| About Aligned for Life Pilates |
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Aligned for Life Pilates studios in Melbourne are staffed by fully qualified, professional staff who have all completed comprehensive pilates instructor training courses, including Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (91490NSW), Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (91491NSW) & Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork Instruction (91492NSW) 'Pilates by Professionals' Staff Profiles Katrina Edwards - Principle* Kath Banks - Level 3* Maggie MacGill - Principle* Sara Colquhorn - Level 3* Sue Yanez - Level 1* Melanie Karistianos - Level 1* Anastasia Maximova - Level 1* Lorraine Magasanik Shannon Riggs Felicity Bennett - Matwork* Melissa Nieto - Matwork* * denotes level of membership with either the Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA) or Australian Pilates Method Alliance (APMA) Katrina Edwards Education/QualificationsAdvaned Diploma in Pilates Practice (91490 NSW)) Diploma in Dance (Australian Ballet School) Body Arts & Science Pilates Certification Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training Experience Pilates method - 18 Years Current employment Owner - Aligned for Life Pilates in Melbourne- Queen St, Moonee Ponds, Victorian College of the Arts National Pilates Training - CEO, Director of Training, Faculty Educator Other Achievements Co-Founder & Director of RTO National Pilates Training Katrina has an extensive background in classical ballet and The Pilates Method. Katrina's involvement in Pilates started in 1988 when she undertook a teaching apprenticeship with Craig Phillips at Dance Medicine Australia, Melbourne. Since that time Katrina has continued to undertake further advanced training in The Pilates Method. Katrina was in the first group of graduates to complete a Diploma in Pilates Practice in Australia. She completed a formal accreditation with Body Arts and Science International (BASI) in 2000/2001, and her knowledge and experience in The Pilates Method has saw her move in to the role of trainer for the Pilates International Certification Program (PICP) in Melbourne and now as Director and Faculty Educator of National Pilates Training delivering the pilates instructor training course Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction, Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction and the Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method. National Pilates Training & Pilates International have aligned in 2011 to provide training & continuing education for Victoria of the highest standard Education/Qualifications Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (91490NSW) Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training Aligned for Life Pilates - Moonee Ponds - Owner & Pilates Instructor National Pilates Training - Faculty Educator & Course Administrator Other Achievements Co-Founder of RTO National Pilates Training
::Return to top:: Maggie MacGill Education/Qualifications The Pilates Center Masters Program, The Pilates Center (Boulder) Bachelor of Social Science (Hons.) Health Major, University of Queensland Pilates Instructor Certification Life Care Pilates & Physiotherapy Experience Pilates method teacher 10 years – Aust, Can, USA Fitness industry 15 years Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates Melbourne CBD – Principal Instructor Maggie has over ten years of international teaching experience, with an extensive background in rehabilitative Pilates and performance specific Pilates training for athletes. Maggie undertook her initial teaching apprenticeship within a year-long, clinically based teacher training program in Brisbane. Since then Maggie has taught Pilates in studios across Australia and North America, and has worked with the classical, STOTT, and Body Arts and Science systematisations of the Pilates method. Maggie has also spent considerable time teaching clinical rehabilitation, including several years with Queensland’s premier sports medicine centre where she worked within a team of biomedical specialists to address the rehabilitation and high performance needs of a broad cross-section of athletes. Maggie recently returned from Calgary Canada after directing a clinical Pilates program for Canada’s largest private provider of outpatient rehabilitation services. She was also the Pilates trainer for Canada’s National Sports Development high performance training program for professional winter sport athletes. In 2007, Maggie undertook the Masters Teacher Training Program at the Pilates Center of Boulder Colorado. In her role with Aligned for Life, Maggie is dedicated to teaching classical Pilates with emphasis on correct initiation local stability, uniform development and whole body health. Sara Colquhorn Education/Qualifications Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (91121 NSW) - Pilates International Training Centre, Sydney Diploma in Dance (Performing Arts) Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Melbouren CBD - Studio & Matwork Pilates Instructor National Pilates Training, Melbourne - student clinic supervisor Sara who is originally from Sydney began Pilates through her love of dance at the age of 14. Before deciding to pursue a career in dance & musical