Leslie's passion for Reformer Pilates was born out of her own experience with rehabilitation from back pain and other pregnancy-related challenges. With over five years of dedicated practice and 18 years of experience as a Physiotherapist in the US, Leslie has become a true expert in her field. Her expertise has taken her across the pond to England, where she continues to inspire and transform the lives of her clients through the power of Reformer Pilates.
Leslie brings a wealth of expertise to Elevated Pilates, having undergone rigorous training through APPI to attain certifications in Mat Pilates Level 1-3 and Reformer Pilates & Women's Health, including Pre-/ Postnatal Pilates and Pilates for Menopause.
She has a solid background in sports, health, fitness, and rehabilitation and is highly motivated to help others attain their goals. With her in-depth knowledge of the body and its movements, she is confident in her ability to guide her clients safely and effectively towards their objectives. Her long-term aspiration is to establish a studio that fosters a healthy mind, body, and spirit within the community.
*Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute
Sarah is our in-house Barre expert, who has been dancing since the age of 3 years old. With a deep understanding of the phrase 'movement is medicine', Sarah brings a new energy to the studio with her ballet-inspired moves. In 2021, she was introduced to Reformer Pilates, a year after gaining her level 3 Mat Pilates, Ballet fitness, and Barre qualifications. Since then, she has trained in the Lotte Berk method, a uniquely feminine technique helping empower women to truly connect with their bodies, strengthen their pelvic floor and promote their sexual well-being.
Sarah's classes are the epitome of creativity, and precision, offering a holistic approach to fitness that resonates with clients of all levels. Her infectious enthusiasm and a clear focus on technique ensure that every session at Elevated Pilates is not just a workout but a transformative journey towards optimal wellness.
Beyond the studio, Sarah embraces a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle, constantly exploring the intersection of mind-body wellness. Whether she's refining her teaching techniques, developing new programs, or discovering innovative ways to integrate movement into daily life, Sarah is steadfastly committed to elevating the fitness experience for the Elevated Pilates community.
Charlotte’s professional career in health and fitness began over a decade ago when she was studying BA Dance Performance in London. During her degree she studied anatomy and physiology and postural assessments and was also introduced to mat pilates to supplement her dance training. In 2018 she trained as a level 3 Personal Trainer and the following year qualified in Reformer Pilates. Even though she had danced the majority of her life she noticed her core strength and whole body stability had never been as strong until she was introduced to the Reformer which then took her own physical practice to the next level. Since then Charlotte takes part in regular strength training and running and is a huge believer that Reformer Pilates is a practice that can elevate every other sporting discipline keeping you supple and preventing injury.
Charlotte trained as a disordered eating and body image specialist through Sport and Exercise Nutritional Therapy and further training with the National Centre for Eating Disorders. She takes a holistic approach to health and wellbeing and this is reflected into all of her classes via the encouragement of mind to body connection, appreciating the ability your body holds and the language used throughout her classes to promote body neutrality.
A huge advocate of mindfulness, Charlotte is passionate about breath work and the calming nature Reformer Pilates has on the body and the mind. You are guaranteed to feel worked but mentally refreshed and at peace.
Having worked with people of all backgrounds- professional athletes, beginners, pre and post natal, para-lympians and recreational exercisers, she loves to push people to their individual strengths allowing them to see what they are capable of and having them leave each class accomplished, energised and full of joy!
