About us

Sabina Housh-Kaanela and Sanna Laitinmäki

Sabina and Sanna are the developers of Bonxies wrist weights and the Walk Brilliantly online course, and the founders of Sanobe Oy (Bonxies).

The Bonxit and Walk Brilliantly online course was originally designed for personal needs, focusing on the well-being of the whole body and mind. Thanks to the amazing team presented next, everyone now has the opportunity to enjoy brilliant walking. 🧡

  • Jaana Makela

    Jaana has designed the content for the Walk Brilliantly online course and also appears in the instructional videos included in the course. She is an entrepreneur, physiotherapist, trainer, and an expert in movement and mobility. Her background is as a former professional dancer. She also works as a creative and inspiring Pilates instructor and coach. In her work as a physiotherapist, she conducts walking and movement analyses daily.


    Walking is the natural way for humans to move, and its biomechanical analysis and guidance bring new dimensions to human movement. Every step is important.

  • Kia Nyqvist

    Kia has been responsible for the product design and pattern making of bonxies. She is an entrepreneur and her education includes dressmaking, pattern making, fashion design, and material inspection. Kia is
    a passionate textile product manufacturing expert who masters a wide range from product design, pattern making, production planning, cutting, to sewing.

    He is a pioneer in waste planning in the textile industry and
    seller of ecological Rescue Textile material. These fabrics have also been used in the manufacture of bonxies. In his free time, Kia is an enthusiastic hiker, nature lover, and active person.

  • Virpi Savolainen

    Virpi has been involved in the final phase of product development for bonks and has manufactured all the pilot batch wrist weights.
    He is a tailor who has
    long experience in sales and marketing. Currently, he mainly does subcontracted sewing and various product development projects.

    Virpi is a passionate figure skating enthusiast and an active member of the club. She has years of experience with her own and her daughters' involvement in the sport. In addition to figure skating, Virpi's other hobbies include adult ballet, versatile fitness activities, and definitely brisk walking.

  • Heidi Martikainen

    Heidi works as a producer at Youngfield Films. Heidi has directed all the videos for the Kävele briljantisti online course. The videos were filmed in the beautiful Suomenlinna, and Heidi has managed to create a wonderful serene atmosphere in them with her impeccable visual eye.

    Heidi is interested in exercise and well-being. Besides the gym, she especially enjoys jogging or cycling in the forest or by the sea.