Instructor in Focus

Linda McGoldrick Precision Pilates, Bathurst NSW Instructor Name: Linda McGoldrick Studio(s) you work at: Precision Pilates Location: Bathurst Instructor training: Fully Comprehensive Teacher Training Diploma (USA) PAA Level: Studio Instructor What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I used to be a long distance runner (and I mean LONG distance, crazy mountain ultra runs) and needed something to fill the void as I had stopped running competitively. I had tried mat Pilates back in Scotland (where I am originally from) but it wasn’t until I tried a reformer class that I…

Marguerite Pepper Sublime Pilates, Wentworth Falls, NSW Instructor Name: Marguerite Pepper Studio(s) you work at: Sublime Pilates Location: Wentworth Falls, NSW Instructor training: Pilates ITC Diploma PAA Level: Professional Instructor Level 2 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? Over the decades of directing my independent theatrical production company, Marguerite Pepper Productions, I continued to sustain my own personal physical practise. This was a way of maintaining a life balance away from the intensity of producing artists, companies and events nationally and internationally. I taught for Les Mills World of Fitness…

Erica Manning Owned It’s All About You Darling!, Brisbane QLD Instructor Name: Erica Manning Studio(s) you work at: I had my own studio ‘It’s all about you Darling!’ Location: Brisbane Instructor training: Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method – Pilates International, Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction – Pilates International, Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Series (Studio & Rehab), Level 1 of Romana Pilates in Auckland PAA Level: Principal What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I was lucky enough to join a very small boutique gym in Collingwood that happened to offer small…

Florina Nero Pilates by VDS Prestons and several gyms, SW Sydney NSW Instructor Name: Florina Nero Studio(s) you work at: Pilates by VDS Prestons and several gyms Location: South West Sydney Instructor training: PITC and Authentic Pilates PAA Level: Professional Level 3 Instructor What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I started with mat at the gym, moved to equipment purely by mistake not knowing what I was getting my self in for. When the gym closed I followed the Pilates instructor to her house where upon opening the door was…

Yvette Clements Pilates Nest, Crows Nest NSW Instructor Name: Yvette Clements Studio(s) you work at: Pilates Nest Location: 236 West St, Crows Nest, NSW Instructor training: Diploma Polestar Pilates PAA Level: Professional Level 3 Instructor What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I have been working in the fitness Industry as a Personal Trainer for over 30 years, and have enjoyed helping clients reach their full potential. After having children, I discovered Pilates and found a great passion for the practice. It was after my fourth child was born that I…

Paul Schembri Infinity Pilates Studio, East St. Kilda VIC Instructor Name: Paul Schembri Studio(s) you work at: Infinity Pilates Studio Location: East St. Kilda VIC Instructor training: PITC/NPT Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (2014), APMA Level 1 Instructor (2000) PAA Level: Professional Level 3 Instructor What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? Whilst undertaking my Bachelor of Education in 1990, one of my subjects was Dance and I had sustained an injury. As part of my rehabilitation, I came into contact with Pilates and thought this might be an added string…

Karen Gock Pilates Focus, Sutherland, NSW Instructor Name: Karen Gock Studio you work at: Pilates Focus Location: Sutherland, NSW Instructor training: Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio and Rehabilitation PAA Level: Professional Level 2 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I was having lower back pain and heard that Pilates could help. I started sessions in 2002 and fell in love with the method. In 2006, I resigned from my position of Manufacturing Scientist at a membrane filtration company where I had worked for more than 14 years. I gave 6…

Rosemary Beaumont Integrated Bodywork, Brunswick, East Melbourne VIC Instructor Name: Rosemary Beaumont Studio you work at: Integrated Bodywork Location: Brunswick East Melbourne VIC Instructor training: Advanced Diploma Pilates PAA Level: Professional Principal Instructor What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? In 1999 I attended a weekend course in ‘Pilates Exercise for Health Professionals’ as CEC’s for my Massage Association, having no idea about Pilates. After having my mind blown I immediately signed up for the Diploma course. So having never actually attended a Pilates class my career did a 180 What…

Anne Heuperman Owner of Mountain Pilates, Bright, VIC Instructor Name: Anne Heuperman Studio(s) you work at: Owner of Mountain Pilates Location: Bright, Victoria Instructor training: Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction, Polestar PAA Level: Professional Level 2 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? A friend suggested I give it a try in the early 2000’s when I was living in Canberra. I promptly forgot about it for a couple of years, moved to Melbourne and then saw an ad in my local paper for a new studio – Body Centre Pilates…

Simmone Cser-Pratzky Pilates 44 Studio (owner/manager), Bathurst NSW Instructor Name: Simmone Cser-Pratzky Studio(s) you work at: Pilates 44 Studio (owner/manager) Location: Bathurst NSW Instructor training: Diploma of Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Instructor Method, Mentor & Educator in training with Polestar Education, Bachelor of Ex. & Sports Science CSU (currently studying). PAA Level: Professional Level 1 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? Like many, Injury and pain management initiated the search for Pilates. The mechanics of the body has always fascinated me, mostly through breeding and training horses. Mechanics and muscles are…