Thinking about hosting an Open Day but unsure how to make it truly profitable — not just busy?

In this episode, I’m walking you through how to plan and run an Open Day for your Pilates studio that builds genuine momentum. We’ll talk about positioning, pricing, simple systems, and how to convert interest into long-term clients — without discounting your value or exhausting yourself in the process.

You’ll learn: • How to design an Open Day with clear financial intention • What actually attracts aligned clients (and what doesn’t) • Simple follow-up systems that increase conversion • How to protect your energy while still creating impact

A profitable Open Day isn’t about cramming your timetable or giving everything away for free. It’s about clarity, structure, and creating a client experience that reflects the studio you’re building.

If you’re ready to grow sustainably — this episode will help you approach your next Open Day with confidence and strategy.

In this episode of Raising the Bar on the Future of Pilates, Kim speaks with Sonia Ahmed — Physiotherapist, Classical Pilates teacher, and founder of The Pilates Physio.

Sonia shares her journey from clinical mat classes in a small English village hall to building a fully equipped home studio in South Australia. Along the way, she reflects on:

• Beginning Pilates “through the back door” as a physio

• Teaching nervous first classes (and surviving them!)

• Recognising gaps in her training and investing again

• Transitioning into the classical system

• Navigating imposter syndrome and online divisiveness

• Leaving a full client list to move countries

• Rebuilding from scratch — twice

This conversation is an honest look at growth, intuition, business resilience, and what it really takes to evolve in the Pilates industry.

If you’ve ever questioned your judgement, your training, or your direction — this episode is for you.

How do boutique Pilates studios stand out in a crowded market? In this episode of Raising the Bar on the Future of Pilates, I share practical insights on how to uncover and strengthen your competitive advantage — the qualities that make your studio truly irreplaceable.

Drawing on my own experience as a studio owner and business coach, I explore:

• Why your small-studio environment can be your greatest strength

• The difference between transactional and relational client experiences

• How genuine connection drives loyalty and long-term success

• Simple ways to identify and amplify your unique studio strengths

I also introduce my new coaching program, From Burnout to Balance, created to help Pilates studio owners build sustainable, fulfilling businesses that reflect their values and bring joy back into their work.

If you’re ready to move beyond survival mode and lead with clarity, confidence, and connection, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to discover how to build a Pilates business that thrives — not just survives.

Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Overview 01:09 – Understanding Your Competitive Advantage 02:49 – Transactional vs Relational Clients 04:37 – Building Strong Client Relationships 07:01 – Identifying Your Unique Strengths 09:13 – Conclusion & Coaching Program Announcement

👉 Learn more about my coaching programs at www.kimpaxtoncoaching.com/work-with-kim-paxton

Follow on Instagram @kim_paxton_coaching

In this special episode, the tables are turned as Helen Fletcher interviews me! From my beginnings as a young dancer to becoming a Pilates and Gyrotonic® practitioner, studio owner, Teacher Trainer, business coach, and podcast host, I share some pivotal moments that have shaped my career to date.

In this conversation, we explore the realities of the Pilates industry—its challenges, rewards, and the vital role of community and the privilege of the work we do with clients. Helen chats with me about my evolution from teacher to mentor, the inspiration behind her coaching business and Podcast, and why building sustainable businesses matters for Pilates professionals.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How Kim’s early dance training shaped her love of movement

• Her path from dancer to Pilates and Gyrotonic® teacher

• The leap into studio ownership, business coaching, and podcasting

• Insights into industry challenges, burnout, and resilience

• Why community and mentorship matter in the Pilates world

• Kim’s personal reflections and advice for the next generation of instructors

Episode Breakdown:

• 00:00 – Introduction and Welcome

• 00:47 – Kim's Early Dance Journey

• 02:18 – Transition to Teaching and Pilates

• 04:50 – Discovering Gyrotonic®

• 08:33 – Business Coaching and Podcasting

• 15:47 – Challenges and Burnout

• 24:07 – Overcoming Challenges in Pilates Training

• 25:19 – Current State of the Pilates Industry

• 29:33 – Personal Reflections and Career Advice

• 31:41 – Lightning Round: Influences and Inspirations

• 39:47 – Words of Wisdom for New Instructors

• 42:19 – Upcoming Conference and Contact Information

In this episode, I’m joined by Joanne Chong, founder of Altum Pilates in Singapore. Joanne’s Pilates journey began in 2012 when she was searching for relief from debilitating plantar fasciitis. What started as a personal healing journey quickly turned into a lifelong passion.

Today, she runs a boutique Classical Pilates studio in the heart of Orchard Road and hosts a Classical Pilates Teacher Training program in her studio.

In our conversation, Joanne shares her business journey, her perspective on the Pilates industry in Singapore, and the thoughtful, intentional approach that underpins Altum Pilates. We also discuss navigating business partnerships, the realities of pricing and paying teachers fairly, and the unique characteristics of the Singapore Pilates client.

This episode is a must-listen if you're a studio owner or teacher considering developing your own training program, navigating client education around pricing, or simply curious about how Pilates is evolving in other parts of the world.

• How Joanne discovered Pilates through a personal health challenge

• Her early years as a teacher and the decision to open her own studio

• The experience of building a business in Singapore’s competitive Pilates market

• Transitioning out of a business partnership and moving forward with clarity

• The development of Altum’s in-house Classical Pilates teacher training

• Educated and discerning Pilates clients in Singapore – and how to meet their expectations

• Pricing transparency, fair teacher pay, and communicating the value of quality Pilates

• The impact of a viral social media moment on Joanne’s brand

• Navigating burnout, isolation, and uncertainty as a business owner

• What’s next for Joanne and Altum Pilates

• Reflections on the current state and future of the Pilates industry

🌐 altumpilates.com 📍 Orchard Road, Singapore 📷 @altumpilates

🌐 kimpaxtoncoaching.com.au 🎙️ Subscribe to Raising the Bar on the Future of Pilates wherever you get your podcasts 📷 @kimpaxton.coaching

She went on to build a thriving mobile Pilates business, bringing Pilates directly to her clients rather than working from a fixed studio. If you’ve ever thought about running a mobile business—or are curious about how it works—this episode is full of insights on making it a sustainable and rewarding model. More recently, she has transitioned to a home base at ME Pilates in Bentleigh, founded by Eve Fairbairn, who was one of my very first guests on this podcast.

