SCHEDULE
Day 1 : Saturday 22 February
REGISTRATION OPEN
REFORMER ROOM EQUIPMENT ROOM
BEYOND THE DOS AND DON'TS: EMPOWERING PRENATAL CLIENTS
JESSICA JENKINS
POWER REFORMER: PLYOMETRICS AND STRENGTH ON THE JUMPBOARD
SARA COLQUHOUN
CRAFTING DYNAMIC CLASS FLOWS
SOPHIE MOSCHOS
THE FUTURE OF PILATES IS TECH LED
BUSINESS PANEL
MERRITHEW® PRESENTS: AMPLIFY YOUR REFORMER CLASSES WITH THE FITNESS CIRCLE® MELISSA WONG
BUSTING THE MYTH THAT CLASSICAL PILATES IS BORING
OLGA TAMARA
NETWORKING DRINKS
FLOW & RESTORE: THE ACTIVE REST PILATES EXPERIENCE KIMBERLEY GARLICK
TO THE MAX BEN RASHLEIGH
WHOLE BODY PILATES POWER: FROM THE FEET SUZANNE NEWBY WHY JOINT MOBILITY MATTERS KIMBERLEY GARLICK
WHAT'S ALL THE FUSS ABOUT SOMATICS?
TRACEY NICHOLSON
SCHEDULE
Day 2 : Sunday 23 February
REGISTRATION OPEN
REFORMER ROOM EQUIPMENT ROOM
MAKING MOVES: CREATIVE PILATES INSPIRED BY THE ORIGINALS
TAHLIA GROGAN
UNLOCKING MOVEMENT: THE POWER OF FASCIA PAOLA RAFFINETTI
MUSCULAR SLINGS AND MULTIPLANAR POWER EXO CHAIR CLASS TAMARA O’REILLY
SILVER SPRINGS: EMBRACING THE 60+ DEMOGRAPHIC CARLA MULLINS
BEYOND THE ABDOMINALS: FIRE UP YOUR FRONT LINE JOANNE BEZZINA
HOW TO BUILD YOUR PILATES EMPIRE BUSINESS PANEL
INSYNC WITH ATHLETES HELEN STAMATAKOS
HARNESSING THE HIP BEN RASHLEIGH
THRIVING AS A NEW PILATES INSTRUCTOR IN 2025: STRATEGIES FOR SUPPORT & SUCCESS
ASHLEIGH GURNETT
THE POWER OF PRECISION: CUEING FOR CLIENT SUCCESS FRANCES CAHILL
MERRITHEW® PRESENTS: ENHANCING ROTATIONAL POWER THROUGH MATWORK MELISSA WONG
Our Speakers
JOANNE BEZZINA
Joanne Bezzina Pilates
SARA COLQUHOUN
Sara Colquhoun Pilates
HELEN STAMATAKOS Pilates In Sync
MELISSA WONG Merrithew® STOTT PILATES® Lead Instructor
CARLA MULLINS Body Organics Education
KIMBERLEY GARLICK Northern Rivers Pilates
TRACEY NICHOLSON Tensegrity Training
BEN RASHLEIGH Aligned for life
TAHLIA GROGAN One Hot Yoga
SOPHIE MOSCHOS Bodylove Academy
ASHLEIGH GURNETT Boutique Pilates Method
TAMARA O’REILLY Pilates Education
FRANCES CAHILL Pilates ITC
SUZANNE NEWBY Pilates ITC
OLGA TAMARA Authentic Pilates Studio
PAOLA RAFFINETTI Slings Myofascial Training Education
Our Speakers
JESSICA JENKINS Unite Health
CATHERINE GIANNITTO Polestar Pilates
SARAH TODD Unite Health
EMMA SEIBOLD BarreBody
LIBBY BABET Earthletica
C S STRONG Pilates
JUSTIN ASHLEY One Playground
Jarron Aizen Hapana
SELINA BRIDGE KX Pilates
YVETTE MCGAFFIN Reform RX
EDUCATION IS MORE THAN JUST A PIECE OF PAPER
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HF Industries
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Balanced Body Australia/New Zealand by HF Industries At HF Industries, we strive to bring the best of the best to the Australian and New Zealand markets with Balanced Body being no exception within the Pilates community Whether you are an enthusiast or a professional, Balanced Body provides the equipment and education to lead a stronger, more active, and healthier life
Elina Pilates
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Elina Pilates is a leading brand in manufacturing top-tier Pilates machines and accessories. Founded almost two decades ago, we stand out for our extensive experience and innovative craftsmanship led by an extraordinary team of professionals. Our machines are considered among the best on the market and internationally recognized.
