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Aligned for Life Pilates studios in Melbourne are staffed by fully qualified, professional staff who have all completed the pilates instructor training course, Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW91121). 'Pilates by Professionals' Staff Profiles Sarah Cotchett Natalie Weineroider Melanie Karistianos Margot Islip Meagan Ellis Anastasia Maximova Prue Linehan Marda Willey Janine Basil
Katrina Edwards
Education/Qualifications Diploma in Pilates Practice (91120 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, Melbourne - Faculty Educator Other Achievements Co-Founder & Director of RTO National Pilates Training, Melbourne
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 in the Melbourne CBD. Katrina has also recently purchased Aligned for Life at the Victorian College of the Arts where she can combine her dance and Pilates experience. Katrina is currently completing a Romana's Classical pilates course with Cynthia Lochard in Sydney to further challenge her understanding of the Pilates Method and is consultant to the Western Bulldogs Football Club. She is also a mother of 2 gorgeous children - Isabella, 7 & Rory, 5. Education/Qualifications Bachelor of Applied Science (Human Movement) - RMIT, Melbourne Diploma of Professional Pilates Practise (NSW91120) - Pilates International Sydney Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW 91121) - Pilates International Training Centre, Melbourne Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training - Victoria University, Melbourne Diploma in Pilates Practice (Currently Studying with Pilates International Training Centre, Sydney) Experience 12 Years Fitness Industry - Aust &UK Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Moonee Ponds - Owner & Pilates Instructor National Pilates Training, Melbourne - Faculty Educator & Course Administrator Other Achievements Co-Founder of RTO National Pilates Training
Pilates was extremely beneficial during her pregnancy and birth of her first child, Charlie. It assisted her to stay fit, healthy and strong throughout and lead to a quick return to strength post pregnancy. ::Return to top:: Sue Yanez Education/Qualifications Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (9112NSW) - 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 - Manager & Studio & Matwork Pilates Instructor National Pilates Training, Melbourne - student clinic supervisor
Sue is also a great mentor to all students undergoing Pilates instructor training with National Pilates Training, Melbourne.
::Return to top:: 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 - Queen St, Melbourne - Studio & Matwork Pilates Instructor National Pilates Training, Melbourne - student clinic supervisor
Sarah is also a great mentor to all students undergoing Pilates instructor training with National Pilates Training, Melbourne. Sarah Cotchett
Education/Qualifications Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (91121 NSW) - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Level 1 Pilates Instructor Certificate - APMA Level 3 accred. Advanced Diploma of Myotherapy (RMIT, Melbourne) Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Queen St, Melbourne - Studio Pilates Instructor National Pilates Training, Melbourne - Anatomy and Physiology tutorial lecturer Myotherapist - Faraday House, Carlton
Sarah's love for human movement sees her professional life divided into Pilates Instruction and the practise of Myotherapy. Sarah feels Pilates and Myotherapy complement one another and it is for this reason she is equally passionate about both disciplines. Sarah tutorials in Anatomy and Physiology of human movement for students entering the Certificate IV Pilates Instructor course with National Pilates Training. Sara is looking forward to continuing her training in Pilates by completing her Diploma of Professional Pilates Practise in the near future.
Natalie Wieneroider
Education/Qualifications Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW91121) - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Diploma in Shiatsu and Oriental Therapies Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness Certificate in Yoga Teaching (Ashtanga and Kundalini) Experience Pilates Method – 5 years Yoga – 10 years Current Employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Queen St, Melbourne – Studio & Matwork Pilates Instructor RACV Club – Group Exercise Co-ordinator RACV Club – Pilates, Yoga, Cycle and Aqua Instructor
Natalie has spent much of her adult life traveling the world and it is in India that she developed a love of yoga and consequently a fascination with the mind/body connection. This interest and love of expanding her horizons finally led her to a pilates practice which has enriched her understanding of both her own and others peoples bodies and beliefs.
Natalie has recently completed her Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction with National Pilates Training, Melbourne.
Melanie Karistianos
Education/Qualifications Pilates Matwork Accreditation - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW91121) - (currently completing with 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 - Moonee Ponds - Pilates Matwork 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.
Margot Islip
Education/Qualifications Graduate Australian Ballet School Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW91121) - (currently completing with National Pilates Training, Melbourne) Experience 30 yrs. Professional Contemporary dancer, teacher and choreographer- Australia, London, Sweden, USA. Current Employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Queen St, Melbourne - Pilates Matwork Instructor
Born in Adelaide, Margot was first introduced to Pilates whilst studying at the Australian Ballet School. During her distinguished dance career overseas, she has found the Pilates Method invaluable for rehabilitation, strength and control. Margot moved back to Australia in 2007 and is in the process of completing her Certificate IV in Pilates with National Pilates Training, Melbourne. She is currently part of the Aligned for Life team, and hopes to continue her studies of the Pilates Method for many years in the future.