Kirsti’s approach to teaching has also evolved over the years. While her foundation is in Classical Pilates, she now integrates Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS), a method based on developmental kinesiology and infant movement patterns. We’ll explore how she blends these two approaches and how DNS has helped both her clients and her own body.

Beyond the studio, Kirsti has a real talent for connecting with clients through marketing. She communicates Pilates in a way that feels engaging and accessible—something many instructors find challenging.

Let’s dive in. Welcome to the podcast, Kirsti.

• Kirsti’s journey from corporate life to Pilates teacher

• The early years of her teaching career

• How she built and ran a mobile Pilates business

• Balancing business and family life

• What Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization (DNS) is and how it benefits clients

• How she integrates DNS with Classical Pilates

• Transitioning from a mobile business to a studio-based model

• Her approach to social media and marketing in the Pilates industry

• Overcoming burnout, isolation, and self-doubt

• Thoughts on the current state of the Pilates industry

Brooke Siler - Big Book of Women’s Health

Brooke Siler - The Pilates Body

Flow - The Psychology of Optimal Experience

The Prague School of Rehabilitation

Reclaim Your body through Pilates and DNS - Podcast with Chris Lavelle

To learn more about Kirsti and her work, you can find her here: 📍 Website: https://www.kirstipilatestoyou.com.au/ 📍 Instagram: @kirsti_pilates_plus

In my old life, I worked nearly ten years in an awesome Government role where I was sure I would make my way up the corporate ladder, collecting sick leave and long service leave, have some holidays and do the standard work/life thing.

I was a longtime client at a Pilates studio at the time (as a lover of dance and movement my whole life, I was hooked after my very first Pilates session!) and my teacher would often say that I’d make a great teacher. I would laugh and scoff to myself at the idea of this. I’d worked my butt off to get this corporate job and I wasn’t going to “throw it all away” to wear leggings all day.

It was after an organisation-wide restructure that I started to (seriously) evaluate what I wanted from my professional working career. I always knew that I wanted to have kids and do more Pilates, and the teacher’s schedule suddenly looked more appealing to me family-wise. I took the leap. Fast forward several years and I quit my corporate job, completed my 600-hour classical Pilates teaching certification, had two sons (Maddox and Levy), and started KPTY. I built my then, mobile Pilates business, out of my own experiences of finding it hard to get out of the house and do exercise once I had kids.

I strongly believe that Pilates is for everybody, and I wanted to do whatever I could to take the guesswork and hassle out of it for my clients, whether they be stay at home Mums and Dads, corporate employees working long hours, or retired grandparents. Fast forward to 2020 and COVID. Like the rest of the world, I had to stop my Pilates classes with my teacher at her studio.

I wasn’t too sad though, I mean, I teach Pilates, I know Pilates, I know my body, I’ll just continue doing all my Pilates at home. But something wasn’t right, I was in pain, a lot. My shoulder and neck hurt, my back hurt. I thought I needed to do more Pilates, but more Pilates was making it worse. Something was missing, what wasn’t I getting from this exercise anymore? Enter DNS (Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation), the missing link, the functional puzzle piece that my body needed to get out of pain. I’ve now been teaching Pilates for over 12 years, and have 5 years of experience with the DNS method. While there are good and bad days (as all small business owners and mothers know!), I wouldn’t trade what I’m doing for anything.

A big thank you to Kirsti for sharing her journey and insights. If you enjoyed this episode, consider subscribing, leaving a review, or sharing it with someone who might find it helpful.

Episode 22 is now live! In today’s episode, I’m thrilled to be talking to my friend and fellow Kiwi, Katie Agnew of Authentic Pilates and Physiotherapy in Rothesay Bay, Auckland.

Katie and I have known each other for several years, having first met through Olga Tamara of Authentic Pilates Sydney. With an impressive background in Rhythmic Gymnastics, Katie competed in the 1990 Commonwealth Games and multiple international events, earning numerous national awards along the way.

Since becoming a physiotherapist in 1994 and a Pilates teacher in 2001, Katie has built a thriving career. She opened her first studio in 2003 before expanding into a larger space in 2017. She is also a faculty member of Authentic Pilates Education International (APEI) and has presented at various conferences throughout her career.

Katie’s Pilates journey took her to the U.S., where she studied under Romana Kryzanowska in New York and Florida, gaining invaluable insights into the Classical Pilates system. 

In this episode, we explore her journey, her experiences training with Romana, and her insights into the NZ Pilates industry.

• Katie’s journey from Rhythmic Gymnastics to Pilates and Physiotherapy.

• Her commitment and experience of moving to the U.S. to study Pilates.

• Firsthand stories about studying with Romana Kryzanowska.

• Her work with Cirque de Soleil as a Physiotherapist and Pilates teacher.

• How Katie navigated the small but growing Classical Pilates community in New Zealand.

• How she balances and integrates physiotherapy and Pilates within her studio.

• Her approach to teacher training and mentoring.

• How she’s managed her her business while recovering from major surgery.

• Katie’s perspective on the current state of the Pilates industry in New Zealand.

Katie’s story is one of dedication, resilience, and passion for movement. Her journey offers inspiration to Pilates professionals and studio owners alike.This episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!

Welcome back to Raising the Bar on the Future of Pilates!

In today’s episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Ash and Rob of Movementality Pilates in Perth. This dynamic husband-and-wife team has built a thriving Pilates business while navigating the challenges of family life—and I know you're going to love this conversation!

Ash comes from a dance background, while Rob has a sports science background. They met in London in 2015 and later returned to the Southern Hemisphere—Rob hailing from New Zealand and Ash from Perth. In 2017, they purchased an established studio in Melbourne and successfully ran it until 2024, all while growing their family.

Now, they’ve relocated to Perth to start Movementality from the ground up—again! And to top it all off, they recently welcomed their second child, four-month-old Gus.

In addition to running their studio, Ash and Rob offer online classes and teacher education programs. This candid and insightful interview is packed with wisdom for anyone juggling business, family, and the pursuit of work-life balance. Their ambition, teamwork, and strategic mindset shine through in everything they do.

In this episode, we discuss: ✔️ Their early days in London—how they discovered their complementary skills and started working together ✔️ Ash’s journey from professional dance to Barre to Pilates, and Rob’s background in Sports Science ✔️ The experience of purchasing their first studio in Melbourne—making it their own while leading a team of instructors ✔️ How they navigated the challenges of Covid lockdowns and ultimately decided to move to Perth for a fresh start ✔️ The reality of running a Pilates studio while growing a young family and balancing personal and professional roles ✔️ How reopening their studio in Perth gave them a chance to refine their values and prioritize work-life balance

✔️ How they started their teacher education programs and how they expanded it nationally.

