OUR INSTRUCTORS, THERAPISTS AND TEAM

Kirsi Sabri

Kirsi Sabri, born in Lübeck and living in Berlin since 2002, worked for many years as a physiotherapist and gained experience in many different institutions, working with clients and patients. In 2015 she opened her own studio in Berlin-Charlottenburg, where she works as an osteopath and certified POLESTAR Pilates mastertrainer.

Kirsi Sabri believes that balance and positivity in her pilates and osteopathy practice offer both mental and physical benefits.

• qualified osteopath
• Lecturer at the Osteopathic School Germany (OSD)
• licensed POLESTAR Pilates mastertrainer and instructor
• certified PMA Pilates trainer
• Myofascial Release Therapist according to John F. Barnes
• qualified physiotherapist

Paul

Hi, I’m Paul, with me, you’ll learn to connect breathing, tension, and movement in order to find your way back to a self-determined, pain-free, and active life.
To do this, I rely on manual techniques with the holistic perspective of osteopathy, science-based training methods, and a wide variety of targeted exercises from the world of Joseph Pilates.

My interest in understanding, respecting, and shaping my body with resilience stems from my passion for being able to fully enjoy surf trips and climbing adventures — and in doing so, consciously explore my physical limits. As a surf guide, I was lucky to share this joy of movement for many years with people of all ages in Europe, Indonesia, and Central America.

I’m excited to share this enthusiasm with you at Kirsi Sabri as well. Let’s go!

Jackie Britton

Already as a child, Jackie Britton was drawn to working with the body, such as athletics, gymnastics and above all, dance. She discovered the benefits of the Pilates method and its rehabilitative aspect through an injury during her career as a dancer. She appreciates the unique connections and challenges with her clients.

Jackie Britton focuses on the connection between the mind and the body and promoting that awareness. In 2017 she moved to Berlin and is looking forward to the challenges of the new city.

• licensed POLESTAR Pilates studio mastertrainer
• dancer at the Western Australian Academy of performing arts
• studies at New Zealand School of Dance
• contemporary
• study of psychology

Maria Portela

Maria was born in Figueira da Foz, a small beach town in the center of Portugal. She has discovered a passion and source of inspiration in several forms of movement, including dance, yoga, acrobatics and boxing. Her desire to understand the art of graceful motion and establish a deeper connection with the body has led her to the practice of Pilates.

She believes that to move consciously allows us to connect with the world within and around us more intentionally. Her vocation as a designer and artist has led her to seek patterns, harmony and efficiency, which she found in the realm of movement.

Maria is looking forward to exploring this powerful movement ethos with you. Together you can work towards improving and correcting posture, learning isolation, control and coordination.

• in training to become a certified BASI Pilates® Comprehensive global trainer
  
• designer and artist

Janan Laubscher

Janan is a dance artist and teacher. She was born in Las Vegas, Nevada where her formal training took place at the Las Vegas Academy of the Performing Arts.

Since moving to Berlin in 2019 she has had the opportunity to perform in many venues throughout Europe and continue her fitness education.

Janan began her Pilates journey after suffering multiple injuries throughout her dance career, and found it was a vital part of her recovery. She’s passionate about helping others and is currently getting her Pilates Comprehensive Teacher Training Certification. Janan brings a somatic approach to her Pilates classes, blending deep conditioning with what she’s learned from different movement practices.

• certified Pilates mat teacher
  
• dancer at the Las Vegas Academy of performing arts
• dance teacher
  
• in training to become a certified BASI® Pilates Comprehensive global teacher
  

Claudia

Claudia has been part of our team since January 2025. With a background in therapy and education, she especially values the variety in her work and the direct contact with clients and patients – and enjoys the occasional connection to her original field.