Teachers - Pilates, Gyrotonic, CoreAlign and Yamuna

Carla Mullins
Director and Pilates and Gyrotonic Teacher

Carla started her career as a Solicitor and practiced for nearly 13 years. In 1994 her neurologist suggested that she look at pilates and meditation as a means of controlling epileptic seizures and to help regain motor neural control. This very forward thinking doctor helped Carla to discover a system of mind and body exercise that allowed her to live a far more normal life, without seizures and with coordinated body movement.

After nearly 6 years as a pilates client, Carla decided to become a pilates teacher and started her own studio in 2002. She has a Diploma in Pilates as well as an Australian Cert IV Pilates , a Diploma in Professional Pilates Practice and is a Level 4 Instructor as recognised by theAPMA and is recognised as a level 4 instuctor by the Pilates Alliance. Some Health Funds will give rebates for work with Carla and they include AHM, Grant  United, Manchester Unity.  Carla has also studied with Polestar Pilates. 

Carla is constantly undertaking further study and training to further challenge her body and the bodies and minds of her clients. She has presented several workshops for the APMA  including the BOSU workshop in 2005, the Arc and Barrels Workshop in 2007 and the Wunda Chair workshop at the APMA conference in 2008, the Embracing Curves Workshop in Melbourne and Brisbane in July 2010.   Her personal passion in pilates is feet, as  kinky as that may ,sound  she is passionate about proper foot positioning gait work and release work for feet.  Part of this passion has derived from foot reconstructive surgery and a long history of personal  feet and ankle problems. She has undertaken the Kit Laughlin Stretch Therapy Training.  She is a certified level 1 Gyrotonic teacher, has completed level 1, 2 and 3 of the Core Align Training.  Carla has completed stage one of the Yamuna Body Rolling Training, 

In 2012 she will be delivering the APMA supported Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Pilates Method Therapy in Queensland.

Carla also enjoys Ikebana, the Japanese art of "flower arrangement". Her love of Ikebana can be seen in the various flower displays potted through the studios when she is not looking after her small active toddler.

Dolores Siloy
Pilates Teacher

Dolores has had an interest in fitness for many years. During the 1990's Dolores regularly attended group fitness classes at gyms and also ran to keep fit. Due to muscular imbalances and improper alignment she experienced knee pain, and began Pilates upon advice from her physiotherapist to correct these issues.

In 2003/2004 Dolores studied to become a Pilates instructor under the guidance of physiotherapists. She started teaching mat classes in 2003 and studio classes in 2004. Her interests include rehabilitation and general population. As an instructor, Dolores finds satisfaction in helping clients achieve a pain free life as well as increasing body awareness and helping to achieve client's goals by increasing their fitness levels in a safe, non-competitive environment.  Dolores has obtained additional certification through the Polestar Pilates training program, and has completed the CoreAlign level 1 training. 

Felicity Boosey
Pilates and Gyrotonic Teacher 

Felicity's involvement in sport and fitness, with a particular interest in tennis and hockey, led her to a Degree in Sport Rehabilitation in the UK, graduating in 2000. Since then she has continually worked within the fitness and rehabilitation field, with Pilates becoming her main focus. She qualified as a Pilates Matwork Instructor in England in 2005 and has since been instructing regular Mat classes at various ability levels. 

Felicity moved to Australia in 2007 where she continues to pursue her career and expand her knowledge of Pilates. Through Polestar Pilates, she became a Certified practitioner of Pilates for Rehabilitation in 2008, and gained both the Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork Instruction and the Pilates Diploma in 2011. Felicity is also a Mentor for students undertaking Pilates training through Polestar. Felicity is a member of Pilates Alliance and continues to attend training courses to ensure her knowledge and teaching is current, varied and enjoyable.  

Felicity has completed levels 1 and 3 of CoreAlign training and has now completed Gyrotonic Foundation course.

Maria Ahumada
Pilates and Gyrotonic Teacher

Maria started as a Physical Education teacher graduating from university in 2004 from the University of Santiago Chile.  After completing her degree she discovered pilates  when undertaking a course about exercise and pregnancy.   After that she started to work in a rehabilitation clinic developing pilates and exercise rehabilitation programs in conjuction with Doctors and Physiotherapists.  Maria's main work at the clinic was working with pregnant women and with elderly people seeking to maintain fitness. 

Maria has completed her certification with Polestar Pilates Education and has undertaken training with Stott teachers.  She also has an interest in Feldenkrais work.  In 2009 she moved to Australia and hopes to continue her development as a Pilates Instructor. She has completed Level One Core Align Training.  Maria is a certified level 1 Gyrotonic teacher.

