Sarah is an energetic practitioner with an open heart and passion for holistic wellness and corrective movement. Sarah began practising Pilates over 10 years ago for the management of personal injuries and body imbalances, when she fell in love with the Pilates method. Sarah noticed its positive impact not only on her body but on her mind and spirit. Sarah has since become a Pilates instructor and loves to tailor your workout whether its restorative, rehabilitative or a challenging workout, she’s got you covered.

Sarah is also a registered Occupational Therapist who specialises in working with women post cancer and those with lymphoedema to increase their holistic wellness, movement and recovery.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree of Occupational Therapy (currently registered with AHPRA)

• Lymphoedema Level 1 Certificate

• Diploma of Professional Studio Pilates

• Member of: Pilates Association Australasia, Australasian Lymphoedema Association, OT Australia

Lisa has always lived an active lifestyle of dance, sport and being outdoors. This fuelled her passion for movement and integration of strength and mobility. Lisa was introduced to Pilates after suffering from a back injury eight years ago and has been a client since.

Lisa commenced her work with the human body when she studied her Certificate IV of Massage Therapy in 2013. In 2014 Lisa started her journey as an instructor when she studied to Comprehensive Studio Pilates course through Polestar Education.

In her teaching Lisa strives to educate her clients on proper movement patterns that they can adapt into their everyday lifestyle.

Qualifications:

• Cert IV of Massage Therapy

• Comprehensive Studio Pilates Course – Polestar

Ngaire is a passionate holistic health practitioner and thrives on supporting individuals to living their best life, free of pain.  Ngaire discovered the Pilates method 15 years ago when she healed her own back injury. She has used it as a tool in her profession as an Exercise Physiologist to support people of all walks of life in reducing pain & improving quality of life. Ngaire is also a Nutritionist & Holistic Health Coach.

Having recently had 2 children, Ngaire has a fierce passion for womens health, particularly pre & post-natal care & rehabilitation. Ngaire understands the true impact pregnancy, birth and beyond can have on a woman’s physical, functional, emotional, & mental wellbeing and is passionate to support more women going through this transition.

Ngaire takes into consideration everything in your life that could be impacting your wellbeing, because that is where she believes you will truly get results. It’s not just about exercise, it’s also about what & how you’re eating, your sleep, and your emotional & mental health.

Qualifications:

• BPhEd (Exercise Prescription & Management)
• BSc (Human Nutrition)
• Cert IV – Fitness
• STOTT – Studio Pilates Instructor
• IIN – Certified Health Coach

Maddison has come from a dancing background through her childhood and has been a participant of Pilates since she would walk. Maddison is certified in Mat Pilates and her diploma in Studio Pilates qualified through Polestar Pilates Australia. Maddi is a student of Southern Cross University studying osteopathy. She practices what she preaches through her personal practice and is always continuing her knowledge and personal growth.

Maddi had an intuitive eye for the body and a creative flair in her workouts and has worked closely with rehab and clinical clients right through to surfers and dancers. 

Qualifications:

• Certified in Mat Pilates
• Diploma in Studio Pilates
• Currently studying Osteopathy (Southern Cross University)

Tessa is a physiotherapist with a background in exercise science and a passion for breathing mechanics, persistent pain conditions and children’s musculoskeletal conditions. She offers a unique treatment focusing on healing at the cause through a holistic approach incorporating mind, body and soul.

Her training as a physiotherapist allows her to assess and treat physical consequences of prolonged pain including altered breathing mechanics and inefficient movement patterns. Whilst also focusing on the importance of pain free movement and re-conditioning to allow for maximal function (getting back to living your best life).

Recognising emotional and physical pain are processed by the same parts of the brain, she wanted to broaden her skills into a therapy targeting the mind. As a result she has gained her Advanced Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy, Applied Psychotherapy and Neurolinguistic Programming. Clinical Hypnotherapy acts directly on the subconscious mind. The place which holds the automatic patterns underpinning our behaviours. It is a tool that can help change ineffective patterns of behaviour/thought processes, as well as reduce your brain’s perception of pain. 

Qualifications:

• MPhys BExSci AdvDipClinHypn
• APAM|AHPRA registered|
• Australian Hypnotherapy Association Member

Rachel discovered her passion for health and traditional Chinese medicine 18 years ago and has been practicing shiatsu and natural heath care ever since. She has developed a holistic, ‘east meets west’ medical approach using a combination of her Japanese Shiatsu skills and Remedial Massage techniques. Rachel brings a sense of calm and serenity by connecting the physical, energetic and emotional bodies with her flowing deep treatments, utilizing acupressure points to each client’s needs. A professional, friendly and intuitive therapist, she has confident, sensitive working hands that listen intently to your body, finding every spot of disharmony and tension.

Techniques vary from acupressure and meridian therapy, cupping, moxibustion, gua-sha, reflexology, trigger point therapy, lymphatic drainage massage, corrective exercises, stretching, use of essential oils and herbal liniments. Rachel also explores lifestyle and dietary habits and the impact these elements have on the mind- body connection.

Specialising in pre & post pregnancy massage, Rachel considers a woman’s journey through pregnancy to be a profound biological and emotional process that requires sincere nurturing for both mother and baby.

Qualifications:

• Diploma Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies

• Cert. IV Massage Therapy

• Cert. Lymphatic Drainage Massage

• Cert. Adv. Pregnancy Massage & Shiatsu