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Pilates Association PodcastS6 Ep06 PAA 2025 Natural Therapies Review AnnouncementIn this episode of the podcast we're speaking with PAA President Robyn Rix to dive into the report from the Natural Therapies Review, specifically as it relates to Pilates. This review came with a recommendation that Pilates, along with six other natural therapies, should again be eligible for health fund rebates, as was the case prior to April 2019.This review has been keenly anticipated by PAA members, and we know there's a lot of interest in understanding its outcomes. It's crucial for the PAA as an Association and for individual practitioners to grasp what the latest evidence sugg...2025-05-0814 minPilates Association PodcastS8 Ep01 PAA in the Media: Tom Elliot interviews Robyn Rix on 3AW - March 2025In March 2025 Robyn Rix, PAA President was interviewed by Tom Elliot on 3AW. He wished to see if she could convince him to try a Pilates class. He asked questions about the cardiovascular benefits (of course), how Pilates works and whether he should give up other exercise and only do Pilates. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook Join the PAA Member Forum (Members only)Find us on InstagramEmail us at support@pilates.org.au2025-03-2605 min
The Pilates LoungeOsteoporosis and Bone health with Lisa JacksonIn this episode of the Pilates Lounge podcast, Katie Crane talks with Lisa Jackson, Lisa is a Principal Trainer under the Pilates Alliance Australasia and a Continuing Education Teacher and mentor. She is also the Faculty teacher for the internationally recognised Buff BonesBadge Registered outline Osteoporosis program for Australia and has been the Brisbane Pilates teacher of Cirque Du Soleil for Totem in 2015, Kooza in 2016 and Kurios in 2020. Lisa began her Pilates journey in 2001 whilst living in Los Angeles.2003 Lisa trained at the Physicalmind Institute in Los Angeles and New York. Returning to Australia in 2006, her passion for le...2024-07-161h 18Pilates Association PodcastS1 Ep05 Susie Bond, Vice President, Pilates Association AustraliaIn this episode of the podcast we're speaking with newly elected Vice President of the PAA, Susie Bond. One of the goals of this podcast is to expand the conversation around the contribution the PAA aims to make to the Pilates industry, so I'm looking forward to discussing with Susie her aspirations in her role as the Vice President in working towards seeing the Pilates industry improve as a professional, cohesive, and supportive community that brings the joys and benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible.The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of...2024-06-1331 minPilates Association PodcastS4 Ep04 PAA Affiliated Training Provider: Body Organics EducationThis season of the PAA podcast is focused on promoting the PAA Training Providers. By setting education benchmarks for Pilates training in Australia, the PAA enables prospective students to make the most informed decisions on their most suited training pathways. Each episode in the season gives the spotlight to the current Pilates Training Providers associated with the PAA.We'll be discussing important issues around training standards because at this point, Pilates in Australia is an unregulated industry- so education is key. This episode, along with other seasons of the podcast can be found on the PAA website at...2023-10-1250 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep22 PAA Conference 2023, Stephanie Sibel IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Stephanie Sibel. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-08-1111 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep21 PAA Conference 2023, Susan Cottrell IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Susan Cottrell. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-08-1110 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep20 PAA Conference 2023, Carla Mullins IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Carla Mullins. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-08-1011 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep19 PAA Conference 2023, Richard Toutounji IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Richard Toutounji. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-07-0511 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep12 PAA Conference 2023, Kobi Jack IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Kobi Jack. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-07-0418 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep18 PAA Conference 2023, Luisa Saiter Lins and Camila Galvão IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Luisa Saiter Lins and Camila Galvão. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website...2023-07-0209 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep17 PAA Conference 2023, Jakki Tobin IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Jakki Tobin. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-06-3010 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep16 PAA Conference 2023, Melissa Mazzarino IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Melissa Mazzarino. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-06-3019 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep15 PAA Conference 2023, Alice Evans IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Alice Evans. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-06-2915 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep14 PAA Conference 2023, Cynthia Lochard IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Cynthia Lochard. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-06-2914 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep13 PAA Conference 2023, Alexandra Bohlinger IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Alexandra Bohlinger. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-06-2927 min
