Meet Valeria
Pilates Instructor & Founder of reformclub
Movement has been part of my life for many years, but it wasn't always my full-time career. I worked in IT while teaching Les Mills group fitness and Yoga classes alongside my job.
There wasn't one big moment when I decided to change careers – I simply realized how much I loved teaching and working with people. I love that I get to be a small part of someone's life – to see their progress, get to know them and support them along the way. For me, those relationships are a big part of what makes this work so meaningful.
Coming from Les Mills, I was used to teaching a set sequence. Pilates gave me a completely different kind of freedom – suddenly, I had to think about what came next, why I was choosing it and what the person in front of me actually needed.
Pilates changed the way I looked at movement. Suddenly, I wanted to understand what was really happening in the body – why something worked for one person but felt completely different for another. The more I taught, the more I wanted to understand.
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Creating reformclub
I wanted reformclub to feel like more than a place to train – a space that feels comfortable, personal and a little like home, where people can work hard, learn, laugh and connect.
Classical Pilates gives my teaching a strong foundation, while my background in strength training and Yoga continues to influence my approach. For me, good teaching is about understanding the person in front of me and choosing movements with purpose – adapting, progressing and challenging when it makes sense.
Learning from Nicky Lal at Fuerza Pilates has had a big influence on the way I teach. I love how deeply she looks at movement and the why behind every choice. Her approach inspires me to look closer, think deeper and be more intentional with how I observe, cue and build my own sessions.
More than a workout
Through my own injuries and recovery, I've experienced how valuable it is to have a body that is strong, mobile and able to adapt. Pilates has played a big part in helping me get there.
What I love most about teaching is being fully present with the person in front of me – watching, listening and adapting as we move. Knowing when someone is ready to be challenged and when they need more support. Sometimes the smallest adjustment or the right cue can completely change how a movement feels.
The goal isn't simply to become better at Pilates. It's to feel strong and capable in your body, so you can keep moving well through every stage of life.
That's the idea behind reformclub – to help you Move Better for Life.

Qualifications
Always learning. Always evolving.
Pilates
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2024: Certified Peak Pilates Instructor Level I, Mad Dogg Athletics
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2025: 450h Comprehensive Pilates Training, Pilates Swiss Zurich
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2025: NCPT Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher
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2026: Teacher Training Mentorship Program Nicky Lal
Yoga
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2017: Bodybalance, SAFS Academy Zurich
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2022: Power Yoga, SAFS Academy of Fitness & Sports Zurich
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2022: 200hr Yoga Teacher Training, Awakening Yoga Academy, Seattle, USA
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2023: 40h Effective Sequencing, Awakening Yoga, Seattle, USA
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2024: 90 h Advanced Asanas, Awakening Yoga, Seattle, USA
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2025: 70h Practices & 70h Methods Modules, Collective School of Yoga, Seattle, USA
Strength & Fitness
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2017: Les Mills Bodypump, Core, Grit, SAFS Academy Zurich
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2025: Certified Personal Trainer, National Council on Strength and Fitness, NCSF
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2025: TRX Suspension Training Specialist, NCSF
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2026: Kettlebell Coach, NCSF
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2026: (ongoing training) Pregnancy and Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, Core Exercise Solutions
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2026: (ongoing training) Expert in preventive and sports nutrition erpse Institut Winterthur



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