theatre Sara trained at Pilates International where she gained her Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction training with Sally Anderson. Her passion for Dance led her to Melbourne where she trained at both Dance World and The Victorian College of the Arts, Melbourne. During her time training in Dance Sara has used Pilates for rehabilitation and fitness and at the same time continued working at Aligned for Life Pilates. Sarah continues to have a passion for Dance and mixes her career as a dancer with her career in Pilates. Sarah is now one of Aligned for Life's senior instructors who enjoys instructing and comunicating the benefits of the Pilates Method. Now in her 3rd year at Aligned for Life Pilates Sara is looking forward to continuing her training in Pilates by completing her Diploma of Professional Pilates Practise in the near future. Sarah is also a great mentor to all students undergoing Pilates instructor training with National Pilates Training, Melbourne. Sue Yanez Education/Qualifications Diploma of Proffesional Pilates Instruction (91491NSW) - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Diploma in Musical Theatre YMCA Certificate in Gym Training Experience 10 yrs Professional Dancer - London - Gym & Pilates Instructor Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Moonee Ponds - Studio & Matwork Pilates Instructor Sue originally trained and worked as a dancer in London for 10 years before embarking on a career in the fitness industry. She became a gym instructor then a pilates instructor in 2002 qualifying with the Pilates Institute, London. Sue then relocated to Melbourne in 2005 after meeting her future husband, where her love of Pilates led her to study for a further 8 months. She completed the pilates instructor training course Certificate IV in Pilates, training with National Pilates Training and was one of their most gifted graduates. She is now proud to be teaching mat and studio sessions at Aligned for Life Pilates. Sue hopes to continue her journey in Pilates by completing the Diploma in Pilates Practice in the future. Melanie Karistianos Education/Qualifications Pilates Matwork Accreditation - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (91491NSW) - National Pilates Training, Melbourne CSTD Diploma (Tap) Vic Fit (1993-1998) Experience Pilates method - 4 Years Fitness Industry - 5 years Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates - cover instructor Other Achievements BA(Hons) Environmental Scientist Melanie has a background in dance and previously worked as a fitness instructor. Her involvement in Pilates started in 2004 while living/working in the UK and it was during this time that her understanding of the Pilates developed. Since returning to Melbourne Melanie has continued her passion for Pilates by completing her Matwork Accreditation at National Pilates Training, Melbourne and is currently working towards completing her Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction. It is her aim to share her knowledge with others and provide clients with an opportunity to experience the benefits of practising the Pilates Method.
Anastasia Maximova Education/Qualifications Completed year 12 equivalent overseas Certificate III in hairdressing Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW91121) - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Current Employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Melbourne - CBD -Pilates Studio Instructor Anastasia started participating in pilates in the beginning of 2008, when seeking a change of career. She has found it fascinating and very rewarding and like many other was inspired by Katrina to become a pilates instructor. Being of a Russian background , Anastasia is very passionate about what she does. She finds mind/body connection very exciting and loves passing this experience onto others. From previous job experiences Anastasia loves interacting with other people, and hopes that her knowledge in Pilates will help other to have an understanding of what Pilates is all about. Anastasia is looking forward to continuing her training in Pilates by completing her Diploma of Professional Pilates Practise in the future. Lorraine Magasanik Education/Qualifications: Bachelor of Planning and Design, University of Melbourne Bachelor of Architecture (Hons.), University of Melbourne Diploma of Profession Pilates Instruction (91491NSW), National Pilates Training, Melbourne. Current Employment: Aligned for Life Pilates – South Melbourne and CBD – Studio and Matwork Instructor. Lorraine began participating in Pilates 6 years ago, after giving birth to her second child. Pilates became an integral part of Lorraine’s training program as it complemented her running and management of injuries and balanced cross-training routine. Her growing love and passion for the Pilates method led her to study with National Pilates Training at Aligned for Life completing her Diploma of Professional Pilates in 2009. Lorraine has been active in a number of different sports through out her life. At University Lorraine was a qualified Aerobics instructor and both worked and competed in the fitness industry regularly. Post university she took up triathlon culminating seven years later with qualification and successful completion