Our Instructors
Passionate, qualified professionals dedicated to guiding your Pilates journey.
Passionate, qualified professionals dedicated to guiding your Pilates journey.
Alex is a qualified Mat and Pilates Reformer instructor. She is an accredited Sports Dietitian with a background in professional sport, with diverse work locations including Richmond Football Club. She can work with first time beginners through to advanced and all ages. She can design classes for specific groups such as football teams. Alex is renowned for creating a comfortable vibe in the room where everyone gets a great workout while enjoying the experience.
Susanna is a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor, currently studying a Bachelor of Nutrition. With a background in ballet and dance, she brings a strong focus on body awareness, control and movement quality. She specialises in teaching beginners to intermediate with an emphasis on technique, posture and alignment. Susanna's classes are ideal for those looking to build confidence and strength with more movement control. Our clients also tell us that Susanna's beautiful Italian accent is hypnotic to listen to during the class!
Joanne pioneered Reformer Pilates classes in Australia in the 90s at her ReCreation health club in Armadale. She was awarded Australia Fitness Leader of the year in 2019 in recognition of her impact on bringing new concepts and innovations to the Fitness Industry. Her classes focus on building functional core and overall body strength, with attention to improving flexibility and muscle strength. Joanne is renowned for making classes challenging yet enjoyable.
Lisa is a physiotherapist, fitness instructor and author with over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry. She is the recipient of numerous fitness awards over the years. Lisa loves to teach foundation and mainstream reformer, focusing on the quality of the exercise patterns, while helping individuals to fine tune the movements to suit their specific needs. She combines first rate fitness instruction that is clear and easy to follow, with a fun atmosphere. She introduces progressions so that participants feel challenged yet safe. Lisa is well known across the Peninsula and she has a loyal following wherever she teaches. We are lucky to have her with us at Sorrento Reformer.
Hellen is a Certified Reformer Pilates Instructor with a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Nutrition and Exercise) together with a Graduate Certificate (Neuroscience). She brings decades of experience in the Fitness Industry and over 20 years of teaching Pilates. She is a clear and engaging communicator delivering safe, tailored sessions with precise technique, aligned focus, injury prevention and client progression.
Julia is a very experienced Pilates instructor who focuses on blending classical precision with innovative modern challenges. She is qualified in Studio Pilates, reformer, Mat, Group Fitness and PT. Deeply respecting tradition, she adapts foundation movements for contemporary bodies, building strength, confidence and mindful control for all abilities. Her objective is to empower clients through evidence-based training.
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