Teachers

Nicole Kortesi is a Sport Scientist, Pilates Teacher and Lifestyle Medicine Therapist with a multidisciplinary background in movement, health, and communication.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Physical Education, a Postgraduate degree in Lifestyle Medicine, a BA (Hons) in Communication and Media, and a Master’s degree in Public Relations.

After 10 years working in advertising, Nicole chose to follow her passion for exercise, health, and wellbeing. Since 2015, she has been fully dedicated to promoting a healthy lifestyle, combining scientific knowledge with practical application to support people in moving and feeling better.

Nicole specialised in Pilates (Mat & Equipment) and Personal Training at Studio One Cyprus, where she was trained by Alan Herdman. She is a Nationally Certified Pilates Teacher through the National Pilates Certification Program (NPCP), a Pilates Teacher EQF Level 4 and a Personal Trainer EQF Level 4. She is also a Certified Vocational Trainer accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus (HRDA).

She is the Head of Studio One Cyprus and also teaches on the Pilates Teacher Training 500h Diploma.

Katiana Charalambous holds a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Bachelor’s degree in Sports Science and Physical Education from the University of Nicosia. She has extensive clinical experience as a specialised nurse in IVF and Plastic Surgery, combining her medical expertise with a lifelong passion for health, fitness, and movement.

Committed to continuous professional development, Katiana has completed numerous educational seminars, including the EQF Level 4 Pilates Instructor certification in Mat and Equipment at Studio One Cyprus. She is the founder of her own Pilates studio in Nicosia and also teaches at Studio One Cyprus. Drawing on her background in healthcare and sports science, she delivers safe, evidence-based Pilates sessions designed to improve strength, mobility, posture, and overall well-being.

Miranda Procopiou is a certified Pilates instructor based in Cyprus, with complete training across the entire method, from Matwork and props through to the Reformer and the full apparatus. She holds a BSc in Sports Science from the University of Nicosia.

She earned her Pilates Mat & Equipment EQF Level 4 certification at Studio One Cyprus. She has since completed a broad range of specialised certifications covering Matwork, Reformer and equipment, as well as rehabilitative Pilates for conditions of the spine, the upper and lower limbs, for the prenatal and postnatal period, and for autoimmune conditions.

This breadth of training allows her to design tailored programmes for practitioners of every level, from beginners to advanced. She continues her professional development at international conventions and workshops, alongside international instructors. Since 2021, she has run her own studio, BodyForm by Miranda Procopiou, in Cyprus.

Konstantina Kouri is a certified Pilates Instructor in Mat & Equipment, certified by Alan Herdman and Studio One. She is a graduate of DELTA Vocational Training Institutes, specialising in Physiotherapy and Therapeutic Exercise.

She has several years of professional experience in physiotherapy clinics, the fitness industry and Pilates studios, combining her physiotherapy background with the application of Pilates to movement, exercise and rehabilitation.

She currently works at a physiotherapy clinic in Limassol, where she works with clinical cases, with a particular focus on the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions through therapeutic exercise and Pilates. She has also completed specialised seminars focusing on the assessment and rehabilitation of lower back pain.

Her goal is to improve movement, functionality and quality of life through an individualised and safe approach.

She believes that education is a lifelong journey. Continuous learning, professional development and the pursuit of new knowledge are an integral part of her philosophy, allowing her to constantly evolve as a professional and provide the people who trust her guidance with the best possible experience.