News

In Studio Events go LIVE! The last few weeks have reminded many of us how much we love face to face Pilates interaction.⁠ With this in mind, and with a clear focus on safety first, ticket sales are now live for in-person classes and a community social event on the Friday & Saturday evening of the PAA Conference (3-4 September 2021).⁠ We’re proud to be partnering with PAA Training Providers and local hosts to bring these sessions to studios across much of Australia with host studios in VIC, ACT, WA, QLD and SA. Lockdown in Greater Sydney has unfortunately impacted…

Surface Cleaning and Pilates Equipment Recently there has been renewed discussion on surface cleaning and the impact on our Pilates equipment. Last year, Robyn Rix (PAA Treasurer) recommended using a surface sanitising product called Zoono which is gentle on the vinyl of Pilates equipment but is also very effective in killing COVID-19 for up to 30 days. Zoono has just released the results of a study against the COVID-19 Delta variant. The following graph shows the results of Zoono against a control. The tests were conducted at a brewery site, including the pub, toilets & offices.   To read about…

A Podcast featuring Pilates Industry Conversations The PAA is committed to improving communication and community conversation in the Pilates industry. With this in mind, we’re thrilled to announce the launch of the PAA Podcast this week.  Hosting the podcast will be engaging and effervescent PAA Committee Member, Bruce Hildebrand, with early episodes featuring a broad overview of the PAA and everything it stands for. We’ll also be discussing recent activities and projects of the committee. In the early stages of the podcast we wanted to lay down some foundational information. Therefore, the first episode (linked above) is a general welcome…

Free Webinar for 1 PDP – How to Turn a Lump of Coal Into Diamonds For members who are looking for that extra PDP to get them over the line, there is now a third FREE webinar in the member’s area that will accrue 1 PDP once you have viewed it and completed the assessment. Recorded a couple of weeks ago with Adrienne Varga of Focus GDT, How to Turn a Lump of Coal Into Diamonds brings mindset + business together with practical & effective suggestions for you to use right now during lock-down & for anyone who wants to…

Leila Coogan, PAA Student Member, On the Green Physiotherapy and Pilates, South Perth WA Emerging Instructor in Focus We’ve launched a new take on a favourite feature to meet our next generation of Pilates Instructors! Instructor Name: Leila Coogan Studio(s) you work at: On the Green Physiotherapy and Pilates- South Perth Location: Wesley College, South Perth, Western Australia Instructor training: Ultimate Reformer Series – Polestar PAA Level: Student What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I have been practising Pilates for years now, I started in Sydney before having children. In…

A very warm welcome to the 27 new members who have joined the PAA family since our May 2021 newsletter. Congratulations to the 6 students who graduated and to the 3 members who have worked to achieve upgrades this period. We encourage you all to upgrade as you reach the next level, either by qualification or hours. For further information on upgrading please read about the benefits of upgrading and the upgrade process. New General Members (4) Briony Carson Christie Otto Leanne Hood Suzanne Coady New Student Members (17) Alexandra Kersemakers Bansi Shah Brodie Donegan Kahlua Naylor Kate Ryan Katerina…

Back Exercise: Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain by Brian Richey Overview Chronic back pain is a leading cause of disability worldwide and Back Exercise: Stabilize, Mobilize and Reduce Pain gives the reader tools to address their own back problems. Brian Richey is well qualified to write this book being a Medical Exercise Specialist and Post Rehab Conditioning Specialist, as well as a Balanced Body faculty educator and master instructor. The book is divided into three sections: the first covers the anatomy of the spine, and the effect of posture; the second is a detailed breakdown of each of the recommended…

Jo Carey Level 1 Professional Instructor member, Movement Collective, Pymble NSW Instructor Name: Jo Carey Studio(s) you work at: Movement Collective Location: Pymble Instructor training: PITC Diploma 2019 and BREATHE Education Cert IV 2019 and Diploma 2020 PAA Level: Professional Level 1 What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I do believe an Ex said I’d like it….we went our separate ways before I ever attended a session but the seed was planted…..Group Reformer class – BAM – hooked. I’ve been an educator all my working life and love the chance…

By Adrienne Varga – Vision Leader & CEO FOCUS BUSINESS GROWTH, DEVELOPMENT & TRAINING CONSULTANCY The years 2020 & 2021 have delivered some incredible challenges to Pilates Studio owners & business owners world wide. Do you seem to always be feeling unsure about how you’re going to keep your studio alive in these challenging times? Does it seem like you’ve found yourself often wondering if you’ll be forever overwhelmed, frustrated and confused? I have some great news for you. You have a CHOICE. Choosing to find opportunities during challenging times like COVID is hard. But choosing to give up, close…

Natalie Ryan, PAA Student Member, Balanze Studios, Claremont WA We’re launching a new take on a favourite feature and meeting our next generation of Pilates Instructors! Thank you Natalie for being our first ‘Emerging Instructor in Focus’! Instructor Name: Natalie Ryan Studio(s) you work at: Balanze Studio Location: Claremont, Western Australia Instructor training: Ultimate Reformer – Polestar PAA Level: Student What originally motivated you to try Pilates and then go on to train as an instructor? I have always liked Pilates, I discovered Chiropractic when I was living abroad, started working with health professionals and decided I wanted to be…