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Introduction As we pass the one year anniversary of partnering with BMS for our Member Insurance Program, with insurance that is now linked to membership renewal dates, we are beginning to see instances of lapsed insurance: membership hasn’t been renewed by the due date and therefore insurance has lapsed as well. This is a very worrying occurrence as a lapse in insurance can also affect the retroactive date of your policy. “What is that and what does it mean?” I hear you ask. We approached our insurer, BMS Group, to provide an explanation of retroactive cover and why it is…

A very warm welcome to the new members (8) who have joined the PAA since our last membership update in May 2019. Congratulations also  goes to all the students who have graduated and to the members who have worked hard to achieve their upgrades this period (15).   We encourage you all to upgrade as you reach the next level, either by qualification or hours. New Members and Upgrades: New Associate Members (1) Emma Lamagnere New Associate Students (3) Daniel Staton Karen Kruidyk Karen  Scanes New Mat Members (2) Jie  Li (Windsor Gardens, SA) Michelle Smith (Sydney, NSW) New Level…

A very warm welcome to the new members who have joined the PAA over Summer/Autumn 2019 since the last Membership News in November 2018, and also congratulations to all the students who have graduated and to the members who have worked hard to achieve upgrades this period. New Associate Members (3) Jung min Kim Martha Gannon Vanessa McKenzie New Associate Students (24) Alison Koerner Carly Wise Catherine Qassis Christine Tongue Conella Veldhuijzen Dana Koennecke Ditta Zizi Eileen Hughes Ellen O’Connor Elissa Bradshaw Eve Fairbairn Jaclyn Griffin Julia Coursey Justine Karini Kate Watts Leah O’Gorman Lily Hodgson Natasha Sherwood Pamela Lam…

Breathing for Peak Performance – Functional Exercises for Dance, Yoga and Pilates, teaches the reader to learn how to improve breathing function and understand the anatomy of breathing. As with all Eric Franklin Books, this book provides excellent diagrams and images of not only the anatomy, but also of the 35 breathing exercises included in the book.  These diagrams and pictures really support the text and result in the reader’s having a good understanding of the anatomy and the exercise. Overall, this is a useful book for anybody to use, whether they are a teacher or a student so as…

Introduction This newsletter we are bringing you a great article on pelvic floor health from Peta Titter, a PAA Principal instructor who is President of the Continence Foundation of Tasmania. Peta is also a continence nurse advisor and founder of the Women’s Health Education Network. The Continence Foundation is one of several organisations in Australia dedicated to education and exercise guidelines for Women’s Health.  As Pilates instructors, we deal with a complex array of physiological issues. It is crucial that we seek advice from specialist health professionals when needed and that we stay up to date with National Guidelines on…

Introduction Welcome to part two of our expert advice feature – we ask some searching questions and share some great advice from industry experts and your Pilates peers on how to take the Health Fund reforms and turn them into opportunities to boost your business. We would also love to hear about any bright ideas or special guerrilla tactics you’ve developed to make the most of the situation. Email support@pilates.org.au with your perspective (P.S. there could be PDPs in it for you!) Minna Salmesvuo, Director & Social Media Marketing Strategist of Social Media Tribe As a social media agency, we…

Collarbone fracture rehabilitation in a Pilates studio setting by Carla Mullins The collarbone is an area of the body that is commonly fractured in falls. Collarbone fractures can result from simple activities such as falling off our bicycle, playing tennis, skateboarding, skiing, playing touch football, car accident, or even an accidental trip after a few drinks! This article is about collarbone fracture rehabilitation, of particular relevance for a pilates studio setting: A review of the anatomy of the clavicle, also known as a collar bone; How the collar bone is commonly injured; What the healing process is for repair; What…

Introduction In coming weeks, we ask some searching questions and share some great advice from industry experts and your Pilates peers on how to take the Health Fund reforms and turn them into opportunities to boost your business. We would also love to hear about any bright ideas or special guerrilla tactics you’ve developed to make the most of the situation. Email support@pilates.org.au with your perspective (P.S. there could be PDPs in it for you!) Ingrid Thompson, Director and Business Coach, Healthy Numbers What are 2 things that a Pilates business owner can do right now to see more clients…

by Samantha Wood Aimed at physiotherapists wanting to use the Pilates Method in injury recovery and prevention programs, Pilates for Rehabilitation details the science and philosophy behind Pilates and examines why it is an effective rehabilitation method. Written by US Physical Therapist (PT), Samantha Wood, this book also provides a detailed resource for Pilates instructors by outlining the key considerations for many common injuries and pathologies and providing greater insight into the application of Pilates exercises and variations for specific populations and pathologies. Samantha is also a fully qualified Pilates instructor and BASI faculty member. She specialises in Pilates-based  rehabilitation…

Private Health Insurance (PHI) update As you are all aware the Private Health Insurance (PHI) changes came into effect today and clients will no longer be able to claim a health fund rebate for Pilates sessions. The PAA have been working to stop the implementation of this Rule and have found support from several MPs, including Dr Kerryn Phelps who has written to Minister for Health, Greg Hunt in support of retaining rebates for Pilates, Yoga and several other natural therapies. We will continue to work towards the recognition of Pilates on many fronts. However, for Pilates instructors the Rule…