With a multi-disciplinary academic background, specialization in movement anatomy, fascial training and more than 11 years of teaching experience, I have developed innovative teaching skills hoping my knowledge can enhance and transform the lives of my clients.
Professional athletes
Neck, back, and joint pains
Disk herniations
Spinal, abdominal, shoulder girdle, knee surgeries
Scoliosis
Joint replacements
Frozen shoulders
Neurological disorders
Rotator cuff injuries
Arthritis
Osteoporosis
Parkinson's Disease
Fibromyalgia
Diastasis Recti
Pre/post-natal
The movement practice deliberately engages and optimizes the unique qualities of fascia.
Preparing the myofascial conditions for certain sports, thus creating an athletic advantage, and preventing injuries
Complementing athletic activities, preventing overload injuries, and speeding up recovery
Increasing physical agility and responsiveness to prevent movement limitations and pain
Greater energy efficiency in movement, therefore, enhanced performance
More defined body contours through fascially well-shaped muscles
Clear internal body image and self-perception
Sharpened attention through mindfully executed movement
Enhancing the quality of interpersonal relationships through training emotional awareness
Anatomy Trains In Motion - 24 Hours, August 2020
FAMO Focus, Fascia In Motion - 4 Hours, November 2020
FAMO Blend - 81 hours, April 2022
FAMO Practice I, Superficial Back Line & Superficial Front Line - 81 hours, December 2022
FAMO Body Reading & Rebalancing Strategies - 81 hours, June 2023
FAMO Practice II, Lateral Line & Spiral Line - 81 Hours, September 2023
FAMO Practice III, Arm Lines & Deep Front Line - 88 Hours, November 2023
FAMO Teaching and Functional Squencign 61 Hours, January 2024
Working with untreated cadavers, ‘true-to-life’ view of fascia and tissue which moves through the same range of motion as the living body and offers a very different perception of the behavior of fascial tissues. Going from skin to bone, including exploration of the superficial fascial layers, the organs and their attachments, and the brain and nervous system.
Anatomy, Biomechanics & Posture Review - 12 Hours
All Populations Mat - 36 Hours
All Populations Reformer - 48 Hours
All Populations Cadillac - 30 Hours
Online & Live Online, 2020-Ongoing
Unwinding the Spine - 4 Hours
Balancing the Pelvis - 6 Hours
Freeing the Shoulders and Arms: Myofascial Techniques for the Shoulders, Arms, and Hands - 7 Hours
Understanding Feet and Legs - 5 Hours
Working with Professional Athletes - 4 Hours
Body Reading 101 - 3 Hours
Online & Live Online, Continuing Professional Education
Myofascial Pathway to the Pelvic Floor: Adductor Magnus
Preparing the Myofascial Conditions
Walking with Myofascial Ease
Running with Fascial Spring
Keep on Walking, Keep on Running: Fostering Movement Love
KQ: Inner Ease and Movement Freedom
Fascia as a Sensory and Emotional Organ: Perceiving Meaning from Within
The ‘Armored’ Body as Blueprint in Trauma: Integrated Bodywork from a Transdisciplinary Perspective
Where We Find Ourselves Fascial Kinaesthesia and Maturation
Fascial Roundhouses Pivotal places for Vitality
Fascial Pelvic Floor Inside-Out Core Connections
Thoracolumbar Fascia: Influential Back Support
Easeful Pelvis: Restoring Fluidity of the Pelvis in Gait
Serotonin Academy, Istanbul, 2015 - 2017
Movement Anatomy and Cadaver Study - 15 Hours, December 2015
Scoliosis - 13 Hours - July 2014
Functional Anatomy and Diseases, Disorders, Disabilities of the Spine – 13 Hours, March 2015
Functional Anatomy and Diseases, Disorders and Disabilities of Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist - 13 Hours, April 2015
Osteoporosis and Fibromyalgia - 8 Hours, October 2015
Fascial Systems and Fascial Training - 11 Hours, November 2015
Landing Mechanics and Gait Analysis - 11 Hours, December 2015
Functional Anatomy and Diseases, Disorders, Disabilities of the Hip, Knee, Ankle – 11 Hours, March 2016
Introduction to Neuromuscular Techniques and Managing Pain with Exercise – 15 Hours, June 2017
Level 1 -2017, New York
Leonard Turkel, PT - Polestar + Oov 16 Hours- November, 2019 - NYC
Victor Uygan - Balanced Body 16 Hours - March 2016
Pre-natal/Post-natal Pilates - Pilates on Fifth, 2012, NYC
Reforming the Shoulder - Pilates On Tour Balanced Body, 2014, Istanbul
Arcobaleno: Dancing on the Pilates Arc - Pilates On Tour Balanced Body - 2014 Istanbul,