of the famous Hawaiian Iron Man. More recently she completed the Oxfam 100km trail-walker finishing in 15 ½ hours. Lorraine is eagerly embarking on this new sporting direction. Having always had a love for movement, competition and general fitness she is once again enjoying the opportunity to inspire and give her clients the chance to experience the genuine benefits of pilates. Lorraine Magasanik is married and has three young children, (Hannah, Samson and Daniel). She and her husband Simon live in Port Melbourne. Shannon Riggs Education/Qualifications Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice (currently completing with National Pilates Training) Mat and Reformer certification, Athletic Pilates Academy BA Hons Dance ISTD Associate Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Melbourne CBD and South Melbourne - Studio & Matwork Pilates Instructor Shannon was first introduced to the Pilates Method as a part of her dance training at the age of 15. She continued her Pilates practice while studying dance at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts. Whilst dancing, Shannon completed Pilates training with Trudy McEntee’s Athletic Pilates Academy and worked as an instructor for the Pilates Fitness Institute of WA. Since relocating to Melbourne, Shannon has been a Pilates practitioner for Reform Physiotherapy and Pilates, working with a variety of clients in both a clinical and fitness setting. Shannon has decided to continue her Pilates education and is currently completing the Diploma of Professional Pilates with National Pilates Training at Aligned for Life. The diploma course has allowed Shannon to collate her prior Pilates knowledge whilst developing new skills and learning from highly experienced practitioners, informing and refining the way she teaches Pilates. Cassie Sharpe Education/Qualifications Diploma in Pilates Instruction (91491 NSW)) - National Pilates Training - Melbourne Certificate IV in Performing Arts - Brent Street School of Performing Arts - Sydney Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Melbourne CBD & Sth Melbourne - Studio & Mat work Instructor National Pilates Training - Melbourne - Student Clinic Supervisor Cassie has trained in many styles of dance from a young age. She continued her training full time in dance and musical theatre at the notorious Brent School School of Performing Arts. Cassie went on to tour Australia in the original stage musical Shout. She was the lead female tapper in the touring production of BPM Beats Per Minute. She has worked internationally in various productions as a commercial dancer with many well known choreographers. Cassie was first introduced to the Pilates Method through her dance training. She has gone on to complete her Diploma of Professional Pilates with National Pilates Training at Aligned for Life. Cassie is a student clinic supervisor and mentor to the students currently undertaking their instructor training with National Pilates Training, Melbourne. Cassie has been inspired by the pilates method and continues to share her knowledge with her clients as she works alongside highly experienced pilates instructor
Felicity Bennett Education/Qualifications Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork Instruction (91492NSW) - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Experience Pilates Method - 9 months teaching, 6 years participation Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates, Melbourne - CBD - Matwork Pilates Instructor Other Achievements Bachelor of Commerce & Diploma of Modern Languages (German) - The University of Melbourne Felicity first started participating in pilates matwork classes whist in London in 2004. Upon her return to Australia she continued to participate in classes in and around Melbourne until she found Aligned for Life in 2008 where she has remained. It wasn't until beginning at Aligned for Life that Felicity really began to understand pilates and notice the benefits both in body and mind. Inspired, Felicity enrolled in the Pilates Matwork Accreditation course which she completed in May 2009 and has now upgraded to the Certificate Iv in Pilates Matwork Instruction. Felicity has been teaching Matwork classes at the CBD studio ever since and plans to continue her training under this certificate over the next few years. Melissa Nieto Education/Qualifications Certificate IV in Pilates Matwork Instruction (91492NSW), National Pilates Training Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates, Melbourne- CBD - Matwork Pilates Instructor Other Achievements Bachelor of Science (Computing Science) sub-majoring in Internet Commerce and Marketing Advertising Diploma in IT Professional Practice, Certification in Siebel 7.7 Melissa has been participating in Pilates for many years in Canberra and Melbourne and loved it so much that she became an instructor herself. Melissa brings an enthusiasm, energy and passion to her classes with a focus on technique, breath and flow. Melissa is passionate about the art, and wants to bring that same enthusiasm to the people she teaches. With a background in Business and IT, she understands the strains and physical demands of many of her clients and hopes that Pilates brings a balance and clearness of mind and body to the people she teaches. |