Aleasha Asfar is the studio Director and Resident Instructor at the Iron Butterfly Pilates & Yoga Studio. She is a Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, and Pre and Post Natal Training Specialist. Aleasha is also BCRPA certified, and an NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer; she is constantly learning and furthering her knowledge in any way she can.
Aleasha has life long experience in body awareness, and Movement. Professional training started with Ballet with the Sinclair Academy of Dance, and was then introduced to Figure Skating at age 7. Pilates was introduced as a very important part of her Off Ice Training. After competing for 9 years, she was offered to skate Professionally with Disney On Ice. Aleasha enjoyed her days as Cinderella while touring with the show, and helping train the skaters Off Ice while on tour. Aleasha also skated for Holiday On Ice, on the popular Live T.V. Show ‘Skating With Stars’, in Holland and Belgium in December 2007.
After a serious skating injury in 2005 Aleasha relied on Pilates to help her recover both mentally and physically. She has a True Passion for Health and Well Being, and sharing the art of Pilates with others.
As a new Mom of a Baby Boy, Aleasha has found a New Passion-- training Mom’s Pre and Post Pregnancy! Going through her Pregnancy she realized the importance of Pilates to keep her body strong to handle the strain that pregnancy places on the body, and also for a Healthy Labor and Delivery. Post Natal Pilates is the most wonderful way to strengthen your body in the safest and most effective way. Gaining back, pelvic floor strength and getting your body back! She is teaching Mamalates Classes where you can bring your baby with you, and PreNatal Pilates! Contact the studio today.
Justina Bailey has always been involved in the teaching industry gaining instructor experience in numerous fields. At the suggestion of her fitness instructors she started her fitness training in 1991.
Whether it was a step class, belly dance class, or yoga class, students seemed to need guidance in locating the true muscles needed to assist them in improving their quality of movement and upon seeing these problems Justina discovered that Pilates enabled the students to improved their efficiency and quality of movement and therefore found her niche in teaching Pilates.
Her classes are energetic, motivating and fun! No one can deny her passion for what she does. Justina’s full commitment in motivating her students to fully realize their individual fitness dream is well recognized; ensuring that her students understand and are able to discover the Pilates principles themselves in order to achieve their optimal physical health. Yogalates is also part of her schedule where the two practices and philosophies are intertwined into a mat class for those needing the strength and awareness from Pilates and the stretching components of Yoga poses.
Any spare time Justina has is spent seeking more knowledge of movement through health care professionals and peers. Pilates has made a profound difference in her life and influences how she participates in dance and exercise classes to move efficiently and free from injury.
Nancy Forshaw is a STOTT PILATES CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR. She joined IBP after returning from living abroad in Cairo, Egypt, where she taught Reformer classes and gained international experience.
After a career as a physical education teacher and competitive figure skater, Nancy discovered Pilates and found it to be the perfect complement to maintaining a strong, healthy body.
Nancy is a deep believer in leading a balanced life, and enjoys using her extensive teaching skills in guiding clients towards leading and maintaining active lifestyles. She is excited to be part of the IBP team and teaching in a fun, yet nurturing environment.
Ironbutterfly Instructors:
Shelly Mccaffrey
Sharon McAuley
Taryn Strong -Yoga Instructor