Join internationally renowned Pilates teacher Sylvia Roberts for workshop where Pilates meets performance. A hybrid training approach that blends the precision of the Pilates Method with the dynamic edge of sports conditioning. You’ll learn how to build powerful, functional sequences that challenge coordination, control and strength, all while making the most of your reformer. Discover creative programming concepts and adaptable class structures designed to optimise both space and results. Perfect for instructors who want to inject athleticism, intention and fresh energy into their group reformer classes.
In a crowded wellness space, it’s not just about teaching a good class — it’s about creating an experience that stays with people long after they leave. Led by Bernadette Sukkar, founder of Body by Berner, this workshop dives into how to build a meaningful brand and deeply engage with your clients — whether you're a solo instructor or running a full studio. Learn how to craft elevated class moments, foster real community, and stand out through the small touches that make a big difference. Expect practical strategies, brand storytelling tips, and ways to turn your classes into unforgettable experiences.
When we move to music, something clicks, rhythm becomes a ritual, flow builds ease, and movement feels magnetic. Join Phoebe to unpacks the science behind the beat: how tempo influences effort, how phrasing supports sequencing, and how to design classes that energise and connect. Together, we’ll explore the art of syncing movement with music, workshopping practical tools you can take straight into your teaching. Music doesn’t just set the mood — it shapes the/your entire experience. The right playlist isn’t just motivating; it’s a strategy.
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.
My movement journey began in the world of classical and contemporary ballet training. Transitioning to becoming a Pilates Practitioner, closely followed by studying the garuda method, yoga and weight training. For 20 years, I've been teaching diverse movement modalities across the UK, Europe, Australia and NZ. Ranging from professional ballet dancers to elite athletes; rehabilitation to women's health. I am extremely passionate about movement education; as a former Garuda Master Trainer; assisting and facilitating teacher education. In January this year, I was in a severe car accident and almost lost my life. I suffered multiple orthopaedic injuries, survived many surgeries, with a clinically termed; severe brain injury. Drawing on my professional knowledge and experience; I am now in the depths of rehabilitation, experiencing all its turmoil from a students personal perspective.
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Sam has been teaching Pilates and Yoga for nearly two decades. She is a Senior Teacher Trainer for Barre Body, creator of Reformer Yin, and Head Teacher at Bende Studios in Byron Bay. Sam first discovered Pilates in her early teens while rehabilitating from two broken ankles, an experience that quietly rooted her in her path for life. What began as recovery grew into a lifelong exploration of movement that has taken her around the world leading retreats, guiding teacher trainings, mentoring teachers and teaching in some of the Northern Rivers’ and Sydney’s most respected studios. Her teaching is deeply influenced by somatics and a genuine curiosity for the body’s patterns and possibilities. Sam invites students to slow down, listen closely and move with presence, guided by a simple philosophy that sits at the heart of her work: movement is medicine.
Internationally renowned Pilates teacher Sylvia Roberts offers a rich and profound understanding of Pilates and movement. As a former professional ballet dancer, with over 25 years experience in studying and practicing Pilates, Sylvia brings a great depth of knowledge to her teaching. Sylvia has helped hundreds of clients transform their bodies, and is currently the Pilates expert on Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky’s Centr app. The beauty of Sylvia’s method of teaching is that people everywhere can have access to the same training, and the same ever-evolving workouts as the red carpet's biggest stars, either in her boutique Gold Coast studio or online from their own living rooms. Sylvia takes pride in making her workouts accessible to everybody and considers teaching an artistic process likened to that of creating a sculpture. Clients often report dramatic shifts in their body awareness; reduction of pain, increased agility and a renewed sense of freedom in everyday movement. Her practice is grounded in personal experience and her approach is strongly influenced by her initial training as a dancer. As a very late starter to dance, she soon realized that in order to achieve advancement in her professional career, ballet classes were simply not enough. Through discovering the Pilates method she acquired the tools to feel stronger, leaner and more powerful, whilst drastically improving her technique and posture. The hard work paid off and after dancing for only a few short years she received her first professional ballet contract, starting with Singapore’s premier professional dance company, Singapore Dance Theatre and later with the Royal New Zealand Ballet Company (RNZB). Drawing upon a dynamic career in dance, Sylvia prides herself on creating a warm atmosphere free of judgement and competition. Through her extensive experience and expertise she has developed a sustainable and safe practice that encourages her students to listen to their bodies and seek calm. Sylvia has been featured in many reputable publications such as Women’s Health, Women’s Fitness and The Guardian, as well as working with high profile activewear brands such as Lorna Jane, Reebok and Lululemon.
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David is a Physiotherapist, Pilates Educator, Mentor, and Strength & Conditioning Coach with almost a decade in Pilates education. A former bodybuilder, he is passionate about optimising movement, enhancing performance, and empowering instructors with a deeper understanding of anatomy, biomechanics, and their application to Pilates and functional movement. David facilitates teacher training courses and runs continuing education workshops for instructors and studios, covering injury management, biomechanics, class programming and teaching techniques. His approachable, hands-on teaching style helps instructors refine their skills, teach with confidence, and deliver strong, well-rounded sessions. Based in Sydney, David runs his studio where he works with clients at all levels, from rehabilitation to elite sports performance.
