



ABOUT DANA
QUALIFICATIONS
Dana Carter is a self-proclaimed anatomy and movement enthusiast with a deep passion for teaching and empowering others through movement. She holds a Diploma in Clinical Pilates, is a Comprehensive Pilates Instructor, Teacher Trainer, Anatomy Educator, and author of seven books. Dana has trained and mentored countless instructors worldwide in Pilates, Barre, and Yoga.
Her journey began over 25 years ago when she fell in love with Yoga and Pilates. Once she experienced their transformative benefits, she was hooked! This passion led her to pursue a career as a Physiotherapy Assistant, Clinical Pilates Specialist, Barre Instructor, Anatomy Teacher, Yoga Instructor, and ultimately, a Teacher Certification Trainer. She remains committed to expanding her knowledge and refining her skills, both as a practitioner and educator.
Dana currently serves as the Lead Instructor at Club Pilates Victoria and Colwood and as the Program Director of Comprehensive Pilates Teacher Training at DCME. She also provides continuing education credits for Pilates and Yoga Alliance-certified teachers.
In Dana’s classes, you can expect creative, safe, and effective sequencing designed to help you grow in your practice. Her playful personality and passion for movement are infectious—she meets you where you are and encourages you to explore your full potential. When she’s not teaching, you’ll likely find her writing, lost in a good book, or spending quality time with her family.
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
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Diploma of Clinical Pilates
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Physiotherapy Assistant PTA - Canadian Physiotherapy Association
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Comprehensively trained contemporary Pilates Instructor
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Classically bridged Pilates Instructor
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Creator and director of DCME Pilates, Barre, and Yoga Courses
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Former creator and director of Stretch Collective Pilates, Barre and Yoga Courses
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Creator of the BACKS cueing method
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Author of Seven Teacher Training books/manuals
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Yoga Alliance E-RYT 500, YACEP
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Former Director of Pilates Teacher Training courses at Shelbourne Physiotherapy
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Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia (PABC) Member
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300hr Advanced Teacher Training w/ Christine Price Clark
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Pilates Mat certified
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Pilates Apparatus certified
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Total Barre Certified (Merrithew)
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Zenga Certified (Merrithew)
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Making Sense of The Curve: Scoliosis PTA Course
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Certified Trauma Yoga Therapy for Mental Health & Addictions
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Bellyfit Live Course
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Alive Mind Body Barre Course
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Barre Mentorship Program
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VIP Fitness Weight Training course
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VIP Fitness Personal Training course
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Total Transformation Yoga Teacher Training: Anatomy & Flow! - Sadie Nardini
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Rockstar Teacher Training - Sadie Nardini
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Evolution Teacher Training - Sadie Nardini
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The Total Freedom Training for Mind/Body Professionals
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BCRPA Fitness Theory
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St.John Ambulance CPR-ABC-AED
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Small Business Sales Specialist Graduate
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