Maria speaks English and Spanish

Rebecca Lofgren
Pilates and Gyrotonic Teacher

Rebecca Initially began pilates in her native Sweden whilst working as a Scientist.  In Australia she started studying pilates whilst living in Canberra.

Rebecca  has a Diploma  of Professional Pilates Instruction from Pilates International. Since completing her pilates training Rebecca has been working in a Canberra Pilates studio. Rebecca has also now completed Gyrotonic Foundation course. 

Lindsey Jackson
Pilates Teacher and Fitness Instructor

Lindsey has studied and practiced Holistic Health Modalities world wide beginning in the US where she gained her BFA in Dance Theatre.  Later, she embarked on an innovative journey as she completed her MA in Holistic Health studies alongside a Muscular Therapy Degree.

Sherry Trentini
Yamuna Body Rolling and Gyrotonic Teacher

Sherry has just completed her Gyrotonic Foundation course.

Joelle Babuin-Henry
Pilates Mat and Gyrotonic Teacher  

Physiotherapy

Mauricio Bara
Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist 

Mauricio is a physiotherapist and an exercise physiologist. Whilst completing his exercise physiology degree (honours) from the University of Queensland Mauricio decided to continue on with completing a Masters in Physiotherapy from Griffith University. Mauricio has worked at the Royal Children’s hospital and in private practice. Mauricio has a strong interest in sports injuries and athletic development an interest developed through participating in various sports at various levels.

Mauricio has also completed Level 1 and 2 of CoreAlign training.

Nadia Labort
Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist 

Nadia completed her Bachelor of Science (Exercise Science) at the University of Wollongong in 2008. This provided a solid foundation for her subsequent Masters of Physiotherapy, which she completed at the University of Sydney in 2010. Nadia has also undertaken training in Dry Needling therapy and Pilates Matwork (Basic and Advanced).

Elissa Jack
Physiotherapist

Elissa is a physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland. She has worked in a variety of healthcare settings including hospitals, aged care facilities, with sporting teams and in private practice. Elissa has undertaken training in Western Acupuncture and Dry Needling, Tai Chi and Clinical Pilates. Her special interest areas include neuroscience and biomechanics. Elissa in on the way to becoming an integrated systems model practitioner studying the Discover Physio method this year, which she hopes will give her a good framework in which to apply her knowledge and skills in a holistic way. Elissa enjoys empowering clients with chronic and persistent pain to work towards optimal function through education and individualized treatment plans. 

 Naturopathy

Janet Schloss
Naturopath and Nutritionist

Our Naturopath is Janet Schloss, who has been practicing for over 6 years. These days she also lectures in Nutrition at the Australian College of Natural Medicine. Janet is currently undertaking a Masters in Nutritional Medicine through RMIT.

Janet has extensive experience in working with people dealing with stress and anxiety related problems such as insomnia, tiredness and digestive disorders.'

Janet also works with four Oncologists as the Nutritionist for their cancer patients. Janet has long been involved in research about cancer and nutrition particularly for individuals going through chemotherapy and radiation. Janet has also worked extensively with clients after their cancer treatment to help with means of reducing the likelihood of metastasis and tumour growth.

Janet assisted Henry Osieki in the writing of the book "Cancer a biochemical and nutritional approach"- Edition 1 & 2 (2002 and 2003). Janet also works with such organisations as the Australian Cancer Association to give nutritional seminars and advice.

Janet has been undergoing her Masters Research at the Princes Alexander Integrative Medicine Facility, and has recently been upgraded to PhD student.

Massage and Body Work Therapy

Kaori Langley
Remedial Massage Therapist

Kaori was heavily involved in martial arts for 12 years and this created an interest in the well being of people. After having worked in the optical field both in Japan and Australia, Kaori completed a Diploma of Remedial Massage Therapy and specialises in Remedial massage techniques, sports massage, Lymphatic drainage and pregnancy massage. Kaori is now an enthusiastic recreational runner. 

Kaori works Thursday afternoons/ evenings, Friday and Saturday mornings. She works at all three centres, depending on bookings.

Acupuncture 

Simon Bender
Acupuncturist

Simon has been working as an Acupuncturist for 8 years.  He practices Japanese style Acupuncture. 

