OWNER & PRINCIPLE INSTRUCTOR

Dorothea is a freelance physical performer and actor with a varied CV. During her career Dorothea has worked with Opera Australia, Meryl Tankard and Lucy Guerin to name a few, performing on stage, film, TV and music videos. She trained as a classical dancer and later added circus aerials - lyra, corde and silks - to her repertoire.

Very early on in her dance training (at the age of 8) Dorothea was introduced to Pilates. At the time it was a form of conditioning she had never heard of and attended briefly. Much later on in her career, Dorothea experienced a chronic hamstring tear. As she was only in her early 20s she knew she had to address this. That’s when Dorothea took Pilates seriously and began to attend sessions multiple times a week.

Since then Pilates has helped manage her hyper-mobility, recover from a frozen shoulder and rotator cuff tear, low back pain and many more injuries as a result of the pressures of dance and aerials. Dorothea’s diverse career as a dancer, yoga teacher and aerialist influences her teaching. As a member of the Australian Pilates Method Association, she has a deep understanding and commitment to the Pilates method. Combining scientific knowledge through continuous study helps her achieve the best outcomes for her clients. Her tailored approach ensures a safe, enjoyable and challenging workout to meet goals and get results.

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PILATES INSTRUCTOR / MASSAGE

Berm moved to Sydney from Thailand and has a passion and enthusiasm for health and wellbeing.

Berm studied remedial massage therapy and established his massage practice at Modern Pilates Studio.

While running the massage clinic, Berm attended Pilates classes at the studio and quickly fell in love with the method. He enjoyed the movements and strengthening aspects of Pilates and realised how it helped his physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Berm decided to take his knowledge deeper, became a comprehensively trained instructor, and worked at Modern Pilates Studio while still running his massage practice.

Over time, Berm has developed and fine-tuned his skills as a massage therapist and a Pilates instructor, to achieve excellent results with his clients. His in-depth knowledge and understanding of the human body, and his attention to detail allow Berm to focus and treat the body holistically.

Berm’s teaching is focused on therapeutic benefits and the client’s needs and abilities while giving everyone a great workout and feeling amazing after each session.

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PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Moira is a former ballet and Irish dancer who discovered Pilates in 2000. Pilates helped improve her ballet technique and recover from injuries through training and during her studies in Dance Performance at QUT in 2005. 

In 2010 Moira gained her APMA Pilates instructor qualifications, whilst still competing in Irish dancing. After the Worlds 2012 competition, she completed her dance teaching certificate. Moira holds a TCRG in Irish dancing and RAD registration in ballet teaching and teaches both styles around Sydney.

Moira loves to use her Pilates knowledge to help everyone achieve their goals, prevent injury, and help rehabilitate injuries. This interest in injury and exercise rehabilitation has inspired her to return to university, currently studying Exercise physiology at UNE. Moira in her spare time loves running, playing tennis and watching tennis!

You can work out with Moira on Monday nights.

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PILATES INSTRUCTOR

Salma discovered Pilates when she was running the rat race in her corporate job. Pilates helped overcome her own injuries, aches and pains caused by the long office hours. What began as an exercise program to manage pain soon turned into a passion and she decided to study Pilates and trade the corporate job to work as an instructor guiding others in achieving their physical and fitness goals.

Salma loves Pilates because she knows anyone can benefit from it. Whether you are a pro athlete, a gym lover, injured or if you want to stay strong to play with your grandchildren, Pilates is for you.

Salma is passionate about the versatility and accessibility of Pilates and how it supports people in their everyday lives through positive physical and mental transformations.

Salma keeps fit and healthy with regular Pilates workouts, weight lifting and going for long walks with her husband.

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