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Pilates Instructor. Movement Therapist, Massage Therapist, Birth Doula, Performance Specialist

Ursula Haczkiewicz

West Vancouver
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Qualifications

Ursula Haczkiewicz is a seasoned movement therapist with over 20 years of experience in rehabilitation, performance, and bodywork. She is a certified Stott Pilates Instructor, licensed massage therapist (Dahan Institute), and holds advanced certification in D.K. Body Balancing. Ursula is also a certified birth and postpartum doula, trained through DONA International. Her diverse skill set allows her to support a wide range of clients—elite athletes, seniors, post-op patients, and new mothers—through a compassionate and integrative approach that combines manual therapy, movement science, and emotional support.

Approach

Drawing from her background in elite gymnastics and over a decade performing with Cirque du Soleil, Ursula blends Pilates, massage, and rehabilitative movement into personalized programs that emphasize alignment, strength, and injury prevention. She brings the same level of dedication and care to her work with mothers during pregnancy, labor, and postpartum recovery—offering a blend of practical support and body-based tools to help them feel strong, grounded, and empowered throughout the journey.

About

A former national-level gymnast from Canada, Ursula performed internationally for more than ten years with Cirque du Soleil in Mystère and Saltimbanco. Since 2003, she has worked with Olympic athletes, NFL players, dancers, new mothers, and rehab clients, helping each individual enhance performance, recover from injury, or transition into new phases of life with strength and confidence.

 

Athletics

With deep roots in high-performance sport and movement, Ursula specializes in mobility, recovery, and performance optimization. She works with a wide range of athletes—from professional dancers and Cirque performers to NFL players—through an integrated method that combines deep tissue massage, Pilates, and functional movement therapy to support physical longevity and peak capability.


What sets her apart

Ursula has lived the physical and emotional intensity she now helps others navigate. Her rare combination of athletic, artistic, clinical, and birth support experience allows her to guide each client with empathy and expertise—whether they’re training at an elite level, healing from injury, or adjusting to life with a newborn. She’s here to help you move better, feel stronger, and thrive in every stage of life.