Dressage Today PodcastInterview with Helen FletcherWelcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Spalding Labs. In this episode’s Ask the L, Aviva talks about how to correctly excuse yourself from a class when everything goes wrong. Then Stephanie and Aviva together interview Australian Helen Fletcher with Equipoise Pilates for Equestrians. In 2013, Fletcher wrote an article for Dressage Today, and now she has a video series on Dressage Today OnDemand.Fletcher is a Pilates Alliance Australasia Professional Principal Instructor, with 30 years personal practice and 17 years teaching experience, ranging from post-acute rehabilitation to conditioning for sport. A rider from childh...2023-06-2751 minThe Dressage Radio ShowInterview with Helen Fletcher - Dressage Today PodcastWelcome to the Dressage Today podcast sponsored by Spalding Labs. In this episode’s Ask the L, Aviva talks about how to correctly excuse yourself from a class when everything goes wrong. Then Stephanie and Aviva together interview Australian Helen Fletcher with Equipoise Pilates for Equestrians. In 2013, Fletcher wrote an article for Dressage Today, and now she has a video series on Dressage Today OnDemand.Fletcher is a Pilates Alliance Australasia Professional Principal Instructor, with 30 years personal practice and 17 years teaching experience, ranging from post-acute rehabilitation to conditioning for sport. A rider from childh...2023-06-2751 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep11 PAA Conference 2023, Lexi Garland IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Lexi Garland. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-05-3011 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep10 PAA Conference 2023, Julia Frankish IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Julia Frankish. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on F...2023-05-2715 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep09 PAA Conference 2023, Benjamin Rashleigh IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Benjamin Rashleigh. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on F...2023-05-2512 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep08 PAA Conference 2023, Ash Berry and Kimi Broadbent IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Ash Berry and Kimi Broadbent. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us o...2023-05-2515 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep07 PAA Conference 2023, Renae Blackmore IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Renae Blackmore. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-05-2309 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep06 PAA Conference 2023, Katie Crane IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Katie Crane. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-05-1816 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep05 PAA Conference 2023, Robert Carruthers IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Robert Carruthers. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-05-1808 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep04 PAA Conference 2023, Louise Taube IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Louise Taube. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-05-1814 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep03 PAA Conference 2023, Jenni Guest IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Jenni Guest. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-05-1812 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep02 PAA Conference 2023, Catherine Wilks IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Catherine Wilks. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook ...2023-05-1816 minPilates Association PodcastS7 Ep01 PAA Conference 2023, Dr. Marie-Louise Bird IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in August this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On this episode we have Dr. Marie-Louise Bird. