We only employ the highest qualified instructors and therapists in our studio.

Sarah is an experienced 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 scoliosis, 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 it’s restorative, rehabilitative or a challenging workout, she’s got you covered.

Sarah is 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 – Polestar
• Member of Australasian Lymphoedema Association

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

Emma has a deep passion for health and movement, falling in love with martial arts in her early teens and training throughout her life.

Forced to slow down after sustaining an injury from training, Emma found Pilates when working with a Physiotherapist for rehab. Hooked from the first class, Emma found the challenge of mind, body & breath connection to be the perfect compliment to her martial arts training. Not only did she get stronger, it changed her whole perspective on movement.

Emma then decided to pursue an education in Pilates through Polestar Pilates to heal the body through movement rehabilitation and improve sports performance.
A nature lover as well as a keen traveller, Emma spends her free time outdoors surfing or adventuring with her family and two young boys.

Qualifications:

• 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

Rachel Reid is a Diploma Certified Polestar Pilates instructor and Mentor in both Mat and Studio.

Rachel has a background in dance and experience in the health industry. She was introduced to Pilates at the age of 13, through dance to gain strength and flexibility. Rachel’s background as a performing artist in dance and dance teaching led her to the natural progression of becoming a Pilates instructor. Rachel also completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management with Honours at the University of Sydney and has worked in hospitals and Health Services. When she sustained a hamstring injury through dance Rachel experienced the benefits of Pilates and physiotherapy for rehabilitation.

Rachel is a Polestar Pilates Mentor for the Comprehensive course, Reformer and Mat and is also a certified massage therapist, currently completing a Diploma in Remedial Massage Therapy (advanced rehab).

Rachel is passionate about Pilates and loves seeing clients achieve their goals and improve their strength, flexibility and wellbeing.

Qualifications:

• Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio and Rehabilitation Method
• Certificate IV in Polestar Pilates Matwork Instruction Method.
• Polestar Pilates Studio/Reformer/Mat Mentor
• Pilates Alliance Australasia – Level 1 Full Membership
• Certificate IV in Massage Therapy
• Certificate IV in Dance Teaching and Management
• Licentiate Teacher Diploma – Australian Teachers of Dancing
• Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Information Management with Honours University Of Sydney Cumberland Campus
• Diploma Full Time Performing Arts David Atkins Dynamite Dance Studios Sydney 

Heidi was first introduced to Pilates after deciding to make the move home, after living overseas for work, and has continued her practice ever since. She has always had a passion for movement whether that be running, swimming, soccer, surfing or in surf life-saving. She loved the way Pilates would make her feel after each session. After a serious snowboard accident discovering Pilates was a god send to her. Attending regular Pilates sessions with qualified instructors has meant that she is now pain-free and the flexibility in her upper spine has returned.

Heidi is passionate about helping clients connect to their mind and body through movement, all whilst focusing on correct alignment and technique. She hope to empower others to feel stronger and be more confident within their bodies.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive Studio Pilates Course – Polestar

While originally from Perth, Danyelle has spent most of her adult life in London working as a massage therapist and falling  inlove with unique forms of movement such as circus performance and aerial. In her late 20’s Danyelle had a bicycle accident which resulted in a life long injury to her ankle. Danyelle became intrigued with the process of rehab and began learning about biomechanics. This journey sparked her desire to be as fit and healthy as possible.

 Danyelle has enjoyed unique careers in her life, such as running her own business to working alongside physios in the treatment of the able bodied as well as the UK paralympic athletics teams. However, it wasn’t until Danyelle became pregnant with her second baby that she discovered Pilates. During her post natal recovery, she was inspired to begin her own training and follow her next calling while she continued to focus on her health.

 “Pilates alongside soft tissue therapy is what really completed the whole picture for me. I never cease to be amazed by the transformative nature of Pilates and I love facilitating that  same change for other people”.

Qualifications:

• Comprehensive Studio Pilates Course – Polestar

Sophia was introduced to Pilates after being diagnosed with scoliosis at the age of 12. Sophia became aware of the changes Pilates made, not only to her body, but also her mind and well-being. She appreciated how it brought more body awareness into her daily life using the power of breath and posture. Her transformation led her to delving into her studies to help others feel stronger and more confident in their own bodies. 

Sophia’s passion and love for pilates fuels her to help people move their bodies freely with confidence, increase strength and stability, help manage pain and maintain a healthy body and mind. 

Qualifications: 

• Diploma in Comprehensive Studio Pilates Course – Polestar  

Tessa is a breath-focused physiotherapist with a background in exercise science. When treating for musculoskeletal pain and dysfunctional movement patterns, she incorporates breath and movement coupling.

Qualified in breathing re-training, she is able to assess and treat dysfunctional breathing patterns through identifying poor habits and providing education on physiological normal breathing.

Her passion is treating anxiety and nervous system regulation through breath-focused physiotherapy and clinical hypnotherapy. To learn more click here.

Qualifications:

• Masters Physiotherapy
• Bachelor Exercise Science
• Advanced Diploma of Clinical Hypnotherapy
• Australian Hypnotherapy Association Member

Aranka is a clinical myotherapist with a patient centered focus in  lymphoedema/lipodema management, mobility improvement and relaxation. Specialising in treating clients with dysfunctional systems, be it lymphatic, nervous or muscular, she loves finding the underlying cause as well as treating symptoms.

Using a holistic health approach, Aranka personalises each treatment directed towards individualised goals – getting back the range of movement to clipping up the favourite sexy bra; developing endurance and balance to dance the extended version of Nutbush at the High School reunion or managing pain to enjoy a full day outing with the grandchildren – each person is unique, with their own health objectives.

Aranka embraces the Gold Coast lifestyle, being active every day in this amazing climate practicing what she preaches: if you feel better, you move better AND if you move better, you feel better.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Health Science, Clinical Myotherapy
• Casley-Smith certified decongestive lymphatic therapist
•  OML qualified oncology massage therapist
• THOR certified low-level-laser technician

Tahnee is a physiotherapist who enjoys playing all sports, be it in a team, on a wave or on a mountain bike. She loves how Pilates complements these activities physically and mentally. With a strong background in rehabilitation, Tahnee enjoys helping her clients reach their goals and maximise their potential.

Originally from South Africa, Courtney has been teaching pilates for 11 years. She has successfully completed the STOTT Pilates Matwork course, reformer, cadillac. essential-intermediate and advanced, injury and special populations, total barre, as well as various STOTT and Basi workshops. She is passionate about helping people and seeing great results. She also has an interest in weight training and nutrition and in 2021 became a qualified nutritionist.

Emily has an extensive background in ballet, gaining a Bachelor of Dance Degree after studying and performing in Germany for three years. She has gained her Diploma in Pilates at the Pilates International Training Centre (PITC). During her time in the world of ballet, Emily found that Pilates is such a wonderful tool for overall strength, prevention of injury and rehabilitation.
Emily cares about her clients and finds it rewarding to guide them through an experience that will make them happy, confident, and physically stronger. She is always supporting her clients to discover all the benefits of Pilates that will assist them in achieving their personal wellbeing goals and in everyday life.

Growing up with an active lifestyle helped guide Sommer’s choice for a career as an exercise physiologist. Having graduated with a masters degree and having her CrossFit level 1 certificate, she incorporates functional movements with Pilates to bring the best of both worlds. Sommer found Pilates during one of her university placements and has never looked back since!
Sommer aims to give her clients the confidence to exercise safely whilst having fun. She tailors her sessions to be individualised, to ensure each client’s goals are met either focusing on certain weaknesses or focusing on the body as a whole – the options are endless.