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Corework Pilates Davao offers a personalized approach to movement and wellness. Select your instructor, choose the Pilates class you want to book, and enjoy a seamless, tailored fitness experience designed just for you.
Corework Pilates Davao offers a personalized approach to movement and wellness. Select your instructor, choose the Pilates class you want to book, and enjoy a seamless, tailored fitness experience designed just for you.
Studio Director/Master Teacher
Joel Mari “Asia” Micabalo is a licensed civil engineer who began classical Pilates in 2002 through the Ron Fletcher Program of Study under her brother, Ian Mari Micabalo, founder of Corework Pilates in Davao City.
She trained and certified internationally with Lolita San Miguel, Elizabeth Larkam, Alan Herdman, Anthony Lett, and Mary Bowen, and passed the Pilates Method Alliance exams in San Diego (2014), studying with teachers including Nora St. John (also met again during Balanced Body CoreAlign in Seoul, 2016).
Asia continues advanced education with leaders like Blossom Crawford and teaches Pilates through the lens of physics and biomechanics.
Senior Teacher
Emmanuel “Emman” Cordero is a senior teacher and licensed physical therapist with over 17 years of Pilates practice. He specializes in working with special populations, with a strong focus on senior citizens and neurological cases.
Emman expanded his professional training through Pilates Innovations in Jakarta in 2014 and continued his education with Blossom Crawford in Bangkok, Thailand.
His clinical background allows him to deliver safe, effective, and highly individualized Pilates instruction.
Advanced Junior Instructor Level 2
Shara Mae “Shara” Mejorada is an advanced junior teacher with Level 2 training and four years of teaching experience. She brings a thoughtful, structured approach to Pilates instruction, focusing on proper alignment, control, and progressive movement.
Shara is dedicated to supporting clients as they build strength, confidence, and body awareness through consistent, well-guided practice.
Advanced Junior Instructor Level 1
Princess Claire “Cess” Cavan is an advanced junior teacher with Level 1 certification and three years of teaching experience. She focuses on building strong movement foundations through proper alignment, control, and mindful progression.
Cess supports clients with clear instruction and steady guidance, helping them develop confidence and consistency in their Pilates practice.
Junior Teacher
Darlene Miranda is a junior teacher with one year of teaching experience. She brings a focused and supportive approach to Pilates, emphasizing proper form, control, and safe movement.
Darlene is committed to helping clients build confidence and strength through guided, foundational practice.