Bowen Therapy

Fred Clough AMBAA
Bowen Therapist 

Fred has achieved highest qualification possible for Bowen Therapy: the new, Government Accredited: “Diploma of Bowen”. Awarded through BOWTECH®, the Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia, this will become the only recognised level of qualification to be accepted by most Health Funds in the near future.

• Has completed attendances and practical work in Fascial Kinetics, a Bowen Therapy course.
• Accredited Member 5975 of Bowen Association of Australia.
• Accredited Member 5975 of Bowen Therapy Academy of Australia.
• Involved in Bowen since 2000.
• Certificate in Bowen for Small Animals.
• Certificate in Neuro-skeletal Therapy, Brisbane.
• Emmett therapy: completion of all 6 Modules,
• Tissue Salts (Dr Scheussler). Practitioner Certificate.
• 1st Aid Certificate.
• Full practitioner Insurance.
• Studied health matters for over 20 years.
  

Osteopathy 

Lauren Coffey

Bachelor Science (Clinical Science); Masters of Health Service (Osteopathy); Graduate Certificate in Neonatal, Infant and Paediatric Manual Therapy

Originally from Melbourne, Lauren undertook her Osteopathic studies at Victoria University, graduating in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science (Clinical Science) and a Masters of Health Science (Osteopathy). The lure of the sun and great work opportunities bought Lauren to Brisbane, where she has been practicing for the last 10 years.

Over this time Lauren has been an active member of the Australian Osteopathic Association, has lectured at the Australian College of Natural Medicine and has represented her profession on the state registration board.

Lauren continues to update her knowledge and skills with regular attendance at seminars and conferences.

Her treatment style is gentle but direct and is suitable for people of all ages. She especially enjoys treating woman throughout their pregnancy and helping to ease the pain of postural strains, neck pain and headaches. 

Sarah Tubb
Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy); Masters of Osteopathy 

Sarah graduated from Victoria University, Melbourne, in 2012 with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Osteopathy) and a Masters of Osteopathy.

Sarah first became interested in Osteopathy during high school after sustaining a rowing related back injury. She found that Osteopathic treatment allowed her to manage her injury and get back in the boat in time for an important regatta. Understanding the importance of injury management and maintaining an active lifestyle has seen Sarah heavily involved in rowing coaching and working as a sports trainer for local AFL football clubs in Melbourne.

While comfortable managing sports related injuries, Sarah also enjoys treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal complaints using a gentle, direct approach. Sarah is available for appointments at both the Annerley and Chelmer clinics and looks forward to helping you achieve your goals!

Occupational Therapy

Liz Fourie
Mental Health Occupational Therapist

Liz Fourie is an accredited Mental Health Occupational Therapist with over 16 years experience in mental health recovery, community health  and alcohol and substance dependency.Liz specialises in assessing how a person's mental illness impacts on their ability to function in everyday occupations and roles.  Therapy is aimed at assisting people to self manage, utilising their strengths and resources to support re-engagement in a meaningful life. She works with adolescents and adults with a range of mental health conditions.  OT assessment and treatment is solution focussed and time limited, with sessions offered at rooms or home visits. 

Podiatry

Nick Sprenger - Podiatrist

Nick has been practicing as a Podiatrist for many year, during which time he has worked with elite athletes, weekend warriors and the average person, all with a range of feet problems.

Nick's interest is Sports Podiatry. He has competed at two Olympic Games for the Australian Swimming Team: Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008. Nick has consulted for the Brisbane Lions AFL Club and Brisbane International Tennis Tournament, as well as the Sri Lankan Cricket Team and Queensland Ballet. He is currently involved with the Brisbane Roar Soccer, Queensland Rugby League Referees and the Queensland Academy of Sport Athletes.

Marie Whitfield - Podiatrist

Marie Whitfield is an Accredited Podiatrist whose areas of special interest lie in the fields of biomechanics, sports injuries, orthotic therapy and childhood foot complaints. In these areas as well as for general podiatry services, Marie will provide you with the most up to date evidence-based treatment.

Marie draws from over 27 years of experience as a podiatrist. She graduated in 1985 and chose to further develop her skills in private practice – by taking the plunge and buying her own practice! To this day Marie’s passion remains with private practice, where she has helped countless clients manage their foot and ankle problems.

Marie has also provided her services to Hospitals (both private and public) and aged care facilities, spending 10 years assisting both Blue Care and the Aveo retirement village in Durack. She worked with the disabled for the Endeavour Foundation for some 7 years and has also volunteered in many sporting events, treating acute injuries for both amateur and professional athletes.

