About Us - The Pilates Jeanie

All about Lani...

Lani is an energetic and passionate Pilates Instructor, dedicated to helping people heal and transform their mind, body and life through movement.

When Lani found Pilates in her late teens, she fell in love. Determined to heal herself through its intelligent and rehabilitative nature, she began Pilates teacher training, 2001.

After teaching mat Pilates for many years, in Australia and abroad, Lani decided to further her education. She began her Pilates Diploma with APMA, 2015. The increased focus on anatomy and biomechanics bought a sparkle to her eye, she wanted even more. Lani graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Wollongong University in 2018.

Lani has a real knack for training students and was destined to become an educator in her field. In 2019 she became a Balanced Body Pilates Master Trainer and began mentoring upcoming Pilates instructors.

Lani uses the Pilates Method to connect mind and body on a deeper level, creating awareness and control that unleashes clients power within. Although she is the Jeanie, Pilates with Lani is much more than just Pilates; it’s a fusion of Pilates, Yoga, martial arts, functional training, gymnastics, mindfulness and is always loads of fun! Lani’s sessions leave her clients feeling energised, confident, strong, sexy and empowered.

When Lani is not teaching or planning and creating classes, she is out adventuring in nature, gardening, making jewlery or lounging with a good book.

Lani is an energising and inspiring woman with a huge heart, not to mention her sense of humour, warmth and passion for sharing her gifts, time with Lani is always time well spent!

Studio Owner & Senior Instructor

Clare

Clare’s Pilates journey began many years ago, with her first Pilates Mat class at a dedicated studio. From her first class to now, Clare has grown to understand the rehabilitative benefits of Pilates as she gained relief from many different injuries.

It was after the birth of her second child, an experience that put her life in the balance, that she embraced it as a holistic practice for nourishing mind and body. Pilates played a vital role in her eighteen-month journey to recovery. A journey that was not only restorative, but transformative. It imbibed in Clare, a renewed zest for life and a drive to help others through the restorative practice of Pilates.

Clare’s experience provides a unique perspective and compassion for women who have experienced complicated births and birth trauma. Pilates was part of her healing journey and it is this healing that she wishes to share with others.

With the driven determination to be a positive, strong and inspiring role model for her daughters, Clare sought a career change. Moving from a corporate world of insurance claims she became a certified practitioner of Pilates Mat. Clare then went on to do her Diploma of Studio & Rehabilitation Pilates Instruction.

Clare has studied meditation and mindfulness, integrating the benefits of a holistic approach into her practice. This inspired her to create a Pilates for Better Sleep class. Clare continues to look for ways to calm, restore, heal and invigorate mind, body and soul.

Qualifications:

– Polestar Diploma Studio & Rehabilitation Pilates Instruction

– Polestar Certified Practitioner of Pilates Mat

– Polestar Certified Course in Pregnancy & Postnatal Pilates

– Mindfulness & Meditation, Self Love & Self acceptance

Jorja

Jorja is a bright, bubbly and enthusiastic person with a warm heart. She has always been interested in the human body, movement, injury rehab and helping others work to be the best version of themselves.

Jorja started her pilates journey during her late teens, looking to find better self awareness, strength and mobility. As an ex-dancer, she knew the mobility and strength she once had was now lacking.

Jorja found Lani and immediately fell in love with Pilates. Every week she felt stronger, more confident, was achieving new skills and having so much fun.

Whilst finishing her Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science the opportunity to complete a comprehensive Pilates course was made available through Lani at The Pilates Jeanie, and Jorja jumped at the opportunity.

Jorja loves working with a wide range of clients, each with their own unique goals and intricacies. She lives for the moments her clients progress through to harder exercises, complete a task without any annoying niggles or pains once had, or fall in love with Pilates the way she did.

When Jorja isn’t teaching or completing Uni study, she is Reading books next to her Doggo’s, spending time with her partner, at the Gym or planning her next exciting travel location!

Her passion for movement, extensive knowledge of the human body and her beautiful personality is what everyone loves most!

Qualifications:

– Comprehensive Pilates Instructor – Balanced Body 2024

– Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science – UTS 2023

– Cert in Sports Nutrition – SNA 2023

– Completing her Masters of Occupational Therapy – USYD

Phoebe

Phoebe is a passionate and dedicated Pilates instructor who believes in the power of movement to transform and heal. Her journey with Pilates began during her pregnancy with her first son, discovering its gentle, nourishing, and strengthening benefits. This experience ignited her passion for Pilates, leading her to pursue a career in teaching and helping others.

Having completed the Polestar Studio & Rehabilitation Pilates course, Phoebe is currently working towards her Polestar Pilates Diploma while studying the Polestar complete mat work Pilates course. Since starting her study journey in 2022, she has gained a deep understanding of the rehabilitative and strengthening nature of Pilates, making it an integral part of her life and teaching.

Phoebe brings a fun yet challenging approach to her classes, incorporating a variety of movements to keep her clients engaged and motivated. She has been an avid runner for over 10 years and has found Pilates to be an excellent way to avoid injury and enhance her overall fitness. Her inclusive teaching style ensures that people of all fitness levels can benefit from her sessions, promoting a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone.

When she isn’t teaching or planning her classes, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, cooking, and exploring new ways to stay active and healthy. Her enthusiasm for Pilates, combined with her personal experience and dedication to helping others, makes her an inspiring and motivating instructor.

Sophie

Sophie is a dedicated and passionate Yogi. She believes that yoga is a powerful tool for growth, and transformation, and that Yin Yoga in particular, has the ability to soothe the soul, heal the body and calm the mind.

Sophie’s approach to Yin Yoga is gentle, intuitive and mindful, as she encourages her students to listen to their bodies, honour their limits, and cultivate a sense of self awareness and self love.

Her classes are designed to create a safe and supportive space where students can explore their inner landscape, release tension and emotions, and connect with their breath and their essence.

Sophie’s training and experience in Yoga, meditation and wellness are extensive and diverse with 500 + hours of Teacher Trainings up her sleeve.

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