Meet Our Instructors

All our instructors are fully certified so you can rest assured that you are training with a qualified professional.

  • Candice Rinkwest

    FOUNDER & INSTRUCTOR

    Candice is a BASI Comprehensively Certified Pilates Instructor and Founder of Pilates At Home. Candice’s interest in Pilates and functional movement stemmed from personal injury during her dancing career. Having personally suffered a number of injuries as well as undergoing hip surgery, her sensitivity and drive to help her clients achieve their goals with the utmost care is central to her teaching philosophy.

  • Alessandra Chiffi

    INSTRUCTOR, CAPE TOWN

    Originally from Italy, Alessandra is qualified as both a Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor. After ten years working as a physiotherapist with orthopedic patients, athletes, and rugby players in Italy, she moved to South Africa and currently teaches in Cape Town. After experiencing the benefits of Pilates firsthand as an active athlete, she became a true believer in the method and obtained her first Pilates qualification in 2011. She now wishes to share her knowledge and love for Pilates with her clients.

  • Carrie Knight

    INSTRUCTOR, JOHANNESBURG

    Carrie has always been a firm believer that exercise contributes towards a healthy, happy, and balanced lifestyle. She was diagnosed with Scoliosis which led to her having to get a back fusion. Since her back operation in 2010 Carrie has been practicing the art of Pilates and after experiencing the benefits decided to pursue a career as a Pilates instructor to help others with their goals and pain management.

  • James

    James Kendall-Smith

    INSTRUCTOR, JOHANNESBURG WEST

    James’ journey started as a Personal Trainer which ultimately led to his interest and passion for Pilates. After completing his BASI Mat qualification, he switched gears and focused his attention on private Pilates instruction. He has since worked with a variety of clients and enjoys the different challenges each individual presents.

  • Soria

    Soria Van Wyngaardt

    INSTRUCTOR, PRETORIA EAST

    Soria started in Corporate Finance but soon discovered her love for health and Fitness. Her personal training career started 10 years ago, she loves the diversity that fitness offers, and even though she is qualified in a wide variety of Fitness programs Pilates remains her favorite. She did her Pilates Mat (International) through HFPA. She truly believes exercise is medicine to the body and soul and enjoys training the “Active Agers”.