My journey with movement has always been a big part of my life, shaping both my personal and professional approach to fitness. Through my experience in teaching and working with different types of movement, I developed a real passion for helping people build strength, improve mobility and feel more connected to their bodies.
Since moving to Ireland, I have deepened my passion for Pilates and completed my professional training in both Reformer and Mat Pilates. I love how Pilates combines strength, control, precision and breath, creating a practice that challenges the body while encouraging greater awareness of how we move.

Coming from a personal training background, I believe it’s important to keep incorporating resistance into our movement practice. As I no longer go to the gym regularly, I enjoy finding ways to bring weights into my Pilates sessions . For me, it’s about more than just creating a burn; it’s about maintaining strength, supporting bone health and building a strong foundation while continuing to work on deep core engagement, stability and control.
My teaching approach focuses on intentional movement, proper alignment and controlled technique, while creating classes that feel both challenging and rewarding. I love exploring how small additions, such as weights, can introduce an extra challenge without losing the mindful, precise nature of Pilates.

Tamara Orto, originally from Lipari (Sicily), has a background in contemporary dance and later trained as a Pilates instructor. She is certified in Mat, Reformer, and other equipment including Chair, Cadillac, and Ladder Barrel.

She has been living and working in Dublin for several years, teaching both group and one to one sessions. She is also trained to work with clients affected by breast cancer (Pink Ribbon Program), and continues to expand her knowledge through ongoing workshops and training.

She brings her dance experience and passion for mindful movement to every class.

My journey in movement began at the age of 10 with Taekwondo, which I pursued professionally for 15 years as a national athlete, competing at national and international level. Alongside my athletic career, I also worked as a Taekwondo coach, developing a strong passion for teaching, movement and helping others progress.

I later studied Physical Education and Sports Teaching, which gave me a strong foundation in anatomy, movement, exercise and teaching methodology. Throughout my career, I have taught group fitness, personal training and Pilates, working with people of different ages, abilities and movement backgrounds.

After moving to Ireland in 2022, I reconnected with Pilates and completed my professional training in Reformer and Mat Pilates. My teaching approach combines strength, control, mobility and body awareness, with a focus on helping clients understand and connect with their bodies rather than simply performing the exercises.

I believe Pilates is not just about how an exercise looks, but about how you move, how you feel and how you build strength and confidence through movement.