Bruno Rodrigues
Co-Founder & Head of Pilates
I’ve been connected to exercise and movement ever since I was little, it’s something that has always been a part of me. I was a competitive gymnast when I was growing up and that made me very curious about human movement.
My college degree in Physical Education helped me deepen my knowledge in exercise, but it was during my years in fitness that i started teaching and helping people move.
The first contact with Pilates happened when I was 21 years old. I was curious about the method, but only years later I realized the potential of what Pilates offers and the specific approach in body and mind training. I did my first teacher training when I was 28 and from that time on I never stopped moving and learning and teaching.
Cláudio Alves
Yoga Teacher and Teacher Trainer
With a degree in Psychology, I believe that mental health problems lead to physical illnesses. This is how I develop my career as a healthcare professional in the area of physiotherapy, massage therapy and personalized training (Bodybuilding, Yoga and Pilates).
I apply the knowledge acquired in the clinics, hotels, gyms and spas where I worked and specialized in injury recovery, weight loss, functional training, special populations, mobility, flexibility and postural correction and assessment.
I have been practicing and teaching Yoga for over 15 years, starting with Asthanga and moving on to Vinyasa, Iyengar and Hatha yoga. Through my personal and professional practice, I continue to deepen and develop the knowledge I have, whether in Portugal or on trips I take to other countries, particularly India.
I believe that physical health is fundamental, but it doesn’t work without the emotional part and Yoga goes beyond a physical practice.
Joana Freitas
Pilates and Aerial Trainer
I am Joana Freitas, I started my training in the area of Exercise and Health in 2010 and since then I have remained active in training both as a trainee and as a trainer. If there’s something that gives me energy, it’s teaching group classes, training and sharing training! I like holistic practices that explore physical and mental creativity and increase our potential with attention to personal development. I have been providing training since 2014 in areas related to Body&Mind, as well as the aquatic environment, special populations and group classes. I fell in love with the practice of Aerial from the first contact and I have been teaching the sport since 2017, investing in training right from that stage. As I enjoy learning and sharing together, I open doors to opportunities that allow me to get in touch with people who share these passions and I hope to somehow contribute to their shine in their individual practices or with their students. I am very grateful and happy to come across several people who participate in this journey with me.
Ricardo Vilhena
Chinese Medicine Practitioner
My name is Ricardo Vilhena and I’m a specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).
My first contact with TCM was in 2005 when I attended a Tui Na training (traditional chinese massage). In 2010 after finishing my graduation and master degree in Computer Engineering. At that time I decided to change my life and pursue the dream of becoming a “chinese doctor”.
In 2015, after 5000 hours of training, 4 honor mentions for my dedication and academic performance and more than 900 hours of clinical practice I’ve finished the TCM course.
In 2016’s last trimester I’ve been in Nanjing, China for an internship in several TCM hospitals and clinics. I am currently in Lisbon, Portugal where I practice.
In 2017 in London, I specialized in Dr. Tan’s Balance Method, and in Barcelona I followed and learned from Dr. Thomas Richard.
During 2020 and 2021 I had training in Jing Fang, which is the classical way of prescribing Chinese Herbal Medicine.
I believe changing the world is within everyone’s reach and this is the way I chose to do it.
Kathy Pedro
Pilates Teacher
I’m Kathy Pedro and I’ve been exploring the world of Fitness for over 25 years.
I have a passion for movement that has accompanied me my entire life. For the last 14 years, I have dedicated myself to NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), which has had a significant impact on me on several levels.
Lately, I’ve been dedicating myself more to Pilates with the intention of developing the synergy of “body and mind” as a complete system.
I believe that the separation of body and mind is what brings many incongruences and working NLP with Pilates allows the alignment of the whole.
Daniel Fischer
Osteopath
Osteopathy combines some of the things I love the most: working with my hands, solving puzzles and helping other people.
Even though osteopathy was never a profession I had ever considered growing up, the moment it became part of my life, I knew this was the obvious path I wanted to take.
I completed my General studies of Osteopathic Medicine at the Instituto de Medicina Tradicional in 2017, after which I was invited to stay as an assistant teacher, aiding the last year students in their internships at the school clinic over the following years. In 2019, I got my BSc(Hons) at the British College of Osteopathic Medicine after studying the effects of osteopathy on constipation.
