Patricia Velasquez
Co-Owner
STOTT PILATES® Instructor
Barre Concept® Instructor
Certifications:
- STOTT PILATES® Certification
- National Certified Pilates Instructor NCPT
- Barre Concept® Certification
- Bachelor in Accountancy
- Merrithew Fascial Movement Trained
Languages: English, Spanish, Dutch
About Patricia
Patricia Velasquez is a certified STOTT PILATES®, Barre Concept® instructor and trained in Merrithew Fascial Movement. Together with Alexander Bakker, she is the co-owner of Body-Stream.
Patricia’s journey to Pilates is deeply rooted in her extensive dance background. She had a professional dance career spanning more than 20 years, which began at the National Ballet of Mexico in 1996 following her classical ballet education. She worked in numerous ballet companies in Mexico and won many dance competition prizes throughout her career.
From Dancer to Pilates Teacher
In 2003, following a period of injuries that threatened her dance career, Patricia decided to become a certified Pilates instructor. This decision transformed not only how she danced, but how she understood and moved in her own body.
This transformation is what Patricia wants to share with every client – the ability to move in a way that supports and strengthens your body, whether you’re recovering from injury or simply want to feel better in your movement.
In 2004, Patricia moved to the Netherlands, where she worked as a freelance performer, ballet teacher, and Pilates instructor before founding what became Body-Stream.
Patricia's Teaching Approach
Patricia’s own experience of a professional dance career and the need to adapt to injury is evident in her teaching. Her approach is to enable people to feel at home in their body again – the core philosophy of Body-Stream.
Whether you’re recovering from an injury or surgery and need a carefully tailored workout, or you want to get back in shape with a strong, challenging class – Patricia meets you where you are.
What Clients Love About Patricia
Patricia always brings passion, energy, warmth, care and enthusiasm to her work. Her dance background gives her a unique understanding of movement quality and body awareness. She sees each client as an individual with unique needs and goals.
Many of Body-Stream’s longtime clients started with Patricia when the studio first opened. They appreciate her ability to challenge them while keeping them safe, and her genuine care for their progress and wellbeing.
