Pilates is a method of exercise that focuses on the complete coordination of mind, body, and spirit. It involves low-impact exercises performed on mats or with small apparatus like hand weights and balls, as well as larger equipment like the Reformer and Wunda Chair. The goal is to strengthen and lengthen the entire body, enhancing core strength, posture, joint alignment, flexibility, and endurance. Pilates also promotes better breathing, circulation, digestion, and lymphatic drainage. Developed by Joseph Pilates in the 1930s, this method has been practiced by people of all ages and fitness levels, including athletes, dancers, and celebrities.

I prefer to keep my classes small to provide personalised attention to each participant. Pilates is most effective when every movement is performed with precise alignment. Smaller classes enable me to cater to each individual's needs and adjust exercises accordingly. This approach helps in developing better body awareness and muscle control, which is easier to achieve with guidance from your Pilates teacher.

Matwork classes are offered at: Girl Guides Australia Hall in Jirrah Avenue, Point Clare NSW 2250 (Fagan Park) East Gosford Progress Hall at 1 Henry Parry Drive, East Gosford 2250 Studio sessions (private or duets) are offered at: Coast Health Clinic at 2 Baker Street, Gosford NSW 2250. (You do not need to be a patient of CHC to book a Pilates studio session)

No special clothing is needed, but we do recommend wearing comfortable workout clothing that you can move in but that is not too baggy. Your instructor should ideally be able to see how your muscles and bones are aligned and moving. Gym tights or leggings and a top/singlet are ideal. Please also bring socks with you. We ask that you wear socks for hygiene reasons. If you have socks with grippy soles, even better, but normal socks also work. Avoid anything with studs, buckles, zips, bulky tie backs or belts. Please also remove all dangly or sharp jewellery. We also kindly request to avoid wearing heavily scented creams or perfume to your class.

We request that you cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled class to allow us to offer your spot to another customer. Please call 0401 256 626 if you need to cancel. While we do not offer refunds, if you provide at least 24 hours' notice, we will credit your payment toward another class. If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, you will forfeit any payments made.

If you have recently sustained an injury or undergone surgery, we may require a clearance certificate from your doctor to ensure it is safe for you to exercise. Please call us at 0401 256 626 to discuss your situation before booking. When you book, we will send you a health screening questionnaire to complete. If you have previously submitted a health questionnaire but have experienced changes in your health status, such as a new diagnosis or recent surgery, please update your medical history with us.

We will do our best to accommodate you if you are running late. However, if you are more than 10 minutes late for a matwork class, you may miss the warm-up phase and might not be able to join. For studio sessions, we will try to continue with your personal program, but depending on how late you are, we may need to reduce repetitions or skip certain exercises to finish on time. Please note that your class or session will still end at the scheduled time.