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The coaches

Different coaches.
One way of paying attention.

Every coach brings something distinct. What unites them is how closely they watch the person in front of them.

Bronwen Appel, Co-founder at Uncommon Movement Studio

Bronwen Appel

Co-founder · Movement coach · Uncommon Kids

Curious bodies. Feet. Play. Problem solving.

Bronwen works across adult movement coaching and leads Uncommon Kids. With adults, much of her work explores how the foot, ankle, knee and hip influence the way someone loads and moves. With children, she uses games, physical problems and play to develop movement skill and confidence.

Often works well with: Adults returning after injury · people with foot, knee or hip concerns · children who learn by doing

Background

BA in Psychology and an MBA. Background in ATG, OPEX, Pilates and swimming. Coaches in English.

Alexander Salihin, Co-founder at Uncommon Movement Studio

Alexander Salihin

Co-founder · Movement coach

Groundwork. Playfulness. Adults rediscovering what they can do.

Alex has spent over two decades in Singapore's fitness and coaching world, moving from strength and conditioning toward a practice that blends strength, mobility, coordination and play. He is known for being practical, challenging and playful, with a particular love of groundwork and soft acrobatics.

Often works well with: Adults over 40 · people who want to feel capable on the floor again · anyone curious about skill work

Background

Co-founded UFIT and founded Level before co-founding Uncommon. Coaches in English and Bahasa.

Dimitri Stroobant-Paquet, Movement coach at Uncommon Movement Studio

Dimitri Stroobant-Paquet

Movement coach

How someone responds when the task gets harder.

Dimitri grew up in Belgium, where martial arts and movement gave him structure and direction. His adaptable, supportive style connects rehab, prehab and performance to everyday life.

Often works well with: People recovering from setbacks · people pushing into new territory · clients with additional needs

Background

Background in martial arts, gymnastics, yoga, social work, and strength and conditioning. Coaches in English and French.

Shu Ting Wee, Movement coach at Uncommon Movement Studio

Shu Ting Wee

Movement coach

Breath, space and how a body settles into a position.

Shu Ting came to movement coaching through years of teaching yoga. Since 2020 she has brought strength training together with restorative practice, creating sessions that are grounding and progressively challenging.

Often works well with: People who want restorative and strong in the same session · prenatal and postnatal clients

Background

Teaching yoga since 2013 across Hatha, Yin, Restorative, Therapy and Prenatal/Postpartum. Coaches in English and Mandarin.

Yvonne Yan Zhen Lim, Movement coach at Uncommon Movement Studio

Yvonne Yan Zhen Lim

Movement coach

The small details that make a movement feel safe.

Yvonne's coaching is calm, precise and rooted in biomechanics and movement quality. She is known for clear explanations and gentle progression, helping clients feel secure while they steadily become stronger.

Often works well with: Cautious movers · people returning from pain or injury · anyone who likes clear explanations

Background

Focus on biomechanics, corrective exercise, posture and strength training. Coaches in English and Mandarin.

Desiree Seah, Movement coach at Uncommon Movement Studio

Desiree Seah

Movement coach

The “why” behind each movement.

Desiree brings a structured, warm approach shaped by gymnastics, sports science and human nutrition. Her sessions build body awareness and strength through thoughtful, well-paced movement.

Often works well with: People who enjoy learning why · people who want to feel supported and challenged

Background

Background in gymnastics, sports science and human nutrition. Coaches in English and conversational Japanese.

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