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VIRTUAL CLASSES AND MEMBERSHIP

Our studios are temporarily closed due to NSW Government ban in response to Coronavirus.

We will begin Virtual classes on Monday (30 March) and we have a new Virtual membership and Drop-in option to enable you to join these.

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The Virtual classes will be held on Zoom. Please bear with us while we get this up and running and learn how to do it well.

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Thanks to everyone for your loyalty and support during this crisis. We'll be back!

WELCOME TO PILATES360

Welcome to Pilates360 on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Our friendly studios in Neutral Bay and St Leonards offer small group (max 10) Pilates classes – Reformer, Barre and Mat plus Boxilates and YIN Stretch.

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

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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 instructor, 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 instructor. 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 instructors and a welcoming environment to make anyone feel comfortable.

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PILATES360 TEAM

Sharon Freedman

Studio Director

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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

Pilates Instructor

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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

Pilates Instructor

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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.

Gillian McLachlan

Pilates Instructor

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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.

Pam Lam

Pilates Instructor

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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.

Saniya Karimova

Pilates Instructor & Member Advisor

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Saniya is a certified Pilates instructor and undertook her pilates training with Polestar. She has  been teaching for almost 5 years working in Singapore, Myanmar and now Sydney.
 
She is qualified and experienced working with clients with injuries, pre and post natal women, clients with sports specific goals.
 
Saniya is also a Member Advisor with Pilates360. In this role she works with new clients to ensure they have the best possible introduction to pilates and Pilates360.

Laura Lo Bianco

Pilates Instructor

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Laura is originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is a highly trained dancer with a degree in Choreography Composition who discovered her passion for Pilates in the search of achieving more core strength and better posture and flexibility. It was back in 2005 when she started training in Pilates and since then it has become her passion. Laura started teaching in 2007 in Buenos Aires and since 2009 she’s been based in Sydney teaching Pilates full time.

Since 2010 she has been training in the internationally recognized Stott Pilates method. Laura’s passion for movement shows in each one of her classes. Her goal as an instructor is to bring out the best of each person and encourage them to achieve their full potential. She believes in making Pilates classes a fun, inspiring and challenging experience.

Nid Ra

Pilates Instructor

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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.

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Ty Melhem

Pilates Instructor

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After being a Pilates client throughout my three pregnancies I decided to undertake training to become an instructor. My qualifications include Barre and Pilates mat instructor for over 6 years and a reformer instructor for over 2 years.  Knowing women’s bodies post pregnancy I design my workouts to be challenging yet safe for varied fitness levels.

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Mavis Low

Pilates Instructor

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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
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Yvette Lakin

Pilates Instructor

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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.

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Vee Gintel

Pilates Instructor

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Venetia (Vee) completed her Pilates training with Pilates ITC in Sydney. 

She was previously a client of Pilates360 and became so passionate about her own pilates practice that she decided to train as an Instructor to be able to share her passion and knowledge with others. 

Vee hopes to one day manage and possibly own her own pilates studio. She is also an accomplished artist and continues to practice and refine her drawing in her spare time.

 

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Kelly Page

Member Advisor

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As a Member Advisor with Pilates360, Kelly works with new clients to ensure they have the best possible introduction to pilates and Pilates360. She is a pilates regular herself and a huge believer in the benefits of pilates for all.

Kelly loves motivating and empowering others to improve their health. She is also a certified Food and Nutrition Coach and has a Diploma in Holistic Wellness Coaching. She is passionate about promoting the benefits of good nutrition, movement and a holistic approach to wellness.

 

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Julie Flowers

Pilates Instructor

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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.

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Barbara Bachelder

Pilates Instructor

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Barbara has been teaching Pilates, Yoga and Dance since 2001. She was introduced to Pilates as a dancer and knew this was her calling. Barbara is an Internationally Certified STOTT Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and Triggerpoint Coach.
 
She started her fitness career in Canada, working at Toronto’s major Pilates Studios and Health Clubs, among them the STOTT Pilates Headquarters. Barbara has also been teaching at Sydney’s leading clubs for over 6 years and is excited to join the team at Pilates360.

Barbara loves how fitness and nutrition have a transformational influence over every area of one’s life. She specialises in working with Pre/Post Natal women and in Rehabilitation. Her latest obsession are Booty Barre classes and Suspension Training.

Barbara's favourite Pilates exercise on the reformer is legs in straps and in mat class the Pilates series of five. Barbara is passionate about helping her clients get the most out of their workouts, while keeping her classes fun, challenging and inspiring.

 

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Tina Henwood

Nutritionist

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Tina is an accredited practicing nutritionist (Bachelor of Health Science, Nutritional Medicine) with a specific interest in gut health, autoimmune conditions and disordered eating.

Her aim is to offer warm and compassionate nutrition consultations whit a shift of mindset away from restrictive diets, instead focussing on individualised nutrition therapy and bringing back the joy of eating.

Tina believes that food is a fundamental component of health and the cause of many health issues. In her opinion there is no fit all diet. She instead aims to determine what dietary changes her clients will best benefit from by reviewing their medical history, their medications and supplement history as well as their current diet and lifestyle habits.
Tina looks at possible nutrient deficiencies or digestive issues that might be caused by food sensitivities, gut inflammation, pathogens in the digestive tract or imbalance of digestive bacteria. She believes that healthy gut is a pillar of good health and works with other health professionals to ensure that her clients feel supported.

During her clinical practice, Tina has seen many people struggling with their relationship with food, disordered eating and body image. She practices nutrition that is shifted towards a health focused instead of a weight focussed approach. She has since graduating taken additional studies and is an Australian Centre for Eating Disorders approved practitioner as well as trained in motivational interviewing.

Through her consultations Tina will ensure that your diet nourishes your body but at the same time doesn’t create unnecessary stress and overwhelm. She will teach you how to create simple, healthy and easy to follow meals so you have enough time and energy to focus on the things that are important to you.

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Iain Maine

Director

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PILATES360@HOME MEMBERSHIP

Our studios are currently closed due to the COVID19 situation. We have a schedule of Virtual (live, online) classes you can view in the St Leonards timetable. Pilates360@Home membership is $35 per week for unlimited Virtual classes or Pilates360@Home Drop-in for $15.

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PILATES360@HOME MEMBERSHIP

Our studios are currently closed due to the COVID19 situation. We have a schedule of Virtual (live, online) classes you can view in the St Leonards timetable. Pilates360@Home membership is $35 per week for unlimited Virtual classes or Pilates360@Home Drop-in for $15.

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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.

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