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 is a Principal practitioner with the Pilates Association Australia. 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.
ABN 43628445808
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.
ABN 73692435894
Clare Pontonio
Clare is in her final year of a Masters of Physiotherapy. She has a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports science from La Trobe University, to complement her passion for Pilates. This passion grew through self-practise for many years and a great appreciation for how Pilates enhances body awareness and builds physical and mental strength.
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.
ABN 93597756148
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 discovered Pilates whilst rehabilitating after an ankle surgery and has pursued her practice ever since. Graduating from The Victorian College of the Arts with a Batchelor of Dance Nikki harvested a passion for making information about the body and movement accessible to all.
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.
ABN 48228084010
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.
ABN 44642058511
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.
ABN 53734188761

Manuella Ribeiro
Manuella Ribeiro
Clinical Pilates Instructor | Accredited Exercise PhysiologistManuella’s journey into Pilates began with her own experience of living with chronic pain. After years of struggling in gyms and group classes without the proper guidance, she discovered Clinical Pilates and, within months, experienced life-changing improvements: moving without pain and building strength she never thought possible. That transformation inspired her to change careers and help others feel the same.Since 2018, Manuella has been working with Clinical Pilates to support people of all ages and abilities, from post-surgery rehab and women’s health to fibromyalgia, osteoporosis, hypermobility, and chronic pain.Her curiosity about the body mechanisms led her back to university, where she completed a Master’s in Exercise Physiology, becoming an Accredited Exercise Physiologist. This has expanded her scope to helping people manage complex conditions through evidence-based exercise, clinical exercise.
Blending Pilates principles with evidence-based exercise, Manuella guides you through supportive and progressive exercise sessions tailored to each person’s needs. She’s passionate about helping people move with purpose, feel stronger in their bodies, and gain lasting confidence in what they can do. Manuella believes movement should be adapted to the individual, not the other way around and she will meet you exactly where you’re at, no matter your starting point.Manuella is in the studio Thursday and Friday mornings.
ABN 31 319 379 837
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 able rehabilitate her injuries and her appreciation and passion for the Pilates Method 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 the full.
ABN 99895450167
Olivia Saputra
Olivia began her Pilates journey to improve her posture and address strength imbalances. Initially a skeptic due to her preference for more intense workouts, she quickly became a Pilates enthusiast.
Fascinated by the effectiveness of the Pilates method, she started practicing in 2019 and has rarely missed a session with her instructor. Three years later, Olivia earned a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction from National Pilates Training.
Passionate about Clinical Pilates and strength training, Olivia focuses on helping clients achieve their fitness goals through tailored Pilates programs. Her approach emphasizes mastery of Pilates fundamentals and precise movement patterns.
She believes Pilates provides a powerful foundation for enhancing performance in any sport or physical training. Olivia is dedicated to helping others discover the transformative benefits of Pilates.
In addition to Pilates, she enjoys scuba diving, reading, hiking, and practicing Karate.
ABN 31287663294
Mel Plozza
Mel is a supportive and nurturing Pilates practitioner, admired for her wealth of knowledge and experience. Her skills in critical thinking and problem-solving (from a previous career in chemical science), combined with a keen interest in the human body and a passion for Pilates, ensure the best outcomes for her clients.
Mel’s passion lies in helping her clients achieve their health and wellbeing goals, optimising postural balance and enhancing musculoskeletal function to ensure great performance in daily activities.
She enjoys working with a diverse range of people and encourages open and respectful communication. She promotes whole-body awareness and enjoyment of mindful movement to support both the mind and body.
Mel is also a Pilates educator, praised for her brilliant skills in teaching the next generation of Pilates practitioners. One of her many strengths is her patience and ability to adapt to the learning needs of her students.
ABN 47632281446

