Pilates & PT

My boss, your moral support, is celebrating his 6th birthday today 🥳🎉🎈 Happy birthday, Patches!!!!

This Pilates studio wouldn’t be the same without him. He’s wonderful at offering empathy during class 😜 or giving you a break to pat him between sets 🤦🏻‍♀️.

I do get up early to waste him some energy and sometimes have to run in the rain or shine after his work hours (even though he spends most of it sleeping!), but he gives me back endless moral support, is the best running buddy, and a source of comfort after long days ❤️.

Happy Birthday, Big Boy! Thank you for all your love and support. Maybe I should change our business name to Pilates And Patches 😂.

See you all this week 💪🏻😎❤️

Welcome to our Foot Health Partner!

We are super excited to be associated with Sole Mechanics in Hampton. They offer in-store or online foot assessments, exercises, foot health tools, and amazing shoes!

By using our referral code, you can unlock a 15% discount on your purchases.

Please have a look at their website to know more about Sole Mechanics. https://www.solemechanics.com.au/

Any questions? Please don't hesitate to ask me.

Sophie 🙂

Happy Mother’s Day to all the maman in the world ❤️ We are all doing the hardest job in our lives, doing our best with what we've got ❤️

This toughest job is equally rewarded when those sprinkles of love come back from our duckling ❤️ Let's be honest, we all struggle at some point, sometimes in silence, scared of being judged by telling we are struggling. However, in the end, we all do our best, hoping to raise the best human being, giving our ducklings the best tools to face life independently 🐥🐓

From the previous shot, it looks like I have been drinking beer for 4 days 😂 Well, I did!…. But in moderation 😂 Meanwhile, I enjoyed all the goodies from this generous island ❤️ From amazing Tasmanian Surf & Turf 🥩🍤, pastries, 🥐 (obviously a non GF weekend 😬), coffeeS ☕️☕️☕️☕️, and all the beautiful people living here ❤️

On my side, I had half of my brood who crossed the Tasman Sea for the first time to discover what I call “my Quebec Down Under”. I had the chance to spend time with my little human, showing her how life can be good between hard times ❤️ For the other half of my brood, I’m hoping I will have the chance to show him the same when the time comes ❤️

In between, I walked over 60,000 steps, ran 15km, swam for over 2 hours, and spent over 5 hours in a sauna (it’s cold in Tassie 😂). So no, your trainer wasn’t lazy during her time away 😎 A balance between being active…and indulging 😋

Pour ma maman que j’aime beaucoup, tu as toujours été là dans mes moments les plus bas pour me répéter d’être fière de moi, de lever la tête haute et de foncer 💪🏻. Je ne pourrais pas avoir autant d’assurance sans ta détermination (que tu donnes tous les mérites à papa sans raison). Je t’aime si fort, si fière d’avoir une maman qui essaie toujours de s’améliorer, comme sa souris 🐭❤️
Bonne fête des mères maman, d’aussi loin de la Tasmanie # # # ❤️
(Use Google Translate if you want to, my maman doesn’t speak English 😉, soooo French where I come from in Chicoutimi 🇨🇦)

Cheers Mamans ❤️
Back to the studio on Monday 💪🏻😎

Big changes are on the horizon for Clinical Pilates in Australia 🇦🇺

We’re excited about what the near future may bring — with growing recognition of Clinical Pilates as a valuable, evidence-based approach to rehabilitation, strength, and long-term health.

There is increasing momentum toward making Clinical Pilates more accessible through private health funds. This could mean greater support for those investing in their physical wellbeing, injury recovery, and prevention.

From the AUSactive website, we are excited to share the good news:

“AUSactive is currently working closely with Private Healthcare Australia (PHA) to lead reform in private health insurance, with the goal of expanding access to evidence-based preventive health services, including Pilates, Yoga, Tai Chi, and structured exercise programs delivered by accredited professionals. Private health insurers are working with industry associations to create accreditation, claims and other required processes to support the change. With the assistance of professional associations, the processes are expected to be in place in early 2026. In response, AUSactive has proposed a national model for delivery that prioritises accreditation, safety, and clinical effectiveness. This includes the development of new item numbers for eligible services and a robust framework to guide implementation by both practitioners and insurers.”

https://ausactive.org.au/news/ausactive-collaborates-with-private-healthcare-australia-to-drive-health-insurance-reform/

For Pilates And PT, we will have a bit of work to do before you can start claiming your sessions. However, we can reassure you that we will do our best to ensure you can claim your Clinical Pilates, group, or individual session in the near future.

Stay tuned — we’ll keep you informed as things evolve.

https://privatehealthcareaustralia.org.au/health-insurers-working-with-natural-therapists-to-develop-accreditation-and-claims-framework/

Wine & Pilates? Oh oui!👌

For a good cause? Even better!

Saturday May 2nd, 2026
Mr Velvet Ears Winery
1pm-3pm

45 minutes session of Mat Pilates with a delicious wine from Mr.Velvet Ears Winery, trying to keep the wine in your glass 🍷🫣
Proper wine tasting on two feet after the class with a grazing platter to refill the energy 🍷 🧀 🍇😋

What is the good cause? It’s Okay Not To Be Okay and their program Backpack For Life for kids 🎒. This program prepares primary school kids mentally for their teenage years.

Contact us for any information 🙏

Big thank you to mrvelvetears for joining us in this mat Pilates event for the kids 🙏
You’re simply awesome 🤩

So, who is up for it? 😁

First, thank you to my Friday people for allowing me some time off to achieve a friend’s dream 🤩

Ticking off the bucket list of an amazing woman fills your own bucket with happiness and so much gratitude ❤️
I was so grateful to help her accomplish her goal of climbing 3 mountains in one day ⛰️⛰️⛰️. She thought her time had gone then, at over 60 years old, she did it 💪🏻 16 hours on a bike, 0 °C in the morning riding in the dark, 236km later and 4600 meters of climbing, she never gave up 💪🏻
You are an amazing woman, loaded with determination. Such an inspiration to stay active, showing it is never too late to realise your dream ❤️
Plus, best team effort ever!
Such a good weekend ❤️
Save in the memory bank, thank you Anni ❤️…..what’s next? 😉

Off we go again, one pedal at the time 💪🏻 😎

Our Pedal For Purpose 2026 charity journey begins with a group of 10 out on our first training ride. Would you like to join in? We are looking for more riders with us to support the cause Backpack For Life, a program preparing kids to teenage years ❤️
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By November we will be ready to ride from Adelaide to Melbourne in 6 days
We will ride 1,000km in an effort to raise $100,000 + helping It’s OKAY Not To Be OKAY deliver their Back To Life program for Australian school kids.

Already proving to have positive results in its early stages, we want to expand the program to reach more kids.

Please take a moment to check out the program on:

https://www.mycause.com.au/events/pedalforpurpose

If you are keen to join us on this journey, as a rider or support, volunteer or would just like to know more please don’t hesitate to contact me. Thank you 🙏

Looking forward ride with you 😎

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