Grace Tanuwidjaja – Surabaya, Indonesia

Location: Surabaya, East Java – Indonesia

My Pilates journey started in 2012 when I had a severe back pain from doing Capoeira which was my hobby since 2005. I fell in love because it eased and managed the pain. 

In 2015, I took Matwork course in Pilates Body Tree Singapore as suggested by my teacher that time (who is Fletcher graduate). I began to teach Matwork pilates.
In 2018, I pursued a Rehab/Studio Comprehensive course by Polestar in Singapore. I completed the course only. 

During the pandemic, I started to teach online.

Since 2023 I took courses from STOTT education which I completed Matwork, Reformer and Cadillac Chair Barrel courses. I am planning to take exam for certification in 2025.

Scoliosis has been my interest since 2018 when I found out that my friend (who has scoliosis of more than 60 degree) complained about monthly back pain to the extend that she needed to take painkillers to be able to get up to work. 

First scoliosis course I took was in 2019 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Then during the pandemic, I joined ScolioPilates Module 1 by Mr. Tirta and it tickled my curiosity to learn more. I decided to continue to Module 2, brought by Ms San San in Jakarta in 2023. Having two modules and still thriving to learn more, I took Module 3 in 2024 in Bandung, conducted by Karena herself. With the help and motivations from all of Scolio-Pilates founder and practitioners, I passed the exam and became Authorized Practitioner.

Currently, I am concentrating in treating scoliosis clients and others who have conditions. 

The joy and happiness when they are able to lessen the pain and to do daily activities better always make my day. I also teach group reformer classes and private classes to meet their goals.

Patience and Discipline are the main keys. A small progress is still a progress. 

Authorized Scolio-Pilates Practitioner since 2024.

Grace Tanuwidjaja – Surabaya, Indonesia