Owner / Pilates Instructor

Alison was a Registered Nurse for 10 years before moving into Management, Public Health and Education. She has lived and worked in the Solomon Islands and Central Australia and worked with a diverse population. She is passionate about natural movement, Community and enjoys sharing her knowledge of moving more efficiently and effectively through every day life. Alison loves seeing her clients walk taller, with more confidence and in less pain which ultimately helps mental health.

Alison has been teaching Pilates for more than 20 years after training with Polestar and the Queensland Institute

Pilates Instructor / Medical sonography student

Sarah has a Bachelor of Health Science (Musculoskeletal Therapy) as well as a Diploma of Rehabilitation and Studio Pilates. She has extensive experience as a Pilates Practitioner in Physiotherapy practices and other studios. Sarah's passion is to support clients in reducing pain and dysfunction, improve physical capacity, strength and movement quality. Sarah is also a mentor for the Polestar Pilates Education department and is currently studying Medical sonography.

Pilates Instructor / Osteopathy student

Alex has a Diploma in Pilates Movement and Therapy and loves seeing people get back to better health after injury/pain. She has worked with many different types of clients including the rehabilitation program in the Armed forces.

Diploma in Pilates Movement

Pilates Instructor

Raena has a background in dance and performing arts with a BA Dance and Education. She also has a Full Diploma of Studio Pilates and has worked as an instructor both in London and Sydney. Raena managed and owned a Pilates studio in Sydney for over 4 years.

Raena recently returned to the Northern Rivers after living in Brazil for 5 years. Her interests include dance, travel and learning new things including neuroplasticity and furniture upholstery!

Pilates Instructor/ Exercise physiology student

Leah has always been interested in the wonders of the human body, that interest deepened after a spinal injury in her late teens lead her to Pilates as a form of rehabilitation. Leah has a diploma of Professional Pilates instruction and is continually educating herself in the field to ensure clients get the best of each class. Leah had her own studio in the UK, has taught Pilates around the world and is now settled in the Northern Rivers. Leah is studying Exercise Physiology.

Pilates Instructor

Frances has a Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction and is continuously learning more and more about her passion… the body and the way it moves! Fran knows first hand how the Pilates method can change a person's life for the better whether recovering from an injury, returning to fitness or mastering the practice.

She thrives on supporting those reach their independent goals and brings a warm, inviting and encouraging energy to each and every class. She's an outdoor lover and spends her time gardening, exploring and enjoying the beauty of this magical land.

Pilates Instructor

Fiona loves teaching Pilates & assisting clients to gain better body awareness, balance, strength & mobility for an over all positive life experience.Fiona has a Diploma in Pilates, she trained with Polestar International in Mat & studio. Also Barre with Garuda. Certificate in Exercise Physiology.She enjoys a healthy lifestyle through knowledge & life experience.

Fiona is a keen Surfer, snowboarder, adventurer, Mum & loves the Northern Rivers.

Pilates Instructor

Kellie comes from a PDHPE teaching background in Secondary schools, has developed women's and teenagers health and well-being programs, is a basketball coach, and is a creator and facilitator for a mental health and well-being organisation.

Kellie discovered the benefits of Pilates after having back surgery. She became passionate about what Pilates could do for others and decided to train in Mat and Reformer. She is passionate about health wellbeing and the mind /body connection and is driven to help people strive to reach and explore their potential.

Reception

Erin retired from corporate life in 2022. She has had a nearly 20 year addiction to Pilates and says it saved her life after 2 different episodes of not being able to walk thanks to injuries and her hypermobility. Pilates is Life... so the only place to be is Lifeworks as far as she's concerned!

Yoga Instructor

Chiara is a passionate yoga teacher who inspires others to find balance, strength, and growth through yoga. Her teaching style is warm, encouraging, and playful. Her classes are accessible to all and aim to empower students -both in body and mind-.

Originally from the Netherlands, Chiara regularly travels to Bali to assist Yoga Trainings. She's currently living in Ballina and excited to offer classes to the community here. She has been teaching yoga since 2020 and offers Power Yoga, Slow Flow, Yin Yoga and Restorative classes.

Yoga Instructor

Katie has always been passionate about movement and the positive effects that it has on our minds. After stepping onto a yoga mat for the first time at the age of 16, she was instantly drawn to the holistic practice of yoga because it allowed her to find stillness and strength in the body, mind and spirit.

Experiencing first hand how yoga has helped her navigate through all of life's challenges over the past 13 years, Katie is committed to sharing the wisdom and healing that this ancient practice has to offer.

Katie has completed training in both vinyasa and yin and is currently studying Ayurveda to deepen her knowledge in the "wisdom of life".

Reception

Claire is close to finishing her Bachelor of Nursing degree and her genuine passion for health and well-being has seamlessly blended into her role here at the studio, making her transition into the job a smooth one!