Welcome to M Pilates and Movement.

A Bit About Me…

Hi I’m Maria and I have been teaching Pilates and movement for over 10 years. I have a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction, as well as qualifications to teach Pilates for Bone and Joint Health; a specialist certification in Pre-Post Natal Pilates; and certified as a Menopause Pilates Specialist and Certificate 3 in Fitness. I offer small group and private Pilates sessions at my boutique Pilates studio in Wollongong.

I trained for my Pilates qualification in Canberra, and built up my own studio in Goulburn teaching mat and reformer classes. Within a fully equipped Pilates studio, with all the Pilates equipment, I taught private and semi-private studio sessions I work in consultation with allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, osteopaths, and exercise physiologists to help clients rehabilitate after injuries; clients that are experiencing movement limitations; and other health conditions.

My passion is to provide focused, personalised instruction to each of my clients. Making each person feel seen and heard in a class is my goal!  At M Pilates and Movement you won’t get lost in a crowd – I see you! And I strive to give you the movement that your body is looking for!

Why Pilates?

After years of working in an office, sitting at a desk for 8 hours a day, plus being a mum of 3 children, I was looking for exercise that helped me gain strength and mobility. I was struggling with muscle imbalances and serious back issues. I was looking for exercise that would challenge my body, but not make it worse. I found Pilates at a time when my body needed focused, mindful movement.

Doing Pilates gave me a chance to find a mind/body connection, using my breathe to assist my body to achieve more than I could ever imagine. I loved how my body and mind felt after doing Pilates – and how the benefits filtered through into my everyday life, improving my physical strength, flexibility and posture. Pilates has helped improve core strength and stability; alleviate back pain; and improved overall body strength and awareness.

I love that as an exercise, Pilates is non-discriminatory and holistic, it is suitable for any age, body type and most health issues. You can rewire years and years of unhealthy patterns imprinted in the body and turn your life around, decrease pain and improve your quality of life. Chronic pain is something nobody should have to live with. I live my life because of Pilates. I have seen the benefits of practicing it regularly, and its ability to alleviate pain in a way that is sustainable.

I love teaching Pilates and helping people enjoy the benefits from making it part of their everyday life.