Alvina Chu: Alvina discovered Pilates 8 years ago in her hometown Sydney, Australia. An active and outdoor person at heart, Alvina has competed in touch football and volleyball competitions and enjoys taking time out with yoga, swimming, dance, or heading out to the beach with her surfboard. Over the years, Alvina found herself consistently returning to Pilates, desiring more of the profound benefits it had on her posture, strength, flexibility, mental sharpness and overall well-being. In 2010 Alvina began her training with Jelena Petrovic at Smartbody. Now qualified as a mat pilates instructor, Alvina is in the middle of her comprehensive training with Jelena in August 2011. Currently teaching both private and group classes, Alvina's aim is to make her sessions challenging, enjoyable and inspiring.
I love how Pilates integrates the mind with the body. My goal is to encourage clients to work intelligently with their bodies, to move with strength, control and precision. (Alvina)