The People Behind It

Meet the Team

Every tutor at Image Pilates is an active practitioner — REPs accredited, deeply experienced, and genuinely invested in your career.

Pilar Lokko

In the industry over 17 years. Passionate about creating a learning environment that builds confidence — because instructors need to present their authentic self. Wants every student to leave with belief in their knowledge and competency.

Pilar Lokko

Lead Pilates & PT Tutor

Dublin

Tomas Whelan

Boxing coach turned PT, nutrition coach, and Pilates instructor — now Head Coach at FLYEfit and IFT tutor for nearly 5 years. Dad, Tolkien fan, and Tipp man living in Cork. Be useful is the mantra.

Tomas Whelan

Lead Tutor — Pilates & PT

Cork

Nina Plazanin

Qualified PT, Fitness Instructor and Pilates Teacher. Passionate about helping people become stronger, more confident and connected to their bodies — and mentoring future instructors with the same care she received.

Nina Plazanin

Pilates & PT Tutor

Dublin

Aisling O'Leary

Graduated Image Pilates 2024, now a tutor and founder of Grove Pilates Studio in Cork City. A student turned tutor — bringing a fresh, real-world perspective to every class.

Aisling O'Leary

Pilates Tutor & Studio Owner

Cork

Holly Ring

Image Pilates graduate turned tutor — bringing the student perspective and reformer expertise to every session.

Holly Ring

Pilates Instructor

Dublin

Rachel Edwards

Reformer specialist dedicated to empowering students through hands-on, energetic instruction.

Rachel Edwards

Pilates Instructor

Dublin

Aoife McIntyre

Bringing warmth and expertise to every session, with a focus on inclusive, accessible Pilates for all.

Aoife McIntyre

Pilates Instructor

Dublin

Amy Halligan

Dedicated to creating a welcoming space where every student feels supported and confident to move.

Amy Halligan

Pilates Instructor

Dublin

Simon Creedon

Former professional athlete and Olympic lifting specialist. Co-founder of Image Fitness Training, driving the standards behind Ireland's leading fitness education.

Simon Creedon

Co-Founder

Dublin

Conor Whyte

Passionate about community fitness and group training. Co-founder of Image Fitness Training, building the platform that has produced 5,000+ graduates.

Conor Whyte

Co-Founder

Limerick

Adam Ward

Driving the vision behind Image Pilates and the development of Ireland's leading instructor pathway.

Adam Ward

Head of Marketing & Digital Media

Dublin

Aaron Buckley

Leading Image Fitness Training with a vision to develop Ireland's next generation of fitness professionals.

Aaron Buckley

CEO

Dublin

All Image Pilates tutors hold active REPs Ireland accreditation.