✔️Their thoughts about the current state of the industry.

Rob and Ash Mentioned:

The Imperfects Podcast

Bruce Hildebrand and Trimio

Phillip Beach

Tracey Nicolson - Somatics and Dance Movement Therapy

How to get a hold of Ash and Rob:

https://www.movementality.com.au/

@movementality_aus

More about Ash and Rob:

Rob Carruthers

Rob completed his degree Sport Science degree in New Zealand back in 2011. After graduating and a period of travel, he fell into teaching fitness-based Reformer Pilates classes in some of central London’s most popular studios, managing a number of them. After 12 months, he retrained to focus on injury rehabilitation, and leveraged his sport science background to begin working in several physiotherapy clinics, and supported the medical staff at the Brentford Football Club by delivering Pilates. It was during this time, that he also began studying the world of Functional Neurology and finding avenues to bring it into the Pilates world. Upon moving to Melbourne in 2016, Rob and Ash worked together for the same company before opening Movementality in 2017.  Over the next 7 years, Rob refined his teaching focus to develop strategies enabling a ground-up rehabilitative process for the Pilates side of his focus, and a top-down approach for those with more complex movement and pathological considerations.

Ash Berry

Ash is an ex-professional dancer, comprehensively trained level 3 PAA Pilates practitioner and Somatic Movement Therapist. She has been teaching Pilates for 10 years having run Movementality in Melbourne with Rob for 7 years prior to their move to Perth. During their time in Melbourne, Ash & Rob built their national reputations as industry thought leaders. They have been invited to present nationally for several conferences and have built their own workshop platform, Movementality Education, where they have been facilitating educatiing for other Pilates teachers since 2018. In 2021, Ash joined the Australian Ballet School’s Health Team as a conditioning specialist and in 2023 she presented her research on Pilates in pregnancy for the Pilates Association Australia Conference. She has also presented for Microsoft, Myotherapy Association Australia and Tensegrity Training.

I’m beyond thrilled to be sitting down with my first international guests—Sarah and Linda from EQ Pilates in Staffordshire, UK.

Sarah and Linda are a mother-daughter duo who opened their studio in 2001. Together with their team, they offer a blend of Contemporary, Clinical, and Classical Pilates, including group equipment classes, Joe’s Gym-style sessions, and private sessions—all in their absolutely stunning studio.

Linda originally came from a yoga background and discovered Pilates in 2000. Sarah joined her mum in the business in 2007, and incredibly, Linda still teaches some of the same clients she had 40 years ago when she was a yoga instructor!

EQ Pilates is not just a studio—it’s also a hub for Pilates teachers in the Midlands, offering mentoring and ongoing education to help instructors deepen their knowledge and skills.

• How Sarah and Linda got started in Pilates
• How Linda’s first mat studio was in such high demand she could barely keep up
• How Sarah joined the business a few years later
• The teacher education programs they offer to certified instructors
• How they integrate Classical, Clinical, and Contemporary Pilates at their studio
• The current landscape for Pilates studios in the UK and how education standards have evolved over the years
• How they’ve grown their business, continued to invest, and adapted over time

In the podcast, they mention:

‘Caged Lion’ by John Howard Steel

https://www.amazon.com.au/Caged-Lion-Joseph-Pilates-Legacy/dp/1733430709

To get a hold of Sarah and Linda at EQ Pilates:

https://www.eq-pilates.co.uk/

@eq.pilates

More About Sarah and Linda: 

Linda:

Linda’s journey into movement and wellness began long before she became a Pilates instructor. With a successful career as a hairdresser, working long hours on her feet, she became increasingly aware of the importance of alignment and mindful movement to maintain a healthy body. It was through her dedicated yoga practice, particularly Lotus and Rose Pranayama Yoga, that she first discovered how movement could be a powerful tool for both strength and longevity.

Her passion for movement eventually led her to Pilates, and in 2000, she became a fully certified instructor. Recognizing a need for expert-led Pilates training in her community, Linda took a bold step and opened her own Pilates studio in Sutton Coldfield in 2001—the first and only dedicated Pilates studio in the area at the time. Her vision was to create a space where people of all backgrounds could experience the transformative benefits of Pilates, whether through matwork, Reformer training, or full studio apparatus sessions.

Over the years, Linda has continued to expand her expertise. Her commitment to movement education led her to become a YAMUNA Body Rolling Practitioner, a unique bodywork practice that enhances mobility, releases tension, and improves body alignment.

With over 30 years of experience in movement, her teaching blends the discipline of Pilates, the mindfulness of yoga, and the therapeutic benefits of body rolling, offering her clients a truly comprehensive approach to strength, mobility, and overall well-being.

Sarah:

Sarah Liston is Master Teacher & 3rd Generation Classical Pilates Instructor

Sarah is a dedicated and passionate Master Teacher, proudly carrying the lineage of classical Pilates as a 3rd Generation instructor. Trained by Lesley Logan who studied under Jay Grimes, Sarah is deeply rooted in the authentic practice of the Pilates method.

Her Pilates journey began in 2007, when she joined her mum’s studio, immersing herself in the method and developing a deep appreciation for its transformative power. Inspired by the way Pilates made her feel stronger, more balanced, and more connected to her body Sarah pursued formal training and became a certified instructor in 2011 with Body Control Pilates.

Over the years, Sarah and her mum evolved from teacher and student to business partners, co-owning and running their family studio together. Their shared passion for Pilates and commitment to excellence has made their studio a rare gem, a space where clients experience the highest standard of teaching in an environment that feels welcoming, supportive, and deeply personal.

Now, as a highly skilled instructor and studio co-owner, Sarah continues to share her expertise, helping clients build strength, confidence, and a deeper connection to their bodies through the power of Pilates.

Thanks Linda and Sarah!

Today I have the pleasure to sit down with Amanda Erlank of Kinected Pilates Studio in Peregian Beach, Queensland.

Amanda has had her studio since 2015 (Happy 10 year anniversary of your business!) and has been teaching Pilates since 2009  She is Polestar Pilates Diploma and an educator with Polestar qualified as well as a Level 3 Franklin Method teacher and holds a diploma in Oriental therapies and Shiatsu.

