Belinda Head
Principal Instructor/Soft Tissue Therapist
Belinda is a professional Pilates Instructor and Soft Tissue Therapist with an interest in movement and rehabilitation.
Belinda is passionate about helping people regain their movement, strength and confidence and loves the support and safety of the Pilates studio when it comes to a safe exercise and rehabilitation environment.
Belinda’s strength is her strong sporting background having been an Australian representative and being one of the first two Australian women to qualify to compete at the World Paragliding Championship. She has worked as a professional ski instructor in Europe completing her ski instructor’s qualifications at the Bundesportheim in Austria. She has competed at state level in swimming, netball and squash. She has competed in equestrian sports taking her dressage mare to FEI level.
Belinda is focused on helping clients achieve their goals and committed to professional development and is always seeking greater knowledge in physical performance and rehabilitation.
QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:
- Advanced Diploma in Pilates Method (current)
- Advanced Diploma in Health Science (Soft Tissue Therapy)
- Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction
- Diploma or Remedial Massage
- Buff Bones Licenced Instructor
- Memberships: Association of Massage Therapists (AMT), Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA)
- Approved Private Health Provider
Julia Brennan
Instructor
Julia is a professional Pilates Instructor and is particularly interested in the benefits of Pilates as a holistic approach to strength, fitness and functional movement.
She became interested in Pilates after the birth of her first child and embraced the philosophy in her post-partum recovery. After experiencing the benefits of Pilates first-hand, she continued with her Pilates education to become a qualified professional instructor. Julia has a particular interest in the benefits of Pilates during and after pregnancy and is passionate about Mat Work and Reformer classes.
Now pregnant with her second child, Julia has a depth of experience, knowledge and passion for Pilates understanding the benefits it can bring to the human body and has continued to exercise during pregnancy using Pilates to keep her body strong.
Julia is keen to share her experience and knowledge with anyone interested in Pilates.
QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:
- Bachelor of Science
- Diploma Professional Pilates Instruction (current)
- Certificate of Matwork
- Certificate of Reformer Pilates
- Certificate of Pre and Post Natal Pilates
- Buff Bones Licenced Instructor
- Membership: Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA)
Denise Woodward
Instructor
Denise is a professional Pilates Instructor, with a keen interest in helping her clients return to a functional and enjoyable life, restoring strength and mobility in their bodies using the Pilates Method. She is passionate about Pilates as it offers her a holistic approach to physical conditioning in an environment that is safe for everyone.
Denise is excited to be part of our team and will be travelling from Canberra to provide professional Pilates Instruction to the people of the Yass Valley. Denise has lived in Canberra for 25 years with her husband and has successfully raised three boys. Her career has seen her work in a variety of roles in the Health sector, providing her with great opportunities to deliver programs that have directly benefited the community. Denise has a strong community focus, and is an active member of the Canberra community.
Denise loves to hike with her family, regularly tackling the local mountains in the district and has also completed some challenging walks overseas, including walking across England and last year spent 10 days walking between medieval villages in southern France.
Denise is excited about furthering her Pilates journey and study over future years and is especially happy to be sharing that journey with the people of Murrumbateman and the greater Yass Valley.
QUALIFICATIONS & MEMBERSHIPS:
- Diploma Professional Pilates Instruction
- Memberships: Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA)