Pilates Instructors

Carla Mullins
Director and Pilates Instructor

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 (registration number L4P-07024) 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 has completed Core Allign Training Level one in June 2010 and will complete Core Align level two training in February 2011.  She is a devotee of the yamuna body rolling method.

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 has completed her Level 1 Gyrotonic Foundation Training.

 In 2011 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.  

Jane Layton
Pilates Instructor

Jane began her dance training at the age of four. After gaining a Bachelor of Education (University of London), she taught dance, drama, and physical education, becoming head of department for dance in two large London comprehensive schools.

On completion of an MA (Laban Centre, London), she worked as an advisory teacher and freelance consultant in the UK and abroad. She has written for various education journals, and co-authored a dance-teaching manual, which has sold over 30,000 copies worldwide.

Jane discovered Pilates, as a client, in 1987. Within two years, she was a recognised Pilates teacher. She has subsequently graduated from Body Control Pilates Association (UK); Body Arts and Science (Aus) and holds an Australian Cert IV Pilates.

Jane enjoys cooking, musical theatre and occasional nostalgic looks at her tap shoes.

Kimberly Semple
Pilates Instructor

Kimberley has come to the pilates industry from a dance background. After gaining a BA in Dance from VCA in 1992 she joined the Queensland Ballet as a professional dancer. She was promoted to Principal in 1999 and remained so until just after the birth of her first child in 2003. Kimberley was introduced to pilates very early in her career because of injuries, though she soon discovered that pilates was more than just a rehabilitative technique. She found it useful for improving her core strength, balance and control all of which were essential for her technique as a dancer.

Kimberley transitioned from dancer to pilates instructor, obtaining her Stott Certification in pilates.  She has completed her Polestar Certification as a means of deepening her understand of movement. She is currently undertaking her Gyrotonic Teacher Training. 

Kimberley also teaches ballet part-time as well as looking after her two small children.

Dolores Silloy
Pilates Instructor

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 Core Align level one training. 

Felicity Bossey
Pilates Instructor

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. She became a Certified practitioner of Pilates for Rehabilitation in 2008 through Polestar Pilates, and is 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.  

Edwin Townshend
Pilates Instructor

Edwin has been interested in and participating in physical fitness over the last 15 years, starting firstly with gyms and then finding pilates in 2000. Around that time he started studying anatomy and physiology so as to better understand the human body. He also started to work with physiotherapists and pilates instructors to obtain his pilates certification. In the last few years Edwin has gone on to undertake further certification courses with Pilates International and  has undertaken his Polestar Certification.   He has completed the Core Align level one training.

He works as a pilates instructor and as a personal trainer for those people needing to add more cardiovascular exercise into their daily exercise regimes.

When not instructing you can find Edwin on his mountain bike, cycling downhill and on tree stumps.

Maria Ahumada

Pilates Instructor

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 pregnanct 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 currently undertaking her Gyrotonic Teacher Training. 

Maria speaks English and Spanish

Rebecca Iofgren

Pilates Instructor 

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 Interantion. She is a level two member of the Pilates Alliance of Australia.   Since completing her pilates training Rebecca has been working in a Canberra Pilates studio. 

Physiotherapist

Sharon Soh
Physiotherapist

Sharon is a physiotherapist having graduated from the Curtin University of Technology with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2007.  Previously she obtained a Diploma in Physiotherapy at the Nanyang Polytechnic in Singapore 

Sharon has worked in private clinics, specialising in Musculoskeletal Therapy, and in aged care facilities and has a passion to help patients achieve their desired goals and improve their quality of life through rehabilitation.   Sharon has been the recipient of a number of awards for her work as a physiotherapist including membership of the Vice Chancellors list for being within the top 1% of graduates based on academic performance (Curtin University) and the Singapore Physiotherapy Association Prize for best performance in clinical practice.  

Sharon Soh has compelted her Core Align training in 2011, to further help her clients with rehabilitation needs. 

 Sharon speaks English, Hokkein, Mandarin and Japanese

Stephanie McDowell

Physiotherapist and Exercise Physiologist 

Stephanie si a Physiotherapist who holds a Masters Degree iN Physiotherapy from the University of Queensland.  She also has University qualifications as an Exercise Physiologist from her native country of Canada.  Stephanie has a strong interest in Musculo-skeletal work and rehabilitation. 

Naturopath

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. 

Lisa Freebury 

Naturopath  

 A strong family history of using Herbal and Nutritional Medicine, along with experiencing and witnessing the benefits of these, lead to Lisa becoming a Naturopath.

Lisa believes in the importance of an integrative approach to treatment and combines the use of traditional naturopathic diagnostic tools with pathology testing, whilst incorporating the latest research findings. An holistic approach using herbal medicine, both traditional and evidence based, nutritional supplements and flower essences, along with dietary and lifestyle advice will be used to tailor your individual treatment plan.  