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Fac...2023-05-1817 minPilates Association PodcastS6 Ep05 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Vicki AttardMany Pilates instructors come from movement based backgrounds, such as sport, fitness, yoga, and dance. In this episode we welcome Vicki Attard - the creator of the My Pointe training method designed to help ballet dancers improve their pointe work technique. Vicki is internationally recognized for her many achievements and contributions to the field of dance. A professional ballet dancer, most notably revered for her career as a former Principal Artist of the Australian Ballet Vicki Attard has worked with the world's leading choreographers, dancers and dance companies and received numerous scholarships and awards. She was interim director of th...2022-09-1322 minPilates Association PodcastS6 Ep04 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Kathi Ross-NashTo most in the Pilates industry, Kathi Ross-Nash is an indisputable expert of Romana's lineage. Although it is true that Romana Kryzanowska was Kathi's first Pilates teacher over 40 years ago and that she studied and worked with Romana for two decades, Kathi's influence in the Pilates world is much greater. Her dedication to the work is admirable. She is, just to name a few, the creator of the Red Thread Method and the Pilates app KRN Pilates in collaboration with Balanced Body, the author of the Red Thread book series and The Little White Mat book. A mentor to...2022-09-0830 minPilates Association PodcastS6 Ep03 PAA 2022 Mens Health Week: Benjamin RashleighThis episode is dedicated to Men's Health Week and our guest is Pilates teacher Benjamin Rashleigh. Ben discusses the various benefits of Men's Health for Pilates participants. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook Join the PAA Member Forum (Members only)2022-07-1232 minPilates Association PodcastS6 Ep02 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Nick FormichellaMany Pilates business owners confess that the financial aspect of running their business is often the most challenging. Their forte lies in engaging in and teaching a movement based practice that focuses on human movement, bodily kinesthetic intelligence, and interpersonal skills. It is a far cry from number crunching and although some may be fortunate enough to be skilled in this field, others find the financial side of business operations daunting to say the least. For instructors who do not have backgrounds in business, finance or accounting, the thought of developing a business mindset and the skills needed to...2022-04-1119 minPilates Association PodcastS6 Ep01 PAA 2022 Pilates Industry Content: Benjamin DegenhardtOn today's call, we have Benjamin Degenhardt. Benjamin is the founder of 360 Pilates, has been involved in Pilates and movement education for 20 years and if you've been anywhere on social media, you will have seen Benjamin's creation - the annual viral posts hashtag March MATness. In this episode we talk about the 2022 March MATness, and another creation - the Decoding Pilates workshop - since we last spoke with Benjamin on the PAA platform. This interview was delivered by a fellow PAA committee member Eve Fairbairn. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of...2022-04-0436 minPilates Association PodcastS1 Ep04 Robyn Rix, President, Pilates Alliance of AustraliasiaIn the early stages of the podcast for the Pilates Alliance of Australasia, we wanted to lay down some foundation information. So to do that, we've a special guest today- Robyn Rix, the recently elected President of the Pilates Alliance of Australiasia. There's a lot happening in the Pilates industry and as the President of the PAA we thought there's no better person to talk through some of these key issues that the PAA is addressing at the moment.Robyn has been involved on the committee of the PAA for the past three years in her role a...2021-11-1925 minPilates Association PodcastS4 Ep03 PAA Professional Training Provider Polestar Pilates AustraliaThis season of the PAA podcast is focused on promoting the PAA Professional Training Providers. By setting education benchmarks for Pilates training in Australia, the PAA enables prospective students to make the most informed decisions on their most suited training pathways. Each episode in the season gives the spotlight to the current four Professional Pilates Training Providers associated with the PAA.We'll be discussing important issues around training standards because at this point, Pilates in Australia is an unregulated industry- so education is key. This episode, along with other seasons of the podcast can be found on th...2021-11-1731 minPilates Association PodcastS3 Ep06 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Attending First SessionsPAA Series 3 Episode 6Client Sales Journey Step 5: Attending First SessionsLearn the 10 Step Pilates Client Sales JourneyPilates Business - Serving Pilates Businesses WorldwideSubscribe to the PAA PodcastAs long as in the previous four steps we've looked after our assets & our client's journey they will get to that point of attending the initial sessions. But if we perform the initial sale incorrectly or if the presentation wasn't reflecting what's going to happen in the studio, or if we didn't get them to inquire in the first place, then w...2021-11-1020 minPilates Association PodcastS5 Ep05 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Kaia AngelePAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook Join the PAA Member Forum (Members only)Find us on InstagramEmail us at support@pilates.org.au2021-10-2623 minPilates Association PodcastS5 Ep04 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Cecily HemphillPAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook Join the PAA Member Forum (Members only)Find us on InstagramEmail us at support@pilates.org.au2021-10-1916 minPilates Association PodcastS3 Ep05 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Booking Initial SessionsPAA Series 3 Episode 5 Client Sales Journey Step 4 Booking Initial Sessions Learn the 10 Step Pilates Client Sales JourneyPilates Business - Serving Pilates Businesses WorldwideSubscribe to the PAA Podcast[00:16] These steps meld together & rely on each other [00:51] Tuning into this entire season crucial to see big picture.