Over the years I’ve been further exploring visceral osteopathy and how it relates with the different systems.
To have the opportunity to decrease the pain, increase the mobility and improve the quality of life of those around me is something that I’m extremely grateful for!
Bruno Veiga
Customer Care
My name is Bruno Veiga, I have a Master’s degree in Marketing and a degree in Photography. Throughout my career, I’ve developed a creative and strategic approach, applying the knowledge I’ve acquired to create visual and communication solutions that generate value for both brands and people.
I believe that image and message are key to establishing authentic connections, which is why I specialize in areas such as branding, digital marketing and visual content creation. I have helped companies tell stories that go beyond selling products, working to create an emotional connection with their audiences. My background in photography allows me to bring a unique and aesthetic perspective to each project, capturing the essence and identity of the brands I collaborate with.
With over a decade of experience, I have explored various photographic styles, from advertising to documentary photography, always with the aim of creating images that communicate more than words and that can convey the true essence of each moment or project.
This is how I apply my knowledge and experience to the different jobs I do, continuing to expand my skills and grow personally and professionally. For me, creativity is the key to turning any challenge into an opportunity, whether through a marketing campaign or a well-crafted photograph.
Inês Garcia
Customer Care
Cheerful, fun, friendly, positive and determined. I see life as a big school where every situation, challenging or not, are just opportunities for us to learn and evolve, allowing us to experience the best that life has to offer us.
Despite appearing to be a calm woman, I have immense mental energy and it is in my passion for sport that I find my peace.
I was never a professional athlete but always a practically dedicated one. I’ve explored different sports, from gymnastics, volleyball, capoeira, jiu-jitsu, pilates, gym, yoga, among others.
I’m very expressive and a good communicator and maybe that’s where my good relationship with the public comes from. Today at Shiftyou, I am committed to doing my best to receive, monitor and help each client in the best possible way, always giving my best.
Micaelle Carreira
Pilates Teacher and Physiotherapist
Since I was a child, I have always been the one who was willing to take care of others, whether playing with friends or at home with my family.
So it wasn’t difficult to know that I would work in the health sector, and Physiotherapy, being such a noble profession that combines movement and care, proved to be the perfect path.
Graduated from Universidade Estacio da Bahia in 2012 in the city of Salvador, I bring with me years of experience and a huge amount of knowledge in the area.
I am currently a Master’s student in Exercise and Health at the Faculty of Human Motricity at the University of Lisbon with the aim of acquiring more knowledge and tools to provide the best for my patients.
What motivates me most on a daily basis is helping to rehabilitate the individual, when they regain functionality and return to their daily activities.
Jorge Barros
Yoga Teacher
“Yoga is strength, power and energy”
These are the concepts associated with Yoga since ancient times.
It is with them that I have lived since the year 2000 when I started practicing them and it was with this interest and sense that I graduated from the DeRose Method Yoga University.
Along this path I had the opportunity to learn about and practice other styles, Bikram Yoga, Ashtanga Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Yiengar, thus continuing to practice, study and teach since then, totaling more than 20 years of learning and activity inside and outside the country, with this ancient and stimulating practical philosophy of life.
I come to invite you to try my Yoga classes in the Vinyasa Flow style, following a sequence of physical positions that follow each other guided by our breathing and where focus and concentration, energy and vigor are present, without dispensing with a deep and renewing relaxation with which we make a point of finishing our classes among other techniques that you can experience hoping that it will be like it is for me, an intense and stimulating moment in good company, I’m counting on you!
Margarida Trigueiros
Pilates Teacher
I’m Margarida, I was born in Macau, but grew up in Portugal. My passion for movement began at the age of 3 with ballet and has never faded since then. At the age of 15 I began an exciting chapter, moving to Switzerland to pursue my professional ballet training at the Tanz Akademie Zurich. The world of dance welcomed me with open arms, granting me a Merit Scholarship from the Danse Suisse Foundation and the opportunity to compete in the prestigious “Prix de Lausanne” competition in 2016.
My career as a dancer has taken me to stages all over the world, performing iconic choreographies as a cast member of renowned companies such as the Joffrey Ballet Studio Company in Chicago and the Lithuanian National Ballet. In 2020, I returned to my roots in Portugal and found a new home in the ballet company Dança em Diálogos, where I continue to dance as a solo dancer and share my experience through ballet masterclasses.
