After working in the IT industry for 16 years, I decided to leave and follow my passion for health and fitness. So, in 2003 I became a qualified personal trainer and I have never looked back. Soon after getting my qualification, I was fortunate enough to be introduced to Pilates and to date I know my Pilates training have given me a competitive edge over other personal trainers by having the skills to work with people who are in pain, injured and have special conditions.  
It has been my mission ever since to help change people’s lives by helping them overcome pain, get fitter and stronger and build self-esteem. I love my work, especially when a client puts their complete trust in my training and experience.   I only ask that once you get started you never look back. 

You need to look at your health and fitness as an investment and a journey.  What you put into it you WILL get out of it more than you can ever imagine.   Unfortunately, I’m a work-a-holic. I think that comes from my Italian parents, so in the little spare time I have, I love to exercise and de-stress down on Boambee Beach with my two border collies – Charlie and Loui and relaxing in front of the television watching movies! 

Qualifications:  
2005 - Certificate IV in Fitness – Personal Training, Older Adults (Australian Institute of Fitness)
2008 - Punchfit Trainer, Punchfit Punch Pad Instructor, Punchfit Kick Pad Instructor (Punchfit Australia)
2008 - Diploma of the Pilates Method (Pilates International)
2010 - Metabolic Jumpstart certified coach Level 1 (Matt O’Neill’s Metabolic Jumpstart nutrition program)
2013 - Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (Pilates International)
2016 - Kettlebell trainer, level 1 (Functional Training Institute)
2018 - TRX Suspension Trainer (PTA Personal Training Academy)
2019 - Oov Fundamentals level 1 (Oov Education)  

Continuing Education:  
2020 - ‘Safe return to exercise’ course for post-natal women (Jen Dugard)
2020 - ‘SubCore30’ course (Fitness Education Online)
2020 - Pilates for Neurological Conditions Certificate Course (The Neuro Studio)
2020 - Female Health and Performance coach (Nardia Norman)  

I am registered with AUSActive as both a Level 3 Personal Trainer and a Pilates Method teacher.

Pilates has become a huge passion in my life. For 20 years I was in the hairdressing industry and enjoyed it, but was seeking to make more impact in peoples lives. This is when I decided to follow my passion for Pilates as I loved the whole mind body connection and the way it made me feel.   To be able share this gift with others now brings me such joy and fulfillment.  

My goal for my clients is for them to achieve freedom from pain and attain their best posture so they can move with greater ease; in order to keep doing what they love most whether playing golf, or getting down on the floor to play with their grandchildren.  

I believe Pilates should be fun and functional. Once a client starts to incorporate Pilates principles of proper bio-mechanics and functional alignment, this translates into more energy, less pain, improved endurance and strength.  

After teaching Pilates for 10 years I have discovered I have special passion for helping people with Neurological conditions, firstly Parkinson’s. My aim is not to treat the client as a “Parkinson’s client” but as a client with specific symptoms and goals... who also happens to have Parkinson’s. I'll hope to show you a better way to make meaningful advancements through a caring and customized approach which is also fun.  

Qualifications  
2010 - Certificate III in Allied Heath Assistance (HLT32412)
2011 - Primary comprehensive certification with The Australian Pilates Academy
2013 - Pilates Institute of Queensland equipment 2014 - Barre Attack instructor training
2015 - Certification IV in Polestar Pilates Matwork Instruction Method (10520NAT)2017 - Diploma of Polestar Pilates Studio and Rehabilitation Method
2020 - TRX Suspension Trainer, PTA Personal Training Academy  

Continuing education
2019 - Pilates for Injuries & Pathologies Advanced Certificate Course (BASI Pilates)
2020 - Pilates for Neurological Conditions Certificate Course (The Neuro Studio)
2021 - Neurological Rehabilitation Certificate (The University of Melbourne)
2021 - Advanced Pilates for Neurological Conditions Certificate Course (The Neuro Studio)

I am registered with the following regulatory bodies: Level 4 Professional Practitioner Member with the Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA)  

Interests   Interests include playing tennis, touch footy, going to the beach and watching my kids participate in sports.

I am a dance teacher and found my love of Pilates through my dance pursuits in Australia. Pilates progressed my skills as a dancer and helped me to prevent unwanted injuries despite an active schedule.

Pilates challenges me to think deeper about how our bodies operate, and I’m always amazed at how quickly people can progress their personal journeys once they start to apply the principles of Pilates to their lives. I’m fascinated by the inextricable connection between our mind and body, and strongly believe functional movement to be a necessity for life.

True to those values, I’m always moving, dancing and creating, and like to spend my free time reading, chasing after my two naughty ferrets, or creating in the dance studio to all kinds of music.  I want to use Pilates and functional movement to empower my clients to be in control of their body, so they can enjoy their life and reach their full potential.



Qualifications
2014 to 2015 - Diploma of Elite Dance Performance (Danceworld Studios/ Transit Dance)
2019 - Diploma of Contemporary Pilates Methodology – (Tensegrity Training)
2020 - Progressing Ballet Technique (PBT) Level 2 Teacher - (Marie Walton-Mahon)
2020 - TRX Suspension Trainer, PTA Personal Training Academy
2021 - Acrobatic Arts Instructor Level 1
2022 - Certificate in Ballet Teaching studies, Royal Academy of Dance

Continuing Education:
2019 - Flexibility and Mobility Level 2 (Lisa Howell B.phty)
2022 - Chucking a Wobbly - Carla Mullins, Body Organics

I am a registered Pilates Instructor, Level 2 with Pilates Alliance Australia