ABOUT US

THE CORE

The Ivy Room is a boutique Pilates studio in Sea Point, Cape Town, inspired by the calm, airy feel of Bali and, Japanese design. It is a space that feels light, natural, and peaceful; a space where people can move, breathe, and reset. More than just a workout, it’s about movement in a setting that encourages balance and well-being, helping you perform your best in your daily life.

THE VISION

Our vision is to establish The Ivy Room as the go-to destination for individuals seeking a sanctuary in Cape Town, a boutiqe Pilates studio known for its holistic approach, premium instruction, and beautifully curated space. We aim to build a community where movement is not just exercise, but a way of life, surrounded with mindfulness, and the natural ease of well-being.

Through thoughtful design, expert guidance, and a commitment to our clients’ journeys, we strive to create a studio that feels like an escape, a place to move, breathe, and grow.

THE MISSION

We are committed to a personalized approach, ensuring every client whether beginner or experienced, feels seen, guided, and encouraged to progress at their own pace. We strive to make movement seamless and accessible, with an effortless booking system and a welcoming environment that allows Pilates to become an integral part of daily life.

At The Ivy Room, we believe in elevating the experience of movement, creating a studio that is as intentional as the practice itself.

OUR INSTRUCTORS

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NIKITA CLOETE

Certified BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instructor & Founder

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I’m completely obsessed with country music — it makes up about 80% of my playlist.

Nikita is the founder of The Ivy Room and a certified BASI Pilates instructor, qualified in both mat and equipment. She has completed the Injuries & Pathologies course and absolutely loves diving deeper into the human body and how it functions. Always learning, always evolving.

After 12 years working in luxury yachting, she returned home to Cape Town to build something rooted in calm, connection, and intentional living. The Ivy Room is that vision brought to life—a studio where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to feel welcoming, grounding, and full of heart.

Nikita’s passion lies in creating space for people to feel strong, present, and empowered in their bodies. Her teaching style is intentional and dynamic—blending precision, creativity, and challenge in a way that keeps you connected and energised from start to finish. At the heart of it all is a love for mindful living and the belief that moving well has the power to transform far more than just the physical.

Every element of The Ivy Room is designed to inspire, support, and create a deep sense of belonging—both in the space and within yourself.

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Camryn Oschger

Certified Mat Pilates, Yoga & Barre Instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I’m completely obsessed with bees—and one day, I dream of having my own farm with beehives.

Camryn is a certified instructor in Mat Pilates, yoga, and barre, with a passion for helping people feel like the strongest, most confident version of themselves. With a background in dance and gymnastics, she blends technique and flow to create dynamic, alignment-focused classes that both challenge and energise.

Her goal is simple: for you to leave each session feeling stronger, more balanced, and deeply connected to your body. Camryn brings a vibrant, encouraging energy to everything she teaches—making movement feel both empowering and fun.

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Lisa Lasker

Certified BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I have a pacemaker—but I’ve never let it stop me!

Lisa is a passionate Pilates instructor with a deep belief in balance—whether it’s in food, movement, or life as a whole. She discovered Pilates at a time when she felt lost in her relationship with exercise, and from the moment she connected with it, she never looked back.

Now, she’s committed to helping others fall in love with movement in the same way. Her approach is all about finding joy and consistency—because when you look forward to how something makes you feel, you keep showing up. Lisa brings warmth, encouragement, and a genuine love for helping people reconnect with their bodies and enjoy the process.

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Stephanie Hiltermann

Certified STOTT Mat & Reformer Pilates Instructor | Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I’m a horse girl through and through—competitive riding was my life for years!

Steph is a certified STOTT Pilates instructor in both Mat and Reformer, with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science from Deakin University in Australia—where she lived and worked for three years. It was during that time abroad that her love for Pilates began to grow.

After returning to South Africa last year, she decided to turn that passion into a career and hasn’t looked back since. While she’s new to the teaching world, she brings fresh energy, deep curiosity, and a genuine love for the practice. Steph has explored many forms of movement over the years, but nothing makes her feel more strong, connected, and confident than Pilates—and she’s excited to help others feel the same.