Amanda is also the founder of the MentorME program which offers guidance to Pilates teachers who are looking for support to further develop their skills in the studio. So I’m looking forward to chatting with her about how the mentorship works and how it benefits the Pilates community.

Amanda is passionate about continuing education and the value it brings to your teaching skills and longevity as a teacher and we’ll be talking about that some more as well.

In the interview, we talk about:

• How a Mat class in a Gym sparked a curiosity about the Pilates method

• Her early years of teaching and the creation of her studio 

• Her MentorMe Program, an online group mentoring to help connect Pilates teachers together to create support and continual learning 

• Moments when Amanda has felt isolated as a new studio owner

• Her thoughts about the importance of continuing education and why it is so important to invest in yourself as a teacher. 

• How she feels about the current state of the Pilates industry

   

To get a hold of Amanda:

kinectedpilates.com.au

And on Instagram: 

@kinectedpilatesstudio

Amanda mentions:

Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik

Dr Robert Melillo:

More about Amanda:

Amanda Erlank is a Holistic Movement Specialist, full of passion in various topics, beliefs, industries and protocols. She loves natural living, Eastern philosophy, particularly meridian therapy, movement that makes life easier to live, but possibly her strongest desire is to share knowledge with clients and fellow Pilates instructors on the body's exceptional design. She pulls from resources that she has gathered along the way through her learnings in Shiatsu & Oriental Therapies, the simplicity and essential knowledge obtained from being a Franklin Method® Educator, a Pilates Teacher Trainer and a small business owner in the realm of health & wellness.

Her mentorME membership is designed for all Pilates instructors, whether new, solo or seasoned, as a collaborative destination for community, learning, movement and anatomy enhancement.

Kimberley has been teaching Pilates since 1997. She opened her first studio - The Pilates Room in Sydney in 1999 and then opened Northern Rivers Pilates in Lismore in 2009.

She has undertaken several certifications but found her community in Polestar in 2002 when they were doing their initial course in Australia and then became an educator for them in 2003.

In early 2022, the Lismore floods destroyed Kimberley’s studio and we will talk about the aftermath of that and how the Pilates and local community rallied around to help rebuild and how Kimberley also helped to raise money for her Pilates community in the aftermath.

We also dive deep into  the nuts and bolts of running a studio and what that really entails from Kimberley’s learnings along the way.

Kimberley’s story is truly one of resilience and speaks to the goodwill she has built up through her own altruistic actions as well as her local community and the Pilates community at large.

We talk about:

• How Kimberley started her journey into Pilates and how her curiosity for the method shaped her early years as a teacher.

• Her first years as a studio owner - starting in her local gym and building from there

• How she managed to run 2 studios, commuting to keep her business running

• How her family plays a large role in her Pilates career

• How running a studio in a large city, vs smaller community was a steep learning curve

• The devastation of the Lismore floods in 2022 and her story of rebuilding her studio, while helping her local community

• How her pilates community rallied around to help her get back on her feet

• Her 5 year plan for getting the studio back to how it operated before the floods.

Kimberley mentioned:

Brent Anderson: 

Principles of Movement:

The Brain That Changes Itself

To get a hold of Kimberley:

Northern Rivers Pilates

info@northernriverspilates.com.au

On instagram: 

@officialnorthernriverspilates

More about Kimberley:

Kimberley is the owner and Director of Northern Rivers Pilates. As a senior educator for Polestar Pilates International, she has presented worldwide on topics related to Pilates and nutrition. Kimberley is also a motivational speaker with a background in full-time ballet and a degree in sports science. She is deeply passionate about helping people move better for their overall wellness and can be found working in all areas of the studio.

Inspired by all the New Year IG reels I’m seeing these days, this episode is all about looking ahead to 2025 and figuring out what I’m keeping in my business and mindset for the year ahead and what I’m leaving behind in 2024.

I hope it inspires, you, (hardworking Pilates Business Owner) to reflect on the year that’s been and to plan for the year ahead.

In this episode, I talk to Melissa Barry of Hudson Barry Pilates in Sydney. Melissa is also the creator of the WonderMum Wellness podcast and most recently her new online platform: SALT the Remedy which brings in pilates, homeopathy, consulting and working to support women through perimenopause and beyond. 

Melissa started her career in Naturopathy before embarking on her Pilates teaching career. She has owned commercial studio spaces over the past 22 years and since 2019, has built a custom space on her property in Sydney.

As a multi-passionate entrepreneur, Melissa has evolved her offerings to online classes, coaching and teacher training. We chat about how she is creating multiple revenue streams and how that has grown organically over time. 

We also chat about the evolution of her business through the years, how she has managed to grow successfully while raising 4 kids and how her new businesses are taking shape.

We talk about: 

• Her journey into Pilates, starting with her training in Mat and her early years teaching in a community hall to opening her own Mat studio soon after

• How she balanced her family life in the early years of her business by prioritising her energy and time when starting and managing the studio

• How she has managed burnout years and how the need to create a sustainable business has led her down different avenues.

• How human design has become a major influence in her career and life over the past few years

• How she has grown her offerings according to the stage in life she is in to offer an authentic 

And lots more!

Melissa has kindly offered listeners a discount on her online shop. Simply go to: 

https://salttheremedy.com/discount/KIMPAXTON

Use the Code KIMPAXTON to receive a 15% discount on kits that are part of the wondermum collection and the perimenopause collection - all available at SALT the Remedy

How to get a hold of Melissa: 

Other contact links

www.hudsonbarry.com.au

www.salttheremedy.com

instagram @melissa.pilates.mumma & @salt.theremedy

More about Melissa: 

Melissa Barry

Homeopath | Pilates Practitioner | Educator The

Wondermum Podcast Host | Writer

Human Design & Magnetic Mindset Coach,

working with women (usually) who desire to build a

part time business around their family within the

pilates and wellness coaching space.

Melissa is passionate about supporting women to

heal through perimenopause AND inspiring the

next generation of mothers, teachers & healers to

understand their energetic blueprint & thrive,

manifesting their best life & business!

Mother of 4 and successful entrepreneur, Melissa opened

her first Pilates & Wellness studio in 2002 and built it to a 6

figure business in her first year (part-time)

Melissa has since fully trained in both the contemporary

work (Adv Diploma PITC) which was where she landed, and

then went on to discover, learn & certify in the Classical

method (APEI) making her a 3rd generation teacher, a

lineage of which she is very proud.

