Welcome to Pilates 360

Welcome to Pilates360 on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Our friendly studios in Neutral Bay and St Leonards offer small group Pilates classes – reformer, barre and mat.

We give you individual attention in the classes and we get to know you, which allows us to help you achieve your fitness and exercise goals.

We have a fabulous team of experienced instructors – expert, caring and devoted. We offer a variety of class levels and styles with over 70 classes each week, 7 days, to choose from.

Our Pilates is guaranteed to make you feel taller, stronger and more confident. Regular pilates at our studios will give you a stronger core, less pain, better balance and body awareness, greater flexibility and improved posture.

OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

OUR STORY

Pilates360 was founded in 2015 by Sharon Freedman and Iain Maine based on their very different experiences but shared passion for Pilates.

Sharon is an accredited Pilates teacher, Nutrition coach and Personal Trainer. Her passion and for Pilates has developed over many years and ultimately lead her to become qualified as a Pilates teacher. Sharon's driving motivation is that your body is your temple. She believes wholeheartedly in the concepts of nurturing, challenging and stretching your body to achieve your personal goals.

Iain discovered pilates after suffering a bulging L4/L5 disc. As an alternative to surgery his neurologist referred him to a specialist spine physio and after several months of intensive treatment, they discussed ongoing management options: Pilates, yoga or swimming. Iain opted to try Pilates, and over several months his back function had largely returned to normal. As a result he's become a huge advocate for the benefits of regular reformer Pilates for rehab but also for general health and wellbeing.

Along their journey Sharon and Iain realised there were very few high quality, small group reformer Pilates options for people living on Sydney's lower north shore. In 2015 they established Pilates360 to create a studio in which they themselves would want to attend: with quality equipment, experienced teachers and a welcoming environment to make anyone feel comfortable.

PILATES360 TEAM

Sharon Freedman

Sharon discovered Pilates after many years of working as a personal trainer. She felt so good after a pilates workout that she decided to go on and study teaching it to others.

"Reformer pilates is the reason I love exercising because of its diversity and repertoire that I can create or learn from other teachers."

"I believe Pilates is the superfood of the exercise world. Once a rehab exercise tool for one on one or in a clinical style we have developed group reformer classes for the pregnant woman right through to an athletic level. I love being involved in the growing pilates world in Australia".

Sharon is a STOTT PILATES trained Pilates teacher. She is also a Barre Attack teacher and an accredited food coach.

Charlotte Twitchell

Charlotte Twitchell was born in the United States. She began dance training at a pre-professional ballet school where she was trained extensively in Classical Ballet, Modern, Tap, and Jazz techniques.

She went to Indiana University where she majored in Dance and Movement Sciences and was introduced to the sciences behind movement and the body. She also attended Hebrew University with the Jerusalem Academy of Music and Dance in Israel as her study abroad in 2014.

Charlotte graduated with distinction from her University obtaining a degree and a Pilates certification to boot. She then worked with her former dance studio in Erie, Pennsylvania where she taught, rehearsed, and created works. She also performed with two local dance companies and worked as a pilates instructor.

In 2015 Charlotte came to Australia and quickly found work teaching dance and pilates. She now works as a Pilates instructor as well in Sydney, cultivating a balance between her extensive science background and dance knowledge and her experience and training in Pilates, massage, and other movement therapy training.

Carolyn Lacey

Carolyn (CJ) is a passionate Pilates instructor who believes in movement being the key to a longevity. She found and fell in love with Pilates while training as a young dancer. Trained in classical ballet, dance and gymnastics from a young age, she graduated from Brent St School of Performing Arts and danced professionally before embarking on her fitness and Pilates journey.

Carolyn programs her classes to strengthen, stretch, mobilise, balance and ultimately teach your body to move more efficiently in life. She aims to leave you feeling taller, energised and strong. She firmly believes that absolutely everyone at any level will feel the benefits of Pilates training.

Carolyn trained in Mat and Reformer Pilates with the Elixr School of Pilates. She is also qualified in Functional Movement Systems and holds a certificate as a Level 1 Crossfit trainer. Expect a practical approach with a strong emphasis on technique, a dash of fun and a whole lot of challenge in Carolyn’s classes.