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Azille Coetzee

Certified Mat, Reformer & Accessories Pilates Instructor | Specialised in Pilates for Scoliosis

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: When I’m not doing Pilates, you’ll probably find me curled up with a book—or sipping wine with friends.

Azille is an experienced instructor with certifications in Mat Pilates, Reformer, and Accessories, along with specialised training in Pilates for scoliosis. Her journey began with ballet dancing, which instilled in her a lifelong interest in movement and a deep passion for physical expression.

She blends traditional Pilates with innovation and is known for providing a rigorous, holistic, and enjoyable practice that helps clients thrive in their bodies by fostering strength, mobility, and ease. Azille is committed to each client’s progress, cultivating a supportive, energising, and empowering experience tailored to their specific needs and levels of fitness.

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Robyn Henderson

Certified BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instructor | Occupational Therapist

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I secretly hope that one day, an animal will talk back to me.

Robyn is a BASI-trained Pilates instructor, qualified Occupational Therapist, and passionate advocate for holistic wellness. Her teaching is rooted in precision, presence, and a deep respect for the body’s natural intelligence.

She is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and leave each session feeling better than when they arrived—stronger, more aware, and more at ease. Robyn guides clients through slow, intentional movement that builds deep strength, resilience, and body awareness—often helping them feel muscles they didn’t even know they had, and a calm they didn’t know they needed.

Her background in rehabilitation and sensory integration brings a whole-person approach to her teaching, weaving together movement, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Whether in a private session or group class, Robyn creates space for connection—to self, to body, and to the quiet strength that lives within us all.

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Maria Lohse

Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher | STOTT Pilates instructor (Mat, Reformer, and Stability Chair) | Personal trainer | Group exercise instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I have a huge passion for electronic music and am currently learning how to DJ.

Maria is a certified Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher, STOTT Pilates instructor (Mat, Reformer, and Stability Chair), personal trainer, and group exercise instructor, teaching everything from HYROX classes to Lagree. She also holds a law degree and worked as a qualified lawyer at a large international law firm for four and a half years before finding her way to Cape Town—and into the fitness industry.
She brings a holistic approach to every class, challenging clients without overwhelming them and creating a safe, uplifting environment for all levels. Her sessions are designed to help people build strength, confidence, and resilience while enjoying the process.

Passionate about health, fitness, and wellbeing, Maria inspires and empowers her clients to lead balanced, active lives—blending mindful practices with dynamic, results-driven training.

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Tamlyn Cohen

Sports Psychology | STOTT Pilates certification.

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I once took a break from teaching yoga to live in Ibiza for three months, selling tickets for the hottest parties on the island.

Tamlyn has explored almost every sport under the sun, which eventually led her to study Sports Psychology before packing a bag and spending several years teaching yoga across Asia and Europe—clocking up close to 1,000 hours of training along the way.
When she returned to South Africa, she committed fully to Pilates, completing multiple courses including her STOTT Pilates certification.

Tamlyn blends her love for movement, anatomy, and real-life experience to create classes that leave people feeling stronger, more mobile, and just a little bit addicted to the burn.

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NIKITA CLOETE

Certified BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instructor & Founder

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I’m completely obsessed with country music — it makes up about 80% of my playlist.

Nikita is the founder of The Ivy Room and a certified BASI Pilates instructor, qualified in both mat and equipment. She has completed the Injuries & Pathologies course and absolutely loves diving deeper into the human body and how it functions. Always learning, always evolving.

After 12 years working in luxury yachting, she returned home to Cape Town to build something rooted in calm, connection, and intentional living. The Ivy Room is that vision brought to life—a studio where every detail has been thoughtfully curated to feel welcoming, grounding, and full of heart.

Nikita’s passion lies in creating space for people to feel strong, present, and empowered in their bodies. Her teaching style is intentional and dynamic—blending precision, creativity, and challenge in a way that keeps you connected and energised from start to finish. At the heart of it all is a love for mindful living and the belief that moving well has the power to transform far more than just the physical.

