The Nafas Team
Our team is made up of passionate, experienced professionals who bring care, knowledge, and attention to every session. We believe in movement that respects individuality — and that means taking the time to understand your needs, listen to your body, and adjust every session accordingly. Whether you’re here for strength, recovery, or simply to feel better in your body, our team is here to support you with skill, warmth, and dedication.
Together, we are Your Body Tailor — and we can’t wait to move with you.
Zel
Lead Instructor (GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS®)
Zel’s strong belief in the benefits of mindful movement for a confident, comfortable and pain free life stems from her own personal experience. 20 years ago, Zel suffered lower back pain and shoulder impingement which became a debilitating daily occurrence to her. She spent thousands of dollars on TCM, physiotherapy and more in the hope of finding relief from her daily pain, with no success. Little did she know that the life-changing moment would finally come in the form of Pilates and the GYROTONIC® Method. The combination of these two movement practices not only healed her body and removed her pain, but they also opened up a whole new career path.
Fast forward to today, Zel has achieved her optimal fitness level and helped countless clients to enjoy the same transformative benefits she felt for herself. She is determined to continuously deepen her knowledge of topics such as injury rehabilitation, fascia training,
chronic pain relief, postural misalignment and sports massage to relieve compensation issues. As any of her clients will tell you, Zel is a joy to work with: observant, patient and eager to help those from all walks of life.
Zel teaches in English and Mandarin and conversational in Malay
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
GYROKINESIS® Level 1
GYROTONIC® Level 1 /Level 2 Program 2
ISSA Approved Provider Physio Basic Sport Massage
Australian Pilates Method CEC approved:
• Scolio Pilates Module I
• Yin Pilates Level 1 / Anatomy and Kinesiology
• Franklin Method® Fascia Trainer for Lower Back
• Trained in Core Align 1 & 2
Pilates Academy International:
• Anatomy Biomechanics & Postural Analysis
• Pre & Post Rehabilitation Course
• All Populations Mat 1 & 2 / Reformer 1& 2
• Cadillac 1 & 2 / Chair 1& 2 / Barrel 1 & 2
• Golden Pilates / Foam roller myofascial
• Pre & Post Natal / Cadiolates jump board
AREAS OF SPECIALITY:
Chronic Pains
Postural Realignment
Pre & Post Rehabilitation
Scoliosis
Seniors
Fen Leong
Senior Instructor (Pilates)
Fen started with yoga during her tertiary days and became a yoga instructor after working in the corporate world for several years. She soon chanced upon Fletcher Pilates and was fascinated by the beauty and fluidity of their floor work method. Their moment is graceful and yet require good body control and alignment to achieve the result, which is what she is looking for to further strengthen her naturally flexible body.
She realises a healthy body must come with good body alignment awareness, strength and flexible elements, and Pilates simply fills the gap perfectly.
She is trained in STOTT PILATES® and BASI™ and is certified for all equipment with BodyTree Academy.
She continues her learning journey and moving towards providing strength and rehabilitation exercises to her clients via Pilates. She emphasises the importance of understanding the reasons behind where the pain and discomfort in human bodies come from and improving the condition by giving individualised moment exercises for different clients.
Fen believes the route towards a strong mind and healthy body is a never-ending journey, and seeing her clients getting stronger, healthier and happier is her greatest satisfaction.
Fen teaches in English and Mandarin and conversational in Japanese and Cantonese.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
BodyTree Academy (BTA):
• Comprehensive program certified (Reformer, Spine corrector, Ladder barrel, Wunda chair, Cadillac)
Dual Zone Myofascial Release Course (Functional Training Institute)
Fletcher Pilates:
• Advanced Intensive Work for Towel/Floor/Barrel
BASI™ Pilates:
• Comprehensive Pilates Refomer course (Mat, Reformer, Spine corrector, Ladder barrel, Wunda chair, Cadillac)
STOTT PILATES®:
• Mat, Pilates & Reformer
Pilates PhysicalMind:
• Mat Pilates 101 course
Australian Pilates Method CEC approved:
• Scolio Pilates Module 1 & 2
LIXIN Pilates Academy:
• Elite Pilates Personal Trainer course for spine corrector, stability chair & ladder barrel
Royalty Institute of Athletic Rehabilitation (Shenzhen) ongoing trainings for Athletic Rehab.
NCSF Personal Trainer Course
DNS Exercise 1 (Prague School of Rehabilitation)
Certified level 3 complimentary therapist in diet and nutrition (iTEC)
AREAS OF SPECIALITY:
Postural Realignment
Athlete Rehabilitation
Scoliosis
Rue
Junior Instructor (Pilates)
Before becoming a Pilates instructor, Rue graduated with a law degree from the University of Nottingham and spent 10 years working as a corporate lawyer. Her experience spans both the public and private sectors in Brunei, including work with a semi-government agency and in private practice.
Rue first discovered mat Pilates as a way to relieve lower back pain caused by long hours at a desk and to complement her high-intensity workouts. Over time, she developed a deep appreciation for the technical precision and strength that Pilates demands. Upon relocating to Singapore, she was introduced to the reformer and other Pilates equipment, and has since embraced a regular practice using various apparatuses.
Motivated by her desire to form meaningful connections and lead a more purposeful life, Rue made the decision to leave the corporate world and follow her passion for teaching Pilates. She is committed to helping clients build strong foundations, prioritizing proper form and muscle engagement over complex movements to maximize the benefits of each session. At the same time, she strives to create a safe, calm, and encouraging environment where clients can enjoy a productive and fulfilling practice.
Through her teaching, Rue hopes to share the physical and mental benefits of Pilates with people of all ages and to inspire positive change in their lives. She welcomes clients from all backgrounds in both private and group class settings.
Rue teaches in English and is conversational in both Mandarin and Malay.
CERTIFICATION / EXPERIENCES:
Trained in STOTT PILATES®: Mat, Reformer, Chair, Cadillac and Barrel
STOTT PILATES® Functional Anatomy
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