Over my 20 year teaching career, yoga has taken me around the world, from teaching on the 77th floor at a studio in Hong Kong, to the beaches of the Caribbean, and the Canadian Rocky Mountains. I consider sharing my love of all things yoga to be a privilege and an honour, ultimately yoga teaches us to slow down, as we heal and nourish ourselves through movement.
I have a deep understanding of how to support my students regardless of their experience, I have spent decades developing my skill set, so I can best serve my students. I also have qualifications in health science, yogic philosophy, massage, reformer and mat pilates, yin yoga and pre and post natal yoga.
Look forward to meeting you on the mat Wednesday 6pm and 7.15pm
I love teaching yoga and I'm training as a yoga therapist. I initially started practising yoga as a form of physical exercise and quickly realised the realm of benefits the practice offers. I enrolled in my first teacher training simply to learn more about the practice and started teaching to share these incredible benefits. My intention when teaching is to empower students to find presence, to connect to their bodies and their intuition, so they feel confident and are free to flourish in a safe environment.
I can't wait to see you on the mat!
Lauren is a passionate Exercise Physiologist and experienced Pilates/Yoga Instructor. With over a decade of teaching experience and a personal journey of recovery from major spinal surgery, Lauren brings a unique blend of empathy and expertise to her practice. She is dedicated to helping clients of all ages and fitness levels achieve their health and wellness goals through personalised exercise programs and mindful movement.
As an accredited health professional, Lauren specialises in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and pain management. Drawing on her own experience of recovery, she empowers clients to overcome physical limitations and improve their quality of life. Whether you’re seeking relief from chronic pain, improve mobility and strength, or simply looking to enhance your overall mental and physical well-being, Lauren’s holistic approach combines the best of the latest research and mindfulness practices.
Lauren is committed to providing professional and client-centred care. She creates a safe and enjoyable environment where clients can focus on alignment, technique and functional movement patterns. By emphasising self-management techniques and education, Lauren empowers clients to take an active role in their health journey and achieve optimal outcomes.
Simone facilitates a space where everyone feels encouraged to move in a way that feels right for them, she meets people where they are at. Focussing on building your capacity to move fearlessly, Simone’s Pilates classes are enriching and supportive with each session crafted to nourish your mind while increasing your strength and mobility. You will finish each session feeling seen, energised and accomplished, ready to explore more moves in your next class!
Melanie is a passionate Pilates instructor whose love for movement began during her college basketball days. After discovering Pilates , she pursued extensive training in both Pilates and yoga, deepening her expertise. Her classes offer a unique blend of strength, a touch of spiciness and a zen finish, all crafted to explore and enhance the
mind-body connection.
Emily is a qualified Mat Pilates instructor and is passionate about creating a safe, fun and motivating place for people to move their bodies. Growing up as a dancer and first practicing Pilates at 15 years old, movement has always been an important and consistent part of her life.
When she's not on the mat, you'll find Emily walking or running by the beach, or curling up on the couch with a book. Emily has also studied a Bachelor of Occupational Therapy and currently works as an OT supporting people with disabilities.
Emily’s classes are high energy and have a strong foundation in form and flow. You can expect to feel the burn in muscles you never knew you had!
Hi, I'm Patchula. I am a registered acupuncturist who is passionate about naturally supporting women on their health journey. My own fertility challenges plummeted me into the world of Chinese Medicine, and the support that it offered me along the way was life changing. For the past 10 years I have dedicated my life to studying this ancient medicine and I hope that I can use this deep knowledge to help support you on your health journey.
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https://www.machiya.com.au/machiya-currumbin
Stephanie found pilates after a professional dance career that was shortly ended due to injuries. After completing her Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction in 2016 she is governmentally recognised to provide exercise rehabilitation to both acute and healthy populations through mindful movement. In furthering her education, she has completed her undergraduate in Exercise Sports Science and has continued her studies into a Master of Physiotherapy. Her goal is to continue to help people move optimally and mindfully. She is known for her attention to the hips, pelvis and lower body stability, but you surely wont forget that after one of her classes.