Every element of The Ivy Room is designed to inspire, support, and create a deep sense of belonging—both in the space and within yourself.

mat pilates instructor

Camryn Oschger

Certified Mat Pilates, Yoga & Barre Instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I’m completely obsessed with bees—and one day, I dream of having my own farm with beehives.

Camryn is a certified instructor in Mat Pilates, yoga, and barre, with a passion for helping people feel like the strongest, most confident version of themselves. With a background in dance and gymnastics, she blends technique and flow to create dynamic, alignment-focused classes that both challenge and energise.

Her goal is simple: for you to leave each session feeling stronger, more balanced, and deeply connected to your body. Camryn brings a vibrant, encouraging energy to everything she teaches—making movement feel both empowering and fun.

basi pilates instructor sea point

Lisa Lasker

Certified BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I have a pacemaker—but I’ve never let it stop me!

Lisa is a passionate Pilates instructor with a deep belief in balance—whether it’s in food, movement, or life as a whole. She discovered Pilates at a time when she felt lost in her relationship with exercise, and from the moment she connected with it, she never looked back.

Now, she’s committed to helping others fall in love with movement in the same way. Her approach is all about finding joy and consistency—because when you look forward to how something makes you feel, you keep showing up. Lisa brings warmth, encouragement, and a genuine love for helping people reconnect with their bodies and enjoy the process.

mat reformer pilates cape town

Azille Coetzee

Certified Mat, Reformer & Accessories Pilates Instructor | Specialised in Pilates for Scoliosis

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: When I’m not doing Pilates, you’ll probably find me curled up with a book—or sipping wine with friends.

Azille is an experienced instructor with certifications in Mat Pilates, Reformer, and Accessories, along with specialised training in Pilates for scoliosis. Her journey began with ballet dancing, which instilled in her a lifelong interest in movement and a deep passion for physical expression.

She blends traditional Pilates with innovation and is known for providing a rigorous, holistic, and enjoyable practice that helps clients thrive in their bodies by fostering strength, mobility, and ease. Azille is committed to each client’s progress, cultivating a supportive, energising, and empowering experience tailored to their specific needs and levels of fitness.

mat reformer pilates sea point instructor

Stephanie Hiltermann

Certified STOTT Mat & Reformer Pilates Instructor | Bachelor of Nutrition Science

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I’m a horse girl through and through—competitive riding was my life for years!

Steph is a certified STOTT Pilates instructor in both Mat and Reformer, with a Bachelor of Nutrition Science from Deakin University in Australia—where she lived and worked for three years. It was during that time abroad that her love for Pilates began to grow.

After returning to South Africa last year, she decided to turn that passion into a career and hasn’t looked back since. While she’s new to the teaching world, she brings fresh energy, deep curiosity, and a genuine love for the practice. Steph has explored many forms of movement over the years, but nothing makes her feel more strong, connected, and confident than Pilates—and she’s excited to help others feel the same.

basi pilates instructor

Robyn Henderson

Certified BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instructor | Occupational Therapist

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I secretly hope that one day, an animal will talk back to me.

Robyn is a BASI-trained Pilates instructor, qualified Occupational Therapist, and passionate advocate for holistic wellness. Her teaching is rooted in precision, presence, and a deep respect for the body’s natural intelligence.

She is passionate about helping people reconnect with themselves and leave each session feeling better than when they arrived—stronger, more aware, and more at ease. Robyn guides clients through slow, intentional movement that builds deep strength, resilience, and body awareness—often helping them feel muscles they didn’t even know they had, and a calm they didn’t know they needed.

Her background in rehabilitation and sensory integration brings a whole-person approach to her teaching, weaving together movement, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Whether in a private session or group class, Robyn creates space for connection—to self, to body, and to the quiet strength that lives within us all.

mat pilates instructor sea point cape town

Maria Lohse

Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher | STOTT Pilates instructor (Mat, Reformer, and Stability Chair) | Personal trainer | Group exercise instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I have a huge passion for electronic music and am currently learning how to DJ.

