Trainers
Meet Our Instructors
Experts in Various Fields
Begoña Pérez
Founder & Director of Fit Pilates Studio
Senior instructor specialized in Mat and Equipment Pilates. Coordinates programs focused on postural training, functional strength and mobility, adapting the method to different profiles. Experience with group classes, semi-private sessions and one-to-one training.
Education
- Diploma in Physical Education (ULPGC), 2004
- Higher Technician in Physical Activity and Sports Animation (TAFAD), 1999
Qualifications & Courses
- Certified in Classical Pilates (Mat & Equipment) – MASTERPILATES (PMA endorsed), 2016
- Pilates Equipment – Kotinos Pilates Madrid (basic, intermediate and advanced), 2011
- Pilates Reformer levels I–III – Professional Pilates Trainers, 2010
- Mat Pilates levels I–III – Orthos, 2005–2006
- Advanced seminars: Reformer, spinal stabilization, pregnancy, tactile techniques (2007–2016)
- Fly Pilates – ES10 Academy, 2023
- Tenerife International Pilates Conference (J. C. Nelson, B. Howard, etc.), 2023
Jesica Santana
Personal Trainer & Pilates Instructor
Internationally accredited fitness professional (Active IQ, CIMSPA endorsed), specialising in personal training, exercise referral and pre/postnatal client support. Trained in Pilates Mat and Pilates Reformer, with a strong focus on technique, safety and progressive programming tailored to different fitness levels.
Academic education
- Higher Academic Certificate in Tourism & Hospitality – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (2009–2012)
- Leadership & Supervision Course – Westminster School, United Kingdom (2018)
- Diploma in Dietetics & Nutrition (350 h) – Exitae / Master-D, Zaragoza (2015)
Professional qualifications
- Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (RQF) – Focus Awards / Train Fitness (2020)
- Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral (RQF) – Focus Awards (2020)
- AIQ Level 3 Award in Supporting Pre and Postnatal Clients – Active IQ (2022)
- Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instruction & Personal Training Specialist (2019)
- Mat Pilates Diploma (Level 3) (2024)
Pilates Reformer & accreditations
- Reformer Weekend – EPDC, Professional School of Contrology (Karol Tamayo) – Gran Canaria (June 2025, 12 h)
- Pilates Reformer Teacher Training – Emma Newham Fitness (2025)
- Official accreditation by Active IQ (UK, CIMSPA endorsed)
- International recognition & CPD credits:
- National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP, USA) – 24 CEC’s
- EMD UK – Certified Professional Recognition
- AUSactive (Australia) – 14 CEC’s
- Canfitpro (Canada) – 4 FIS/PTS/PFS CEC’s