Amy is a highly skilled physiotherapist with a decade of experience in clinical pilates, musculoskeletal physiotherapy and women’s health. She utilises a broad range of techniques from soft tissue massage, cupping, dry needling, mobilisations and exercise prescription, as well as specific assessment/management of women’s health concerns. Her professional journey is marked by a deep commitment to improving patient outcomes through personalised treatment plans and a holistic approach to care.
Amy combines her knowledge with a personable and empathetic demeanour, ensuring each patient feels supported and understood while on their path to wellness. Her dedication to advancing her expertise and her genuine passion for helping others makes her a valued practitioner in her field.
Qualifications:
Doctor of Physiotherapy ~ Pilates Practitioner ~ Personal Trainer~ Diploma of Massage Therapy
Darla graduated from Bond University with a Doctor of Physiotherapy. Prior to attending Bond, she received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise and Rehabilitation Science from the University of Hawaii.
Darla is passionate about helping people achieve their health, fitness, athletic, and rehabilitation goals. She utilises many techniques including manual therapy, dry needling, soft tissue massage, fascial release, and movement analysis to get the best results for her clients. In addition to being a physiotherapist, Darla is a certified pilates and yoga instructor. She has personally experienced the immense benefits of pilates & yoga and loves sharing these with her clients.
Kirra is a passionate Exercise Physiologist who strongly believes movement is medicine. Completing her studies on the Gold Coast at Southern Cross University, graduating with a Masters of Clinical Exercise Physiology and a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science. She is also a certified clinical Pilates instructor.
Kirra uses a combination of modalities to treat her clients, such as fundamental movement/patterns, functional training, biomechanical assessment, body weight mobility, self-release techniques, Pilates and clinical exercise. Education and evidence based exercise prescription is a strong focus point of Kirra’s practice. She believes any chronic or acute condition, injury and especially pain, should not be lived through or become ‘normal’, as there is always underlying factors which can be addressed with the right treatment. She understands every client is an individual and tailors their own specific programming. Kirra will always endeavour to achieve the clients, practitioners and rehabilitation goals that are set. She enjoys working on improving pain management, prehab, rehabilitation, athletic performance, working on detrimental movement patterns that have occurred over time, improving quality of life and activities of daily living.
Kirra enjoys functional movement and exercise and is continually expanding her knowledge for herself and her clients. Practicing what she preaches and always up for a challenge, Kirra lives an active lifestyle, has a regular training regime and enjoys herself playing different sports.
Accredited Practising Dietitian and certified yoga instructor providing you with the tools to overcome your health challenges, heal and thrive. Brent believes that people inherently possess the wisdom and strength to make changes in their lives. He is deeply committed to working collaboratively with clients to tap into their inner wisdom and strength to make sustainable changes for their own health and well-being. Brent’s goal is to help people heal their relationship with food and body so that they can open up to a life full of meaning and purpose.
For more information go to- www.maitrihealth.com.au
With over a decade of experience in health and fitness, I specialise in helping individuals move freely, feel stronger, and achieve a more functional self. My journey began in 2008 as a swim coach and evolved into group exercise instruction, strength and conditioning coaching, and comprehensive STOTT Pilates teaching.
In 2016, I completed a Bachelor of Health Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy, enhancing my understanding of biomechanics, pain management, and rehabilitation. My approach goes beyond treating surface-level issues—I aim to address the root causes of dysfunction, considering the physical, emotional, and environmental factors affecting well-being.
Working collaboratively with clients and their support networks, I’m passionate about empowering individuals to regain confidence, move optimally, and improve overall wellness. Let’s strengthen and align your body, one step at a time.
Ashleigh is a registered Social Worker with the Australian Association of Social Work (AASW) and EMDR Therapist registered with the EMDR Association of Australia. Ashleigh has specialised in complex trauma therapy, with the goal to deliver holistic trauma-informed care. Additionally, specialising in Perinatal and Infant Mental Health, completing study at the Centre for Perinatal Psychology, Australia.
Ashleigh practices from a person-centred approach, incorporating therapeutic modalities such as EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Nature Therapy, EFT (Emotionally Focused Therapy/Tapping) and Three Phased Approach in working with complex trauma. Ashleigh’s experience is specific to working with children, adolescents and women who have been impacted by adverse life experiences.
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