Welcome!
Pilates Function with Janine has been helping 100's of people move better, reduce pain and get back to living active lives since 1999.
Offering both therapeutic and athletic-based contemporary Pilates, Janine brings a wealth of experience and depth to each student she works with.
All programs are anchored in modern movement and rehab sciences and the specialized approach of Pilates; low impact exercises focusing on breathing, core centering, postural alignment, muscle balancing and mind-body connection.
Janine's extensive background and personalized approach ensures each class is adapted to the needs of the participant. Mindful, wholistic and intelligent, these functional Pilates programs help people recover from injuries, reduce body pain, and increase movement proficiency allowing them to ultimately move better, feel better and perform their best.
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Janine Trudeau BHK
Certified STOTT Pilates Teacher & Instructor Trainer
Certified Personal Trainer & Pilates for MS
Certified Yoga Teacher
Titleist Performance Institute Golf Fitness Instructor (TPI-1)
Your Instructor
Hello, my name is Janine, and for over 25 years, I have been a committed Certified Pilates Teacher and Fitness and Movement Educator.
My journey began with ski racing in Kelowna, BC, which blossomed into a passion for fitness and active living. After earning a Degree in Human Kinetics in Vancouver, I relocated to Whistler, BC, to instruct skiing and fitness and to oversee a new sports training facility.
It was there that I repeatedly observed similar pain issues and musculoskeletal imbalances in my students: chronic low back pain, limited spinal flexibility, knee pain, stiff hips, rounded shoulders, shallow breathing, and a weak core. In search of an alternative to the ineffective, boring gym routines, I went looking for a better solution.
My search led me to the remarkable world of Pilates, and my initial Teacher Certification in NYC where I was blown away! Amidst dancers and adept movers, I confronted my own pronounced limitations: rigid joints, tense muscles, stiff spine, and clunky movements. I felt like a fish out of water as Pilates was an entirely new approach to my breathe and body. I new I was on the right track to healing myself and improving my skills to help others.
After four years of rigorous STOTT Pilates Teacher Training in Toronto, I achieved Level 2 Certification and became a STOTT Pilates Instructor Trainer. In 2003, a move to Norway with my husband led to the establishment of only the second Pilates studio in Oslo. There, I worked with individuals of all ages and skill levels, including elite Norwegian athletes, and traveled across Europe to lead Pilates workshops and courses. Since returning to BC in 2010, I continue to teach in person, on-line and provide consultancy services.
Pilates has revolutionized my approach to movement training, and it remains a constantly evolving field. As for my back pain? It disappeared. Pilates effortlessly resolved it, enhancing my coordination, balance, strength, and flexibility. Assisting my students in alleviating pain, enhancing function, and excelling in their activities is still my passion.
What My Students Say
Janine's classes are great! With so much attention to detail about the Pilates movements I never question as to if I might hurt myself by doing something wrong. I feel so much more flexible after her classes. Janine explains very clearly as to how each movement affects different body parts, so it's a "learning" experience mentally and physically! Ann Davies
Janine is an outstanding teacher – patient, kind, encouraging, helping you move forward safely. She watches carefully to make sure your form and alignment are correct and provides modifications when necessary. Her feedback after each session was invaluable. She is a truly gifted teacher and wonderful human being to boot! Jane W.
I find a lot of organized yoga and Pilates classes follow a set routine, which can get boring over time. Janine brings something new to every class which makes the hour fly by. I love the attention to form and progression in exercises. I highly recommend her classes to anyone who values mobility and building core as part of fitness routine. R. Hunt