Hey, I’m Tamara (pronounced Tam-ra just to be difficult!) and I’ve been a Pilates geek since 1998, first starting Pilates as a young dancer. I went on to work professionally as a dancer and aerialist for many years, during this time, Pilates kept me strong and injury free until I decided to go skiing one day – but that’s a story for another time!
Over the past 27 years I have completed four different comprehensive Pilates teacher training programs, learning from some of the biggest names in the business. I have a wealth of knowledge to draw on, and if you have a Pilates question, I’m pretty sure I can answer it.
I am very proud to have been a Pilates educator for the past 12 years delivering courses for Pilates International Training Center (PITC) and Balanced Body, more recently we launched our very own courses, bringing the very best of everything I have learnt over 3 decades into the spotlight of the modern Pilates world.
I look forward to working together to build a strong community of quality instructors in an ever growing Pilates industry!
Hawthorn, VIC
With over two decades in the Pilates industry, Amy loves how Pilates helps people move well, build strength and develop movement habits that support them in everyday life.
Amy’s curiosity is what first drew her to Pilates. After noticing a sign for a Pilates studio and wondering how to pronounce “Pilates” and what it actually was. That moment sparked her interest in the method. With a background in sport and an active lifestyle, she was quickly drawn to how Pilates could adapt to individual injuries and limitations while also building strength and improving movement quality.
Amy is a Pilates Principal Practitioner with Pilates Alliance Australia (PAA), an AusActive Accredited Pilates Method Teacher, and holds an Advanced Diploma of The Pilates Method. Her additional qualifications include DNS Exercise Trainer, Franklin Method Educator, Functional Fascia / Moves Trainer (Blackroll), and Remedial Massage Therapy.
As an educator with Pilates Education Australia, Amy supports students to become confident Pilates teachers. She encourages them to observe the body in front of them, use movement as a tool for education, and adapt their teaching to individual needs.
Hawthorn, VIC
Anna Marsh is an experienced Pilates educator delivering professional training for those seeking to develop a thoughtful, sustainable teaching practice. Her approach is grounded in precision, applied anatomy, and practical teaching skills, informed by over a decade of teaching experience and a formal education background.
Anna has taught across studios, clinical settings, and specialised movement contexts since 2012, working with diverse populations including cancer recovery clients, seniors, and mobility-focused training groups. She works with both established education providers and independent pathways to support aspiring and developing instructors.
Woy Woy, NSW
Carmelle and happened upon Pilates in 2011 when she was convinced to give it a try. After just two classes Carmelle made the commitment that she just had to become a Pilates instructor!
Back in 1989 Carmelle entered the fitness industry as an alternative to a boring desk job. It began with freestyle aerobics classes with g-string leotards and leg warmers, then Les Mills programs. Five years in triathlon followed, during which Carmelle qualified for three world championships, then a two year foray into the world of body shaping comps, then came Pilates.
Carmelle loves what Pilates does for people’s bodies, minds and souls. She is proud to be working with Tam and the PEA team educating the next generation of instructors learning from a system created from passion, experience and excellence.
Wollongong, NSW
Julia’s love of movement began at age three with dance, which she later studied at university. While studying, she discovered Pilates and its powerful role in injury recovery.
After her first mat class in 2009, she was hooked, continuing to practice until completing her comprehensive training with BASI in 2018 and beginning full-time teaching in 2020.
Having taught across the Illawarra and Melbourne, Julia opened her own studio in Farmborough Heights in 2024. She is passionate about training the next generation of Pilates instructors and sharing the enthusiasm for Pilates that has inspired her since her very first class.
Mt Eliza, VIC
Originally from Scotland and now based on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Victoria, Jules Ott has been working in the Pilates industry for more than 25 years. Her career has taken her through multiple Pilates education systems and studio environments, giving her a broad and practical perspective on teaching movement.
Jules is passionate about helping instructors develop confidence, clarity and a deeper understanding of the work. Known for her keen eye and supportive teaching style, she enjoys guiding students to refine their observation skills and teaching language so they can better support the bodies in front of them.
Alongside her work as an educator with Pilates Education, Jules runs a small private studio from her home in St Andrews Beach where she teaches personalised Pilates and Gyrotonic® sessions. She particularly enjoys working with women navigating menopause, clients recovering from injury, and those wanting to stay strong and active for life.
When she’s not teaching, you’ll often find Jules near the ocean with her family, enjoying the coastal lifestyle that the Mornington Peninsula offers.
St Leonards, NSW
Wollongong, NSW
Liz Lees’ passion for movement started from an early age obsessed with all things outdoors. Trail running, rock climbing, water sports and hiking.
Being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at the age of 14 Liz connected with how exercise helped her navigate the emotional stress of having a chronic illness.
Liz is passionate about making the joy of movement accessible for all and helping others experience the healing that movement brings to both the body and mind.
Liz is a comprehensively trained Pilates Instructor through Balanced Body Education. She is an Integrated Movement Specialist, CoreAlign Instructor and Personal Trainer.
Liz’s main teaching passions are athletic conditioning and injury prevention, women’s health, and Movement for all abilities.
As a Spinefitter by Sissel Educator, Liz’s enthusiasm for teaching other movement professionals methods to help their client’s experiences is infectious!
Surry Hills, NSW
Movement has been Michael Roache’s language since the age of seven. Beginning in
dance and the performing arts, his career has evolved into a rich, multidisciplinary
teaching practice that blends yoga, barre, Pilates, and embodied mindfulness.
With over 20 years of movement experience and 11 years of teaching, Michael
brings together the precision of dance training, the intelligence of Pilates, and the depth
of yogic philosophy. He has taught more than 10,000 classes, working across studios,
corporates, elite performers, and private clients. His classes are known for their
musicality, technical clarity, breath-led flow, and an ability to meet students exactly
where they are.
Across all modalities, one principle remains constant: breath guides movement.
Adelaide, SA
Rachels’ Pilates journey began after a dance injury back in 1991, while she was
completing a Bachelor of Arts in Dance Performance at the Victorian College of the Arts.
Movement has always been a huge part of her life, and Pilates quickly became the practice that
helped Rachel understand her body better and move with more ease and confidence.
Over the past 27+ years Rachel has taught Pilates across Australia, Canada, and the United States, in
studios, physiotherapy clinics, and dance spaces.
Rachel is proud to deliver instructor training in partnership with Pilates Education Australia, helping
teachers build confidence, hone their observation skills, and grow careers they’re proud of, all
while being part of a supportive and connected teaching community.
Pilates Education Australia are always on the lookout for quality Pilates instructors to join our team of Pilates Education Partners (PEPs).
If you are:
We would love to hear from you.