Mindful Merch
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Mindful Merch: a beacon of change in the world of apparel. Proudly designed in Noosa, Australia, we stand as a sustainable and ethical company, dedicated to crafting high-quality blanks that redefine the industry With our tagline "Premium Ethical Blanks," we embark on a mission to revolutionise the market, challenging mass-production norms and offering a superior alternative for conscious consumers
Leisure Concepts
Leisure Concepts stands at the forefront of fitness innovation, delivering premium equipment to industry professionals with personalised expertise and support For over a decade, Leisure Concepts has partnered with Merrithew™ to supply their globally renowned, high-quality, and durable Pilates equipment to studios, clubs & home customers nationwide leisureconcepts com au
Pilatesequip pilatesequip com
Australia's trusted Pilates manufacturer Our Australianmade machines are safe, strong and beautiful, designed with insights from the Pilates community for top-notch performance Recognised as the best Pilates equipment globally, with high functionality adjustments for all user abilities and sizes Equipment designed to last, with anti-vibration techniques and Australian quality materials
DLP Equipment is steeped in the history of the original equipment as it was designed and used by Joseph Pilates Every aspect of DLP Equipment has been studied and deliberated to create the best vehicle for performing Pilates exercise Each design is precision engineered, using high-quality materials, to be the optimal moving partner A true evolution of the original equipment to enhance Pilates practice Deborah Lessen Pilates Equipment dlpequipment.com
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Body Organics bodyorganicseducation.com
Balanced Body Australia/New Zealand by HF Industries At HF Industries, we strive to bring the best of the best to the Australian and New Zealand markets with Balanced Body being no exception within the Pilates community Whether you are an enthusiast or a professional, Balanced Body provides the equipment and education to lead a stronger, more active, and healthier life
Pilates ITC
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The Original Institute Pilates ITC has been leading the way in Pilates education for over 20 years and was the first organisation globally to develop government accredited Pilates qualifications We provide comprehensive and government accredited qualifications, short courses and workshops to the highest professional academic standards with in-studio course options in Australia and New Zealand.
Unite Health
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Our world recognised Pilates instructor courses are broken up into two streams of education; APPI Clinical Pilates Certification for Physiotherapists and Allied Health Professionals, and APPI Pilates Instructor Certification for those with no previous training Designed by Physiotherapists, The APPI is recognised all over the world for its high-quality instruction and world-renowned reputation
Pilates Education
Pilates Education Australia is proud to deliver globally renowned Balanced Body teacher training programs that are recognised by the PAA and AusActive Courses are delivered face-to-face and are module based which means students create a flexible timeline to suit their teaching goals and come out with practical teaching experience pilatesed.com.au
With 30 years experience in Pilates education, Polestar stands out as a world authority. Polestar focusses on holistic wellbeing by honouring the original Pilates Principles. With graduates in 50 countries, Polestar offers the full spectrum of courses and the Diploma of Pilates Instruction Dedication to quality and innovation has made them a trusted name for aspiring professionals worldwide
National Pilates Training
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Discover our government-accredited Pilates teacher training, from Mat and Reformer to Diploma and Advanced Diploma Study in Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Central Coast, Coolangatta, or Hervey Bay or online globally Explore short courses, workshops, and pathways to become an accredited Pilates teacher with Australia’s leading Pilates educators.
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Hapana hapana.com
Hapana’s technology manages memberships, payments, retention, and loyalty for ambitious fitness businesses, providing them with the rich data features they need for expansion With an automated waitlist, book a buddy, and more, it’s the perfect Pilates studio management software to make your operations easy and help your business thrive
Wild
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Wild Mingo is here to brighten up your fitness world one paint splatter at a time Functional, durable, ecofriendly and beautiful workout accessories We exist to prove you really can have it all Made from recycled materials with designs by talented female artists From washable workout mats to stay in place booty bands, our range is carefully tested by Pilates and Yoga instructors, trainers and Physios before production
BASI Pilates
Established in 1989 by world-renowned Pilates Educator, Rael Isacowitz, BASI has been a leader in top-tier Pilates education for 30 years and counting. With a reputation for innovation and academic excellence, BASI strives to provide the most comprehensive Pilates education experience and educational resources available basipilates com
mindbodyonline.com
Backed by 20 years of product innovation, research, and thought leadership, we're the original software fueling the boutique wellness revolution Together with ClassPass, Mindbody is the most trusted technology in the global wellness industry
Through our platforms, we connect thousands of businesses with more consumers, more effectively, than anyone else
WOW Wipes® is an Australian brand specialising in premium antibacterial wipes designed for Pilates Studios, yoga, and gyms Their ARTG listed hypoallergenic wipes effectively kill 99 99% of germs, promoting a safe and hygienic space With a focus on sustainability, their water-based product range includes 100% biodegradable bamboo and viscose options
Group Fit Quick
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A complete group fitness management solution for club managers and instructors
GroupFitQuick™ is a group fitness management app that connects instructors, club owners and managers together Our software provides tailored solutions to find covers for gym classes and streamline operations for clubs and gyms
Pilates or Not Pilates
Today, more than 100 years later, Pilates is practiced worldwide. Yet, the question remains: is what you see truly Pilates, or not? There are many views on the subject depending on whom you ask and how far you go back
One German man, whose parents were gymnasts and naturopaths, spent his youth practicing many of the physical training regimens available in those days, and it was that base that founded the Pilates method he later developed.
