Dalia Mentbar

athlete

Dalia Mentbar is a pioneering figure in the field of Pilates in Israel, having introduced the method to the country over 50 years ago. As a graduate of the Wingate Institute in dance, she initially learned Pilates as a rehabilitation technique for dancers. Her passion led her to open a studio and eventually develop her own approach to Pilates, emphasizing injury prevention and personalized instruction. Mentbar became widely recognized through her appearances on television's 'Sh'at Kochavim', solidifying her status as a leading instructor and advocate for Pilates. Throughout her career, she has trained countless instructors and expanded the reach of Pilates into various sectors of Israeli society, celebrating the method's deep integration into the local fitness culture.