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 and is a Level 4 Instructor as recognised by the APMA (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. 

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 Barrells 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.

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. 

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.

Catherine Neal
Pilates Instructor

Catherine was introduced to pilates as a dance student almost ten years ago, and trained as an instructor in 2004. As a result of her passion for all forms of dance she has sustained many an injury, and feels a great deal of empathy for her rehabilitating clients. She loves helping people get in touch with their bodies and discover the joy of movement, and has strong interests in rehabilitation, pregnancy pilates, and dance training. When not in the studio, Catherine can be found teaching ballet to both kids and adults, and involving herself in dance shows in and around Brisbane.

Catherine is a Level 2 member of the Pilates Alliance, is a certified Polestar Pilates studio teacher and holds a Cert IV in Pilates Instruction (Pilates International) and a BA in Dance.

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 is undertaking her Polestar Certification as a means of deepening her understand of movement.

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.

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. 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 is now undertaking his Polestar Certification.

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.

Anita Thompson

Pilates Instructor and Gyrotonic Instructor

Anita was first Introduced to Pilates by her mum. Watching her mum rehabilitate from a serious motor vehicle accident. Anita began to understand the benifits both physically and mentally that pilates could offer. After a dancing injury and two knee reconstructions Anita then experienced these benefits for herself. A love for working with people and encouraging people to regain control over their bodies was the basis for her studies in both Pilates and Gyrotonic. She believes that both bodywork therapies complement each other and stimulate the mind body connection.

In 2008 Anita began her pilates and gyrotonic apprenticeship's  and throughout this time has been exposed to fantastic mentors in both movement disciplines. In 2009 Anita completed her Polestar Pilates Australia training and certification in studio and mat, and gyrotonic level 1 training. Anita is a member of the Pilates Alliance of Australasia. 

In June 2010 Anita will be undertaking her Diploma in Pilates Instruction through Polestar Australia and also hopes to further her Gyrotonic training so she can continue to combine and develop her teaching skills.

When not instructing she can be found walking her dogs. 

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.

Dwan Vilcens
Naturopath and Nutritionist

A passion for optimumhealth through natural remedies lead Dwan Vilcins to study Naturopathy andNutrition, and the passion that carried her through her studies is just asstrong today.

When working withclients, Dwan utilises several modalities, including herbal medicine,nutritional supplements, diet and lifestyle advice and flower essences to helpovercome her clients’ health issues and start them on the journey of totalwellness. It is Dwan’s belief that the client’s treatment should fit theirlifestyle, and she works closely with each client to ensure this. Every clientis treated as an individual, and Dwan spends time getting to know them andtheir unique needs.

Dwan treats all typesof health problems. She has a special interest in immune problems such asallergies and autoimmune diseases, as well as cancer, multiple chemicalsensitivity and toxic metal exposure.

The practice ofevidence based medicine, that is the utilisation of current research to ensureall treatments implemented are effective and safe, is an important part ofDwan’s practice

As an assistantsupervisor at the Australian College of Natural Medicine, Dwan is now helpingstudents as they journey on the path of Naturopathy and Nutrition.

Anthony Power
Nutritionist 

Anthony Power is a graduate from the Australian College of NaturalMedicine. He graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science (Nutritional Medicine)and an Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy.   Anthony focuses on treating underlying nutritional deficiencies that maybe impacting on a patients health and well-being.

His treatments involve investigating poor digestion, food intolerances,chronic diseases, inflammation, weight gain and general fatigue or feeling ‘notquite right’.   Anthony uses tools such as blood tests, skin-fold tests and physicalexaminiation to identify nutrient deficiencies.

Memberships

Australian Natural Therapies Association

Nutrition Society of Australia

Associate of the Australasian College of Nutritional and EnvironmentalMedicine

Massage and Body Work Therapists

Genie Sanderson-Brewster
Massage Therapist 

Genie graduated with a Bachelor of Health Science in Muscularskelatal Therapy i(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 an 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 mobilization, myofascial release, trigger pint therapy, cupping, myofascial dry needling, neuromuscular techniques, lymphatic drainage and strething and strengthening programs.

Aran Brighte
Massage Therapist 

Alana Biggam 
Massage Therapist 

Alana completed her Bachelor of Health Science in Musculoskeletal Therapy in order to gain more skills and understanding for the treatment of clients and their conditions. The causes of musculoskeletal pain are varied. Muscle tissue can be damaged with the wear and tear of daily activities, trauma to an area, postural strain, repetitive movements, overuse, and prolonged immobilization. Alana can assist in the treatment and rehabilitation of these conditions using musculoskeletal techniques including massage, myofascial release, joint mobilization, cupping and dry needling. Alana can also assist clients with stress and anxiety using relaxation techniques. 

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.

Melanie Farmer

Shiatsu Practitioner 

After performing and teaching dance for 15 years Melanie decided to deepen her understanding of the inner working of the human body and Eastern Philosophy.

Melanie graduated with a diploma in both Zen Shiatsu Massage and Ki Yoga Teaching in 2005 from The Zen Renaissonce Centre in Sydney.

Before coming to Brisbane to reside Melanie was working alongside a team of well known Sydney Chiropractors who were dedicated in a wholistic recovery for their clients.

Fred Clough AMBAA

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.

Physiotherapist

Bronwen Kendall
Physiotherapist

Bronwen Kendall, a Physiotherapist of more than 15 years experience, integratesCraniosacral Therapy, Visceral Manipulation & Pilates into her work.  Additionally she uses Acupuncture & Reiki which recognise the energetic qualities of the body.  "The whole is greater than the sum of the parts"

Osteopath 

Amy Myhill

Dip Rem Massage (UK); B.App. Sci (Human Bio) M.Ost ; Registered Member of the A.O.A.

Originally from New Zealand, Amy trained in England as a remedial massage therapist qualifying in 1997.  She returned to New Zealand, treating in a range of clinics while studying osteopathy.   Using her experience in both palpation and patient management Amy uses comfortable and effective osteopathic techniques with people of all ages and levels of fitness.  

Amy presents talks about osteopathy to various groups around Brisbane. She has organised osteopathic seminars and attends regular postgraduate courses relating to specialty fields of osteopathic diagnosis and treatment.

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

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.