About the Creator

Laura Helsel is the creator and director of The Pilates Process method. Originally from British Colombia, Laura settled in Toronto following an extensive career in dance. After full Pilates certification and several years of teaching, Laura opened Riverdale Pilates in Toronto in 2001. Collaborating with physiotherapists, she developed The Pilates Process in 2003 offering Therapeutic Courses. Soon after TPP expanded to include Mat and Equipment Training as the adaptations designed for therapeutic teaching proved equally beneficial for the general fitness population as well.