Meet the team.
Maya Ishchuk
Maya is a passionate Pilates instructor and chartered physiotherapist with a lifelong background in dance. Her own personal experience with dance-related injuries inspired her to pursue physiotherapy, graduating with a BSc. (Hons) degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland.
With her dual expertise in movement and rehabilitation, Maya brings a unique, evidence-based approach to Pilates. She is fully certified with APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute), enabling her to deliver safe, effective, and carefully tailored classes for all abilities. Her sessions focus on building strength, improving posture, and enhancing flexibility, while also supporting injury prevention and overall wellbeing.
Maya has a special interest in working with dancers, helping them optimise their training, recover from injuries, and perform at their best. At The Loft, she leads small group Pilates classes on Thursday mornings, creating a welcoming space where everyone can benefit from her knowledge, whether they are looking to improve performance, support recovery, or simply move with more ease and confidence.