Extra training: Pilates for Injuries and Pathologies It is a privilege to have Japke as part of our team here at the Pilates Clinic. Her strong rehab focus and experience will serve us well, as well as her deep intention to help others get strong and fit and feel good! Japke is a firm believer that movement can change ones life. She has participated in a variety of sports from a young age and narrowed it down to competitive swimming as a teenager. She competed at university level, where she then furthered her love for movement by completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Movement Sciences and Physiology followed by a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Biokinetics and has been gaining professional experience in this field since 2018. Japke has had the privilege of working closely with Orthopaedic Surgeons, General Practitioners and Physiotherapists to help with the prevention and rehabilitation of injuries. She has done extensive work with different University and High school sports teams, helping them with strength and conditioning as well as rehabilitation. Because she believes in leading by example, Japke spends a lot of time in the gym with her husband, teaching spinning classes and spending time outside doing anything active. “Pilates has enriched my life by opening a new way of moving and controlling my body. The way it forces you to think about every single movement is a beautiful skill that can be beneficial to everyone. It’s functional, challenging and adaptable. I want to use my knowledge to empower people and to add quality to their lives.”