IT’S ALL IN THE DETAILS
True transformation requires an instructor with a keen eye for detail. Our Classical Pilates team delivers precise, personalized guidance to help you reach your goals safely and effectively—backed by 850+ hours of advanced training and specialized musculoskeletal rehabilitation knowledge.
Karin Coté - Instructor
Karin began her Pilates training in 1998 in Edmonton, Alberta with Steve Bryson after a knee injury ended her dance career. In 2000, she completed the Dianne Miller Pilates Teacher Education Program.
She has explored neuromuscular movement patterns with Dianne Miller, developing a passion for the qualitative aspects of movement.
Karin studied with Ron Fletcher and Mary Bowen, gaining insight into Joseph Pilates’ original intentions. Bowen, a Jungian psychoanalyst, introduced her to Carl Jung’s work, which continues to inspire her.
She trained in the Franklin Method™ and studied Betsy Wetzig’s Coordination Patterns and Dynamics Training™, complementing her classical background and enabling her to help people move with low tension, discover their bodies, and find joy in movement and daily life.
Continuing education
Grant MacEwan Community College - Modern Dance Diploma
Dianne Miller Pilates Teacher Education Program – 2000
Franklin Method® Educator (Level 1) – 2012
Coordination Patterns™ Training Level 1 – 2015
ELDOA Level 1 – 2015
ELDOA Level 2 – 2016
Alicja Biegalska
Alicja is a Pilates instructor with a strong foundation in exercise science and movement mechanics. Beginning her career in 2018 as a personal trainer, she gained extensive experience in strength training, functional fitness, and corrective exercise. Her transition into Pilates in 2020 was driven by a deep appreciation for its emphasis on alignment, core integration, and mindful neuromuscular control.
Since 2022, she has been teaching professionally, guiding clients to enhance movement efficiency, restore balance, and build sustainable strength. Alicja’s approach combines precision, anatomical awareness, and progressive programming to support clients of all levels in achieving their goals.
Beyond the studio, she maintains an active lifestyle and is often found cycling through the city in all weather conditions. Her technical knowledge, warmth, and enthusiasm create an environment where clients feel both supported and challenged.
Brita Unger - Studio Owner
With 14 years of teaching experience, Brita founded Align Pilates in 2021. Her expertise lies in recovery - correcting misalignment and optimizing movement patterns. She has worked alongside Physiotherapists for 7 years and is also Classically trained through the 950-hour Boulder Pilates program under Matilda Christensen and Veronica McClurg.
A former equestrian jumper and gymnast, Brita faced nerve pain and misalignment from hypermobility and injuries. Pilates was the only solution to resolve her discomfort. Brita enjoys running, painting, yoga, and exploring North Shore trails with her dog, Koda. She’s also an avid snowboarder.
Continuing education
Osteoarthritis and Lower Extremity Replacements - Active initiatives Physiotherapy - 2024
UBC Trauma informed therapy - 2022
Pilates for Neurological Conditions - The Neuro Studio 2020
Soft Tissue Release (Level 1) Jim Bilotta 2019
The Pelvic Floor, Cathy Watson Physiotherapy - 2015
Boulder Classical Pilates advanced certification - 2014
BCRPA Personal training - 2010
Maddy Kenwood - Pilates Instructor
Maddy discovered Pilates in 2020, at a time when her training was centred around HIIT, strength work, and running. She fell in love with the practice immediately - drawn to how rigorous it felt, yet being functional, clinical, and mindful. It helped her connect to her body on a deeper level in a way no other modality had, and she is continuously inspired to explore the anatomy and biomechanics side of the method.
Born and raised just outside of Vancouver, she grew up a high-level competitive athlete, playing ice hockey at an elite level and training as a 400m hurdler - a foundation that shaped her lifelong relationship with discipline, precision, and movement.
She has been teaching fitness since 2019 - 7 years of coaching experience - alongside a career in medical and orthopaedic surgical sales. That dual path gave her a background in anatomy, biomechanics, client relationships, and precision-driven work that now shapes her teaching. In her sessions, she strives to help clients improve their movement mechanics, prevent injuries, feel properly aligned, and most importantly, feel their best.
Outside the studio, Maddy is happiest outdoors, playing tennis, skiing, trail running, and cycling through BC's coast and mountains. She is bilingual in English and French.