Pilates is a low impact exercise regime which makes it suitable for all levels of fitness. It can tone the body and improve your mobility.
The focus is on strengthening the core postural muscles which relieves general aches and pains impacted by incorrect posture and strain patterns.
Once you begin your journey your body awareness will expand. Your posture will improve which will leave you feeling lighter, more confident, and stronger.
Most people enjoy Pilates as it's dynamic and keeps you thinking as you move.
AT MG Pilates our philosophy is to teach the client safely and effectively in small groups where you are under constant supervision. We aim to educate and help people achieve their goals regardelss of their level. MG Pilates teaches you how to strengthen and stabilise the spine with optimum use of the core postural muscles (abdominals) whilst in movement
Meet our instructors
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Melissa Patterson: Director // Instructor
Melissa Patterson is the founder and creator of MG Pilates. Melissa discovered Pilates whilst living and dancing in London. It sharpened her tecnique and strengthened her body in a way that no other excerise had done before. On her return to Australia she embarked on a new journey to become a Pilates instructor. She became fully qualified in 2000 after completing an appenticeship whilst studying Anatomy and Physiology.
Whilst working in numerous Pilates studios she has gained much experience teaching mat classes, swiss ball, working with traditional equipment and small apparatus. In addition, Melissa has been invited to work with Physiotherapists which has expanded her knowledge in injury management.
Melissa's expertise extends to writing for Dance Train magazine, creating awareness of the benefits of Pilates for young dancers and professionals. After successfully establishing a solid clientele at Platinum Fitness First - Bondi Junction, she now has her own studio in Erskineville, working with a wide range of people encompassing general body conditioning, rehabilitation, pre and postnatal support and movement analysis for dancers (performers) and athletes, providing them with more awareness of their body. Melissa loves that Pilates can be adapted to suit the needs of anyone at any level. It brings her great satisfaction to watch people change and let go of old movement patterns gaining mobility, strength, agility and length.
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Joanne Bezzina: Instructor
Jo discovered Pilates eight years ago through her love of dance. However, it wasn't long before Pilates soon took over as her passion! Since completing her instructorship course she has immersed herself in continuing education courses and in 2007 visited New York City (the home of Pilates) to discover more about the method. Over her years of teaching Jo has witnessed many of her clients transform mentally and physically as they finally feel in control of their bodies. She has taught AFL junior talent, ballet dancers and cyclists as well as pre & post natal clients and those with cerebral palsy.
In the future, Jo looks forward to continuing her study in Pilates and embarking on further study in exercise physiology as well as different aspects of natural therapies of which she is also a great believer. She is passionate about helping her clients and regards Pilates as an ongoing part of life. A great way to help create balance and wellbeing. Jo loves the way that Pilates can be applied to everyday living especially improving posture and freedom in movement. Jo believes in a strong connection between mind and body and enjoys using imagery to help teach Pilates. She brings a positive outlook to every session and strives to have every client leave happier, more relaxed and feeling stronger than when they arrived.
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Roula Kantarzoglou: Instructor
Roula first became interested in Pilates as a dancer back in 1986 where she began incorperating it into her dance training. Her dance credits include, "Cats" theatre musical, television, Bangarra and Naisda Dance College. It was in 1999 she completed her training in 'The New York Pilates' method and has been fortunate to experience different styles of Pilates working in various studios.
In 2000 Roula began teaching her own mat classes for the Parramatta Eels, Eastern Suburbs Roosters (NRL), Sydney Swans and Australian Wallabies.
Roula's expertise was further extended when she began training in the "Polestar Pilates Technique" and completed a course in Kinesiology to broaden her knowledge of the body and Pilates. Her biggest eye opener was completing "The physiology and Anatomy of Yoga" course with Simon Oliver Borg a prominent Physiotherapist and Biologist.
She currently runs mat classes at Bondi Pavillion and Waverly Seniors Community Centre where her clients are aged from 50-94 years old, she also teaches home clients and now works for MG Pilates.
The beauty of Pilates for Roula is it's is accessability to all ages, body conditions and goals, with a strong focus on core muscles and healthy spine. Roula's friendly disposition and experience make it a fun and enjoyable workout to suit the needs of every-body.
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