Martha Voulgari has been a dancer and a teacher of classical and contemporary dance.
In 2002 she completed her higher studies in dance and dance education and since then she danced as a member of Greek modern and neoclassical dance companies. In 2004 she moved to New York for further training where she remained for five years. Martha got her Certificate from «The Ailey School» and was awarded the first scholarship from the State Scholarships Foundation and the Onassis Public Benefit Foundation, as well as multiple scholarships abroad.
During her stay in New York, she was one of the most dedicated and active members of International House NYC. She organized, choreographed and danced in several performances with other community members based on themes of international and multicultural background. Until 2010 she has worked at the Omnilogy Inc, an organization dedicated to the cultural education of minors and young people in need, based in Philippines and New York, as a member of the Board and as Artistic Director. Alongside her action in the intercultural education, she worked as artist in residence and dancer with various dance groups in New York, as well as a freelancer in music, dance and theatre independent festivals and projects.
In 2011, Martha moved in Nea Makri, Greece and she was introduced to Joseph Pilates physical fitness system, which won her over completely. She has been trained in the innovative and therapeutic method of ArtAction Pilates by Christina Polyzou, President of the Greek Pilates Association. She studied under Theoni Politi, main member and instructor of ArtAction Pilates, obtaining her certification and mastering the exercises and the philosophy of the method. Pilates and the simple, therapeutic approach of its principals, led her to pursuit further knowledge on holistic practices.
Her dancing background found a perfect match in the playful, revolutionary, and acrobatic Aerial Yoga and in 2015 she completed her training in Aerial Yoga Arts, in Grafts Hellas.
It was this knowledge that introduced her to the philosophy of the holistic practice of yoga, and seeking to learn more, she joined the NYSY studios, where she started her personal inner journey to the uniquely inspiring, dynamic and therapeutic practice of Vivi Letsou, Abhaya Yoga. A journey in the body, mind, heart, strength and fearlessness. A long journey, enjoyable and determinant.
In June 2015, she opens the Studio Body Analysis, a well-equipped studio of high aesthetic quality, open to people of all ages and physical condition, in order to share the therapeutic and beneficial effects of her training.
In the years that followed, her search for pain relief has not ceased. She has continually researched and trained in pain relief and pain management techniques of various origins, both Western and Eastern therapeutic approaches.
Her teaching approach is a blend of knowledge, experience and philosophy, which makes her effective, seamless and comprehensive, with excellent technique delivery, focused on supporting and personally developing each individual student, regardless of level and age.
Nadia Ioannidou was born and raised in Nea Makri, Attica, Greece.
At the age of 5 she started classical dance classes.
From a very young age she knew that she wanted to become a dance teacher, therefore growing up she successfully passed the exams and was accepted to the Art High School, where she majored in Dance.
After graduating from high school, she was admitted to the Higher Dance school “Niki Kontaxaki”, where she completed her higher studies in dance and dance teaching.
Since 2015 she has been working as a dancer and ballet teacher for children and adults, while she has also obtained many teaching and dancing degrees in Argentine tango and Latin Dance.
Through her dancing career, she has participated in performances at the “Megaron Mousikis”, in various Galas, dance events and dance competitions.
In 2016 she introduced herself as a practitioner on the Pilates method. She gets her Pilates Certification from “STUDIO ONE” Fitness Academy and starts working as a pilates instructor in various pilates studios and gyms. Combining her dance knowledge, her pilates knowledge and her love for both techniques, she disciplines in every requirement. In her classes, she emphasizes on the correct posture and the needs of each one of her students individually from the youngest to the oldest.
Virginia Antoniadou holds a Bachelor of Arts in dance, specializing in classical ballet, but also with an emphasis on contemporary dance and many years of studies in oriental and flamenco. She has attended many seminars with reknown dance schools and teachers from Greece and abroad, such as the Alvin Ailey Dance School in Manhattan in New York, Yoga, Indian Philosophy and Dance Therapy seminars with Leda Shantala, and Ensemble Physical Theater & Improvisation seminars with John Britton. With extensive dance theater studies and seminars in physical theater, dance therapy and improvisation, she has performed all around Greece and Germany, and continues to be an active member of the art and ancient dance group “Atrapos” till the present day.
Her devotion to dance and her interest in an alternative way of life, led her to new paths and various additional studies, aiming professional trainings in techniques that contribute to the well-being, wellness and energy balancing of the body.
