Our Instructors

Meet Vikki

Vikki Belchers-Volk is a certified STOTT PILATES™ instructor, Level 1 and 2 Eldoa instructor, trained in Myofascial Stretching and owner of the studio. After competing in figure skating for many years Vikki turned to instructing Pilates. Having used Pilates as a complement to her training she knew she completely believed in the benefits of Joseph Pilates’ exercises.

At STOTT PILATES™ , Vikki received certification on all pieces of equipment, including at the Advanced level. She also completed a course in Anatomy and the Injuries and Special Populations certification. Her training included many hours of in class training as well as completing a mandatory apprenticeship program. Since becoming certified over 17 years ago, Vikki has committed to staying current with her training, completing continuing education credits in many courses including prenatal, back care and athletic conditioning courses. As an instructor she also calls on many years of dance and strength training to enhance her skills when working with athletes and dancers. She has taught a variety of clients from young athletes to car accident victims, to the aging population.  As a mother herself, Vikki brings this additional knowledge to her prenatal and post natal classes.

Vikki also manages the studio and day to day operations, ensuring we hire only the best of instructors who are compassionate, inspired and who have a genuine love for what they do.

Vikki brings a wealth of knowledge, experience and genuine care for the well being of her clients to all the classes she teaches. She has been recognized in the community for her fitness training expertise, including being the #1 fitness instructor in Burlington last year. This experience and care ensures that whether you work with her as an instructor or as owner of the business you will feel confident in her hands.

Meet Isabella

Isabella wanted a job that helps people. Pilates filled that need. She became passionate about Pilates when her sister, who was qualifying as an instructor, used her as a practice subject.  Issy enjoyed the workout so much she decided to go through the training herself!

Issy feels when you’re teaching Pilates, you’re helping clients to help themselves. She loves to give clients the tools to become more comfortable in everyday life, through confidence in movement and reduction of pain. Pilates can help everyone, no matter their issues, encourages Issy. She considers it has a built-in intensity, so you never plateau, you keep on learning and improving.

Issy has a soothing style to her teaching, giving her clients a session that is both challenging and calming.  She is very adaptable in both her content and level, working with clients at all degrees of difficulty.

As an outdoor person, Isabella enjoys hiking, camping and snowboarding. Getting active and staying that way is important to her, for both herself and her clients. She loves Pilates as a well-balanced exercise, suitable for almost everyone. Anyone who has a class with Issy will agree that she loves to teach and help, no matter the age or fitness level. She believes Pilates is beneficial for general fitness and mobility. However, she also considers it can help with such problems as knee and hip replacements and chronic pain. Isabella wants to help everyone create their best, healthiest life.

Meet Lidia

Lidia was a competitive swimmer for 10 years but when she stopped she began exploring different exercises, hoping to find something to replace her love of swimming. Her first Pilates class left her feeling amazing, and she has been hooked ever since!

Lidia feels teaching is such a beautiful experience. Clients learn about Pilates from you and you help them achieve their fitness and mobility goals. Everyone wins in this situation. Lidia constantly learns from her clients. She says no two clients are the same and has quickly learned to adapt her teaching style to suit the needs of her client. Lidia wants clients to leave each class with her feeling confident and stronger.  She has a kind but firm teaching style, listens to her clients needs and goals and directs their classes towards those objectives.

Lidia certified with STOTT Pilates. She is also going into her fourth year of Honors Life Sciences at McMaster. Although she is always busy, Lidia loves teaching as it connects her to so many people, and she appreciates helping them all.  She continues to work with clients at all levels and has helped clients with many ailments including back injuries, shoulder issues, osteopenia and hip injuries.

Meet Amy

Amy discovered Pilates as a young ballet dancer, drawn to its ability to build flexibility, balance, and long, strong muscles.She became a certified STOTT Pilates instructor in 2004 and has since taught hundreds of classes and private sessions, guiding clients of all ages, levels, and abilities.

With a special interest in rehabilitation and functional movement, Amy went on to study Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy Assistance. This advanced training deepened her understanding of anatomy and inspired her to design safe, effective, and accessible workouts for every body type.Outside the studio, Amy loves spending time outdoors. She enjoys hiking, gardening, arranging flowers, and relaxing at home with her two dogs, Romy and Ruby.

Meet Elizabeth

Elizabeth is passionate about helping clients find strength, confidence, and balance through movement, especially those recovering from injury or looking to prevent future ones.

