ABOUT US

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.

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.
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Yui Goto

Pilates Instructor

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Yui is an experienced and qualified Yoga and Pilates instructor. She attained her initial certification from the Byron Yoga Center, with further training in Mat and Reformer Pilates completed with Studio Pilates and Breathe education. As part of her own journey into motherhood she qualified in pre and post-natal Pilates under the direction of Carolyne Anthony at the Center For Women’s Fitness.

With her personal interest and knowledge in pre and post-natal pilates you can have confidence in her ability to support you through these critical life stages. Her bright disposition and enthusiasm for the power of movement will bring joy to your next session and you a step closer to your goals.

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Mel Allen

Pilates Instructor

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Throughout her career Mel has gained a wealth of experience teaching dance, pilates and choreographing for all ages and capabilities.
As a teacher, she feels that her enthusiasm and joy of movement creates a fun, creative and productive lesson. She also takes pride in seeing pupils progress no matter what their ability.
She is passionate about movement with an eye for technical detail. She has taught some challenging students and found ways to engage with nervous and sceptical clients.
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AC Grist

Pilates Instructor

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After 4 years of attending Pilates and a year of fitness training, AC decided to try out yoga and immediately fell in love with it. While in London, her practice included Jivamukti, Astanga, Iyengar and Power.
 
After coming back to Australia her practice expanded to Acro and Aerial yoga. AC’s classes emphasise good alignment, and safely entering and exiting each pose to avoid injuries.  AC is a licensed medical doctor. She uses her knowledge of the human body (biomechanics) in her yoga classes to improve movement and strength from previous injuries.
 
During medical school she had special interest in Psychiatry/Psychology and the connection of mind and body and how a good mind set helps in better and quicker recovery, so yoga was a natural fit.
AC is also a certified barre attack & yogalates instructor.   Expect to be challenged when attending her classes.  She loves teaching all ages & conditions & especially loves to see  a positive change in a person's mental & physical health.
Ana was born in Europe but grew up on Sydney’s northern beaches. She is a Polestar certified mat and reformer instructor who enjoys working with people and helping people become more mobile and strong.
 
After years of working in the office behind a desk she decided to change her  career in order to have a more balanced and healthier lifestyle.
 
This led her to discovering Pilates and Polestar Education is where she studied and honed her  skills to become an instructor.
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Ana Markovic

Pilates Instructor

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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.

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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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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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Emily Reynolds

Pilates Instructor

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Originally from the UK, Emily's love of movement stems from her early ballet days. Since moving to Sydney over 7 years ago, she has embraced the active lifestyle by taking part in many marathons and runs a healthy treats company.
 
After discovering Barre when she was pregnant with her first baby (when she couldn't run anymore), she fell in love with how the movement sculpts the body, clears the mind, gives you focus and strength whilst leaving you feeling relaxed yet toned, all at the same time. She calls it the 'post-barre glow'.

Emily completed her Barre and Pilates training whilst on her own postpartum journey with her second baby boy and aims to share her passion, positive energy and motivation with others. She focuses on core strength and mobilisation, specialising in post pregnancy bodies.

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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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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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Iain Maine

Director

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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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