She is a Sivananda Yoga Vedanta International Academy certified Yoga teacher, where she earned the title of Yoga Siromani at Dhanwantari Ashram, at Kerala, India. She is a certified Aerial Yoga and a Yin Yoga teacher from Swaha Yoga Center.
In addition, she has studied Pilates at the Physicalmind Institute in New York (mat & equipment), a technique known for its beneficial effects on the body and mind. She is also a certified therapist of traditional Thai massage (Thai Yoga Massage). From 2005 till present she teaches traditional Hatha Yoga and Pilates in many dance schools, gyms and in private sessions.
Vasia was born and raised in Nea Makri, Attica.
At the age of about 5, she started classical ballet and then modern dance until she was 17, during which time she participated in many dance performances.
Despite her studies at the Philosophical School of Athens, she was always involved in gymnastics, looking for the sport that would interest her the most.
So, around 2019, yoga entered her life and won not only her interest but also her heart.
After 3 years as a student, her love for yoga and her need to immerse herself in it more, pushed her to become Yoga Alliance’s Yoga 200h instructor at the House of Yoga school in October 2022.
Since then she has been generously sharing her knowledge, energy and love for yoga with her students.
Takis Milonas has been working in the healthcare sector holding executive positions for the past twenty years.
He is an accredited holistic therapist, holding a diploma with more than 2300 hours of practice. He specialises in reflexology, acupuncture and electroacupuncture, homeopathy, Ayurvedic and traditional Chinese medicine. Combining his primary training in Management and Counselling, and his specialisation in holistic treatments, he created the Olonion Wellness Club. He believes that the body, the spirit and the soul are not just isolated elements but interrelated entities working in unison towards an individual’s overall health and well being. Thus all his work is committed in making the holistic approach an integral part of α modern human being’s life.
With respect, ethics and above all knowledge, not only does he successfully provide the most established alternative methods to wellness (Ayurvedic massage, Lymphatic massage, Thai massage, chiropractic, lomi lomi massage, aromatherapy, rejuvance, shiatsu, κinesiotherapy) but imparts them to prospective therapists, with a view to assist more people in reaching an equilibrium within themselves, through the holistic approach and assist in making the world a better place.
Marina was born and raised in Athens.
At a very young age, she began her piano studies, which she completed years later, receiving a higher diploma in theory, harmony, chamber music and choir from the Hellenic Conservatory of Athens.
At the age of 9, she started swimming, where she continued to compete professionally until she was 17. At this point she was completely won over by synchronized swimming, a sport that she committed to for the next decade.
After finishing high school, she succeeded in the TEI of Business Administration of Piraeus, in the Accounting department, and after completing her studies four years later, she continued her education in the AVSP department of Administration and Economics, from which she graduated in 1996.
Until 2005 she worked in her field as well as a swimming coach since she had years of experience in the sport.
All of the above, however, and especially her championship career, worked cooperatively for her to seek alternative approaches to health and wellness. She was completely won over by the holistic sciences and therapeutic massage and thus she began a new study chapter, which ended with the two-year Holistic Oil Massage program, at the Oriental Medicine & Shiatsu Training Center, under the supervision of Ilaira Buratinou, the 2007.
Through her basic training, she specialized in Swedish massage technique, connective tissue, fascia and pressure point techniques, stretching and special treatment exercises for chronic pain and release of physical tensions, in approaches for psychosomatic issues, for face-body cosmetic issues, for treatment of special issues, for face renewal, for decongestion, for reduction of swelling – cellulite, for lymphatic massage for the whole body and face, and of course in the knowledge of Anatomy, Physiology, Counselling, Code of Ethics and First Aid needs.
Her basic studies were enriched by a plethora of educational long-hour seminars on the field, since a healer can never stop being a student.
She is a member of the Greek Lymphotherapists Council, as she trained in lymphatic hand massage of the face and body with the cosmetics professor, author and lymphotherapist, Timothea Batzika.
She studied Rejuvance-Natural Face Lift massage by Katerina Skandzi, Orthopedic reflexology by Spyros Dimitrakoulas, at Natural Health Science, Release & Relax Motion Spa Treatment for a combination of therapeutic and relaxing massage, and she is a Reiki A’ & B’ degree Reiki therapist.
From 2008 till the present day, Marina is a exclusively a professional massage therapist in wellness studios, hotels, spas and in personal sessions.
