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Learn how through clear preparation, precise foundations and controlled execution, we create the conditions for more playful, expansive movement to emerge. You'll leave with a clearer, more structured approach to programming, one that treats discipline as the foundation of expression, where play is something you arrive at through progression.
The Six Pilates Principles weren't handed down by Joe himself, they were created by his students, in service of his work, thirteen years after his death. This workshop reclaims that story. You will feel the Principles on the Reformer, understand where they really came from, and leave with the permission and the practical tools to keep evolving the method you love.
Physio and Pilates teacher Liv Suman guides you through how to harness the principles of strength training and apply them to your matwork class, by understanding how the body produces and controls force. This session is designed to be as practical as it is informative, to help you put your learnings into practice in your own body.
Our educators are at the forefront of evolving modern movement, guiding the progression of a range of different disciplines. Learn more about their journey as thought leaders in the industry.
Ashleigh Ratcliffe is a passionate movement educator with over eight year experience instructing Reformer Pilates, Mat Pilates & Barre. As Head of Studio Experience and Instructor Development at Bodylove Pilates, Ashleigh plays a central role in shaping both the client experience and the next generation of Pilates instructors. Through Bodylove Academy, Ashleigh is a leader in mentoring emerging teachers, guiding them to find their voice, refine their technique and build confidence on the floor. She is deeply invested in raising the standard of Pilates instruction and loves nothing more than watching new instructors grow into their own. Known for her dynamic teaching style, Ashleigh creates full-body experiences that are as energising as they are effective. Her classes are built to challenge, inspire and leave every client feeling the burn - and coming back for more.
Liv is a Womens Health Physiotherapist, Pilates Educator, Instructor and Nike Trainer living in Sydney. With nearly a decade of experience in clinical Pilates and movement education, she has a unique approach of blending her love for mobility, strength training and Pilates together as one. Liv is passionate about ongoing education and is currently pursuing her PhD in The Female Athlete and how the menstrual cycle impacts strength training and performance. Liv is the founder of Live Active Physio & Pilates, a movement app that offers physio-led Pilates and mobility classes, alongside a variety of different strength programs. She believes in educating and empowering her clients to understand their body, to help them find their movement, their way.
Baylee Saltmarsh is a Pilates instructor, educator, clinical rehabilitation specialist, and founder of her online studio, Balance By Baylee. She has worked with clients across Australia and overseas in luxury and performance-based environments, bringing a global perspective shaped by high-end wellness and athletic training contexts. Her approach integrates Pilates pillars with influences from ballet, athletics, and functional training, creating a method that is disciplined, functional, and expressive. She focuses on the body as a connected system, and how informed programming can shift not just how someone moves in a session, but how they understand and use their body long term. Recognised for her creative, form-led programming and down-to-earth teaching style, Baylee helps people understand what they’re doing and why it matters, building confidence while expanding freedom, curiosity, and expression in practice.
Tahlia is a passionate and creative Pilates educator known for her intelligent, joyful approach to movement. A former professional dancer, she discovered Pilates while recovering from a back injury, an experience that sparked a lifelong love for the method and its transformative power. As the Pilates Program Director at One Hot Yoga & Pilates in Melbourne, Tahlia leads teacher training programs, mentors instructors, and curates international retreats that blend education, connection, and inspiration. She holds STOTT certification, a Certificate IV, and a Diploma in Clinical Pilates, and has presented at several leading Pilates conferences across Australia. Tahlia’s teaching is fun, energising, and deeply thoughtful, with a focus on staying true to the foundations of the original Pilates method. She strives to make complex movements achievable for both teachers and students, equipping them to move confidently in an ever-changing landscape while maintaining curiosity, strength, and joy.
Porscha is a California-born, Brisbane-based Pilates educator and movement specialist with 19 years in the industry and a career built on the belief that truly impactful movement must be both empowering and accessible. With 16 years of teaching and educator experience, a 200-hour yoga certification, and over five years in management and training across major health clubs, she currently serves as National Pilates Manager at TotalFusion Australia- leading Matwork and Reformer teacher training programs nationwide. Porscha's approach centres on creating experiences where every person in the room feels seen and personally invited to discover what their next level truly means for them.
Renee Hambly is a Pilates educator, presenter and mentor with 16 years immersed in the movement industry and a background in elite sport. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, she is known for her energetic, relatable approach and her focus on accessible, scalable programming and confident cueing. Renee travels nationally and internationally delivering workshops that support instructors to build confidence in movement design and delivery. She has collaborated alongside leading exercise physiologists, Olympic level coaches and respected industry professionals and contributes to international Pilates education platforms supporting instructors worldwide.
