About Us

Green building with banners and signs for La Muse Studio, a dance and movement studio, featuring flags with 'MOVE WELL' on them, and a sign with La Muse Studio and Move Well Move Free in Charlottetown, PEI

The Heart of La Muse

At La Muse, movement is more than exercise — it’s a way to feel alive, to release what weighs us down, and to connect more deeply with ourselves and others.
We’re here to help you move with purpose, express with freedom, and grow with resilience.

A young girl sitting on the floor with a blue dress and wearing a pink mask, with the number 1 pinned to her chest, is being recorded by a person behind a camera in a dance studio. RAD training and exam at La Muse Studio
Sign for La Muse Studio at night

Our Story

La Muse began in 2012 as a small dance studio in Hong Kong, teaching ballet, jazz, and tango. But we quickly discovered something deeper: movement wasn’t just about performance — it could change how people felt.

When clients came in stressed or heavy-hearted, a simple stretch or mindful practice lifted them. They left not just stronger, but lighter, happier, more themselves. That was the spark.

We started exploring how the body and emotions intertwine, blending dance with psychology, and expanding into holistic movement practices. Our approach became less about perfecting steps, more about helping people move through life with freedom and resilience.

In 2023, we moved to Canada for a new chapter — a slower pace, fresh space, and deeper listening. Here, we refined our vision: movement is our first language, a way to express what words can’t. La Muse fully embraced this path — guiding people not just to train, but to prepare, to express, to feel alive.

Vision

To create a space where people train to be ready
— physically, emotionally, and mentally —
for life’s unknowns.

Our Studio

  • Equipment

    Equipment

  • Front Door

    Front Door

  • Interior of a gym with a green turf and workout equipment along the wall, bright fluorescent lights, and a mirrored wall.

    Indoor Turf

  • A grassy hill with apartment buildings on both sides and a tall pine tree in the middle against a clear blue sky.

    Outdoor Turf

  • Changing Room

    Changing Room

  • Dance Floor

    Dance Floor

  • Outdoor Patio

    Patio

Mission

At La Muse, we guide people to:

  • Move with intention and purpose

  • Build confidence through embodied experience

  • Express emotions through movement

  • Replace numbness and autopilot with awareness

  • Prepare for the uncertainty of life with resilience and joy

We are Facilitators
We are Movers

Meet Our Team

We bring together diverse backgrounds and expertise, united by a shared passion for movement and human connection. We believe movement enriches life, fosters wellbeing, and helps us become more fully alive.

A woman dancing or performing a ballet pose on a white background, wearing a black top, a colorful floral skirt, black leggings, and beige dance shoes.

  • A professional ballet dancer and dedicated teacher, Carol brings her lifelong passion for dance to La Muse. Specializing in Ballet and Jazz, she combines technical expertise with joy and artistry, inspiring students to move with grace and confidence.

    Certifications

    • RAD Registered Teacher

    • Associate of RAD (ARAD)

    • Stretching Instructor

    • Stick Mobility Advanced Movement Specialist

    • Integrated Mobility Instructor

Man in a gym pushing a weighted sled while performing a push exercise, sweating and showing effort.

  • With over a decade of experience as both a psychological therapist and fitness coach, Merv integrates physical and psychological wellness into holistic, life-ready training. His approach combines science, creativity, and care — guiding clients toward resilience, confidence, and freedom of expression.

    Certifications

    • Certified Counsellor (HKPCA)

    • Certified Marriage and Family Therapist (HKMFTA)

    • RMFT (CAMFT)

    • Clinical Fellow (AAMFT)

    • EXOS-XPS (Phase 1–3)

    • FMS Level 2

    • Stick Mobility Advanced Movement Specialist

    • Integrated Mobility Instructor

    • MovNat Level 1 MCT

Join Us

Step into La Muse — a community, a practice, and a journey. Move with purpose. Express freely. Grow with us.

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