HELGA MANTHEY,

INSTRUCTOR

Born and raised in Australia, Helga has practiced Pilates regularly since her early 20’s to help with chronic back pain due to long periods of sitting during her studies, which accompanied her through a PHD in the Biomedical field!

When she moved to Singapore, she switched from a university academic career and earned her Mat and Reformer certification with one of the world-leading Pilates organisations Balanced Body®.

Helga’s background in Biomedical Research has given her an in-depth understanding of how the body works. Her research training means she questions everything and often finds herself fact checking the latest health and wellness crazes!

“I firmly believe that Pilates is the perfect complement to every person’s exercise routine as it gives us the opportunity to move our bodies in all directions, which is essential for staying pain-free and for healthy ageing.”

She is passionate about women’s health and understands the struggles that many women experience with postnatal recovery, caring for children and managing work/life balance, and the challenges of perimenopause - crediting Pilates for the strength and energy needed to keep up with her three boys!

SMARTFIT SPECIALITY: core strengthening, posture & alignment, strength & conditioning, perimenopause

LANGUAGES SPOKEN:  ENGLISH