Pilates HQ

I have been fanatical about health and well-being my whole life, and with physical activity being my passion it was a natural progression that I fell into the role of becoming a Pilates instructor.

I completed a Bachelor of Health Sciences at Deakin University in 2014 and Certificate IV in Clinical Pilates at Breathe Education in 2018. Coming from a background of medical administration in orthopaedic rehabilitation and oncology, I am a strong advocate for living an active lifestyle for longevity.

Growing up in Ballarat, my first taste of Pilates was through our school rowing program.  I remember how we all loved this different form of exercise and how difficult these “simple” movements could be, and I quickly became obsessed with this new challenge. It wasn’t until I moved to Melbourne many years later that I found my love for Pilates again with group reformer classes.

I love the holistic benefits the Pilates, from the strengthening and conditioning of the body, improved flexibility and balance, to the intertwined mental health benefits. Pilates has allowed me to feel strong and powerful, and helped me feel good about myself. I want to share this feeling with my clients.

I enjoy the creativity in creating new sequences for my clients and making every class a different experience. I aim to offer fun, strong and dynamic challenges, empowering my clients to be the best version of themselves, and leave feeling energised and eager to come back.

When I’m not bouncing around on a reformer you’ll find me out running, in a yoga class, planning my next overseas adventure, trying new brunch spots or relaxing on my parents farm with a good book and my cat Donny. 

“I love the way Pilates enables clients to take control of their body bringing it back into balance. It’s the perfect way to improve our posture and strengthen the body and mind.”

I worked as a Remedial Massage Therapist where I found no matter how often people would have a massage, if they continued with there lifestyle then no amount of massage would fully bring their body back to balance.

I had dabbled in Pilates myself and loved the benefits of body awareness and strength it gave me. So after referring many clients to Pilates as a way of helping to correct and balance their bodies and seeing the difference it made, I decided to return to study and completed my Diploma in Pilates Instruction through National Pilates Instruction in Melbourne in 2014.

I have been teaching Pilates since and love watching the change in clients, from when they walk in the door to when the leave after a session feeling taller and stronger. The Pilates Method helps us maintain a healthy body, working all our joints through a full range of motion.

Outside of work and practising Pilates, I like to keep fit with running a few times a week. I love spending time with family and friends. Supporting our four kids with their sport, both football and netball and relaxing down the coast.

Abby’s Exercise Physiology background means that she has an incredible understanding of the human body, injury, rehab and fitness. This and her undoubtable love of all things health related will put you in good hands throughout your whole Pilates Journey; from assessment right through to rehabilitation and fitness.

Abby’s caring nature allows you to feel safe and comfortable during her Clinical Pilates Classes, no matter what your injury/fitness level. She will advance your tailored program according to your weekly improvements allowing you to be progressively challenged and to see improvements in your Pilates Practice.

Jess’ background as a Professional Ballroom dancer, winning an Australian championship, means that not only can this girl bust a move, but she has a thorough understanding of human movement. As well as this, Jess has taught Ballroom Dancing for many years, which means that she has a keen eye for correct posture and alignment and will ensure that your technique is on pointe.

 Jess participated in Pilates classes throughout both her dancing years and her pregnancy. She has great appreciation and awareness of the positive effects that Pilates has on both your mind and body, and is excited to be able to pass on these benefits on to all our HQers.

Jess’s welcoming nature will make you feel at ease as soon as you walk through the door and her bubbly personality along with her killer Pilates skills will ensure that you leave your class with a smile on your face and a bit of a burn in your muscles.