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Sonia Crisafulli |
Lauren Jones |
Liz Stride
Amitie Kroneis |
Claire Savage |
Megan McKnown
Elena Berra |
Simonne Smiles |
Maria Acevedo
Katie Pratt |
Michaela Hill |
Michelle Hopper
 Sonia Crisafulli Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Sonia initially undertook APMA training in the Pilates Method, following which she completed the Polestar Pilates Studio Series. Having worked extensively in Melbourne and Sydney over 2001-2003, she moved to London where she undertook further training with Body Control Pilates UK before moving into a Teacher Trainer role for them. Sonia continued to deliver teacher training and continuing education for Body Control Pilates UK, as well as taking on the role of Studio Manager for that organization. Upon returning to Australia at the end of 2005 Sonia joined Pilates International as a studio teacher and student supervisor, and upgraded her qualifications to the Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice. In September 2006 she was a guest presenter at the Body Control Pilates UK conference, delivering workshops on Pre and Post Natal Pilates, as well as giving an Advanced Matwork presentation. From late 2006 Sonia joined the pilatesitc faculty with a permanent position as Course Co-ordinator commencing from January 2007. Sonia also holds a Bachelor of Dance, and has completed her Pre/Post Natal Specialist Certification from The Center for Women's Fitness (USA). Sonia has also completed the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction.
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 Lauren Jones
Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
After discovering the wonderful benefits of Pilates, Lauren completed her Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice in 2005 and has been part of the Pilates Int team since then. Lauren took a year off to travel and work overseas and since her return has been an integral part of the Hunters Hill team since the studio opened in 2007. As well as juggling her time between the Turramurra and Hunters Hill studios, Lauren is also working on a Business Management degree at Macquarie University and upgraded her Pilates qualifications to a Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice in 2009.
Lauren is currently a Level 2 member of the Pilates Alliance.
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 Liz Stride dip RBSttc, ARAD, Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Liz graduated from The Royal Ballet School Teachers Training Course in London with a diploma. She went on to teach Ballet in England, Germany and Australia.
Liz moved to Australia in 1998 and decided to pursue her passion for Pilates which she discovered the benefits of during her dance training. Liz attained a matwork certification and began teaching Pilates in 2002. In 2004 Liz decided to upgrade her qualifications to a Certificate IV in Plates Instruction and then joined the Pilates Int team in 2005 and has been the studio manager at the Redfern studio since 2006.
Liz continued her Pilates studies by upgrading to a Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice and is on the faculty for Pilates International Training Centre and delivers the Diploma course to students through TAFE. Liz is currently updating to the Advanced Diploma and has also been chosen to study as a master trainer for the new CORE ALIGN Pilates.
Liz is also an instructor at the Hunters Hill studio and is a level 3 Instructor with The Pilates Alliance.
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Amitie Kroneis Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Amitie was first introduced to Pilates during her dance training at the Graduate College of Dance. Later, at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, she was given the opportunity to further study pilates, yoga and chi gong, helping her to realise the great benefits of holistic methods.
In 2004 Amitie and her husband moved to Brazil where she taught English and continued her pilates study. Daily practice helped her through a very comfortable pregnancy and speedy recovery. Pilates holds many benefits for both mother and child. In 2007 Amitie and family returned to Sydney where she completed her Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice. Amitie completed her upgrade to a Diploma in 2008 and is currently working on her Advanced Diploma. Amitie is a welcome member of the Pilates Int team at Redfern Hunters Hill and Turramurra.
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Claire Savage B Des (Arch) Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Claire's interest and love for art and science led her to study Architecture at Sydney University where she completed her bachelor's degree in Design in Architecture in 2003. After working for several years at an Architectural practice in residential and landscape design, she decided to return to her roots in classical ballet taking up vocational and teacher training on Sydney's North Shore. It was during this time that she discovered the Pilates Method and its potential for conditioning dancers and non-dancers alike. Claire completed her Certificate IV with Pilates international in 2007.
