FOIVI LADA
BASI Faculty & Founder of fpilates.gr – Athens
Foivi is proud to be a member of the BASI Pilates family. She is the founder of fpilates.gr, a leading Pilates studio located in Athens, Greece. A graduate of the BASI Comprehensive Program, Foivi has also completed the prestigious BASI Legacy Program — a multi-year advanced course, personally created by BASI founder Rael Isacowitz for seasoned instructors seeking to deepen their mastery of the method.
Her Legacy journey includes the Mentor Program in Italy, Master I and Master II in the UK with Ilaria Pulidori and Maria Syllas, and culminates with the Honors Program at BASI Headquarters in Newport Beach, California, under the direct mentorship of Rael Isacowitz himself.
Foivi’s introduction to Pilates came in 2006. By 2010, she had already become an assistant faculty member at a Pilates school in Athens, studying under the legendary Alan Herdman. A defining moment in her career occurred in 2009 at the BASI Symposium in Athens, where a class with Rael Isacowitz inspired her to fully dedicate herself to the BASI method.
Since then, she has actively participated in international workshops and remains an engaged member of the BASI community in Greece, often serving as a translator during trainings led by international faculty. Her continuing education includes specialized workshops such as:
- The Powerhouse of the Upper Girdlewith Rael Isacowitz
- Pre-Post-Natal Pilatesand Pilates and Osteoporosis with Ashley Ritchie
- Pilates and Breast Cancerwith Alexandra Rossopoulou
- Pilates for the Thoracic Spinewith Eduard Botha
Since 2010, Foivi has operated fpilates.gr, where she offers high-quality, personalized Pilates instruction. Her teaching is grounded in the core principles of the BASI method and enriched by her ongoing commitment to education, excellence, and mindful movement.
Beyond Pilates, Foivi holds a B.A. in Business Administration with a focus on Human Resources from Deree College (with Honors), a Postgraduate Diploma in Shipping Operations, and a Diploma in Kinesiotherapy and Assistant Physiotherapy from IEK AKMI, a state-certified vocational institute in Greece. She is also a certified Hatha Yoga instructor (ERYT500), having trained under Michalis Filinis at Ghyta School.
Earlier in life, Foivi was a competitive track and field athlete, specializing in the 400m hurdles. As a member of Panellinios G.S., she represented Greece in three European Cups (2002–2005) and held the national record in the 4x400m relay — a title she maintained for several years.
Fifi’s teaching philosophy is beautifully captured in her personal motto:
«Be humble, be free to move as you wish».
To her, movement is not just physical activity — it is a form of self-expression, a journey of personal evolution, and a means to discover true freedom.
VASILIKI MAVRIKI
– Pilates Mat & Equipment certified (450hrs) at the largest Greek Fitness Institute in Greece (Studio “One” of Fitness & Aerobic), has attended over 160 hours of Pilates seminars for pregnancy, Osteoporosis, Scoliosis, Hip Replacement, Shoulder Restoration , Pilates for the Elderly, Pilates for Men, post-pregnancy Pilates, Athletic Pilates, Therapeutic Extensions in the Pilates Method.
– She was an assistant professor in the Pilates Diploma (“Studio One” of Fitness & Aerobic) in the academic year 2010-2011.
– Trained by world-renowned instructors, including:
Alan Herdman – Alan Herdman Pilates UK
Caron Bosler – PMA UK (taught by Romana Kryanowska)
Lolita San Miguel – Lolita Pilates USA – Master Teacher (taught by Joseph Pilates)
Lynne Robinson – Body Control Pilates UK
Dr. Suzanne Martin – Pilates Therapeutics USA – Master Trainer
John Garey – John Garey Pilates USA – Stott Pilates
Eduard Botha – BASI Pilates (South Africa)
Anthony Lett – Therapeutic Muscle Stretching “Innovations in Pilates” (AU)
Samantha Wood – BASI Pilates (USA)
– “Innovations in Pilates” (Mat Level I, Reformer Level I) certified by Anthony Lett (Australia) (http://www.innovationsinpilates.com.au/)
– Certified Hatha Yoga Trainer (500 RYT) from Michalis Filinis’ GHYTA Yoga School, and an active member of the Yoga Alliance. She has attended seminars on Yoga for Pregnancy, Yoga for Children, Yoga & Nutrition. She has attended seminars of different yoga schools (Asthanga, Iyengar, Anusara, Kundalini, Jivamukti, etc.) with outstanding teachers and continues to enrich her knowledge. He has attended Anusara Yoga’s Immersion I with Ross Rayburn (USA), and has also trained with Todd Tesen (USA) and Stephanie Sayegh (TR).
