Dima Alakhras is a seasoned movement educator, Master Instructor, and the founder of Dima-Lates™, Ajax’s first dedicated, fully equipped Pilates studio and a growing hub for instructor mentorship and professional development across the Durham Region.
With 20+ years of experience in movement education, studio leadership, and instructor training (since 2006), Dima brings a deeply rooted, holistic approach to teaching. Her background spans both classical and contemporary Pilates, complemented by certifications in Yoga, Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), and Personal Training, allowing her to guide clients and instructors with clarity, intelligence, and purpose.
Dima’s teaching journey began in the Bahamas, where she led the yoga program at Mandara Spa and taught Pilates at the Atlantis Resort for eight years. In 2013, she relocated to Canada, continuing her career in high-level studio leadership and education before ultimately choosing to build something of her own.
Known for her empowering and intuitive teaching style, Dima blends strong anatomical understanding with precise cueing and a warm, inclusive presence. Her signature Dima-Lates™ approach has helped countless clients reconnect with their bodies, build confidence, and develop a lifelong relationship with movement.
After becoming a mother, Dima stepped away from corporate studio management and opened a small home-based studio. What began as a one-woman vision quickly grew into a thriving community and evolved into Dima-Lates™ Pilates Studio & Academy of Movement, a boutique studio and teacher-training academy dedicated to mentorship, excellence, and long-term growth.
One of her greatest points of pride is the six clients-turned-instructors she personally mentored, trained, and welcomed onto her teaching team, a reflection of her belief in cultivating talent from within and leading through example.
Today, Dima’s mission is clear:
To establish Dima-Lates™ as a trusted center for Pilates education and mentorship, offering continuing education, comprehensive certification across all apparatuses, and a supportive professional community committed to elevating the standard of Pilates instruction in Ajax and beyond.
Whether you are a client seeking meaningful change or a teacher ready to grow into your next level, you will find a home at Dima-Lates™.