Melissa has been faculty for TAFE NSW for Pilates Diploma

level training and in 2019 launched the beginnings of her

own teacher training program, to share her unique depth in

the method, along with other holistic principles that underpin her work.

Over her years in the wellness industry, now spanning 30

years, Melissa has massaged rockstars like INXS, Duran

Duran, Bryan Ferry & Terence Trent D’Arby. Provided Pilates,

massage & homeopathy for numerous professional athletes,

Ex NBA stars and Olympic athletes. Worked for 6 years as

the Sydney Kings Naturopath & Pilates coach and got to

work with various actors like Cody Fern & (along with her

sister Ali) support Nicholas Cage’s family while in the country filming.

Melissa developed a strong reputation for being able to

help high level performers recover from injury or illness and

prepare for vigorous performances - not unlike the work she

does to help mothers prepare for and recover from

childbirth (& helping women who give birth is the real flex!)

Melissa is considered a thought leader and a powerful activator for those seeking change!

• Director of Hudson Barry Pilates - Pilates & Wellness Studio in Hammondville Sydney Australia
• Wondermum Wellness - Homeopathic medicine, kits, courses & consultations
• SALT the Remedy - from motherhood to midlife, online wellness membership & online store for kits, courses, coaching and tools that help you solve pain & feel powerfully aligned again.
• The MAP method - Melissa’s classical mat teacher training program with options for bridging & mentorship with her signature Magnetic
• Alignment Principles for a Pilates business on Purpose.

Thanks Melissa!

Jo started teaching Pilates in 2003 and is the owner of Pilates on George in the Sydney CBD, She is also a mentor, educator, examiner, committee member and presenter.  You might already know Jo as she was the winner of the Pilates Anytime instructor competition in 2017.

Jo has just recently completed her Masters in Learning Sciences and in this podcast we chat about her studies and the way she is integrating this knowledge into the Pilates studio.

We also dive into how Jo has developed her business over the years, how she managed through Covid and what it’s like to operate a studio in the Sydney CBD.

In this interview, we talk about:

• How Jo got started in Pilates and even though she didn’t initially see it as a career opportunity

• Her early years as a teacher, working in various studios and gyms.

• Her work as a mentor and educator for Polestar Pilates

• How she came to purchase her business, Pilates on George in 2016 and how she brought her own values to the business whilst maintaining existing client relationships.

• How Covid and the aftermath of Covid affected her business in the Sydney CBD

• We talk at length about her recent Master’s studies in Learning Systems and how she envisions integrating her learning into the Pilates teaching context for both clients and teacher trainees

• Her thoughts about the industry and where it’s going

How to get a hold of Jo: Pilates on George

Instagram: @pilatesongeorge

More about Jo: 

Joanne Bezzina is a dynamic and dedicated Pilates practitioner with over 20 years of experience, recognised internationally and winner of the Pilates Anytime instructor competition in 2017. She is a highly sought after teacher in Sydney (owner of Pilates On George) and senior educator for Polestar Pilates Australia. Her teaching blends traditional and contemporary methods, emphasising clear communication, humour, and client empowerment. Jo holds a Master of Learning Sciences and Technology and is fascinated by the cognitive processes that support optimal Pilates instruction. She incorporates the latest evidence-based research when delivering sessions to the public and during her education offerings. Jo’s primary goal is to inspire and empower clients, ensuring they leave each session happier, more relaxed, and stronger.

Today I’m talking about the importance of goal setting in your business and what better time to plan ahead into 2025 than the end of 2024?

In this episode, I talk about:

• Taking the time to reflect on 2024 - your successes and things you’ve accomplished throughout the year

• Giving thought to the goals you’d like to set for 2025 that will have a big impact on you as an individual, your clients and of course, your bottom line

• The importance of experimentation in your business

• How to be accountable to your goals throughout the year with the proper support

• and how to create a letter to yourself, written for the end of 2025 to help you envision the year ahead.

If you are interested in getting this onto paper and embedded into your mindset, I am opening up my diary from now until the end of January 2025 so you can sit down with me and work out the year ahead. In an hour we’ll work together so you can become more focused and ready for action - to make 2025 your best year in business yet!

Simply go to kimpaxtoncoaching/goalsetting to book your time with me!

Suzanne has been teaching Pilates for almost 25 years, having had the amazing opportunity to learn from Romana Kryzanowska and other Pilates teachers in The USA , Europe and Australia. 

She is a deeply curious teacher and movement professional, and is constantly learning more about the human body to work more effectively with her clients.

In the podcast, I chat with Suzanne about how she approaches working with her clients and how she uses these multi-modalities to bring the best out of her clients. 

Suzanne comes from a Background In Ballet, having an incredible career in Vienna 1989-2000 at the Vienna Volksoper and the Vienna State Opera. She returned back to Australia in 2008 to start her own studio and we chat about her earlier career and how she found Pilates.

We’ll also touch on her home studio, her influences and what her plans are for the future.

We discuss:

• Her early life as a dancer in Vienna

• How a switched-on surgeon in the early 2000’s led Suzanne to Pilates after a knee injury

• How she found herself studying in the US with Romana Kryzanowska and other master teachers

• Her memories on Romana, Drago’s Gym and the Classical Pilates teacher training

• How she found Gyrotonic®, how it informs her teaching and how she works with her clients in Gyrotonic®

• How she started her own studio in her house, then opened a commercial premise before bringing her studio back home during Covid

• How she has dealt with burnout in her commercial premise and how she has overcome imposter syndrome over the years

• Her love and passion for training other teachers

• Her thoughts on the current state of the Pilates industry

Thanks Suzanne!

You can find Suzanne here: 

Hara Beyond Movement Studio

https://www.beyondmovementstudio.com/

And on instagram:

@harabeyondmovementstudio

Suzanne mentions:

The Pilates Studio Teacher Training Mat certification, coming to Coffs Harbour and Brisbane in 2025

https://www.pilatesteachertraining.com.au/courses/classical-mat

More about Suzanne:

Suzanne loves to share her passion for movement, anatomy and the energetic body that is based on experience from a lifetime of studying and practising movement.

She enjoyed a 12-year professional dance career in Vienna, Austria as a ballet dancer in the Vienna Volksoper & State Opera Ballet Companies before becoming a movement teacher in year 2000.

Suzanne has taught Movement to people from all walks of life full-time for over twenty five years. 