Phoebe found Pilates at the age of 13 as a way to support her body while dancing full-time at a performing arts school. In 2013 she began developing her knowledge and skills, studying under Polestar, STOTT, Pilates International Training Center and taking any continuing education available. Forming a friendship with fellow Pilates enthusiast Olivia, they agreed the fitness scene was missing the mark in speaking to a younger generation of people who could benefit from Pilates. The idea to bring fun back to fitness hatched, and Heartbeat High was born. Heartbeat High opened its doors in Perths CBD 2018 with 2 studios rooms. Reformer Pilates popularity was on the rise, but a key point of difference was HBHs diverse Mat offering. From Phoebe's dance background, she knew the magic of movement without machines and props, just space to move freely your way. Both founders believe Mat makes Pilates accessible to a wider reach of humans and its value is hugely overlooked in today’s market. Heartbeat High has now expanded to 3 studio locations in Perth's inner suburbs and over 20 employees which Phoebe heads the training and mentoring of while on their mission to make exercise a pleasure, not a chore.
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.
Belinda is the Founder and Lead Trainer at Pilates People Teacher Training. She found the benefits of practising this wonderful method of movement invaluable, allowing her the strength and confidence to take back her health and giving her the tools to empower others to move fearlessly and step into their full potential. She is a movement optimist and strongly believes that movement is medicine, no matter your age or past experiences. Qualified in Yoga and Pilates, with experience in teaching large group classes, Belinda also specialises in Clinical Pilates sessions and finds great joy in working 1:1 with clients to overcome imbalance, fear and pain associated with movement. After years owning and operating Pilates studios, Belinda stepped into the role of training Pilates teachers in both Certificate IV in Pilates and Diploma in Clinical Pilates courses. Since 2018, she has trained and mentored close to 1000 students, guiding them on their journey to becoming amazing Pilates teachers. In response to the growing need for comprehensive Pilates training that bridges the gap between traditional methods and contemporary understanding, she developed her own Pilates courses. These programs integrate the original Pilates repertoires with the latest science-based approaches, emphasising pain science and modern teaching techniques. Her goal is to equip aspiring instructors with a well-rounded education that not only honours the foundational principles of Pilates but also embraces the evolving landscape of movement science, ensuring they are prepared to meet the diverse needs of their future clients.
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Nicole: Nicole’s journey as a ballerina evolved into her dedication to empowering others through movement. As certified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor, Nicole goes beyond the surface, encouraging her clients to find the intrinsic value of exercise beyond appearances. Nicole’s TEDx talk in 2023 passionately delves into this perspective, striving to debunk toxic fitness culture and redefine the true essence of physical activity. Her mission revolves around inspiring individuals to embrace exercise as a means of self-discovery and personal growth. Sascha: With over 7 years of teaching experience, Sascha is a certified Reformer and Mat Pilates expert, dancing her way from a Classical Ballet background. Her classes flow seamlessly, emphaising precision while ensuring her clients move safely and have fun. Expect to leave her sessions feeling challenged, energized, and with a radiant post-Pilates glow. In 2021, Sascha earned her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience and Psychology from the University of New South Wales. Her research experience at the Health Psychology laboratory focused on the mind-body connection and optimizing well-being. Sascha's scientific knowledge enriches her classes, where she witnesses her clients' progress with boundless joy. Discover more about her research field in her compelling TEDx talk, 'Mind Your Words.'
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.
With over a decade of experience teaching group classes across London, Asia, and Australia, Holly is a leader in the boutique studio space—working as a teacher, mentor, studio consultant, and educator. She’s facilitated international and local retreats, teacher trainings across barre, mat, and reformer, and is one of the founders of FŌMME. Inspired to make the transformative feeling of retreat more accessible, she launched Forme Paradis—an online workout platform designed to make every class feel like an escape which now holds in residence events too. She also delivers in-person and digital workshops to studios and teachers around Australia, specialising in progressive, intelligent programming and continued education. Holly is deeply committed to elevating the group industry—not only through thoughtful movement experiences for clients, but through mentorship and support for her peers. Her work is grounded in a genuine love of movement and its power to shift both body and mind.
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With a decade of experience, Sofie founded STUDIO LEVELS to level up the pilates industry. An experienced Physiotherapist, Sofie is educated, passionate and has invested in creating a client experience that is innovative and personable. After successfully selling her first business, a thriving group reformer pilates studio in Adelaide, Sofie has taken the learnings to scale back, opening STUDIO LEVELS, a space to deliver private reformer workouts in Byron Bay whilst working with Studio Owners & Teams online and in person across Australia.
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.
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.
Join us for FŌMME Festival on Aug 9 - 10 at The Mondrian Hotel, Burleigh Beach. Tickets include access to 8 of your chosen workshops delivered by some of the top educators from across Australia, between our Reformer and Mat stages.
Receive your FŌMME Festival wristband and goods bag on arrival, explore pop up shops and activities by our sponsors and attend our Saturday social to complete your weekend of connection and inspiration amongst your fellow teachers from around Australia the world.
Secure your one- or two-day pass and experience a weekend of progressive education, connection, and community. Your ticket includes access to 8 of 16 workshops (or 4 of 8 with a one-day pass), your choice of Reformer or Mat sessions, a FŌMME goods bag, and access to our signature social event. The full schedule is now live, once you’ve secured your pass, book into your favourite workshops to ensure you don't miss out on your favourites. Limited Saturday and Sunday tickets are available and Final Release opens once First Release allocation is exhausted.
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