[01:29] Nothing happens unless we do book those initial sessions. [02:06] Invoices are an asset to your accounting process in your business. [03:00] Session reminder auto emails are another important asset. [03:48] Use welcome email templates to help clients from the very...2021-10-1817 minPilates Association PodcastS5 Ep03 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Bec FletcherPAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook Join the PAA Member Forum (Members only)Find us on InstagramEmail us at support@pilates.org.au2021-10-1214 minPilates Association PodcastS5 Ep02 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Angelina CetinPilates Alliance Podcast Season 5, Episode 02: Angelina CetinIn this season of the Pilates Alliance Podcast series, Daniela Di Fabio from the Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA) is speaking with some of our student members.Today Daniela is joined by Angelina Cetin from Melbourne. Angelina is currently studying the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with National Pilates Training and is also a Primary School teacher.[00:01:37] Angelina explains what drew her to the Pilates Method and that a lot of the motivation in doing the diploma was for personal growth and development to...2021-10-0514 minPilates Association PodcastS3 Ep04 PAA Pilates Business Assets: Initial SalePAA - Client Sales Journey – Ep 4 Step 3 - Initial SaleLearn the 10 Step Pilates Client Sales JourneyPilates Business - Serving Pilates Businesses WorldwideSubscribe to the PAA Podcast [00:00:33] Free videos, showing more detail of 10 step sales journey are accessible on the “Pilates Business” website www.pilatesbusiness.com.au [00:00:57] Definitely not a sale until there's a transaction. The importance of this step is the commitment that the client makes to you the business.[00:01:16] Because we make a huge commitment, with studio space, equipment & the instructors that are so well qualif...2021-10-0121 minPilates Association PodcastS5 Ep01 PAA Students & Graduates Series: Clair HolmesPilates Alliance Podcast Season 5, Episode 05: Clair HolmesIn this season of the Pilates Alliance Podcast series, Daniela Di Fabio from the Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA) is speaking with some of our student members.Today Daniela is joined by Clair Holmes from Adelaide who is currently studying the Diploma of Polestar Pilates Comprehensive Instruction Method. Clair is a certified jazz and tap teacher, a certified barre instructor and previously the operations and training manager for Aleenta Barre.[00:02:00] Clair gives some background as to why she decided to undertake professional Pilates training.2021-09-2817 minPilates Association PodcastS1 Ep03 Robyn Rix. Treasurer, Pilates Alliance of AustraliasiaPilates Alliance Podcast Season 1, Episode 03: Robyn RixIn this first season of the Pilates Alliance Podcast series, Bruce Hildebrand of the Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA) talks to some of the committee.Today it’s the turn of Treasurer and Public Officer of the PAA, Robyn Rix. Robyn is the founder and owner of Pilates Works on the lower North Shore of Sydney, holds a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction, and is a second-generation Pilates instructor and trainer having graduated from the Pilates Master Mentor Program conducted by Lolita San Miguel in Florida....2021-09-2723 minPilates Association PodcastS4 Ep02 PAA Professional Training Provider Tensegrity TrainingPilates Alliance Podcast Season 4, Episode 02: Tensegrity TrainingWe continue our series focusing on professional Pilates Training Providers accredited with the Pilates Alliance of Australia (PAA) by speaking with Tracey Nicholson from Tensegrity Training. Tracey comes from a dance and education background and is a regular presenter on movement related topics. She founded Tensegrity Training in 2011 after seeing the need for more government accredited training in the fields of Pilates, Somatics and Movement Therapy. Tracey’s background in education, interest in rehabilitation and experience running a Pilates studio and employing staff gave her the ski...2021-09-2330 min
Body Matters PodcastEating Disorder Recovery Talk with MeganOn this week's episode we have an Eating Disorder Recovery Talk with recovery champion, Megan. Megan is a 34 year old mother of two and currently a pilates instructor and personal trainer who suffered from Orthorexia and body dysmorphia. She is an advocate for Health at Every Size in the fitness industry, she loves working with all bodies and abilities and is starting a new venture of opening a gym that will be a body-positive facility.