Suzanne’s deep understanding and love of movement, dance & anatomy enables her to guide both the fully able and the injured to move in a way that honours their body and gets the most out of each session. Suzanne is passionate about ensuring everyone who comes to her leaves her care in a better physical state than they arrived.

Suzanne has recently added remedial massage to her list of qualifications to offer a more hands-on approach to helping her clients achieve their best physical condition.

Suzanne is a Teacher Trainer in the GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® Methods. She is passionate about sharing her knowledge and skills with other teachers or helping to expand the network of The GYROKINESIS® and GYROTONIC® methods here in Australia.

Suzanne holds the following qualifications:

• 2nd generation Pilates Instructor (Full Pilates education with Romana Kryzanoswka New York graduation year 2000.)

• Diploma of Pilates/ Australia

• Pilates Instructor-Principal Level Pilates Trainer Pilates Alliance Australasia

• GYROTONIC® & GYROKINESIS® Master Trainer

• Yoga Therapist (Certified-International Association Yoga Therapists)

• Yoga Teacher 500 hours

• Lisa Howell Dance teacher training level 1/ level 2 Pointework & Flexibility training

• Dance for Parkinsons

• Diploma of Remedial Massage

Former:

• Ballet Dancer- Vienna Volksoper Ballet 1988-1996

• Ballet Dancer Vienna State Opera Ballet 1996-2000

When not teaching movement, training courses  or performing massage, Suzanne loves spending time with her husband and puppy or travelling interstate to visit her sons & daughters. She loves Music , Film & above all The Ballet

I know, it's quite the statement. 

It's something that I'm hearing more and more about in the world of 'Pilates' and I feel compelled to talk about in this solo show. 

This podcast was inspired by an article in the Guardian last week, and it highlights a very troubling trend that I see often on social media - the #pilatesfail 

Call me old fashioned, but I don't think there is anything redeeming about falling off a Reformer in your Pilates class. As a teacher and studio owner, I care very much about the safety and welfare of my clients and it pains me to see our industry reduced to an internet trope, or a meme to share with your friends to laugh at the contorted bodies that have fallen through the springs (and I'm sure if the camera was to continue rolling, the follow up for that poor client probably involved a trip to the ER!).

I've had enough.

So, I have created a resource for you:

Sign up to my newsletter at kimpaxtoncoaching.com/safepilates and I'll send you 10, downloadable and customisable Canva templates using the #safepilates ethos so you can share on social media your philosophy around how you approach safety in your studio. 

Let's differentiate ourselves in the saturated Pilates market so we can let our clients know that we care about them by putting their safety first.

I hope you enjoy the episode, I would LOVE to hear what you think!

Yours, in #safepilates

Kim

PS: Here's a link to the Guardian article:

The Soul Flexible App offers online access to classes run by fully certified Pilates instructors and educators from around Australia. These instructors come from diverse backgrounds and training schools, but share a common passion for delivering high-quality Pilates classes on demand.

I’m really excited to talk with an entrepreneur that is doing something different by building a business online, where the potential is vast, but the competition is real! In this interview we talk about how Jodie is carving out a niche in her corner of the internet.

(and look out for some Wunda Chair and Tower classes that I will be filming for the app soon!)

In this interview we talk about:

🌟 How Jodie got into Pilates after becoming injured in her corporate career. 

🌟 Why she decided to start an Online App and how Soul Flexible Online came to fruition with the help of her business (and life) partner

🌟 How her mentors have shaped her as a teacher

🌟 How she has struggled with burnout and feelings of isolation and how she has worked through it

🌟 How she combines running a home studio with developing the Soul Flexible Online App.

🌟 The hard work (and technology headaches) that comes with the territory of launching an app.

🌟 How the demographic for the app has changed over time.

🌟 How she collaborates with teachers to build the business

🌟 How she sees her business growing in 2 and 5 years

🌟 Her thoughts on the current state of the Pilates industry

Thank you Jodie!

Welcome back to Raising the Bar on the Future of Pilates Podcast!

I'm doing something a little different today by putting up my first solo show. This show was inspired by taking some time out from my studio business last week to rest and strategise for the year ahead. 

I've had my Pilates studio, The Pilates Studio Blackwood for close to 10 years now and let me tell you, in the first few years of my business, I took too little time away from my business and ended up burnt out from the experience, in a big way!

I don't want that to be you, so I hope this inspires you to book some time off for yourself - for me, it's always a huge return on investment to step away and be able to get some perspective and think creatively about the future of my business.

I'd love to know what you thought of the episode and what topics you'd like to hear me talk more about in the future. 

I'd also love for you to head over to my website, www.kimpaxtoncoaching.com and sign up for my weekly (ish) newsletter to stay up to date with the latest podcast episodes and my musings on all things Pilates, running a Pilates business and keeping the bar high for the future of the industry.

I’ve known Olga for almost 10 years now. When we first met, I hadn’t been in Australia very long and really knew very few people in the industry. I was looking to further my knowledge of Classical Pilates after studying it in Canada. Olga was incredibly welcoming to me, I have learnt a great deal from her and she has introduced me to a community of incredible, like minded instructors - many of whom I consider great friends today. 

I don’t think I’m alone when I say that Olga has created a real sense of inclusivity in the Pilates world here in Australia. Classical Pilates has been known to be very insular in the past, but Olga has brought down many of those barriers to learning. In fact she won Educator of the Year in the Pilates Journal Awards last year, which is so well deserved. 

Olga also facilitates and runs Classical Pilates conferences, where she brings in some amazing talent from overseas for us to learn from. She is about to host the next workshop in Sydney this coming October 18-20 (there’s still a few tickets available!).

In this interview we talk about:

• Olga’s varied, creative careers: From dancer, to actress, movement teacher and fitness studio owner (including Jane Fonda workouts!) to events management and now as a Pilates studio owner and teacher trainer.

• Her introduction to Pilates as a dancer and her retroduction to it years later

• Her early days as a studio owner and how she manifested her clients from the beginning

• How she stays inspired over the years and the varied clientele that she has taught in the past

• How she launched her Classical Pilates teacher training program and how it has evolved over the years

• How she makes Classical Pilates training accessible to a contemporary audience

• The work that goes into creating a successful conference (spoiler: It’s a lot of work!)

• Her feelings of burnout in her early career and how she overcame that.

• Her views on the current state of the Pilates industry.

