Our Instructors

Shae began her movement journey as a dancer, spending many years training and later teaching at ballet and performing arts studios across Melbourne. After experiencing her own lower-back pain, she discovered Pilates in 2002, when dedicated Pilates studios were few and far between. The improvement she felt was immediate and life-changing, sparking a passion to become a qualified Pilates instructor. 

 

She completed her first Pilates qualification in 2005 through the Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA) - an 18-month comprehensive rehabilitation-focused course featuring both theoretical instruction and applied clinical experience. Since that time, Shae has gained experience in a variety of private studios across Melbourne, consistently advancing her skills in injury rehabilitation through further education and specialised training.

 

In 2016, she completed a Bachelor of Primary Education at Deakin University and now spends two days a week teaching Physical Education. Shae loves introducing children to safe, confident movement and encouraging them to understand and care for their growing bodies. ​

 

After years of teaching and learning, and since moving to Gembrook in 2022, Shae is excited to bring her own Pilates space to this beautiful community - a calm, welcoming studio where locals can move with confidence, build strength and balance, and have fun along the way!

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