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Kallie is a brand strategist, entrepreneur and co-founder of NEIGHBOURHOOD., a boutique fitness brand spanning NBHD.TRAINING. and NBHD.HOT. With a background in public relations and marketing, Kallie spent more than a decade building campaigns and brand strategies for some of Australia's leading consumer brands before stepping into entrepreneurship and co-founding businesses across fitness, fashion, beverage and hospitality. Her work sits at the intersection of strategy, storytelling and culture, with a particular focus on creating businesses people genuinely want to belong to. Today, she leads brand, marketing and growth across NEIGHBOURHOOD., helping shape a community-driven fitness brand known for its strong identity, loyal membership base and distinctive approach to boutique fitness. She is also the co-founder of performance hydration brand sur and hospitality concept Public Supply. While not a Pilates instructor herself, Kallie brings a unique perspective to the fitness industry, having built her career around understanding what makes people connect, belong and stay. At FOMME, she shares an unconventional lens on growth, community and brand building, and why the strongest fitness businesses are built on identity as much as instruction.
Molly Gay is a Pilates instructor, strength coach, and educator with a passion for helping Pilates professionals teach stronger. With over 10 years in the industry, she specialises in bridging Pilates and strength training so instructors can confidently load, progress, and challenge their clients. Molly’s workshops combine science backed training principles with practical coaching tools that instructors can take straight back to the studio.
Emma Masters is a renowned international fitness presenter, educator, business owner, and instructor, dedicated to revolutionising the fitness industry. With nearly two decades of experience in the health and fitness sector, Emma has held various senior roles, including Group Exercise Manager for Virgin Active in both Australia and the UK. She has also successfully launched her own consultancy and group fitness education company, Experience Age Consultancy. Additionally, Emma founded Therapy Fitness, a studio and brand whose mission is to 'change the feeling of fitness' by emphasising the importance of movement for emotional and mental health as well as physical wellness. Continuing to gain invaluable on-the-ground experience, Emma is highly sought-after as a host and contributor to industry panels, fitness conferences, and podcasts. Her passion for the industry is palpable, and she consistently seeks opportunities to make a significant impact. Her exceptional expertise, coupled with her dynamic and engaging approach, leaves a lasting impression on audiences worldwide. Emma Masters is an inspirational figure who strives to transform the perception of fitness, both within the industry and beyond.
A former professional dancer, Ash spent a decade travelling the globe working in dance and musical theatre. Ash discovered Pilates as a form of rehabilitation after recovering from surgical treatment for her endometriosis. She loved the way it connected her mind to her body and made her feel stronger than ever. She decided to take her love of Pilates full time and opened her bespoke Brisbane studio 'Boutique Pilates Method' (BPM) in 2020. Her love of music and dance led to the creation of her very own Pilates method "BPM" which sees Ash and her team teaching creative Pilates flows to a specific 'beat per minute' keeping BPM's classes fun and fresh. Ash went on to complete her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with National Pilates training in 2023 and has now become a Faculty Educator for the government accredited course. Her passion lies within all forms of teaching and she is deeply committed to supporting new instructors entering the industry. Ash welcomes her first baby girl in June 2024 and will be able to offer you real time feedback on the postnatal journey and how her pregnancy changed her relationship with Pilates and movement.
Victoria is a highly accomplished Pilates educator, movement specialist and former professional ballerina, with a deep understanding of intelligent sequencing, cueing and class design. Her Pilates journey began at the age of 13 and she holds her Diploma in Pilates, Masters Certification with The Pilates Centre, Boulder CO, along with certifications in LaGree, TRX Foundations, Fascia in Motion and Neuroanatomy. With a background in both classical and contemporary Pilates, Victoria integrates principles from anatomy, fascia and neuroanatomy to create impactful movement experiences. She has trained with industry leaders, was a Senior Educator for Pilates ITC, and has presented workshops and masterclasses globally; mentoring some of the industry’s most respected Pilates professionals. Victoria has just returned from working in Dubai for the past 3 years, where she honed her ability to deliver exceptional client experiences for a diverse range of people from beginners to highly experienced practitioners, as well as continuing to mentor the next generation of Pilates professionals.
Luke Khoury is the Director of Education at In Balance Education, leading the next evolution of Pilates teaching. With over 20 years of experience across clinical practice, tertiary education, and high-performance sport, he combines deep expertise with a respect for Pilates tradition, driving the industry standard forward with intelligence and integrity. Luke inspires instructors to think deeper, move smarter, and teach with conviction, delivering learning experiences that build mastery, challenge the standard, and shape the future of Pilates education.