Maria is a certified Vinyasa and Yin Yoga teacher, STOTT Pilates instructor (Mat, Reformer, and Stability Chair), personal trainer, and group exercise instructor, teaching everything from HYROX classes to Lagree. She also holds a law degree and worked as a qualified lawyer at a large international law firm for four and a half years before finding her way to Cape Town—and into the fitness industry.
She brings a holistic approach to every class, challenging clients without overwhelming them and creating a safe, uplifting environment for all levels. Her sessions are designed to help people build strength, confidence, and resilience while enjoying the process.

Passionate about health, fitness, and wellbeing, Maria inspires and empowers her clients to lead balanced, active lives—blending mindful practices with dynamic, results-driven training.

pilates instructor reformer sea point

Tamlyn Cohen

Sports Psychology | STOTT Pilates certification.

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I once took a break from teaching yoga to live in Ibiza for three months, selling tickets for the hottest parties on the island.

Tamlyn has explored almost every sport under the sun, which eventually led her to study Sports Psychology before packing a bag and spending several years teaching yoga across Asia and Europe—clocking up close to 1,000 hours of training along the way.
When she returned to South Africa, she committed fully to Pilates, completing multiple courses including her STOTT Pilates certification.

Tamlyn blends her love for movement, anatomy, and real-life experience to create classes that leave people feeling stronger, more mobile, and just a little bit addicted to the burn.

Ciara Cronson

STOTT Pilates certification.

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: Being a dog mom is my favorite thing in the world (tied with Pilates, of course)—I’ll always choose the restaurant that lets my pup come along!

Cici is a certified STOTT Mat Pilates instructor and group fitness trainer, as well as a qualified interior architect. She spent five years working aboard superyachts before returning home to pursue her true passion – movement, wellness, and helping others feel their strongest.

Having danced and played sports her whole life, Cici’s love for movement has always been a natural part of who she is. Her classes combine the precision of Pilates with the energy of high-intensity training, creating a balanced and exciting experience that challenges both body and mind. She’s passionate about guiding people to discover what their bodies are capable of and helping them feel powerful, confident, and inspired every day.

Eleni Labrou

Yoga Teacher | Sculpt Instructor | Trifocus Comprehensive Pilates instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I battle to control my cuteness overload for my dogs, which usually ends with them being force-loved and squeeze-hugged.

Leni holds a BA degree in Fashion Design, which first rooted her in an appreciation for form, flow, and the expressive potential of the human body. That same fascination naturally guided her into movement. She is a comprehensively certified Pilates instructor through Trifocus Fitness Academy, a 200-hour trained yoga teacher with Wellness Connection, and has completed both the 50-hour Advanced Sequencing and Sculpt Training with One Flow.

She’s deeply inspired by the beauty of how the body moves – how strength, grace, and intention can shape not just posture, but presence. This love for embodied expression also flows into her art practice, where movement becomes both inspiration and language.

For Leni, mindful movement is a way out of the mind and back into the body – a practice of returning home to the present moment.

Karabo Mphela

STOTT Pilates Instructor | Certified Sculpt Yoga Instructor

Something you wouldn’t guess about me: I played contact rugby for UCT for two years until I decided no sport is worth the pulling of my braids, face scratches, and body marks.

Karabo holds a BCom in Accounting and a Postgraduate Diploma in Entrepreneurship from the University of Cape Town. Her studies grounded her in discipline, curiosity, and an undeniable edge for life. As someone who has always loved sport not for performance but for the happiness it brought her, movement naturally led her into teaching.

She is a STOTT Pilates trained instructor and a Certified Sculpt Yoga Instructor training with One Flow. Her classes are fuelled by an energetic, infectious spirit, and a genuine love for good vibes. She is deeply inspired by the joy, strength, and connection the body offers when we move with intention, and she brings that joy into every room she steps into.

Outside the studio, Karabo works as a Client Success Manager at a health tech startup, supporting organisations in empowering their people to live healthier and happier lives. For her, wellbeing is not just a practice. It is a purpose that guides her in and out of The Ivy Room.

Boutique Pilates studio Sea Point

Unit 301B, Equinox Building
154 Main Rd, Sea Point, Cape Town, 8060, South Africa

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info@theivyroom.co.za
+27 71 683 7402

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