Enhancing Flexibility with Pilates - Pilates On Tour Balanced Body - 2014 Istanbul
Flexion-Free Workshop – Stott Pilates - September 2015
Garuda Matwork Foundation - James D'Silva Masters of Movement , 2016 Istanbul
Garuda Standing - James D'Silva Masters of Movement - 2016, Istanbul
Push Pull Hold - Suzanne Scott Masters of Movement - 2016, Istanbul
What's Higher than the Advanced Mat Work - Alan Herdman, Masters of Movement - 2016, Istanbul
Garuda Brick - James D'Silva Masters of Movement - 2017 Istanbul
Perfecting Your Push Up - Nikki Chrysostomou Masters of Movement - 2017, Istanbul
Lower Leg - Nikki Chrysostomou Masters of Movement - 2017, Istanbul
Connective Tissues in Sports Medicine; 3rd International Congress - Technical University of Munich, Fascia Research Charity Association, University Hospital Ulm - March 26-27, 2021 - Live Online
“llkay = Treasure
First off, Ilkay is the most amazing person and instructor I have EVER HAD. I have never felt better about my body than I have with her. She pushes me without ever jeopardizing my neck and head issues, and so understanding with my migraines.
In terms of her skill—she is one of the strongest instructors I’ve ever worked with, I am so lucky to have. She truly knows her craft and executes it better than any instructor.
I just can’t even believe I am working on advanced moves now. I am not good at it, but I also was not great at the basic moves originally. 6 days a week of Pilates and I feel AMAZING! She has made a world of a difference.”
“I started working with Ilkay as a supplement to P.T. for cervical disc displacement. I was immediately taken by her compassion and her strong desire to help me understand how to heal. The pain has since subsided, but I have continued to work with her to learn how to manage the chronic condition and to get into better shape. I am impressed by Ilkay’s sincerity, intelligence, curiosity, and creativity. In my sessions with Ilkay, the time flies because she keeps me so busy—she is constantly trying new movements and helping me develop my body and breath awareness. She is a gem; not only is she a healer, but she makes healing a joyful and educational experience. I recommend her for injury recovery as well as strength and flexibility building—working with her has had a powerful impact on my health. ”
“From the moment Ilkay welcomes you to the session, you will be spellbound by her kindness, grace and magic. Truly a brilliant movement specialist, she applies a deep and intuitive understanding of anatomy and physics, and uses the pilates equipment to flawlessly move you through a personalized routine without ever hesitating. During each session I am able to reach just beyond what I thought was my limit. She has high expectations and she will bring out the very best in you. She never loses focus on your every movement. I have multiple physical challenges, and Ilkay brilliantly addresses them all each session. I feel perfectly safe and have never had so much as a twinge of unwanted pain. I am amazed at her seemingly endless repertoire of movements and exercises. Honestly, she has been a lifeline through some difficult medical issues. I am thrilled with my increased flexibility, strength and mind/body connection. Our sessions are the highlight of my week! I have had several pilates instructors and Ilkay is in a class all by herself. She should be declared an international treasure! ”
“I am not exaggerating when I say ilkay has changed my life ! I’ve been a physical therapist for 10 years , with chronic back and neck issues as well as scoliosis , I lost touch with my body awareness and was in pain on a daily basis . After working with ilkay for just a few weeks I started seeing significant results !
Ilkay has an analytical mind, extremely observant, patient and compassionate . She has a way of motivating with a gentle yet strict style and constantly challenges you every moment of the session. She will modify and cater the pilates to suit your needs, her exercises are fresh and different every single time . Ilkay has a deep understanding of movement and how the body works, she has taught me so much and helped me reconnect with my spine, improve my stability and strength, and has given me hope and confidence in my body’s ability to heal and correct itself. I Can not recommend her enough !!!!
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