Instructors

Amelia

Pilates Instructor
Qualified Clinical Pilates Instructor

Amelia first came across Pilates in the early 2000’s while working for a physical theatre company based in Berlin. The director incorporated the Pilates method into the companies training schedule. This early introduction to Pilates has influenced her movement practise ever since. On return to Australia many years later she returned to her other love, Flamenco, and is a founding member of Adelaide based Velada flamenco. She has also taught Drama & movement for No Strings Attached Theatre Company. Amelia then made the decision to consolidate her knowledge and passion for Pilates & completed her Mat & Equipment certification. Her passion for teaching shines through her. Her skills have also been expanded by teaching Pilates in various work places in Adelaide through the Wellness at work program. She is passionate about helping clients reach their fitness goals and to show them how much they can benefit from Pilates sessions that are challenging, fun and tailored to your needs.

Hannah

Barre Instructor

Hannah has been involved in the sport of rhythmic gymnastics for over fifteen years, training up to 20 hours per week in combination with additional cardio and resistance workouts 4-5 times per week. She represented South Australia at 10 Australian National Championships, and in 2011 was selected to represent Australia in the Australian team competing in New Zealand where she medalled in one apparatus. Hannah was the coach for gymnasts at Venia Gymsports competing in elite levels as well. She has also been involved in dancing since a young age and utilised pilates as rehabilitation for injuries and core strength and barre to strengthen intricate muscles which assisted with various shapes and leaps in gymnastics. Upon her recent retirement of rhythmic gymnastics she attend Barre classes to ensure her flexibility, strength and physical fitness are maintained. She is a passionate Barre instructor who loves to push clients to their best, motivate them and help them correct their technique constantly.

Cayleigh

Barre Instructor

Cayleigh danced since 3yrs old and has trained predominantly in ballet and contemporary. She then went on to study a Bachelor of Dance Performance at AC Arts, graduating in 2015. In 2016 she has been teaching ballet and recently had the opportunity to travel to America to perform in the San Diego Fringe Festival. She is also currently dancing with The Human Arts Movement, an Adelaide group of young, independent and passionate dancers. Through her dance studies Cayleigh has come to understand the value and importance of Pilates in conditioning the body and preventing injuries, and it has greatly helped her ballet technique. Since taking up Barre Cayleigh has found it to be a great way of keeping fit and strong after finishing her degree as well as maintaining dance technique. Cayleigh is passionate about helping clients improve their fitness and pushing them to reach their personal best.

Tayla

Barre Instructor

Tayla is studying a double degree in a bachelor of teaching and a bachelor of arts. Tayla has been dancing for over 12 years in a range of genres including ballet, contemporary and Jazz. Over the years she has competed at numerous competitions where she has been highly placed. With a strong background of sport, Tayla has also competed at a national level in swimming where she realized the benefits of maintaining a strong core and all round physical health. This led her to undertake the desire to broaden her horizons and help others discover the significant benefits that can be achieved through Barre Pilates. Tayla is excited to push her clients to achieve the best they can be in the body they are comfortable with.

Lauren

Pilates Instructor
Qualified Clinical Pilates Instructor
Qualified Occupational Therapist

Lauren’s passion for health and wellbeing stemmed from her extensive involvement in netball. Lauren played Netball at State League level for over 14 years and represented both South Australia and Victoria in national competitions and the Australian Netball League. She was also selected in underage Australian squads and received a scholarship at the Australian Institute of Sport that saw her live in Canberra for 12 months.

Lauren completed a degree in Occupational Therapy in 2008, studying at the University of South Australia. Lauren commenced working in the field of injury management in South Australia before moving to Melbourne. While living in Melbourne Lauren worked as an Injury Management Coordinator and as an Occupational Therapist at one of Victoria’s main hospitals. Lauren is passionate about optimising performance and rehabilitation, this led her to complete a Pilates Rehabilitation course. Since completing the Pilates course Lauren has enjoyed working at one of Melbourne’s leading Pilates studios; Dynamic Stability, prior to returning to her home-state Adelaide.

Lauren used Pilates extensively prior to and after the birth of her son. Lauren finds it rewarding to assist people to be able to meet their goals and believes that Pilates is the perfect exercise method. It can be adapted and modified to suit each individuals ability and goals. Lauren enjoys spending time with her family, friends and dog, enjoys cooking and loves to be outdoors.

Tamara

Director / Pilates Instructor / Barre Instructor
APMA Diploma of Pilates Movement Therapy Qualified Trigger Point Massage & Myofascial Massage Qualified Barre Instructor

Tamara is the founder and director of Inner Strength Pilates & Barre since 2009. She specialises in rehab, pregnancy & post-natal care. She was born in Adelaide and began her dance career at an early age. Due to injuries from dancing, she was introduced to Pilates and absolutely fell in love with it. In 2002 Tamara was contracted overseas for modeling and in 2004 she became the director of a professional Adelaide dance company. She is now the proud owner of multiple Pilates studios and the founder of PilatesAndBarreMe. Her mission is to help people get the results that they need and to help them to love their body.