Yvette Lakin

Yvette is a dancer/ pilates instructor and a certified personal trainer holding a degree in contemporary arts and theatre. Her passion as a dancer growing up has continued in her fitness career and she is now a sought after instructor in Pilates and much more having taught overseas and around Australia. Yvette has a Certificate 3 and 4 in fitness and is a certified Mat and Equipment Pilates Instructor. She is STOTT PILATES trained in Pilates and also holds certification in Yoga, Barre and dance.

Her energy and enthusiasm for fitness is evident in all her classes. She concentrates on strengthening and conditioning the entire body with powerful workouts that have been carefully planned, helping each individual reach their goals. Becoming a mum herself in 2016, Yvette has also taken a specialty to help clients continue to exercise safely throughout their pregnancy and post-natal . Yvette's ongoing passion is to help more people along the road towards a happier, healthier and more active lifestyle.

Nid Ra

Nid loves all her incarnations as a Reiki healer, Raynor massage therapist, Soul Realignment(R) and Law of Attraction practitioner alongside teaching yoga, pilates, yoga nidra, fascia training, Boxilates(R) and mind-body fitness, and writing blogs for Omega Movement, Balance Garden, Sivana East and Blue Osa. Nid has just moved to Sydney after years of leading wellbeing retreats worldwide following her teaching in STOTT PILATES mat and reformer, and yoga in London, England.

Her work draws many with long-term pain or health issues to discover how to enjoy their body and use conscious awareness to understand their whole being for a full life. For those in perfect health, she loves to have clients challenge their edge, face their perceived limitations and maximise their potential.

Pam Lam

Pam left behind the corporate media and marketing world after the birth of her baby boy Sebastian in 2017. She credits Pilates with keeping her in shape physically and mentally during her pregnancy and now, as a mum to a happily active and busy toddler.

Pam decided to follow her heart and love of Pilates, retraining as a Certified Practitioner of Pilates Mat with Polestar Australia in 2018, and is so happy to be able to share her love of Pilates and its benefits with her students. Pam has a particular passion for pregnancy and postnatal Pilates. In February 2019, Pam gained her certification in the Barre Attack method and is enjoying bringing dynamic and joyful movement with ballet flair to her students.

Mavis Low

Mavis is a professional and experienced instructor qualified in Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates, Yogafit and freestyle group exercise classes.

She has a passion and motivation for teaching and practicing Pilates, yoga, circuit training, hi/lo aerobics, boxing fitness, stretch and participating in many group exercise classes.

She completed her Certificate lll in Group Fitness Training in 2007. Her love of Pilates commenced in 1988, when she attended her first class, so naturally that was the first training module she undertook. Then in 1993, her love of yoga journey started when she traveled overseas. She has been practicing Pilates and yoga as part of her daily fitness program ever since.

Her key strengths and skills are:

A passionate and inspiring instructor
Maximising the fitness goals of clients with diverse abilities
Energetic, positive, calm and open attitude
Speaking Cantonese and Mandarin fluently

Ty Melhem

Julie Flowers

Julie first discovered Pilates in an effort to regain her fitness after the birth of her child.

While practising Pilates, she found her posture, muscle strength, core control and body awareness improved way beyond any expectation. Julie has been actively involved in fitness since the late 80’s.

In 1993, she competed in the United States of America’s National Tae Kwon Do Championship Tournament and placed second in the Women’s division. Julie went on to earn her Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do in 1994. It was this early introduction to fitness training and her passion for Pilates that inspired Julie to pursue her education and become a Pilates Instructor.

Having practiced law in Australia and the United States since 1994, Julie was not a novice to hard work and lots of studying. With a desire to change careers, while still focusing on helping others, Julie turned towards a career as a Pilates Instructor.
The decision to seek more knowledge led Julie to study Anatomy and Physiology at Nature Care College, gaining a high distinction in the subject. At the same time, she completed her course work through Polestar International to become a Pilates Instructor for mat and reformer classes, as well as, studio work. Julie has a strong commitment to continue gathering knowledge and experience in the Pilates field. To bring this knowledge into the class for each individual and to ultimately enhance their physical and mental balance is Julie’s experiences as a mother, elite sportsperson and lawyer culminate in her ability to understand and teach each student at the level they need to reach their goal.