Thinking of going to the conference? A few tickets are still available: Book here

https://authenticpilateseducation.com/event/apei-classical-pilates-conference/

In the podcast, Olga mentions:

Lateral Thinking: Edward De Bono

https://www.amazon.com.au/Lateral-Thinking-Creativity-Step-Step/dp/0060903252

You can reach Olga via

https://authenticpilateseducation.com/

And via socials:

@authenticpilatesstudiosydney

@apei_sydney

Thank you Olga!

More about Olga:

Olga began her career as a professional classical dancer with the Australian Ballet Company in 1971 and first experienced the wonders of Pilates during those first precious years. She toured with the company for seven years then enjoyed a successful career performing on stage and television as an actress from 1979 until 1984. Her interest in movement didn’t waver during that time so in 1985 she became a certified fitness instructor.

Olga opened her first business “Designing Moves” in 1986. She taught body conditioning classes, movement classes to aspiring young actors and worked freelance as dance coach at McDonald School of Performing Arts as well as managing the corporate gymnasium at “Carlton United”.

Over the years Olga trained in a number of Pilates studios however it wasn’t until she experienced the essence of the Authentic Pilates Method with Cynthia Lochard that she was truly inspired. Impressed by the authenticity, quality and integrity of the NY Pilates method, Olga became a certified instructor of “The NY Pilates Method” and “Romana’s Pilates”.

Olga is founder and manager of the Authentic Pilates Studio, Lilyfield NSW and is Principal Trainer of Authentic Pilates Education International Teacher Training Program. Olga has presented a number of workshops and training seminars nationally, NZ and London. She presents ongoing continuing Education seminars and invites International guests to present at the APEI Pilates Conference in Sydney NSW.

Olga was PAA Vice President from 2010 to 2015 and is currently on the board of the PTA (Pilates Teachers Association UK).

Kerrie has owned and operated her Pilates studio for 21 years now. When you look at statistics related to business success, it is no mean feat to be running a thriving business for that long, in any industry. In this interview we discuss the many changes she’s seen in the industry in that time - from the explosion of Clinical Pilates, to the current Reformer studio model in the market of late. 

Kerrie draws from a number of influences in her work. She is a deeply curious and educated teacher of the Pilates method and it was a privilege to chat with her.

In this interview we discuss:

• How Kerrie found Pilates while training as a dancer

• Her early education in Pilates, including her time spent apprenticing in the UK

• The birth of her Pilates studio and how she started small and grew over time

• The long term relationships she has with her clients, some as many as 25 years in the making

• The people that have been influential in shaping her as a teacher.

• Her approach to melding together the scientific application of body movement with a deep intuitive sense of the body.

• Moments when Kerrie felt burnt out and isolated in her business life

• How she views the current state of the Pilates industry and how we need to remember our value as instructors and business owners. 

And so much more!

Additional Resources:

Tom Myers Author of Anatomy Chains.

Dr Robert Schleip : Leading fascial researcher

John Sharkey :Clinical Anatomist.

Dr Emily Splichal:  Podiatrist and Movement specialist.

Podcast: Liberated Body: Brooke Thomas

And you can find Kerrie here:

Infinity Pilates 

Email: info@infinitypilates.com

Socials: @infinitypilatesmelbourne

More about Kerrie:

Kerrie is the owner and principal trainer of Infinity Pilates Studio, Balaclava Melbourne.

A life-long to dance, especially to perform classical ballet, underpins an even greater

fascination for Kerrie Murphy—the mystery and magic of human movement.

Dancing from the age of eleven and helping to teach discipline since she was 15, Kerrie

completed her year 12 in Canberra. She went on to gain a Bachelor of Arts in Dance from

the University of Western Sydney, where she was first exposed to Pilates.

The degree gave her the impetus to return to Canberra where she danced professionally

with the Canberra Dance Theatre for three years. She also worked with the Australian

Institute of Sport, instructing gymnasts aiming for the Sydney 2000 Olympics and also taught

ballet at local ballet studios.

A two-year stint in the UK in the mid-1990s gave her the chance to explore Pilates further.

She completed a two-year apprenticeship with a Highgate, London studio led by Heather

Sampson, before returning to Melbourne in 1996 to a combination of performance, ballet

teaching and Pilates instruction.

Pilates gradually absorbed her other activities leading to an official course with the Australian

Pilates Method Association, followed by a two-year course with Body Arts and Science

International with Rael Isacowitz.

Kerrie now holds the highest levels of certified Pilates qualifications available in Australia. It

includes the Advanced Diploma in Pilates Practice through Sydney’s Pilates International

Training Centre with Sally Anderson.

After the highly competitive dance world, she loves the balance and absence of judgement

Pilates brings. And an environment in which both client and instructor continually learn and

grow.

Travelling to NYC 2007 Kerrie began further training with Deborah Lesson who worked with

Elder Carola Trier and Blossom Leilani Crawford who worked with Pilates Elder Kathy

Standford Grant. Over the years their mentoring continues to inspire and shape Kerrie’s

teaching and practice.

The interest in human movement inspired Kerrie to dig deeper into the human form.

Training with Dr Robert Schleip in Fascial Fitness 2014. Later training with clinical anatomist

John Sharkey who shared his knowledge on Bio tensegrity.

Drawing inspiration from the full integrated system of the natural world that works collectively

to keep life in motion shines the light on the true value and purpose of the Pilates Method.

Heading into 21 years operation at Infinity, Kerrie still strongly believes, more certainly than

ever that the Pilates Method gives you the space to explore the full purpose and potential of

your body. This gift means you can live a full and meaningful life.

Kate has owned and operated her studio, Pilates Barossa since 2016 , and in the past 12 months has moved into her amazing custom built space.

Kate is passionate about creating programming for members of her rural community and has developed her ‘Pilates for Rural living’ program to specifically take care of the mind and bodies of local farmers and their specific physical needs.  If you are familiar with the Barossa region (and if you are a wine lover than I expect you’d be very familiar), this area of South Australia is filled with award winning vineyards as well as a large farming community.

I’m excited to talk to Kate about her evolution from the finance and admin career change in her mid 30’s as well as her thoughts on the state of the industry and where she sees her business growing into the future.

If you’re a Pilates business owner outside a metropolitan area, this one is definitely for you!