While working in New York’s fast-paced PR world, Bernadette Sukkar turned to fitness to manage stress and reconnect with her body. This transformative experience led her to launch Body by Berner in 2021.A certified Pilates, Yoga, and Breathwork facilitator, Bernadette blends expertise with a passion for empowering others. She has collaborated with global brands such as Jo Malone, Samsung, Maybelline, Reebok, Adidas, TikTok, The Iconic, and more, bringing her wellness expertise to high-profile campaigns and events. Her ability to seamlessly integrate fitness and mindfulness into the corporate world has solidified her reputation as a sought-after leader in the wellness industry. Through her work, Bernadette continues to inspire her clientele both physically and mentally, proving that wellness is not just a practice, but a way of life.
Simone Doulaveras is the founder of The Loft Pilates, which she launched in 2017 and has since grown into a leading boutique studio with locations in Cronulla, Caringbah and Bondi Junction, with further locations in development across Australia. Simone performed as a professional dancer, captain and co-host in the Las Vegas show Sydney After Dark, as well as dance captain in the German cabaret Palazzo. She has also toured around Australia and Asia as a back-up dancer and featured artist with various bands and artists. While touring as a dancer, Simone trained in various studios and techniques to keep herself performing at an optimum level. It was during her time in Las Vegas that she first discovered hot classes and the benefits they provided, supporting strength, endurance and recovery while performing. Simone brought back with her a unique style of Pilates-based strength and conditioning workouts that fuse science, the latest training techniques in functional movement and creativity, which now underpin the high-energy, results-driven experience The Loft is known for.
Emma Seibold is the CEO, founder and creator of Barre Body and its suite of brands, recognised as one of Australia’s leading health and wellness professionals. Since launching the first studio in Melbourne over ten years ago, she has built Barre Body into an international hub for barre and Pilates. With 15 years of teaching experience, extensive certifications in Yoga, Pilates, and meditation, and deep expertise in studio ownership and business, Emma has designed world-class teacher training programs that have empowered tens of thousands of instructors worldwide to thrive in their careers.
Victoria and the team at Vicalates have become renowned for their comprehensive, confident yet creative approach to perinatal Pilates. Within in her private clientele, Victoria considers herself blessed to have at minimum 60% of these women as perinatal. Whether it's approaching the repertoire for the first time, continuing Pilates whilst pregnant, or restoring your core post birth - it’s all part of our speciality. Vicalates is also proud to work alongside doctors and allied health professionals to educate in this niche, and to be one of the few studios allowing pregnant women until term to attend class and offer a tailored 8-week Mums and Bubs program both in studio and online.
Alexa is a passionate instructor, educator, and mentor. With a background in dance and a Bachelor of Fine Arts, she first discovered Pilates as a way to better understand and support her own body—what began as personal curiosity soon evolved into a professional calling. She holds a Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction and continues to deepen her knowledge through ongoing education in exercise science, with a particular focus on anatomy and physiology. Alexa is a highly regarded educator for Bodylove Academy and a driving force in their education program where she writes and facilitates teacher training. During her years in Sydney, she divided her time between leading dynamic group classes—across mat, reformer, and barre—and working more intimately in the studio with clients on all Pilates apparatus. Her teaching style is grounded in a deep appreciation for anatomy, the Pilates method, and intentional, conscious cueing. Now based in Lennox Head, Alexa is pursuing her own creative projects while continuing her work as a teacher-trainer and studio consultant. She is dedicated to helping instructors and Pilates enthusiasts feel confident, capable, and deeply connected—both in their own bodies and in the way they teach.
Join us for FŌMME Festival, August 1–2 at The Calile Hotel, Brisbane. Choose between a Full Weekend Pass (8 workshops) or a Single Day Pass (4 workshops) and customise your experience across a diverse range of workshop topics led by some of Australia’s leading movement educators.
Designed for Pilates and movement professionals, FŌMME is a celebration of education, progression, inspiration, and connection within the modern boutique studio industry.
Your ticket includes access to all workshops within your selected pass, along with a range of partner activations, pop-ups, recovery activities, your FŌMME I.D, and goods bag.
Secure your ticket and join us for a weekend of education, connection, and community.
Ticket Options:
Pre-Sale (Full Weekend) — $780AUD (SOLD OUT)
Single Day Pass (Saturday or Sunday) — $500AUD (LAST REMAINING)
First Release (Full Weekend) — $840AUD (SOLD OUT)
Final Release (Full Weekend) — $880AUD
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