During World War One and being held in an internment camp on the Isle of Man, Joe spent his time helping other internees with their physical wellbeing and mental health
Pilates spent four years there, living and sharing his belief that
Using a combination of 50 plus movements to trigger muscle action, each exercise was typically repeated several times activating all body parts with controlled breathing
Moving to the USA and setting up a studio in New York, he attracted clients from many areas, such as Ballet, all forms of dance, and more
With great results came reputation, and this led to using Pilates for rehabilitation and recovery Further results over time led to cult like status for Pilates that he still holds today, 100 years later
Many names have created a dynasty over the years, from those that were taught and trained by Joe, and those who learned from them and so on Each has left their mark in some way, creating the means to carry the flame onto the next generation.
Over my forty-seven years in the industry, I’ve been fortunate have met and known many of them
In 1978 when HF Industries started in business, we realised immediately that the key to success was to show potential cl how to be successful and make money from the products yo sold
Four things were required
Provide a good reliable product
Be able to support such product
Provide programs using products that were both effective enjoyable
Generate a social atmosphere around the classes offered
Programs should be for all and not just one sector of a group creating the most important outcome – that the client wanted come back and do it again!
We were selling a line of Hydra-Gym hydraulic exercise mach with such equipment was being used in Physio / Rehab areas Force testing in air force programs and some American footb codes as a means of strengthening players
We were happy to continue expanding those markets but ne to look at selling several units at a time, in order to spread th word of what this product could do
We looked at squash courts as a new market area Squash courts held the attention of two people for an hour and earned the court owner around $8 00 per hour We figured we could supply 10 Hydra workstations and 10 recovery stations for each squash court, accommodating 20 people at a time, resulting in upwards of $160 per hour.
Over 400 systems were placed around the country, and soon expanded from the squash court to Council Leisure and the Fitness Markets. Each of these areas grew, also expanding the original market areas with each finding ways of utilizing the equipment differently
Circuit training / Group Exercise took on a new meaning.
During the 80’s and 90’s, many other platforms took on the same format The Step as an aerobic platform, Precision Cycling / Spin Cycling, Trekking programs on treadmills, TRX / Rip 60 to name a few
Predominantly a functional training company, moving into the 90’s, we lined up perfectly with the Pilates movement. We looked at how we could expand the Pilates crusade and take it to the masses, along the same lines as we had successfully achieved in other areas
How could we take the Pilates products we represented, and show existing and new clients how to make money?
It was simple. Do the same as we had done for 20 years.
In the traditional Pilates progression, the norm was to do training and education for several years in Mat, before progressing to training on apparatus such as reformer.
For us this meant there would never be enough instructors, and therefore we set out with some of the prominent Pilates people at that time, to produce Group Exercise classes for Reformer Once ‘Reformer One’ and ‘Reformer Two’ programs were established, it was then a case of teachers educating instructors, and instructors teaching clients
It was the Pilates market themselves that saw the benefits of the group reformer classes, and soon location after location introduced 6 -10 reformers to their studios; class numbers increased, and more classes added
The physiotherapy market soon started to expand to 3-4 reformers
A few took to the concept and opened multiple locations in a defined city or around the country
Around 2012 the fitness market took to the notion that Pilates had “something” and they wanted a part of it!
The “something” was that Pilates methods were not dissimilar to the strength training programs they offered, except it offered more. Functional training, controlled movement, core stability, strength and flexibility, attention to muscle control, posture, and breathing
Most importantly, these classes were catching on Clients wanted to participate, they enjoyed doing it, wanted to come back, were achieving something They were getting results and Had Fun doing it
The popularity of Pilates was turning into business opportunities
The return on investment was high for the owners, and therefore worthwhile investing in, which was exactly what we set out to do
A Reformer Pilates class
Joe Pilates designed what he called apparatus, to help accelerate the process of stretching, strengthening, body alignment and increased core strength drawn from Mat Pilates.The Reformer has become the best known and most popular apparatus today It took just over 100 years to get here, with major momentum in the last twelve years
Some people’s names go down in history for many reasons Joe Pilates shed light on what is possible and what can be achieved It’s up to us as an industry to continue what Joe started
Not every car is called FORD because Henry Ford developed the car; that honour is said to belong to Gottlieb Daimler or Karl Benz But Ford was instrumental in taking the car to the masses
So where are we today? For me, after 47 years in the industry, it’s the same Pilates will be here well after my time and for generations to come, continually working with all the different markets and developing others that can benefit from the Pilates Movement
New and varied accessories will be introduced that can be used on their own or with the reformer to stimulate further interest.
“The popularity of Pilates was turning into business opportunities. The return on investment was high for the owners, and therefore worthwhile investing in”
Pilates is a household name, and more so in Australia than most other countries in the world That is simply because Pilates at this moment in time in Australia, has a much wider market base, and is therefore reaching more people all ending
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