Hana Rutka (she/her/hers)

Hana Rutka has had a life-long fascination with movement. Having trained extensively and professionally as a dancer, she is a graduate of Canada’s National Ballet School, and is currently a dance artist and Pilates instructor residing in Vancouver.

Hana was drawn to the rehabilitative power of Pilates at Pilates Process ™ Studio in Toronto as a result of several dance injuries, and has been practicing Pilates alongside her dancing for over a decade. Hana is a certified STOTT Pilates® instructor in Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair and Barrel. She has been continuing her Pilates education through Pilates Process ™ training and mentorship at the Pilates Process ™ Vancouver Studio. Hana strives to create a nurturing environment in her classes. She encourages students to deepen their awareness in order to achieve a dynamic sense of alignment and integrated, functional movement.

Hana continues to work on her degree in Psychology at the University of British Columbia.