Megan Ellis
Education Level 1 Pilates Instructor - APMA Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (91121 NSW) – National Pilates Training, Melbourne (currently completing) Experience Pilates Method – 4 years teaching, 10 years participation Dance teacher – 20 years Current Employment Aligned for Life Pilates - VCA, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne – Studio Pilates Instructor VCASS - Tap Dance Teacher Isabelle’s Academy of Tap - Tap Dance Teacher and co-owner City of Melbourne – Brand Manager and Marketing
Megan has extensive experience in marketing/advertising, combined with a 20-year career in teaching dance. Megan’s interest in Pilates came from a desire to maintain a balanced body knowing that her ‘desk jockey’ day job wasn’t doing anything to improve her posture! Megan’s passion for the Pilates Method inspired her to teach, she now also brings the life-long benefits of Pilates to her dance teaching and when possible to inspire her desk bound colleagues to participate. Megan loves being part of the Aligned for Life team and looks forward to completing her Cert IV training.
Anastasia Maximova
Education/Qualifications Completed year 12 equivalent overseas Certificate III in hairdressing Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW91121) - (currently completing with National Pilates Training, Melbourne) Experience Over 1 years participation in Pilates Current Employment Aligned for Life Pilates - Queen St, Melbourne -Junior Pilates Instructor/ administrator
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.
Prue Linehan
Education/Qualifications Partial Completion of Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (91121 NSW) Experience Pilates Method – 1 year teaching, 4 years participation Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates in Melbourne- Queen St - Matwork Pilates Instructor Other Achievements Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Advertising and Marketing Communications (2nd year)
Prue studied and trained for her Pilates qualifications in Canberra before moving to Melbourne and joining the team at Aligned for Life. Her interest in instructing came after years of participation in the Pilates Method as a client and noticing the physical and mental differences that Pilates made not only to herself but the other clients. She plans to continue her Pilates journey by completing the full Certificate IV after concluding her tertiary studies next year.
What mainly interests Prue about Pilates is the principle of mind/body connection and the impact that such concentration and awareness can have on all aspects of a person’s wellbeing. She credits her enthusiastic instructing style to being part of the welcoming and friendly work and learning environment at Aligned for Life, and looks forward to many more years of involvement in the Pilates Method.
Marda Willey
Education/Qualifications Authentic Pilates Certified instructor Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement (RMIT, Melbourne) Post Graduate studies in Dance and Movement and Exercise Sports Science Experience Pilates Method – over 20 years Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates in Melbourne- Queen St - studio pilates instructor Other Achievements An accredited Exercise Physiologist (MAAESS)
Marda is an Authentic Pilates Certified instructor, an accredited Exercise Physiologist (MAAESS) and has also undertaken training in Stott Pilates. She has a Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Movement, Diploma of Education in Physical Education, and Certificate of Remedial and Sports Massage. With Post Graduate studies in Dance and Movement and Exercise Sports Science, Marda has the perfect blend of understanding human movement and mechanics along with traditional Pilates training. Since 1981 Marda has taught exercise, dance and movement and was one of the first in Australia to train in the NY style with Romana Kryzanowska and Cynthia Lochard. She took to direct her own Pilates studio in 1997 and has been the Vice - President of The Pilates Alliance for the past five years. Over 2008, in her role as Pilates Coordinator at UQ Sport and deliverer to special populations within the Inter Professional Clinics, Marda has continued to develop her skills in breaking down the exercises within all methods of Pilates and creating a sound basis for the ‘why do the exercise’ question. Her specialty being the biomechanics of the body within exercise and more specifically the Authentic Pilates method, given that Romana’s Pilates is her passion.
Janine Basil
Education/Qualifications Pilates Matwork Accreditation - National Pilates Training, Melbourne Certificate IV in Pilates Instruction (NSW 91121) – currently completing with National Pilates Training, Melbourne. Group Fitness Pilates Accreditation – National Pilates Training -2005 Certificate III Fitness Instruction and Exercise to Music Certified Spinning and Fitball Instructor.
Experience Pilates participation 6 years, 3 years teaching Matwork. 10 Years Working in the Fitness Industry
Current employment Aligned for Life Pilates – Puckle St Moonee Ponds Melbourne – Pilates Matwork Instructor Windy Hill Fitness Centre Essendon – Group Exercise, Indoor Cycling and Pilates Matwork Instructor.
Janine began her Pilates journey in 2003 when she was introduced to the method via her involvement in the Fitness Industry. Her passion for physical fitness and the love of training others and watching them reach their fitness goals, has driven her to develop her knowledge and understanding of the Pilates Method. With many years of experience in Group Fitness Instruction, practicing the Pilates Method has re-educated Janine on how to train the body to be strong as well as supple and flexible. The motto “Train smarter not Harder” has a whole new meaning. Having completed Matwork Accreditation in 2008 Janine is currently studying Certificate IV In Pilates Instruction with National Pilates Training and currently teaches matwork classes at the Moonee Ponds Studio.
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