PLAY PILATES

A Fun, Kind and well Qualified Team of Pilates Teachers

PLAY PILATES

More than a professional team…

All our teachers are highly qualified, with certifications from renowned teacher training schools. They regularly take a high level of continuing education and never stop learning about health, biomechanics and wellness.

We invite you to attend a class and experience the PlayPilates community for yourself.

OWNER AND SENIOR CERTIFIED TEACHER

Karine Satamian

Karine is a long time sportswoman and movement & exercise are her daily nutrients! She played tennis and basketball at a national level and competed in numerous mini-triathlons. She discovered the Pilates method in 2004 while working in the health and fitness industry and it immediately sparked her passion for this creative and non-traditional physical conditioning method, which offers countless possibilities for anyone wishing to become/stay in good physical shape.

So, when Karine founded her studio in 2008, it made sense to call it PLAY Pilates, reflecting the playfulness, sporty and positive spirit found in sports and the one she wishes to convey to anyone seeking well-being and strength through movement and exercise.

She has practiced and taught the Pilates method for over 18 years. Her certifications go from the Swissbody Pilates Academy, to her training in Classical Pilates with the renown school Power Pilates, to an Intensive (Master’s) program with world renowned Pilates instructor Shari Berkowitz/The Vetical Workshop.

Karine will start a Teacher Training course end of 2025 and she looks forward to be sharing her experience and learnings with other passionate teachers. Reach out for more information.

“To me strength (and being healthy) is freedom.
Enough strength to say yes to the things I love to do and keep saying yes for years to come”.

SENIOR CERTIFIED TEACHER

Melania Mason

A classically-trained pilates instructor of over 15 years, Melania originally certified with the The Pilates Academy of Switzerland and subsequently with Power Pilates. She furthered her pilates training with hundreds of hours of continuing education, including participating in the Romana’s Pilates teacher training programme in Milan and New York and Jay Grimes’ The Work at Vintage Pilates in Los Angeles, CA.

Melania also practices and teaches yoga. She has obtained certifications from the Yoga Teachers College (200h) and the Barkan Method of Hot Yoga (300h).

A competitive swimmer in her youth, Melania still trains and competes avidly in masters swimming.

A great believer that movement heals, she looks forward to contributing to the achievement of your well-being goals.

PILATES & AERIAL SPORTS CERTIFIED TEACHER

Alisa Regnault

Alisa loves to move! Ever since she was a child, she’s been drawn to physical activity. This passion led her to make a career out of it, initially as a ballroom dance teacher in Russia. She came to Pilates after a trial class and fell in love with this method of exercise and the fluidity of its movements.

Her 8 years experience as a sports and Pilates coach in Russia and then in France has enabled her to build her experience, bring variety to her classes and adapt her lessons to her students’ objectives and needs.

Alisa emphasizes strength, balance and fluidity in her classes to improve health, aesthetics and physical capacity for all.

Pilates CERTIFIED TEACHER

Felix Chavot

A sports enthusiast since childhood, I’ve always been drawn to physical challenges and activities that engage both body and mind. In 2015, I discovered the benefits of HIIT Cardio, and since then, I haven’t stopped exploring and perfecting my skills in various sporting disciplines.

I decided to turn my passion into my profession by joining the world of Pilates. While continuing to practice team sports, I broadened my horizons by incorporating Yoga and Calisthenics into my routine. This holistic approach enabled me to understand the importance of balancing body and mind for a healthy and fulfilling life.

As a Pilates instructor, I’m committed to offering my clients much more than just a physical workout. I am guided by a deep desire to bring about a lasting balance between physical and mental health. My teaching is geared towards helping my clients achieve their personal goals while cultivating a healthy mind in a healthy body.

TEACHER in TRAINING

Lorilie Nakpil

Lorilie grew up in a family that is passionate about sports. She has been active in tennis and hip-hop dance for many years.

It was when she discovered the Pilates method that she found the best way to harmonize both physical and mental well-being. Lorilie has then chosen to take a teacher training in this method to be able to share the benefits of Pilates to as many persons as possible and support you in your own wellness journey.

Lorilie has been working in the corporate world for 7 years, an experience that gives her a deep understanding of the physical challenges associated with a sedentary lifestyle. Through her classes, she wishes to boost your energy to fully enjoy your daily life, strengthen your body and help you calm your mind.

TEACHER in TRAINING

Carolina Buechi

Carolina studied at EHL and spent several years working in PR in London before returning to Switzerland. A long-time entrepreneur with her own swimwear brand, she brings a creative and dynamic energy to everything she does.

After practicing Reformer Pilates for over a decade, she decided to turn her passion into a profession.

Her classes are designed to be empowering, thoughtful, and rooted in mindful movement.