MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS
At Pilates Kinetics, our instructors are movement specialists dedicated to empowering you with strength, flexibility and pain-free motion.
With a commitment to share the transformative change of Pilates, each instructor brings a unique blend of experience, passion and expertise to help you achieve your fitness goals through crafted bespoke workouts — be it building strength, recovering from injury, enhancing body awareness, or challenging you to movements you never imagined possible.
Whether you're stepping into Pilates for the first time or a seasoned enthusiast, your journey to a stronger you starts here!
Christina Abraham
Owner & Programme Director
Experience the transformative power of Pilates through Christina’s extensive teaching expertise.
Once an active adventurer — running, wake-boarding, scuba-diving, and hitting the gym — Christina faced a setback in her early twenties when she was diagnosed with cervical spondylosis, after enduring persistent neck and shoulder pain. A specialist warned her to limit activities to slow the condition’s progression, but Christina refused to accept that as her fate.
Discovering Pilates changed everything. Through Pilates, she strengthened her body, corrected her posture, and eliminated her pain. The results were transformative: she shed excess weight, gained remarkable strength and flexibility, and reclaimed her ability to enjoy her favourite activities.
Inspired by her own transformation, Christina left her banking career to become a certified Pilates instructor through the prestigious Romana’s Pilates program.
Christina continued her Pilates training with Javier Velazquez in Joseph Pilates' original method of Contrology which she is deeply passionate about. With a second certification from Javier’s Pilates Art Instructor Training Programme, Christina brings unparalleled expertise to her teaching.
Her mission? To empower you to unlock your body’s potential, move pain-free, and pursue your passions with confidence through Pilates!
Neo Hong Chin
Programme Director
Elevates physical performance of each client through Pilates with expertise and a dancer’s insight.
With over a decade of teaching experience and a background as a professional dancer, Hong Chin brings an intricate understanding of the body in motion.
Her love for Classical Pilates began in 2006, captivated by its ability to sculpt strength and definition while fostering a mind-body connection. Certified under Romana’s Pilates by Juanita Lopez and further trained in Javier Velazquez’s Pilates Art Instructor Training Programme, Hong Chin is a lifelong learner committed to mastering her craft.
Her passion for Pilates shines through in every session, where she empowers clients to surpass their fitness goals with precision and joy.
Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced practitioner, Hong Chin’s dynamic approach ensures transformative results.
Hazel Meily
Senior Instructor
Delivers dynamic Pilates sessions with expert knowledge in athletic movement and rehabilitation for every level.
Hazel, a former endurance athlete and member of the Philippines National Dragon Boat Team, discovered Pilates as a lifeline after a debilitating sciatic nerve injury left her unable to walk or train.
Through consistent Pilates practice and its rehabilitative benefits, Hazel not only regained her mobility but also returned to her beloved activities of dragon-boating, long-distance running and cycling.
With over 10 years in the fitness industry, including teaching High-Intensity Programs at Gold’s Gym Philippines, Hazel’s expertise spans athletic performance and rehabilitation.
Trained in Classical Pilates since 2018 and now advancing her Classical Pilates chops in Joseph Pilates’ original method of Contrology under Javier Velazquez, Hazel is passionate about helping clients unlock their potential, and bringing the benefits she experienced through Pilates to all her clients.
Her dynamic, results-driven approach makes her the perfect guide for anyone seeking to overcome pain, build strength, and/or enhance athletic performance.
Shirley Ting
Senior Instructor
Provides personalized Pilates sessions through a calm, knowledge-rich approach to movement.
Shirley’s love for Pilates began in 2004 under Alvin Giam at Pilates Bodyworks. What started as curiosity later led her to discover Classical Pilates, which transformed her strength, flexibility, and body awareness.
Already an accomplished Yoga Instructor, Shirley pursued certification in Romana’s Pilates. Her commitment to mastery doesn’t stop there—she continuously deepens her expertise through Pilates, anatomy, and movement workshops, ensuring her clients benefit from the insights she gained.
Fluent in English and Mandarin, Shirley’s calm and compassionate teaching style ensures every client feels supported. Her sessions are designed to improve daily movement and overall health, making Pilates accessible and impactful for all.
Whether you’re looking to enhance mobility or spark the joy of movement and balance, Shirley’s holistic approach delivers lasting benefits.
Charmaine Lee
Instructor
Channels love for Pilates into thoughtful, detailed sessions that help clients move with greater ease.
Charmaine’s journey with Pilates began as a young ballerina and was reignited as an adult seeking relief from the stresses of corporate life.
Her first foray into the fitness and movement industry was in ballet fitness in 2019. This inspired her to pursue a STOTT PILATES®️ Instructor Certification and she has been teaching Pilates since 2021. Charmaine uses her understanding of biomechanics to help clients move better, feel stronger, and confidently return to pain-free living after injury.
Charmaine’s passion for Classical Pilates was sparked during sessions with Pilates Kinetics founder Christina—where just a few classes delivered noticeable gains in strength and mobility. Inspired by the transformation, she enrolled in the Pilates Art Instructor Training Programme, driven to bring that same powerful experience to her own clients.
Charmaine teaches with a focus on strong foundational technique, knowing it’s the key to safe, effective progression. If you are looking for a passionate instructor who enjoys working together with you to build strength, mobility, and body awareness through intentional, mindful movement, try out a session with Charmaine today!
Liz Xue
Instructor
Liz discovered Pilates during her first pregnancy when seeking a low impact yet effective way to stay active. Over the past decade, she’s woven Pilates into her life, balancing it with high-intensity workouts and strength training. For Liz, Pilates isn’t just exercise—it’s a tool to harmonize her body, managing the challenges of scoliosis while boosting mobility and resilience.
Certified in Stott Pilates, Liz began teaching in 2021, bringing her passion for movement to her clients. Her curiosity led her to Classical Pilates in 2022, training under Christina and later pursuing the rigorous Pilates Art Instructor Training Programme with Javier Velazquez in 2023. The results? Enhanced strength, fluidity, and tone that left her hooked. As an NCSF-certified personal trainer, she also pushes her limits, chasing new personal bests in squats and deadlifts.
Liz’s journey equips her to guide a wide range of clients — pre- and postnatal women, those navigating scoliosis, or anyone eager to elevate their flexibility, mobility, and fitness. With a blend of patience and determination, she empowers clients of all ages to unlock their potential through Pilates, helping them move with confidence and strength.
