2024 PRESENTERS

Ava is a distinguished expert in fitness and sports rehabilitation, particularly when conventional methods fall short. Her profound training in anatomy and physiology underpins an accredited certification program she developed for Pilates professionals, emphasising the vital role of joint mobility. 

Her vibrant approach enables individuals from diverse backgrounds to integrate and apply these profound principles of joint mobility effectively. Having assisted hundreds of teachers worldwide her impact extends beyond the classroom, transforming the way professionals optimise their training and provide meaningful services.     

                                                        

Elle is a vibrant, energetic instructor of functional Pilates, who loves to feel and raise the energy in the room.  Being a physio has enable her to deliver classes with intent, specificity and appropriate challenge for all members in the room. 

Elle is passionate about providing a nurturing environment where everybody feels united and connected to themselves, their peers and the work.  She strongly believes that health is a journey of everlasting education and her classes are more than just a 50 minute workout.  They embody her passion and purpose for good technique, excellent cueing, a touch of torture and telling stories that nobody asked for but everyone needs to hear!

Cynthia began learning The Pilates Method at Joseph Pilates' studio in New York under Romana Kryzanowska one of the last remaining instructors from Joseph himself.  As a certified instructor under the true Pilates Method and with over 30 years of experience, Cynthia continues to train instructors in Australia and world wide for Romana Pilates International.   

As one of only four Grandmasters in the world, her vast wealth of knowledge is used to inspire and educate Pilates enthusiasts.  Her expertise  allows individuals to experience just how transformative and healing the genius work of Joseph Pilates really is.   

                                                                                          

Carla is an esteemed Pilates expert renowned for her passion and expertise in holistic well-being. With a career spanning over two decades, she has cultivated a unique approach to Pilates, seamlessly blending traditional techniques with contemporary insights.

Carla has been a long term advocate for professionalism in the Pilates Industry.  Her commitment to individualised instruction has garnered her a reputation for transformative teaching, empowering clients to achieve optimal strength, flexibility, and mind-body balance. Beyond her studio, she extends her influence through her training courses, resources, workshops and community outreach, embodying a dedication to enhancing lives through the principles of Pilates.

With over a decade of experience as a physiotherapist and Pilates teacher Steph brings her extensive clinical, fitness and classical Pilates skills together to help her clients move and engage their bodies. 

Her teaching technique is a mix of all the things she loves and connects with from each of the clinical methods she has studied.  Steph helps novice and experienced Pilates instructors successfully plan and teach classes that clients love and cannot wait to come back to.  Her passion for teaching and empowering individuals sits alongside her free time with her husband, dogs, Netflix and wearing Pilates tights and ugg boots all the time!


For over a decade Fran has been an integral part of the Pilates and fitness industry tailoring programmes to the health and well-being of clients and her passion, expecting and new mothers. Fran helps individuals achieve strength, flexibility, and vitality with her experience, guidance and compassion.

Her vibrant and energetic personality supports each client's needs, making her a valued and sought-after resource in the Australian Pilates community. 



                                                                                          

Raphael is a Pilates educator and Clinical Exercise Physiologist based in Melbourne, Australia. He is the CEO of Breathe Education and his chief focus is helping Pilates instructors master anatomy and rehabilitation. 

The Movement Perspective Co-Founders Chloe Talbot and Vickie Wilmot are a dynamic duo here to mentor and guide ambitious individuals looking to make their mark in the Pilates industry.

They believe running a Pilates studio with a CEO mindset is about success and fun, helping to clarify and empower people to prioritise their passions. After turning Breathe Pilates Studio in Perth WA into a 7-figure success in 8 years, Chloe and Vickie now have a mission to help Pilates studios across Australia define success on their own terms.

Cheryl’s story is no different from many others who found the transformative benefits of Pilates.  After her daughter was diagnosed with scoliosis she looked for non-surgical methods to slow the curvature progression and manage her pain. This led straight to the world of Pilates. 

Cheryl’s passion for holistic well-being allowed her to hone her expertise in Pilates, journeying from enthusiast client, to instructor, to studio owner, to teacher trainer and Managing Director of Pilates Reformers Australia. 

Her studies in both the contemporary and classical realms of Pilates have enabled her to experience the many facets that Pilates has to offer.

Author, and host of the successful podcast “So You Want To Start A Business”, Ingrid Thompson is passionate about helping business owners understand the world of business. 

 With her accounting background and 20 years of experience in helping entrepreneurs and leaders achieve financial education and freedom, Ingrid knows how to ask the tough questions to get a business from woe to go. 

 With her specialty in start-ups and new business owners, Ingrid thrives in providing a framework that aims to get it right from the outset.  If you’re thinking of starting a business, then Ingrid is your woman.