"What inspires me about the Pilates method is that Pilates like architecture, examines functional structure, purpose and the aesthetics of design. It engages the mind to inform the body in order to achieve integrity and pleasure within movement."
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 Elena Berra
Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Elena has been practicing the Pilates
Method at Pilates INT since late 2004. Her
belief in the benefits of the practice and
the visible improvement in her well being,
led her to undertake studies with Pilates
ITC, successfully completing the course in
Pilates Instruction in 2008.
Elena is originally from (Treviso) Italy.
After a brief Australian holiday in 2000,
Elena decided to return in 2001 and begin a
new life in Sydney. Upon completing her
diploma studies in Travel & Tourism, Elena
worked in the fashion industry for a number
of years, before joining her partner in
their Architectural Design practice in
2007.
Elena is a Level 1 member of the Pilates
Alliance Australasia.
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Simonne
Smiles Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Simonne comes from a background of
classical ballet. She was trained at the
Australian Ballet School and holds an
Advanced Diploma of Dance. Simonne has
danced professionally for various companies
including Queensland Ballet, Bondi Ballet,
Halberstadt Ballet and Singapore Dance
Theatre.
Simonne was first introduced to pilates in the mid 90's and used it as part
of her conditioning and strength building
program. From there her interest grew, and
she began to see the benefits of pilates
both in terms of its strengthening benefits
and also its therapeutic value as
rehabilitation for both body and mind. In
2003 Simonne completed her Mat work
Certification and began teaching mat work.
In 2004 Simonne decided to further her
skills and completed a Full Certification
in Pilates Instruction from Pilates
International, training under director
Sally Anderson. She has since upgraded her
qualification to the Certificate IV.
Simonne has taught for 4 years at Pilates
International Turramurra plus various pilates studios and dance schools around
Sydney. In 2007 she decided to r pursue her
interest in dance once again, joining a new
venture in Suzhou, China. Following this
Simonne accepted a seasonal position in
Gtsaad, Switzerland working in a pilates
studio within a 5 star hotel for 3 months.
An amazing international experience.
Simonne has also had the amazing
opportunity of performing with the Paris
Opera Ballet when they were on tour in
Brisbane in 2009. Upon returning to
Australia Simonne has rejoined the Pilates
International team back at Turramurra and
is now also working at the redfern
and Hunters Hill studios. Simonne has also upgraded her qualifications to a Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice.
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 Maria Acevedo Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice (PITC/Randwick TAFE), Junior
Coaching Licence (Football Federation Australia).
Maria worked at the University of Newcastle –
Ourimbah Campus as a Help Desk/Welfare Officer
while raising her two children, now aged 16 and
18. She is a soccer player for the Terrigal
Women's Premier League and Coach of the Terrigal
Women's under 18's team.
Maria has also participated in amateur dance
including Jazz, Latin Hip Hop and Salsa from a
young age. Being of Latin American heritage, music
and movement have always been part of her life.
Maria discovered Pilates four years ago and became
a firm believer in the method after experiencing
the benefits first hand. In her pursuit of self
mastery she decided to study and complete the
Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice through PITC.
"I always believed that I was physically strong
and had good body awareness until I discovered
Pilates. Through quality instruction I have
learned to balance physical strength with mental
focus in order to achieve greater control of my
body."
As an instructor, Maria is passionate about
helping others achieve the personal transformation
and sense of well being that Pilates has given
her.
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 Katie Pratt Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Katie studied at the Northern Ballet School in Manchester and graduated with a Diploma.
She is also a qualified Dance teacher in ballet, modern, tap and national dance.
Katie then went on to work for twelve years as a professional dancer and with this came the opportunity to travel the world.
Whilst in London and experiencing a dance injury, she started pilates at the Alan Herdman studio which enabled her to prolong her dance career.
When Katie's dance career came to an end, she decided to pursue a career as a pilates instructor.
Katie has a Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice and is currently teaching at Pilates International's Redfern and Turramurra studios.
Katie is also a qualified fitness instructor.
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