Lea Yu
Pilates Instructor | STOTT PILATES Certified | Studio Owner
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About
STOTT PILATES-certified Pilates Instructor and former private studio owner with professional teaching experience across multiple Pilates studios. Experienced in delivering personalised one-on-one Pilates sessions and adapting exercises to individual client goals, abilities and movement needs. Qualified across Matwork, Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair and Barrels, with additional professional development in Total Barre, fascial movement, prenatal and postnatal Pilates, rotational conditioning and functional matwork.
Brings a strong background in client service, team leadership, training, operations and business management, with a commitment to creating safe, effective and positive client experiences.
Experience
Pilates Instructor - Integrity Aesthetics - Philippines
(2024-07 - 2026-[EXACT END MONTH])
- Delivered Pilates sessions tailored to individual client goals, needs and physical abilities.
- Provided clear, professional instruction with emphasis on alignment, control, breathing and exercise technique.
- Applied Pilates principles and anatomical knowledge to select, teach and modify exercises appropriately.
- Adapted exercises to accommodate different client abilities, movement needs and training goals.
- Supported clients in developing confidence, body awareness and effective movement patterns.
- Built positive professional relationships through personalised instruction and attentive client care.
- Maintained a professional and welcoming studio environment.
Pilates Instructor - Happilates Studio - Philippines
(2025-05 - 2025-12)
- Instructed Pilates sessions in a professional studio environment.
- Guided clients through exercises with emphasis on alignment, breathing, control and technique.
- Modified and progressed exercises according to individual client abilities and goals.
- Provided clear, supportive instruction to encourage client confidence and engagement.
- Maintained a professional and client-focused approach throughout each session.
Pilates Instructor / Studio Owner - MY Pilates Studio - Philippines
(2025-01 - 2026-07)
- Delivered personalised one-on-one Pilates sessions based on individual client needs, goals and physical abilities.
- Designed and instructed progressive Pilates programmes using Reformer, Cadillac, Stability Chair, Barrels and props.
- Applied knowledge of anatomy, movement and Pilates principles to deliver safe and effective instruction.
- Modified exercises according to individual client requirements and capabilities.
- Provided individualised feedback and guidance to support client progress and confidence.
- Built and maintained strong long-term client relationships through personalised service.
- Managed day-to-day studio operations, including client scheduling, communication, administration and studio organisation.
- Managed client engagement and studio activities while maintaining a high standard of client experience.
Digital Content Editor - HawkGroup Media - Manila, Philippines
(2013-08 - 2015-03)
- Developed and edited website content using SEO principles and keyword research.
- Used web analytics to evaluate content performance and inform digital content strategies.
- Created content plans, process documentation and promotional roadmaps.
- Used SEMrush for keyword research and content planning.
Operations Supervisor - Affiliated Computer Services of the Philippines Inc. - Pasay, Philippines
(2011-02 - 2012-06)
- Led a frontline team to achieve operational and client performance targets.
- Recruited, onboarded and coached employees to improve performance and service quality.
- Prepared monthly internal and client reports and monitored performance results.
- Coordinated with multiple departments during the transition from manual calls to VoIP.
- Improved quality-monitoring processes to support accurate performance tracking.
Quality Assurance Coach - Affiliated Computer Services of the Philippines Inc. - Pasay, Philippines
(2009-09 - 2011-02)
- Delivered product training for new employees and refresher training for existing employees.
- Conducted quality monitoring and coaching to improve employee performance.
- Coordinated internal and client calibration sessions to maintain consistent quality standards.
- Monitored service quality and communicated issues and findings to relevant stakeholders.
Customer Service Representative - Affiliated Computer Services | Teletech Inc. | HSBC - Philippines
(2006 - 2009)
- Provided customer and healthcare-provider support while meeting service and performance targets.
- Investigated and resolved customer concerns through effective problem-solving and follow-up.
- Maintained accurate customer records and transaction information.
- Worked effectively with diverse teams to achieve daily operational objectives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management - University of the Philippines (2003)