She takes a functional and therapeutic approach to Pilates, focusing on each client’s unique needs rather than a one-size-fits-all program. Working closely with athletic therapists, massage therapists, chiropractors, physiotherapists, and osteopaths, Elizabeth ensures her clients receive well-rounded, coordinated care both in and outside the studio.

Known for her approachability and adaptability, she creates a supportive space for everyone from athletes to older adults, helping them to move with greater ease and confidence. One of her proudest moments was seeing a client who once relied on a foot assist begin walking independently thanks to their shared dedication and consistency.

In addition to teaching, Elizabeth is part of the education team at A Lyrical Body, where she trains future instructors in the Pilates Rehabilitation Certification Program, specializing in mat work instruction.

Elizabeth’s classes are rooted in community and connection. Her goal is for every client to feel seen, supported, and empowered. She wants her clients to leave each session feeling stronger, more agile, and equipped with personalized tools to live a healthy, active life.

Meet Laura

Movement has always been part of Laura’s life. She grew up dancing, playing tennis, and practicing martial arts, finding joy in staying active and strong. When she developed exercise-induced asthma, she was forced to step back from some of her usual activities but her passion for movement never faded.

After completing her degree in journalism, Laura began her career as a freelance sports writer, a role she continues to enjoy today. It wasn’t until she experienced a neck injury and spent months in rehabilitation that her path shifted toward teaching. That recovery process sparked a new purpose: to help others feel empowered in their own bodies.

Laura has since earned certifications in Hatha and Aerial Yoga, Barre, Reformer, and STOTT Mat Pilates. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in self-acceptance and gratitude. She encourages clients to celebrate the effort it takes to show up and move, even on the days when things don’t go as planned.

Known for her upbeat energy and sense of humor, Laura describes herself as a self-proclaimed comedian who loves making people smile. She’s also a passionate mental-health advocate, reminding everyone that they’re not alone on their wellness journey. Her classes are a space for movement, laughter, and self-connection where strength and compassion go hand in hand.

Meet Johna

Johna is a certified Pilates instructor specializing in Integrative Pilates. Her journey with Pilates began over a decade ago, but it was during a year of deepening her personal practice that she felt truly inspired to share its transformative benefits with others.

For Johna, Pilates is more than just a workout, it’s a pathway to a better quality of life. Her classes focus on building strength, improving posture, enhancing stability and flexibility, and supporting overall wellness. She creates a positive, encouraging environment where every client feels motivated, supported, and empowered.

As a professional stylist, Johna understands the physical demands of long hours on her feet. Pilates has been essential in helping her maintain alignment and balance, and she brings that real-world empathy and practicality into every class she teaches.

Beyond the studio, Johna embraces a plant-based, gluten-free lifestyle, reflecting her deep commitment to health and mindful living. She finds endless inspiration in witnessing the positive changes her clients experience, helping them move through life with greater ease, confidence, and connection between mind and body.

Meet Debra

Debra discovered Rehabilitative Pilates in 2017 while searching for solutions to a recurring running injury. Experiencing the restorative benefits firsthand, she began practicing Mat Pilates and quickly developed a deep passion for the method.

That passion inspired her to pursue certification as a STOTT Pilates Instructor. Today, Debra is dedicated to continually expanding her knowledge and refining her practice, so she can bring the very best to her clients.

She is grateful to share her love of Pilates with others, helping them move with greater strength, balance, and confidence—while experiencing the same healing benefits that transformed her own journey.

Outside of teaching, she enjoys staying active and Pilates supports her to maintain this way of life.”

Meet Janet

Janet has been practicing Pilates for nearly a decade. Starting right here at A Lyrical Body, never imagining she’d one day be teaching others.

After completing her Holistic Nutrition Health Coaching certification, with a focus on hormone health, Janet was presented with the opportunity to train in both Mat and Reformer Pilates. What began as a way to complement her nutrition coaching quickly became a true passion.

Today, Janet is dedicated to helping clients reconnect with their bodies, build strength, and enhance their overall well-being through the powerful combination of movement and mindful nutrition.

She believes Pilates has no age limits and loves working with clients of all backgrounds; helping each person discover what their body is capable of and leave every session feeling balanced, energized, and confident. In her spare time she can be found in Blue Mountain with her family, hiking, cycling, skiing and chasing her puppy.