Andressa Sanfelice

Gillian McLachlan

Gillian is a highly motivated Pilates instructor with over 20 years of experience in teaching group fitness throughout UK and Australia. She fell in love with Pilates whilst taking a year out from corporate life and hasn’t looked back since. Her years of being a professional dancer ensure her eye for detail helps each client achieve their full potential and challenges them in a fun and inspiring environment.

She is passionate about exposing Pilates to many young dancers’ and believes by incorporating it into their training regimes will provide a platform for longevity in their future careers.

Gillian is qualified and certified with STOTT PILATES in Mat and Reformer Level 1 and 2 and spent her former years studying dance at WAAPA and then furthering her studies completing a Bachelor of Health Science (Distinction) at Edith Cowan University.

Expect to be energised and motivated with a strong emphasis on technique in her classes.

Jodi Cabanas

TESTIMONIALS

I had never even considered pilates before I took advantage of the trial pack and now I love it. The Pilates360 staff are all knowledgeable, professional and friendly. They manage to structure classes so that everyone from beginner to expert has a great workout

Don

Just back from another fabulous class at Pilates360. The wonderful staff make this place really special.

Audrey

Pilates360 has something for everyone. The teachers inspire confidence and have diverse styles so each brings something different to their classes. The reformer classes vary from beginner classes to more athletic workouts, and teachers tailor workouts to levels of experience and individual needs (including a chronic knee problem in my case). And with the barre and stretch classes, the studio provides an effective all-round workout. Importantly, all the classes are engaging and enjoyable; an hour goes by very quickly. And all of this takes place in a warm and welcoming environment. Everyone can benefit from Pilates, and Pilates360 is the ideal place for it.

Dan

I am enjoying my Pilates so much and have noticed a significant difference already in reduced aches and pains, flexibility and building strength. The teachers are so wonderful and helpful and I have also never been to a studio so clean!! I am so happy to have joined Pilates360!! You have such a fab team!! Thank you!

Hayley

I began my trial at Pilates360 with the honest intention of just doing a few classes and nothing more. That was a month ago - Pilates360 is absolutely addictive. Sharon, Cindy, Phoebe - all the staff have been absolutely magnificent. I always feel so fresh and awake after a class and whilst there are plenty of times I've struggled (those damn circuit classes) I keep coming back for more. I am the perfect example of someone who will find every excuse in the book to not go to the gym or workout - until now. Pilates360 is a fabulous alternative for someone who wants to be pushed, find muscles they never knew existed, sit up straight at work and feel just that bit more energy in life.

Giverney

02 9438 5050

info@pilates360.com.au

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ABOUT US

Welcome to Pilates 360

OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

OUR STORY

PILATES360 TEAM

Sharon Freedman

Charlotte Twitchell

Carolyn Lacey

Yvette Lakin

Nid Ra

Pam Lam

Mavis Low

Ty Melhem

Julie Flowers

Andressa Sanfelice

Gillian McLachlan

Jodi Cabanas

TESTIMONIALS

3 GROUP CLASSES
FOR ONLY $45

Get started with our Intro Pack

3 GROUP CLASSES
FOR ONLY $45

Get started with our Intro Pack

Don

Audrey

Dan

Hayley

Giverney

ABOUT US

Welcome to Pilates 360

OUR VISION, MISSION AND VALUES

OUR STORY

PILATES360 TEAM

Sharon Freedman

Charlotte Twitchell

Carolyn Lacey

Yvette Lakin

Nid Ra

Pam Lam

Mavis Low

Ty Melhem

Julie Flowers

Andressa Sanfelice

Gillian McLachlan

Jodi Cabanas

TESTIMONIALS

3 GROUP CLASSES FOR ONLY $45

Get started with our Intro Pack

3 GROUP CLASSES FOR ONLY $45

Get started with our Intro Pack

Don

Audrey

Dan

Hayley

Giverney

3 GROUP CLASSES
FOR ONLY $45

3 GROUP CLASSES
FOR ONLY $45