Seven years ago my lower back was in such bad shape and so painful that I struggled to even get out of the car. I went to a massage therapist who straightened me out in three very painful sessions. The therapist told me I had two choices, I could come back to him every three months or I could go to Pilates. He recommended Michelle’s Pilates Place from personal experience. I took his advice, began Pilates with Michelle and Simon and haven’t looked back. My wife joined me three years later and since then we have been free of back problems and have greater strength and flexibility. Our weekly class with Michelle or Simon is all it takes coupled with our walking and swimming. As we head towards our seventies, it’s great to know that we can maintain our core fitness and do the activities we want to do.

John and Julie Blakemore

Something special happens when you keep turning up to Simon and Michelle’s Pilates class with willingness to reconnect with core strength and quietening of all the demands of the busy world. My body has completely changed – it is stronger, a little leaner and more connected than ever before. The reconnection with core strength and breath engages a sense of clarity which therefore creates a space for peak performance in all areas of my life. It has even helped my skiing with great posture and core strength. Most importantly makes you feel really good and inspires you to keep turning up – it’s truly remarkable for which I am extremely grateful.

Just give it a go, it’s amazing!

Jill James 60

I am a keen golfer who, on the advice of my son who is an Osteopath, started pilates two and a half years ago. He advised me to do this because of my problem-prone back. Pilates has been a very positive step towards strengthening my back muscles and abdomen thus improving my posture and core strength and I also feel that I have a body awareness that I've never experienced before. As a result of my improved strength and flexibility I have reduced my golf handicap.

Robyn Johnston

If getting in shape is one of your goals, then you should look no further than Michelle's Pilates Place. I have just started my 6th year with Michelle and Simon and I have found their Pilates classes to be so beneficial. Not only do I feel great but my body is stronger, more flexible and my posture has never been better. My breathing and core strength has also improved and I feel so stretched and supple. Unlike other Pilates courses I have attended in the past, I find Michelle and Simon's sessions very personal as the classes are not too large and each student gets individual attention. To top it off, the courses are held at either North Avoca, Avoca or Terrigal Surf Club so you can tone up whilst enjoying the beautiful vista over the beach. So whether you are young or not so young, I would highly recommend Michelle's Pilates Place, as you'll discover a type of exercise that you actually want to do because it makes you feel so great!

Pauline
56yrs

I first went along to a pilates class just over two years ago. I didn't know what to expect and was pleasantly surprised to spend the first moments of the class listening to the instructor about the basics and history of pilates. I was so impressed with the first two classes where the instructor not only explained and demonstrated the movements but also corrected them that I suggested to my husband that perhaps he should join. He did which proves that men can do it! Now two years later we still attend class. Every class is different, with different equipment used, we go twice a week and look and feel much better. Our posture, movement, core stability and strength have improved and we are much more aware of our bodies. We love it!

Viv & Geoff Thomas

As a chronic asthmatic, I have my condition monitored annually. After less than a year of pilates (with Simon and Michelle)*, my peak flow jumped by over 40 points - an unheard of increase that could be  explained by no other lifestyle changes. The focus on core strength  and controlled breathing has had the bonus result of increasing my  lung capacity.

Tracey Baglin
Aged 41