Melanie
Melanie founded Sanctuary on Peninsula Pilates in 2015 after seeing a need for quality Pilates on the Mornington Peninsula that wasn’t in a gym or clinical setting. It was also Melanie’s mission to create a studio that attracts the very best Pilates teachers that hold the highest Pilates education available in Australia and to provide them a supportive work environment that continues their growth and development as teachers.
Melanie started her own Pilates journey in 1999 while completing her BA Dance at the Victorian College of the Arts. Her love of all things movement based especially with attention to detail and technique had her soon training to become a Pilates teacher. Fortunate enough to do her training in an environment that was an apprenticeship style way of learning she was surrounded by experienced teachers and physiotherapists who helped shape the teacher she is today.
With now over 20 years of Pilates teaching behind her she enjoys her time in the studio where she gets to help people improve their pain levels and give them back the confidence to move freely. She is passionate about educating clients on how to look after their bodies for the long term.
Her experience includes working with clients who have been referred from allied medical practitioner’s, along with clients needing to improve functional movements for specific sports and dance. Melanie has a playful and creative approach to her classes making sure you are always challenged, focused but not too serious in your sessions.
Lisa
Lisa has been a pilates instructor and remedial therapist for 20 years.
Combining these two careers has allowed her to develop a passion for working with bodies that need to return to a functional level in movement from either injury or the day to day issues in life that our body can experience.
She loves to encourage people to focus on their bodies and feel how effective pilates can be through awareness and control, acknowledging their movement and how it affects them daily.
Lisa first studied in Mat pilates, and after quickly falling in love with the method went on to become qualified as a studio instructor with Polestar Pilates. Over the years she has learned different styles and ideas from a variety of practitioners, always becoming excited by just how much there is to learn, and knowing that there is always the perfect series of exercises for anyone.
Her classes are fun and inclusive with an emphasis on creating a warm environment for everyone to be themselves while guiding them to be stronger and more confident in their bodies.
Laura
Laura began her studio Pilates journey in 2008. As an active runner, gym enthusiast, and mum to young children, she found the benefits of Pilates carried over into many aspects of life. After over 15 years of developing her passion for practicing Pilates, she decided to change careers from teaching secondary school Science to Pilates instruction. As a comprehensively qualified instructor and member of Pilates Association Australia, Laura enjoys working with people from all walks of life. She has a special interest in the varied aspects of joint function and pain, whether recovering from injury or medical conditions.
Sarah
Movement has always been integral to Sarah’s life. She trained full-time in classical and contemporary dance, earning a Bachelor of Dance from the Victorian College of the Arts. Throughout her dance journey, Pilates played a crucial role and became a passion in itself.
After transitioning from dance to Pilates instruction, Sarah has amassed over 10 years of teaching experience. Her deep understanding of anatomical movement informs every session, allowing her to tailor her approach to each client’s needs. A natural problem solver, Sarah is passionate about helping people of all levels move with confidence and get the most out of their bodies.
Sarah holds a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction and is a practicing member of the Pilates Association Australia.
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