In honour of National Eating Disorder Awareness week earlier this month, we are offering any individual who purchases a SupportWise program in the month of S...2021-09-2127 minPilates Association PodcastS3 Ep03 PAA Pilates Business Assets: PresentationPAA Podcast Series 3 – Ten Step Client Sales Journey Episode 3 “Step 2 - Presentation" Links:Learn the 10 Step Pilates Client JourneyPilates Can - Pilates in CanberraPilates Business - Serving Pilates Businesses WorldwidePilates Business on FacebookBook By Rick Stollmeyer: Co-founder MINDBODY: Building a Wellness Business That LastsTime Stamped Edited Episode Highlights[00:00:39] The topic of “Sales Presentation” today. [00:01:05] A lead magnet helps “inquiries” = a “Movement Scorecard” to get a score out of 100.[00:01:58] Speaking directly to pain points, to what prospects need from Pilates how...2021-09-2028 minPilates Association PodcastS3 Ep02 PAA Pilates Business Assets: InquiryPilates Client 10 Step Sales Journey – “Step 1 - Inquiry” Episode SummaryDo you want lifelong clients who are raving referrers of your Pilates business? Learn how you can improve your Pilates client sales journey. In this second episode of the series Bruce and David discuss step 1 of the client sales journey “Inquiry”. Understand the range of assets, you can build, to help support this first step of a smooth sales journey for your prospective Pilates clients. Find out why these assets can make the difference for your busin...2021-09-1517 minPilates Association PodcastS4 Ep01 PAA Professional Training Provider National Pilates TrainingThis season of the PAA podcast is focused on promoting the PAA Professional Training Providers. By setting education benchmarks for Pilates training in Australia, the PAA enables prospective students to make the most informed decisions on their most suited training pathways. Each episode in the season gives the spotlight to the current four Professional Pilates Training Providers associated with the PAA.We'll be discussing important issues around training standards because at this point, Pilates in Australia is an unregulated industry- so education is key. This episode, along with other seasons of the podcast can be found on th...2021-08-2544 minPilates Association PodcastS3 Ep01 PAA Pilates Business Assets IntroductionSeason 3 of the PAA Podcast partners with co-founder of Pilates Business David Gunther in Canberra to expand on a presentation delivered at the 2019 PAA Conference in Sydney titled Pilates Business Assets. Join us in this episode as we give an overview of the series that will detail the step-by step process that has been developed by David, Claire and their team over the last 20 years. David & Claire Gunther started their "fitness" business in 1999 - eventually specialising in Clinical and wellness Pilates to become "Pilates Can", a brand that is highly trusted and respected in their local market i...2021-08-1315 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep16 PAA Conference 2021, Tracey Nicholson IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Tracey Nicholson. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-08-0510 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep15 PAA Conference 2021, Sayshie Poynton IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Sayshie Poynton. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-08-0408 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep14 PAA Conference 2021, Fran Hoyte IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Fran Hoyte. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-08-0314 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep13 PAA Conference 2021, Alex O'Neill-King IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Alex O'Neill-King. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-08-0210 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep12 PAA Conference 2021, Lisa Anthony IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Lisa Anthony. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-08-0112 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep11 PAA Conference 2021, Renae Blackmore IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Renae Blackmore. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-07-3108 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep10 PAA Conference 2021, Victoria Becka IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Victoria Becka. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-07-3006 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep09 PAA Conference 2021, Kath Banks IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Kath Banks. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on Facebook 2021-07-2909 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep08 PAA Conference 2021, Wade Edwell IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Wade Edwell. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on...2021-07-2815 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep07 PAA Conference 2021, Dr. Penelope Latey IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Dr. Penny Latey.The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us...2021-07-2710 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep06 PAA Conference 2021, Carla Mullins IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call, we have Carla Mullins.The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on...2021-07-2611 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep05 PAA Conference 2021, Lisa Jackson & Dr. Alison Grimaldi IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have Lisa Jackson and Dr. Alison Grimaldi.The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA we...2021-07-2512 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep04 PAA Conference 2021, Elaine Ewing IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA Conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we have the privilege of introducing Elaine Ewing.The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA web...2021-07-2424 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep03 PAA Conference 2021 Elaine Ewing & Sean Gallagher IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call it's a privilege to have Elaine Ewing and Sean Gallagher. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA web...2021-07-2313 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep02 PAA Conference 2021, Benjamin Degenhardt IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call, we have Benjamin Degenhardt. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Criteria standardsVisit the PAA website Find us on...2021-07-2217 minPilates Association PodcastS2 Ep01 PAA Conference 2021, Cara Reeser and Jeremy Levedure IntroductionIn the lead up to the PAA conference happening in September this year, we have a series of short podcast episodes to introduce each of the workshop presenters. On today's call we're privileged to speak with two of our international presenters, Cara Reeser and Jeremy Levedure. The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community. PAA Course Competency Cri...2021-07-2122 minPilates Association PodcastS1 Ep02 Sharan Simmons. Outgoing President (2021), Pilates Alliance of AustraliasiaIn the early stages of the podcast for the Pilates Alliance of Australasia, we wanted to lay down some foundation information. So to do that, we've a special guest today- Sharan Simmons, the President of the Pilates Alliance of Australiasia. There's a lot happening in the Pilates industry and as the President of the PAA we thought there's no better person to talk through some of these key issues that the PAA is addressing at the moment.Sharan, in her role as President comes with the diverse background in both education and professional experience as a Pilates...2021-07-2019 minPilates Association PodcastS1 Ep01 Pilates Alliance of Australiasia Podcast Welcome EpisodeIn the early stages of the podcast for the Pilates Alliance of Australasia, we wanted to lay down some foundational information. So to do that, we have three guests in this episode who are from the executive of the PAA committee in Sharan Simmons, Robyn Rix, and Chris Lavelle. We will be discussing the core values of the PAA and what it stands for in the Australasian Pilates landscape.The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is...2021-07-1909 min
The Pilates Business Podcast104 How Pilates Businesses and Instructors Can Benefit from the Pilates Alliance of Australasia with Sharan Simmons – PAA President.In this episode, David interviews PAA President Sharan Simmons who discusses various topics from how the PAA has been able to help during Covid, to how we as businesses and instructors can best assist the PAA to create clearer career pathways for instructors to work at the highest levels of quality Pilates.Tweetables“Because if you're a mum, who only has a couple of hours a week to do something, your entry point may not be the full diploma.”Sharan Simmons – President – Pilates Alliance of AustralasiaGet the Full Sho...2021-06-2237 min
Let's Just TalkEverything You Need To Know About Pilates with Dr Tanya CatesI have been in this fitness industry going on almost 20 years now and have seen MANY trends come and go and I am asked on a weekly basis on almost all of them.
Adam, will KB's help me with Fat Loss?
Adam, is CrossFit dangerous?
Adam, should I give HIIT training a go?
While these types of training methods all have their place and have had up's and down's in popularity, one training method that has been around for a long time and has seemingly become MORE popular over time is PILATES!
I had the opportunity to sit down with...2019-12-081h 04
Sports Mastery26: The Psychology of Pain - Ft. Raphael Bender Athletes face pain on both an acute and chronic level. My guest Raphael Bender is not only a qualified speaker on the treatment of pain, but describes the changing landscape of pain science in a clear and understandable way. His qualifications include: MSc Clinical Exercise Physiology (Rehabilitation), BSc Exercise & Sport Science, Pilates Alliance Australasia Principal Trainer, and Managing Director of Breathe Education (https://breathe.edu.au/). In this episode Raphael discusses: 1) What causes pain - what does current pain science tell us? 2) A simple model for classifying clients to target the most useful intervention 3) How to work with clients on the psycholog...2017-03-0637 min
Eros EvolutionLearn the Secrets to Getting Your Pre Baby Body Back for GoodAired Thursday, 26 January 2017, 4:00 PM ET Discussing the importance doing the right exercises after giving birth and how it makes all the difference to flattening your tummy and getting your pre baby body back. Emma is passionate about helping women rediscover their core strength and empowering them to know how to keep it. She will discuss the do’s and don’ts of the pre and post natal period, as well as answer some other burning questions that many of us have relating to staying fit and healthy. About the Guest: Emma Jory Emma Jory is a...2017-01-2756 minEros EvolutionHow to Flatten Your Lower Tummy the Right WayHow to Flatten Your Lower Tummy the Right Way with Emma Jory, Pilates & Health SpecialistAired Thursday, 13 October 2016, 4:00 PM ETDiscussing the importance of a strong centre and body awareness, Emma is passionate about helping people find and keep their core connection. She will discuss the importance of good posture not only to our looks by flattening our stomach but what how it helps to prevent injury and even stress.About the Guest Emma JoryEmma Jory is a Pilates Specialist with over 12 years experience, is the founder of ePilates Online, the...2016-10-1442 min