Justine is a Physical Therapy graduate of the University of the West Indies, Mona. A lover of dance and life itself, Justine has been dancing since she was 4 years old. This love of movement has drawn her towards Pilates Based Physical Therapy where she can help patients feel and function better. 

Justine has a passion ​for Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy ​primarily because of her own experience as an asthmatic; and, she understands some of the breathing challenges of persons with cardiopulmonary conditions particularly when participating in certain activities. Justine feels that persons recovering from Covid19 would benefit greatly from Cardiopulmonary Physiotherapy and she is eager to help them.

​ Justine also operates a small online packaging business with its core value being “presentation matters” as that first impression is an important part of the customer’s experience. As a believer in lifelong learning and standing by her alma mater’s motto, ‘Age Quod Agis’, whatever she does, will be done to the to the best of her ability. 

With 20 years teaching experience, Marion is a Certified Yoga Therapist, a Licensed Pilates for Buff Bones® Instructor and a Certified Yoga for Osteoporosis Teacher. Trained Comprehensively by Stotts and completed the Polestar Comprehensive Bridge Program, Marion originally certified in Pilates with David Brown, a student of Kathy Grant, in 2003. 

Following her mother’s need for a hip replacement, the result of a fall, and a brace due to further fractures of the spine, Marion’s focus shifted to the benefits of Pilates and Yoga to support those clients with low bone density – osteoporosis. Her studies are ongoing in the fields of Pilates and Yoga, and she is always mindful of the Yogic Lifestyle, remaining grounded in gratitude. 

Deborah has been an avid exercise enthusiast and group fitness instructor for many years. She firmly believes the idea articulated by Joseph Pilates that: “Change happens through movement and movement heals.”

Deborah has taught the gamut of group fitness classes including step aerobics, indoor cycling, mat Pilates, Pilates with props such as the stability ball and now Pilates on the reformer.  She is a firm believer in the healing power of movement and the central role Pilates  plays in facilitating easy efficient movement.  Pilates strengthens the core and so strengthens the body. It meets us where we are and with commitment and discipline it can make us stronger and better able to move with ease and efficiency. Pilates is simply awesome starting at the most fundamental of movements and then enabling us to soar to new places.

Deborah compliments her fitness journey with her academic and professional journey.  For the past eight years she has been the managing partner in a leading Caribbean marketing and social research firm. In this role she has been instrumental in the design, execution and analysis of many social and market research projects conducted in Jamaica, the Caribbean, USA and Canada.

Having been in the field of Physical Therapy for almost 10 years Jo-Anne considers herself a movement specialist.

Since receiving her BSc. in Physical Therapy from UWI, she has not shied away from building her knowledge base to hone her craft. She has received adjunct training in Aquatic therapy, pedorthic & orchids, and alternative medicine.

In the last 3 years, she has had a keen interest in Women’s Health & Fitness which prompted her AFPA certification in Pre & Postnatal fitness which she has successfully integrated into her pilates-based practice.

A self-proclaimed coffee addict, she can be found on her off days working out, enjoying lazy days with her tiny human, on a beach somewhere, or enjoying good food.

Monique is a graduate of the University of the West Indies, Mona where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy with honors. She has been practicing for just over ten (10) years and has experience with managing a wide range of conditions.

Monique remains flexible with the types of patients she sees. However, she enjoys treating conditions affecting the Spine (neck to lower back conditions) as well as hip and shoulder conditions.
She is FAKTR (Functional and Kenetic Treatment with Rehab) certified and uses a wide range of techniques to aid in quicker recoveries of her patients.

She is a strong believer of a gentle, but firm management in order to push her patients to their full capabilities. Monique enjoys watching sports, namely track and field and football, hanging out with friends and fun road trips.

Meet Phillipa Brown, the newest member of our Physical Therapy family! A proud Jamaican, Phillipa is a Registered Physical Therapist who graduated from the University of the West Indies in 2023. During her one-year internship at various hospitals, she explored different specialties and discovered her true passion for helping people heal and move better.

Phillipa was drawn to Body Forté because Pilates grabbed her attention as a unique and effective method. She dove right in, learned the ropes, and she’s already integrating Pilates based Physical Therapy into her patient care.

Phillipa is a football fanatic who dreams big—one day she wants to be the Physical Therapist for Manchester United! When she’s not in office, you can find her outdoors, enjoying nature, and bonding with animals. Adored by patients and team members, Phillipa brings a fresh energy and passion for wellness to our team, and we’re so happy to have her as part of our family.

Margaret Schwab is a dedicated and experienced Pilates & yoga instructor since 2002. With a passion for wellness and movement Margaret specializes in working with seniors to improve their overall physical and mental well-being.

Gabrielle has been passionate about movement nearly all her life, having begun dancing more than 30 years ago, training extensively in both modern dance and classical ballet. Beyond her dance career, Gabrielle’s appreciation for movement extends to other activities such as swimming, running, and yoga. As an instructor, she loves exploring the connections between strength, grace and alignment through Pilates.

She is also a communications specialist with a BA in Media and Communication and an MA in Communication for Social and Behaviour Change. Gabrielle’s diverse background allows her to bring a unique perspective to her Pilates teaching, blending her expertise in movement and communication to educate and empower her clients.

Lisa first came to Body Forte as a physiotherapy client with chronic lower back pain. Over the years she’s maintained an active lifestyle primarily through swimming, lifting weights at the gym, kickboxing and CrossFit. Her first introduction to Pilates was on the mat over twenty years ago then more recently on the reformer during physio.

She believes that the discipline of Pilates is beneficial to all ages as nothing beats a strong core and there is room for modifications where needed. “The opportunity to teach the art is the fulfillment of a long-held secret desire to be involved in health and wellness. I hope to improve the lives of those I encounter in a positive way and look forward to this new adventure.” Lisa has practised law in Jamaica for the last 18 years, is a trained Mediator and Arbitrator as well as Notary Public for the Island of Jamaica. She is also a Fellow of and Lecturer with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators in London. In her spare time Lisa enjoys traveling, reading, the beach and baking.

Sabina Kay was born Jamaica , lived in London for 30 years then returned home in 2010. She was first introduced to Pilates by her Doctor as she was constantly suffering from hip and back pain due to an accident. Her love for this Therapeutic exercise began to grow after participating in a few classes; she began to see a marked improvement in her pain just after one month of doing Pilates 3 times per week.

Her hobbies includes: skiing ,more recently paddle boarding , traveling, music and walking in the Yorkshire Dales. She looks forward to travelling and sampling some of the delights of Italy in the future.

Another interesting fact about Sabina is that she is bilingual ,she also speaks German.” Ich Liebe Pilates” which means ” I Love Pilates”.

Christina Lindo is the newest addition to the Body Forte team, bringing with her a deep passion for helping people live fuller, more comfortable lives. A graduate of the University of the West Indies, Class of 2018, Christina has spent the past several years treating a wide range of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.

Her greatest fulfillment comes from walking alongside patients with chronic conditions, helping them rediscover comfort, mobility, and hope. Christina was drawn to Body Forte for its commitment to personalized, one-on-one care- an approach that aligns perfectly with her belief in treating the whole person, not just the injury. She values the clinic’s expert, all-rounded care that supports lasting healing and empowers patients through every stage of recovery.

Outside the clinic, Christina is an avid reader, dedicated volunteer, and enthusiastic traveler. **She is especially passionate about mentoring young women and girls, and she has already explored four of the world’s seven continents-always eager to immerse herself in new cultures and cuisines.