My journey with Pilates began at the age of 15, initially as part of a rehabilitation and strengthening program. Since then, my dedication to Pilates has only grown as I witness its transformative and ongoing effects. I say with immense confidence that this practice has allowed me to keep my body strong and healthy, free from injuries, promoting longevity in my career as a dancer. In 2023 I decided to take my passion for Pilates to another level by seeking certification in Pilates teaching here, at Shift You.
Currently, I aim to combine my knowledge of movement and body awareness acquired in ballet with the precise and controlled exercises of Pilates. I believe in the power of Pilates to improve physical performance, prevent injuries and promote the well-being of any individual. Through my teaching, I aim to empower others to discover their strength, flexibility and inner balance, promoting a harmonious connection between mind and body.
Fernanda Prados
Yoga, Pilates and Aerial Teacher
Hello! I’m Fernanda but you can call me Nanda.
An architect by training, I discovered Yoga as a way to deal with anxiety, allergic rhinitis and stress.
It was in 2007 that I immersed myself in this practice, finding not only physical and breathing exercise, but also self-knowledge. Some time later, in 2011, I adopted Pilates as a complement, falling in love with its mind-body approach.
However, it was only in 2019 that my true path began to be traced: I became a Yoga instructor, sharing this journey with others ever since.
But life is full of surprises and two years ago, I moved to Portugal. Here, I renewed my passion for Pilates, however, this time not only in the form of a personal practice but also as a professional path. I’m excited to continue helping people find balance and physical and mental well-being in their lives through Yoga and Pilates, the perfect match.
João Assunção
Pilates Teacher
I started my fitness journey at 15 because I wanted to look better, but quickly realized that physical exercise is an essential tool for harmonious human development within all its functions. I understood that movement is inherent to the being, and is for us, as flight is for birds.
Firstly I became a personal trainer, then began specializing in pathologies, regarding the spine, shoulder and knee. Afterwards I became an osteopathic technician and then a Classical Pilates instructor. Today I use all these tools I’ve collected over the years to help others in their journey, for physical and emotional growth.
Emanuelle Souza
Pilates Teacher
Movement has always been a part of my life. Since I was a child, I have practiced various sports, but it was in dance that I found my true passion. I graduated from the Lyceu Escola de Dança in Rio de Janeiro and worked as a ballroom, jazz and street dance teacher for many years.
My first contact with Pilates happened during my pregnancy, at a time when I was facing some physical limitations. I discovered in practice a safe and effective way to strengthen the body, relieve discomfort and reconnect with myself. From then on, my passion for the method only grew, leading me to look for a way to deepen my knowledge.
In 2023, I moved to Portugal, where I decided to dedicate myself entirely to Pilates. It was then that I began my training as a teacher, immersing myself in the concepts and foundations of the method.
I believe that movement transforms not only the body, but also the mind, and my greatest purpose is to inspire each student to reconnect with themselves, rediscover their capabilities and achieve a more balanced, healthy and functional body, always respecting their own rhythm and journey.
Cátia Lourenço
Pilates Trainer
Since I was very young, physical exercise and movement have always been fundamental elements in my life. I started my dance journey at the age of 3, driven by health issues, and this passion led me to study dance at the Escola da Dança do Conservatório Nacional in Lisbon. I later completed my undergraduate degree at ArtEZ University of the Arts, where I furthered my artistic knowledge and skills. After graduation, I dedicated myself to teaching and small projects and workshops, sharing my passion for dance with others. I am currently finishing my Masters in Dance Teaching, which allows me to further deepen my understanding of the art of teaching and the importance of movement in people’s lives.
My first contact with Pilates occurred during my school career, but it was only in 2020 that I decided to invest in my training, obtaining certification in Mat. This experience awakened in me a deep interest in the method. In 2021/2022, I had the opportunity to take Classical Pilates training at Shift You, where I fell even more in love with the method and its philosophy. Curiosity about the origins of Pilates and its different approaches has been a constant in my continuing education.
For me, movement is synonymous with health and life; It is a universal language that connects body and mind, where it promotes integral well-being.