Heba Abdel Gawad is an educator and mentor with over 20 years of experience in the fitness and Pilates industry.

She is the Co-founder of .body//HACK: fitness education, an award-winning provider of health and movement certifications across the Middle East and Asia.

A two-time Olympian in synchronised swimming, Heba has channeled her discipline and passion into teaching and mentoring students, earning accolades such as Educator of the Year (Silver, 2023) and Women’s Health Next Fitness Star (2014). She is a Z-Health Master Trainer, Neuroscience Coach and creator of the NeuroPilates certification program, specializing in integrating neuroscience and movement.

Heba has presented at prestigious events like the Pilates Method Alliance Conference in 2022, Pilates in Asia Conference 2024, Technogym Global Education Event 2024 and the Pilates Method Alliance Conference in China in 2025, inspiring instructors with her innovative approach to education and professional development.