The Studio
In 2006 Sphinx opened at College/Ossington and the studio grew with a diverse mix of clients who wanted to take their health into their own hands. We loved the hood, the people, the restaurants…then we outgrew the space. In January 2020 we found the right [next]space and moved to the beautiful Annex neighbourhood. Here’s to 14yrs on College and a lovely new home in the Annex!
And our new home: 412 Bloor St W. It’s very inviting, calm, supportive, lots of light, fabulous wood floors, lots of space to move in and, on the subway line. See you soon.
note: classes range from 2 to 6 or 8 people (dependant upon Covid regulations).
We know one thing for sure: Pilates + ELDOA™ have changed our lives. Our love of intelligent movement and anatomy keeps us motivated to help others discover the positive, life changing effects Pilates + ELDOA can have on the mind and the body.
The Instructors
Petra Baethmann
Petra founded the Sphinx Pilates+ELDOA Studio in 2005. With over 27 years of experience teaching movement for health & a keen interest in rehabilitative exercise, Petra enjoys working with clients of all ages and wellbeing, Her interest in fascia and techniques for back pain led her to embrace the revolutionary ELDOA™ spinal health tool in 2009. She is one of a selected group of ELDOA™ Teacher Trainers worldwide since 2015. Her passion for the ELDOA is contagious!
Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) & ELDOA™ Certified Teacher Trainer, B-Comm McGill with additional certifications through Movement for Health and the Physicalmind Institute. Trained by Dianne Miller, Eileen Birks and Marie-Josee Blom; influenced by leading experts John Sharkey, Tom Myers, Robert Schleip and Guy Voyer DO. And continues to be a student of Guy VOYER DO
Cindy Willems
Cindy received her Pilates certification from master teacher Diane Miller at the Vancouver Pilates Center. After a successful professional dance career (with the help of her extensive Pilates training from Eileen Birks) she dedicates her energy and creativity to helping others live a full quality of life.
Cindy trains a variety of clientele from athletes to the older generation, those recovering from surgery, hip and knee replacements, disc issues and pregnancy. She is a certified Holistic Nutritionist and currently studying Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture.
Milena Roglic
Milena began practicing Pilates in Montreal in 2001. Her interest in the method led her to acquire her certification with Polestar Pilates in 2008. Since then she has taught in various studios, health and fitness centres and corporate facilities.
She has participated in workshops with distinguished instructors Brent Anderson, President and CEO of Polestar Pilates and Pilates Elder, Lolita San Miguel. Aside from continuing her Pilates education and practice, Milena is a visual artist and obtained her MFA from York University in 2014.
Roselby Rodriguez
Roselby is a Wellness Coach, Pilates instructor, Fascial Stretch Therapist Level 2, ELDOA ™ Level 3 Practitioner and a Reiki Master.
With more than 15 years of practice in the fitness industry, Roselby uses all these modalities to create a whole support system for clients willing to learn about healthier food choices for Liver and hormones, functional movement, stronger mindset and personal support.
Adrienne Soles
Adrienne discovered Pilates in the late 90’s and quickly found it a helpful approach to keeping her body in balance and less prone to injury from her adventures in cycling and yoga. She trained at Stott Pilates and completed her Pilates certifications in 2000. She went on to study therapeutic Pilates, Bartenieff Fundamentals and Franklin Method courses and continues to study with various teachers across different disciplines that offer new ways to look at human movement.
Her other certifications include ELDOA 1-3, Yoga at the Esther Myers Studio, OOV with Daniel Vladeta, and Functional Range Conditioning.