I've always been fascinated by people.

Not just how they move, but who they are, what they've been through, what matters to them, and how those experiences shape the way they feel about their bodies.

Because pain isn't always just pain.

Sometimes it's the frustration of no longer recognising yourself. The confidence you've lost after surgery or injury. The fear of making things worse. The years spent being told to "just live with it."

That's why I love what I do.

For over 15 years, I've worked alongside Physiotherapists, GPs and Allied Health professionals, helping people rebuild strength, confidence and trust in their bodies. Exercise is simply the tool. The real reward is watching someone realise they're capable of more than they believed.

My approach isn't what most people picture when they think of Pilates.

I'm less interested in perfect choreography, pointed toes, or chasing the "ideal" movement. I'm far more interested in helping you become stronger, more resilient, and more capable in everyday life. We'll lift, we'll challenge your balance, we'll improve your confidence, and yes... We'll definitely laugh along the way.

Everything I do is backed by exercise science, clinical reasoning, and years of experience, but I also believe the best outcomes come from thinking outside the box. Every person who walks through the door has a different story, so every program should reflect that.

I created COAST because I felt the South Coast was missing something.

If you wanted Clinical Pilates, it was generally found inside a physiotherapy clinic. If you wanted a Pilates studio, it was often a large group class that wasn't necessarily designed for people managing pain, injury, or more complex conditions.

Both have an important place, but I wanted to create something different.

A space that feels welcoming from the moment you walk in. Somewhere you can show up exactly as you are, without worrying about what you're wearing, what you can or can't do, or whether you'll fit in. A place where you'll feel genuinely seen, supported and challenged with evidence-based guidance that extends beyond movement into the way you live your everyday life.

At COAST, the goal isn't perfection.

It's helping you find the version of yourself you thought you'd lost, or perhaps never realised was there in the first place.