Instructors
Studio owner Catherine Watts
Catherine graduated in from the Victorian College of the Arts in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts, specialising in dance. She began Pilates in 1989 as a dance student and has continued practising ever since.
Catherine has taught Pilates professionally since 1998, she has a Diploma of Pilates movement therapy and gain level 4 Australian Pilates Method Association instructor certification. She has also studied with Polestar pilates. She has extensive experience in the fitness industry, injury rehabilitation, rehabilitation from chronic back pain, sports injuries and holistic wellbeing.
Catherine is passionate about women's health and providing a caring and nurturing environment within her studio, she has undertaken further studies in a sports science degree at Charles Darwin University (currently on pause).
In addition to being a mother of three, Catherine loves swimming, hiking, camping and all things outdoors.
Studio owner Grant Breuer
Grant started his career in the health industry as a remedial massage therapist and fitness instructor over a decade ago and began teaching Pilates in 2003.
Grant has a sports massage certificate and a Diploma of Health Science in Remedial Massage. He has worked along side many physiotherapists in private practise and also spent 4 years working with Hawthorn football club.
Grant holds a Diploma of Pilates movement therapy with the Australian pilates method association and gained level 4 APMA Pilates Practitioner certification. With a passion for rehabilitation of long-term back pain, sports injuries and athlete training he has supported many people to achieve better health and fitness. Grant is passionate able ongoing study and is undergoing further studies in sports science degree at Charles Darwin University (currently on pause)
Alongside his love for mountain bike riding, snowboarding and AFL, Grant enjoys walking his beautiful black Labrador Bert and looking after his three children.
Robyn Fynmore
Robyn first experienced Pilates as a young ballet dancer with a back injury in London in 1982, at one of the first studios in the "Pineapple Dance Centre" in Covent Garden.
Then in 1990 when working on the ballet staff of The Australian Ballet she commenced Pilates based exercise with Andrew Baxter at his newly opened studio at The Australian Ballet Centre.
Following 4 years of personal practise with Andrew, Robyn commenced an apprenticeship with him in his studio in South Melbourne. Robyn joined the APMA in its inaugural year and completed the APMA instructor course with Paul Cini when it was available.
Robyn has been teaching Pilates for the past 20 years, at studios including The Australian Ballet Centre and Inbalance in Ivanhoe.
Robyn is currently teaching here at Body Centre Pilates and from her home in the Macedon Ranges.
Sarah White
Sarah White qualified as a Remedial Massage Therapist in 2006 and has been operating private practice since 2007. Sarah believes that a massage should feel good as well as provide long lasting relief from pain and stress and that a regular massage can bring positive benefits to our busy lives.
Sarah uses a combination of deep tissue massage, trigger point therapy, myo-fascial release, cupping and stretching techniques within her treatments. She is also a trained Pilates Method Instructor and can provide postural education and exercise advice. Sarah is registered with the Australian Association of Massage Therapists and is listed with most private health fund providers.
To make an appointment or inquiry please call Sarah on 0407 613 972.
Clare Pontonio
Clare is a qualified Pilates instructor through the Australian Pilates Method Association gaining her qualifications in 2014. She continues to regularly attend workshops and conferences to further develop and consolidate her knowledge.
She is calm and caring practitioner who enjoys helping clients achieve their individual health and fitness goals. Clare creates a warm and inspiring environment, through her enthusiasm and love of life.
Elise Drinkwater
Elise is passionate about injury prevention, encouraging well-being through movement and focusing on individual needs and goals. She is passionate about people finding joy in movement through Pilates.
Elise’s endless encouragement and warmth is forever present in her teaching.
Nikki Green
Nikki studied at National Pilates Training and has completed her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction. She is also a freelance contemporary dancer and has performed with various independent artists throughout Melbourne. Nikki is passionate about how the Pilates Method can aid with injury prevention, educating your body and encourage mindful movement. She loves helping people find their personal best in a fun, challenging way that brings joy into life.
Melinda Ferenczi
Melinda Ferenczi is passionate about the Pilates method and how it can support over all wellbeing.
Melinda completed her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with National Pilates Training. She also has an extensive dance background and holds an Advanced Diploma of Dance (Australian Conservatoire of Ballet).
Melinda’s skill in body strength and conditioning will help support you to achieve your movement goals. She understands the importance of creating balance within the body to avoid both injury and the stresses overtraining can place on the body.
Melinda is a warm, caring Pilates instructor. Her classes focus on mindful movements that help you feel calm, connected to your body, and increase your movement confidence.
Melinda’s classes will have you moving better, inspired, and feeling great.
Sophie Jeffries
Sophie is an experienced pilates instructor with over 20 years in the industry.
In addition she is a trained contemporary dancer, Shiatsu therapist, postpartum doula and pregnancy & postpartum corrective exercise specialist.
Sophie has a keen interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation, particularly regarding maternal pelvic health and fatigue syndromes. She is especially passionate about helping women to prepare for birth and recover effectively afterwards.
Sophie teaches Pilates with a trauma aware approach and enjoys supporting people to befriend their body with restorative and regenerative movement.
Manuella Ribeiro
Manuella is passionate about movement, rehabilitation and functionality.
As a Clinical Pilates Instructor, she has worked with a variety of clients with different injuries and conditions, including chronic pain management, injury rehabilitation, pre/post-surgery, pre/post-natal, Multiple Sclerosis, fibromyalgia, strength and conditioning, as well as helping clients enhance their movement practice.
Manuella's passion for understanding body mechanisms took her back to Uni, where she’s currently pursuing studies to become an Exercise Physiologist. Manuella aims to work with the body in front of her, to understand client’s needs and goals and guide them through movement with a focus on alignment, endurance and strength for a more functional body.
Sally Rochlin
Sally has extensive experience in strength and conditioning, an in-depth understanding of movement biomechanics, and of course vast skill in the Pilates method . Her integrated approach and progressive programming is next level.
Her aim is to help incorporate Pilates into our everyday lives, so that every movement throughout their day is balanced, efficient, and pain-free. Thus, ultimately leading to better health, longevity, and happiness.
Sally started practising Pilates in her early 20s to address a chronic back injury developed from playing hockey, netball and gymnastics. With daily practice she was about rehabilitate her injuries and her appreciation and passion for the Pilates began.
Inspired to help others alleviate pain and imbalances in their bodies she trained as an instructor with the internationally-recognised Body Arts and Science International (CTTC) in 2013, and has been teaching Pilates ever since.
Also a professional musician (completing a Bachelor of Music in 2008) , pilates has been the best method to manage the physical demands of long hours both, practicing and performing . Sally has found that Pilates proves particularly helpful for musicians to help them regain balance and improve postural alignment.
Her other areas of interest are chronic pain, low back pain and Pilates for runners. As a music teacher she brings patience , great listening skills and creativity to her pilates teaching. Sally is also passionate about cycling, frisbee and enjoying life to.