In this interview we talk about:

• How Kate segued from a career in finance and admin in the wine industry to a career in Pilates
• How her studio grew from her living room into her custom built studio over the course of several years.
• How she built her own commercial space to accommodate her growing business
• Her new initiative: ‘Pilates for Rural Living’ a program designed for her rural community and how it supports the local farming community and beyond
• How she grew her teaching roster, despite being in a smaller community. 
• How she prioritises down-time and holidays to avoid burnout
• How she supports new teachers in the industry
• Her thoughts about the future of the Pilates industry in relation to her rural location

Kate mentioned the following resources in the podcast: Are you bogged Mate?

https://areyouboggedmate.com.au/bogged-blog/article/are-you-bogged-mate

Beyond Blue - For small business owners

https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support/newaccess-mental-health-coaching/small-business-owners

Her PAA Article: https://www.pilates.org.au/kate-shelby-james-bringing-pilates-to-farming-communities/

Pilates for Rural living program:

https://pilatesbarossa.com.au/core-strength-pilates-for-rural-living/

And where to get a hold of Kate:

Socials: @pilatesbarossa

Email: kate@pilatesbarossa.com.au

More about Kate: 

Kate Shelby-James is the founder and senior instructor at Pilates Barossa, formally known as

Pilates by Kate.

Pilates is a form of exercises conducted on mats and / or apparatus. It focuses on core

strength, overall body strength, toning, balance, flexibility, functional movement patterns and

mindfulness.

She holds the following qualifications; a Diploma in Studio and Rehabilitation Pilates, a

Certificate 4 in Mat Instruction and an Advanced Diploma in Accounting. She has grown her

business from a new concept in the region in 2016, to now being a viable long-term business,

with multiple instructors by her side. In 2023 Pilates Barossa relocated to a new purpose

built, self-funded studio at the northern end of Nuriootpa.

Kate continues to focus on her education and engagement within the Pilates community.

She lives Tanunda with her husband and their two fur babies. When away from her studio

she can be found, cycling, enjoying general outdoor activities, travelling and relishing in good

food and wine.

He is also the creator of the well known resource: The Pilates Teacher Network and creator of TMR Academy. In this interview, Nic talks honestly and openly about his business journey from his first studio in 2005 to today. We chat in depth about:

• How he found Pilates as a young, injured dancer

• How Nic feels about the immense teaching talent we have here in Australia (and New Zealand)

• How important imagination, self belief and creativity is in the running of his business.

• His vision to create ‘The Pilates Teacher Network’ and how it was a source of valuable information through Covid as well as his hopes for the future of TPTN.

• How he navigated his business through Covid (when Melbourne was the most locked down city in the world.)

• His advice to those new to the industry.

Find out more about Nic here:

www.themovementrefinery.com.au

Nicholas@themovementrefinery.com.au

And on the socials:

@themovementrefinery

Nic mentioned this resource in the Podcast:

How we built this - Podcast

Thank you Nic!

In this podcast we talk about:

• How Ben approaches his work as a collaborative and educative process with his clients

• Why our role as experienced instructors is to mentor the next generation of teachers.

• How he marries Pilates with other modalities and influences

• His feelings about the current gap in the market with finding experienced instructors as the Pilates teaching profession has boomed.

• The importance of getting out from under the ‘tribal’ mentality of the Pilates industry to foster greater community and the sharing of ideas.

Ben mentioned:

Centered - By Madeleine Black

Where to find Ben:

www.alignedforlife.com.au

www.benjaminrashleigh.com

@bjrashleigh_pilates_movement

Thanks Ben!

Helen is the creator of Equipoise Pilates and Movement Education. Since 2012, Helen has created clinics and more recently, online content bringing together Pilates with Equestrian Riding.

In this podcast you’ll discover:

• How Helen found PIlates in the early 1990’s when it was an ‘underground’ movement modality
• How her first Pilates session planted the seed for her future business idea.
• Her ‘Deep sense of knowing’ that Pilates would be her future career
• How she’s adjusted her business strategy over time to suit her demographic
• How she dealt with the push back from the equestrian world when she started marrying riding with Pilates
• Her optimism for the industry moving forward with the strong sense of community that’s growing amongst the Australian Pilates community
• Her advice on how to ‘quieten the noise’ to develop your instinct as a new instructor.

RESOURCES:

You can learn more about Helen here: 

https://www.equipoisepilates.com.au/

https://www.instagram.com/equipoise_pilates_

Helen mentioned the book: Slings Essential:

https://www.amazon.com.au/Slings-Essentials-Resourced-Oriented-Integrative-Learning/dp/B09JDQ18M5

Thanks Helen!

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And, if you would like to join me in my online mentoring group, starting very soon, be sure to head to kimpaxton.com.au to put your name on the waitlist!

Eve is a well loved and dedicated Pilates teacher that has recently opened her new studio in Melbourne: ME Pilates. In this insightful interview you’ll discover:

• How Eve approaches her own Pilates practice with a sense of play and curiosity
• Her move from Canada to Australia and her early Pilates training
• Her challenges teaching Pilates in English, as her 2nd language
• Her journey into opening her new studio and how her clients came along for the ride
• How working from her garage before opening her studio brought her Pilates community closer
• How she nurtures and appreciates her long term relationships with her clients and how she kept them top of mind when fitting out her studio.
• Her self doubt around opening her studio and how she juggles family life with studio ownership
• How she feels the word ‘Pilates teacher’ is being used too loosely in the current industry.
• Eve’s opinion of the current state of the industry and why she feels hopeful.

And so much more!

You can learn more about Eve here:

https://mepilates.com.au/

On the socials: 

Instagram: @mepilatesbayside

Thanks Eve!

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• Her days as a full time dance student and how she found the Pilates method to supplement her dance training

• How she has built up her home-based Pilates business through the years and all about her recent studio expansion

• How community is important to her as a way to share ideas and grow as a teacher

• Her new role as a Pilates teacher trainer

• How she has struggled with self doubt and imposter syndrome in her career

• Her words of wisdom to new teachers of the method and how she believes comprehensive Pilates training is integral to the future of the industry.

And so much more!

In this podcast, me and my special guests are going to be sharing with you the things that have worked in our businesses, the failures and setbacks, the aha moments, and the hard work that goes into following your passion for helping people move and feel better with Pilates.

Running a Pilates business  is so much more than following your passion and hoping for the best. It takes hard work, tenacity and a commitment to staying true to your vision.

We’ll be diving deep into the barriers that might be holding you back: Self doubt, perfectionism, fear of failure and lack of resources as well as celebrating the amazing self development and personal growth that comes from running your own business.

I can’t wait to dive deep with you into the real deal of owning and operating a Pilates business with  my friends and colleagues from around the Pilates world. 

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