Hi, I'm Anna. Being active is in my blood. I grew up on a farm, rode horses and ran competitively as a youngster before turning to the bicycle for my endorphin fix and mode of transport. When I got pregnant I was determined to maintain my strength and fitness but my body had other ideas. After a very challenging nine months I turned to Pilates to help me in my recovery. Pilates helped me regain my strength and confidence in my own body, but also challenged my definition of health. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my early twenties, which I largely ignored until I got a compression fracture in my spine after I had my son. This was a turning point for me and through a holistic approach, including Pilates, I managed to increase my bone density two-fold. True health comes when both the mind and the body are aligned in harmony, and moving our bodies is FUN.

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I have a PhD in Ecology and I have worked all round the world from Scotland to North America, Ecuador, Kenya and now Australia, but I have always had an inclining towards the health sciences. Finally, after settling here on the Sunshine Coast I decided to learn more about the body and functional movement. 

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I have completed a government accredited Diploma in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology, and am continually advancing my knowledge and expertise with specialist workshops and courses. I provide postural and movement assessments, and rehabilitative Pilates programming to ensure that each client's body can reach their full potential. I am passionate about helping others use the Pilates Method to aid in injury rehabilitation, correct muscular imbalances, prepare/recover from pregnancy, manage osteoporosis, manage Parkinson's disease, and to improve strength, balance, endurance and emotional well-being. I welcome and support NDIS clients who are plan or self-managed to enhance their strength and functionality. My approach is holistic, recognising both the physical and psychological aspects of movement. My aim at ANNA PILATES is to provide a caring and supportive space where the needs of each individual are met.

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'Every moment of our life can be the beginning of great things'

JOSEPH PILATES   

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