Chrissie is a certified Pilates instructor who teaches at The Playground Pilates Collective in Ottawa. She first began her training as a Pilates instructor in 2022 with the founder of The Playground Pilates Collective, Janine Markey. Chrissie has since become a full time mat and reformer teacher at the studio. The Playground’s training and technique is based in contemporary values, and is layered with modern techniques that create a challenging and accessible workout. She continued her training with master Pilates instructor Alison Raeya, and continues to take mat and reformer classes on a regular basis.
Chrissie’s background in movement is comprehensive, and includes strength training, as well as musical theatre performance. She’s knowledgeable in a variety of disciplines, ranging from her experience in CrossFit and barre classes, to studying The Alexander Technique. Chrissie is a welcoming and supportive teacher, who loves making peoples’ lives better through her passion and knowledge in movement.