Her teaching emphasizes breathing, proper positioning & alignment of the body, strengthening the muscular system, increasing flexibility, and relaxing the mind and body.
– Certified coach KETTLEBELL “FITNESS TRAINER A” “by Pantelis Filikidis (Girevoy Sport Federation I.G.S.F.) and Nektarios Lykiardopoulos (www.CrossGym.gr)
– She is a certified BOSU Balance Trainer coach from Douglas Brooks USA
– She is a certified Aqua Aerobic coach (“Studio One” Fitness School, from Europi Kakogiannaki)
– Certified in the SPINEWORKS method by PH / Ioannis Kazazakis at Flow of Freedom of Mantor (http://jointheflow.weebly.com/).
– Massage Seminars at Natural Health Science School (www.NHS.gr) with Dimitris Karamanis:
Sports Massage
TriggerTenderPoints Massage
DeepTissue Massage
– Massage Seminars at FLOW School with Eleftheria Mantzorou:
Lymph Drainage
Anti-cellulite massage & wrapping
– Thai Teaching Seminars at GHYTA Yoga School by Michalis Filinis.
– DEREE College graduate from Business Administration with Bachelor’s Degree in Finance & Accounting.
– Champion of “KETTLEBELL FITNESS CHALLENGE II” by Pantelis Filikidis in November 2014, “Triathlon” (a total of 355 repetitions at 15 ‘at Arraché, Jeté, a long circle) and’ SWEET SOULS ‘(27 reps in 5’) (See YouTube on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kn51pNFPjJU)
– Champion in Static Apnea (2’35 “). 3rd place Dynamic apnea without fins. Pool Championship 2013, AIDA HELLAS. Coach Michalis Filinis.
– 2nd place Dynamic apnea with fins ATHENS APNEA GAMES 2014.
– 3rd place Dynamic apnea with fins ATHENS APNEA 2 2014. 3rd place Walking apnea ATHENS APNEA 2 2014.
– Yellow Belt at KickBoxing.
– AIDA2 Free Diving Owner.
– International Kiteboarding Association (IKO) from 2012, Level 3.
DIMITRA LADA
– Certified (at Studio “One” Institute of Fitness) Pilates mat & props (200hrs) and Pilates Equipment (Reformer, Trapeze Table, Wunda Chair, Ladder Barrel) (200hrs) trainer
– Studied next to Pilates Alan Herdman (Alan Herdman Pilates Continuing Education mat work, Reformer, Trapeze Table)
– Kick-boxing athlete (1998-2000, second green belt).
– Supermotard Champion (Pan-Hellenic Championship 2006). Professional motorcycle racing rider (Track racing & Supermoto Championships) from 2001 to 2007.
– Sailing Champion (Pan-Hellenic Championship 2016, Platu 25).
– Sailing athlete of the Yacht Club of Greece in the 420 and the Lightning categories.
– Editor in the motorcycle magazine “2 Wheels” and presenter on the “Traction” (MEGA Channel) car & motorcycle TV show.
-Editor in the motorcycle e-magazine “BikeIt.gr”
– She has graduated from VAKALO Art School with BA in Interior Design and from AKTO Art&Design, Diploma of Higher Education in Industrial Design,
– She worked in an architectural firm and as a freelance interior designer.
– She is the administrator of the studio.
FOTIS MICHAILIDIS
– Graduate of Pilates Training by Alan Herdman at the largest Greek Fitness Institute in Greece (Studio “One” of Fitness & Aerobic) and Pilates Equipment, expanding Pilates knowledge with seminars and training.
– Certified in yoga for kids, by Flower Yoga Kids in March 2014.
– Certified Vinyasa Yoga & Hot Yoga instructor (140 hours) from Athens Hot Yoga since June 2013, while attending Aerial Yoga & Yin Yoga Seminars.
-Graduated from the University of Athens in the Department of Philosophy of Pedagogy and Psychology.