Marie is well known for her professional standards, high energy, strong work ethic and her gentle and engaging patient care. Her additional qualifications as a naturopath give her a rare insight into treating the body holistically. Her holistic approach to care extends to footwear advice and modification, dry needling, life style changes, exercise modification and postural alignment.

Marie continues to enjoy upgrading her skills through attending formal training as well as consulting with other allied health practitioners and physicians. Marie believes that Body Organics is the ideal environment for a Podiatrist such as herself to work alongside other professionals such as Physiotherapists, Osteopaths and Psychologists to provide the optimal outcome for our clients.

Psychology 

Michelle Hancock
Psychologist  

Michelle has a Bachelor of Science Honours (Psychology) and a Masters of Psychology ( Counselling) as well as a Graduate Diploma in Human Resources and a Certificate in Clinical Hypnosis.  With all these qualifications Michelle has quite  diverse areas of expertise including individual and couple counselling, injury management, Psychological counselling for performance management, psychological assessment, stress auditing and meditation.

Mendy Nerallc
Hatha Yoga teacher and Psychologist 

Yoga is a range of lifestyle practices and philosophies which aim to bring calm and balance to the mind and body.  Regular yoga practice not only develops abundant physical strength and flexibility, it promotes well being beyond the body, with subtle or profound effects on how people think and feel. 

Mendy has been attending yoga classes off and on for 12 years, before becoming absolutely smitten about 3 years ago.  Here began a dedication to a regular practice and to completion of her teaching training in 2012 with Kate Pell and Zara Matthews.   Mendy teaches Hatha yoga, which is practiced in most western yoga studios.  In Hatha yoga, the focus is on studying a system of postures (asanas), breathing exercises (pranayama) and deep relaxation (savasana).  Through these fundamental elements,Mendy's hope is to cultivate in her students a positive relationship with their bodies.  She uses careful sequencing of asanas to enhance particular qualities or energies, and encourages students to bring awareness to each breath, to be mindful of each moment, and to practice with attention and intention.  Self- compassion, gratitude and surrender are themed in her classes. Mendy's classes are suitable for all levels of experience.  She adapts her teaching instruction for those needing more guidance or wanting a stronger practice. Her classes are steady paced to cultivate an inner focus, and careful attention to alignment and breath is encouraged for maximum mind body benefit. Mendy is also a registered psychologist in private practice, and brings this experience to her classes.  

Dr Kristie Alcorn
Clinical Psychologist 

B Psych, B Arts (Hons in Psych), Doctor of Philosophy (PhD - Clinical Psychology)
MAPS, MAPS College of Clinical Psychologists
Approved APS Supervisor, and Registered Provider with Medicare

Kristie is a Clinical Psychologist and has worked as a psychologist since 2001 across a range of environments including hospitals, private practice, and university settings. Kristie implements evidence-based and best practice interventions to assist clients including Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Kristie primarily works with adults. She has experience working with a range of problems including depression; anxiety disorders; adjustment difficulties; posttraumatic stress disorder; grief and loss; chronic medical conditions; relationship difficulties; coping difficulties and stress management. 

Kristie’s special interest and developed expertise is in the treatment women’s issues. More specifically, Kristie is interested in fostering the psychological wellbeing of women and their partners in pregnancy and postpartum and works with the following concerns: Optimising functioning in pregnancy and postpartum; treating psychological difficulties in pregnancy and following childbirth; assisting women following stressful and traumatic birth events; addressing fear associated with childbirth and the birth process; and working on optimal adjustment to parenthood and managing role changes.

Kristie has a PhD in clinical psychology. She is an endorsed Specialist Clinical Psychologist and is registered with Medicare Australia. As a result, Kristie’s clients are able to receive a Medicare rebate for their sessions if they have a GP Mental Health Care Treatment Plan or a Psychiatrist referral.

Kristie is passionate about helping people to feel better emotionally and her clients are treated in a non-judgemental way, with warmth, care and respect. Kristie works collaboratively with clients to help them to achieve their therapy goals.  

Creche

Anne Neal 

Anne worked as a special needs aide in both primary and secondary schools between 1988 and 2004. In 2004 she commenced work as a child care assistant gaining experience in babies, toddlers, kindy and pre-school rooms. She has also been working a few days a week as a special needs aide at the same child care centre.

Anne holds a certificate 4 in teacher aide disability studies (equivalent to certificate 3 in child care) and has current a blue card, first aid and CPR certificates.

She was introduced to pilates by her daughter in law in 2004 and is very aware to how beneficial it is to keeping your body in tune.