Georgina O’Grady
YOUR REASON + POWER TRAINER
Pilates & Me
Born in Ireland, I was always active as a kid. Swimming, rounders (our version of baseball) and athletics kept me busy. I first moved to Canada in 2001 with my then boyfriend, now husband, Rowan. We both worked for the same organization and were transferred to Toronto as part of a team tasked with launching what was a successful business in the UK and Ireland, in Canada. However, it wasn’t all work. Rowan and I both learned to snowboard and spent our winters going to as many ski hills as we could. I took a bad tumble one day which ended my snowboarding ‘career’ but introduced me to Pilates. My pelvis was injured and I needed to work with a physiotherapist to realign my spine and pelvis and develop core strength. We were using techniques that I now recognize as Pilates, movements that I teach today!
After a few weeks of treatment I started weekly Pilates classes. I remember exactly how I felt after the first class, ‘6 feet tall’, ‘ballerina-esque!’ We had spent the hour doing what I can only describe as gentle movement (plus I was clearly the youngest person in the class) but the impact on my body was incredible and I was hooked! That was 20 years ago.
fast forward to today…
…and I am a STOTT Certified Pilates Instructor. I teach Pilates on the Mat, Reformer, Chair, Ladder Barrel and Cadillac. I guide group classes and coach 1-1 private sessions with the goal of making people move with more freedom, control, reason and power! I am also a wife to Rowan and a ‘Mama’ to three gorgeous kids, Tom, Emily and Kate. Toronto is home.
“Since regularly attending Georgina’s classes the last few years, not only do I see continuous improvement in my strength and body, but I actually really enjoy the classes! Her classes are a perfect balance of classic fundamentals and dynamic exercises that keep your body challenged - no matter your level. However, what keeps me coming back is Georgina. Not all instructors are the same, and Georgina is warm, kind and has a quick-witted humour that she peppers throughout the class. I leave feeling rejuvenated, and a better version of myself.”
— KAREN