Whilst Lisa treats a wide range of health conditions including gastrointestinal problems, endocrine disorders, male and female reproductive issues, immune problems and cardiovascular conditions she has a keen interest in helping clients to manage stress, anxiety and insomnia, along with resultant health problems which can stem from these conditions.

Lisa is committed to providing an empathetic and supportive consultative environment, where you feel your health concerns have been heard and addressed and she will work with you on your journey to reach maximum optimum health.

Lisa holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) from the Endeavour College of Natural Health and is currently completing her Bachelor of Science (Nutrition).

The fully qualified Naturopath Alex Beck-Brandl was born in Switzerland. He has lived in New Zealand since 1995 and has made Brisbane his new home in 2011. He has always had a passion for natural health and believes that too many people put up with ailments and conditions which can be healed through naturopathy. Alex says “I don't think that suppressing symptoms or focusing on a disease is the right solution. I believe in a holistic approach, looking at physical, environmental, emotional, spiritual and nutritional aspects of your life, support the body systems and thus promote health. Most people can live a much more comfortable life after they have had a full consultation and assessment with a naturopath. Many people wrongly believe that with a certain age it is “normal” to suffer from health conditions such as arthritis, neuralgia, insomnia, skin problems, varicose veins, heart conditions, high cholesterol, diabetes, aches and pains, etc. and they battle on with chemical drugs and their side effects and sadly just accept their fate.”

Alex has successfully completed his university studies at Charles Sturt University (NSW) with a Bachelor of Health Science in complementary medicine and was awarded diplomas in Naturopathy and Medical Herbalism, both with Honours, by the South Pacific College of Natural Therapies in Auckland, New Zealand. He is also a Registered Nurse (diploma from Swiss Red Cross 1986) and has worked in acute patient care (A&E, operating theatre and ambulance) as a specialised anaesthetic nurse and advanced paramedic for over 10 years. Profound knowledge in both modern medicine and naturopathy give Alex the advantage of a wider view on health problems and he can draw on many years of clinical experience.

Alex offers a range of services, including relaxation massages, an important part of your journey to health and wellbeing. Naturopathic treatments are herbal medicine and bio-regulatory medicine, a special form of homeopathy, originating from Germany. Treating the digestive system first and supporting liver and kidney function are important and lead to excellent long term results. Another of his specialties is working with Bach Flower Essences, a system of Flower Remedies used to gently restore the balance between mind and body by casting out negative emotions.

Alex speaks English and German. 

Massage and Body Work Therapists

Genie Sanderson-Brewster
Massage Therapist 

Genie graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy (MST) in 2008 and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement in 2003.   With this knowledge she is able to treat a variety of musculoskeletal dysfunctions and pain whether that pain is caused by trauma, repetitive overuse, daily wear and tear, postural impairment or anxiety and stress.  MST treatments strive to return the body to optimum health and well being using a variety of techniques personalized to suit the condition of the client.  These techniques include deep tissue massage, joint mobilisation, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, cupping, myofascial dry needling, neuromuscular techniques, lymphatic drainage and stretching and strengthening programs.

Celeste Carson

Remedial Massage Therapist

Celeste offers Remedial Massage techniques to improve postural imbalances and restore the body to a comfortable functioning state.  These techniques include swedish massage, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, neuromuscular techniques, cupping, dry needling, joint mobilisationa nd stretching,   Celeste enjoysworking in the sporting field with athletes to improve their performance with sports massage and treating pain and dysfunction. 

 Celeste graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy (MST)in 2011. 

Simon Bender
Acupuncturist

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

Sean Stocker

Acupuncturist and Thai Massage Therapist

Sean has always found acupuncture an exciting modality as a therapist, not just for successful treatments of neck, shoulder and lower back ailments, but also in the treatment of insomnia, depression, menstrual irregularities and other obscure imbalances. Thai massage is helpful for musculoskeletal disorders, sporting injuries, improving flexibility and for relaxation and Sean can modify the massage between deep tissue work or more general stretching movements. On a personal level, Sean has practiced meditation, yoga, and Qi Gong for over 10 years and has been busy renovating his house over the last 12 months.

Fred Clough AMBAA

Bowen Therapist 

Achieved highest qualification possible for Bowen Therapy, earlier this year: 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.

John Moir

John completed his basic training in 1998 and his advanced training in 2002 at the Guild for Structural Integration in the USA. He became interested in Structural Integration when it provided him with permanent relief from a chronic lower back problem.

Osteopath  

Lauren Coffey 

B.Sc(Clini.Sc.) M.H.Sc. (Osteo)

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 8 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 and will commence post-graduate studies in manual therapy for newborns and infants in 2011.

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. 

Book your session today at Pilates & Healing Chelmer or Annerley on 3892 2002

 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. 

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.

Creche Supervisor

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.