This workshop invites instructors to explore heated matwork beyond the surface-level ideas of sweat, strain, and burn. By understanding how heat affects the body, from nervous system responses and pacing to hydration and recovery, teachers can help students connect more deeply with their bodies and their practice.
Through a mix of movement, discussion, and practical tools, participants will discover strategies for sequencing, cueing, and supporting students safely and confidently. The session focuses on making complex movements achievable, creating energising and mindful classes, and offering experiences that leave students feeling empowered, inspired, and truly seen in their practice. Ideal for instructors who want to bring intention, care, and impact to every heated mat class.
This workshop offers a practical deep dive into the anatomy and function of the core. We'll start with a clear overview of key muscles—deep and global—before exploring how they activate and interact during Pilates exercises. Then, we’ll break down common cueing: what works, what doesn’t, and how to cue the core in a way that supports real function, not just aesthetic ideals
Learn how to build different expressions of strength within mat Pilates by understanding the science behind force production and control. Explore the key “levers” we can pull—load, range, tempo, tension, and intent—to create progressive strength adaptations using bodyweight alone. Discover how intention and execution, not equipment, define what strength training is, and how these principles can transform your mat practice into a complete system for building resilient, powerful movers.
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.
Cat Webb is the founder and CEO of Good Times Pilates, a community-first studio with three Melbourne locations. She leads the brand’s vision, design, and growth, championing a come-as-you-are ethos and curating movement experiences that celebrate autonomy, joy, and genuine connection.
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.
A passionate connector, Sharon shares the art of movement as a tool for empowerment, expression, and returning to self. She holds qualifications in both Pilates and Yoga, with a deep interest in how both movement and language can foster clarity, care, and connection. Currently Head Teacher at Good Times Pilates in Melbourne, she brings a decade of experience across teaching, mentoring, and studio management in boutique and corporate wellness spaces. Her work spans digital platforms including Amy Carmody Movement, Class Choreography, and Open meditation, where she is an ambassador. As the founder of Club Ronny – a movement project known for its design and intimate, invitation-only experiences – she curates spaces that centre authentic community, culture, and creativity. With 20 years of training in dance and performing arts, Sharon brings a detailed, embodied approach to her teaching. She leads with experience, and remains a dedicated lifelong student. Her approach blends classical attunement with contemporary play, championing joy, accessibility, and the collective power of movement to energise and transform.
Chrisen Hall is a Pilates educator and mentor with 15+ years of experience. After teaching over 20,000 classes, he now specialises in helping instructors master the art of teaching — blending anatomy, programming and real-world coaching. This is his first year presenting at FOMME, and he’s excited to bring a practical, no-fluff approach to instructor development.
Ange Fletcher is the co-founder of Feel Good Pilates, a Melbourne studio redefining strength and movement. A former personal trainer turned Pilates educator, Ange blends classical technique with modern strength training to create empowering, results-driven workouts. Passionate about helping clients build bone density and confidence through movement, she’s dedicated to making every class a space where people feel strong, supported, and inspired - in body and mind.
For the past decade, Megzy has worked across the fitness and wellness industry as a group fitness coach, personal trainer and sports presenter but it’s through breathwork that she’s found her true calling. As a certified breathwork facilitator and coach, she helps people regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with their bodies and build deeper self awareness through the power of the breath. Drawing on her background in strength and conditioning, Megzy blends movement and mindfulness to show coaches how integrating breathwork can elevate both physical performance and emotional wellbeing. Her mission is simple: to help people feel grounded, energised and deeply connected, inside and out.
“I teach, educate, and train from a deep understanding that all people are designed to live with a body that can enjoy moving, and do so with awareness, vitality and integrity. Plus, it’s allowed to be fun!“…Miriam is a staple in the Australian Pilates community having taught for over 25 years and educated thousands of teachers through facilitated trainings for Stott Pilates, Breathe Education, Barre Body, Fort Green and Tensegrity. Miriam is a natural and warm teacher and is well known across Australia for delivering world-class trainings - coaching others in the art of developing true presence and honest connection with clients. She is a grounded and inspiring mentor for teachers through her business Motion and Repose that focuses on supporting teachers to develop the craft of teaching, so that they thrive using skills that allow classes to be challenging, joyful and enriching.
Meet Gail Asbell, the dynamic leader behind Upstate Studios and Upstate Sport. As Co-CEO and Co-Founder, Gail and her team have built a successful group of 15 pilates, yoga and boxing studios in Melbourne, regional Victoria, Sydney and Queensland. Gail is an expert in building success and longevity within the movement industry, guiding teachers and studio owners to grow with values-led leadership and scale with heart.
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.
Bianca is a certified Pilates Instructor with international recognition and a Clinical Naturopath. Her passion for movement began in childhood through dance and Pilates classes with her mother at a young age. Viewing movement as a means of self-expression and a tool for body awareness, she empowers her clients with the belief that movement can be a form of healing. She currently teaches online through Alo Moves, a prominent fitness app, leads wellness retreats, and instructs at prestigious studios in Sydney. Beyond movement, Bianca's Italian upbringing instilled in her a deep appreciation for homegrown produce, herbal remedies, and the healing power of food. With a Bachelor of Health Science in Naturopathy, she is dedicated to promoting Women's Health and integrating her knowledge in both practices to support and uplift those she encounters.
Monica is a passionate Pilates educator and mentor with over a decade of experience teaching Pilates and yoga. She thrives on mentoring instructors, helping them refine their craft and grow in confidence. With a deep understanding of movement, alignment, and anatomy, Monica creates empowering, functional flows that inspire strength, mobility, and self-awareness, delivering transformative experiences for both her clients and students.
Sophie Moschos is a Pilates educator and founder of Your Pilates Class and Stretch Kinetics. With over eight years of experience in the Pilates industry, Sophie is passionate about continuing education and supporting instructors through mentorship and creative learning. She brings a fresh approach to the Reformer, blending the science of movement with innovative flow to create classes that build strength, enhance mobility, and support real-life movement beyond the studio
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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.
Victoria is an authentic and passionate Pilates teacher who is the founder and principal teacher at Vicalates. In her signature Modern Classic style she spends her time teaching her weekly classes and devoted private clients whilst also nurturing a global community of pilates lovers via the Vicalates Virtual studio and lending her expertise as the Head of Reformer for CHANGE. In 2023, she founded Alignment Academy which offers teacher training and masterclasses for Pilates professionals globally. In 2026, the Aligned Mother was born, as a full service Pilates and education offering to support mothers in their movement.
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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.
Join us for the first ever FŌMME Festival Melbourne on Jan 31 - Feb 1st at 1 Hotel Melbourne. All tickets include access to 8 out of 16 (or 4 out of 8 for single day tickets) of your chosen workshops delivered by some of the top educators from across Australia, between our Reformer and Mat stages.
Receive your FŌMME Festival I.D. and goods bag and luggage tag on arrival, explore pop up shops and activations by our partners and attend our social to complete your weekend of connection and inspiration amongst your fellow industry professionals from Australia and around the world.
Saturday, Sunday, Full Weekend First and Final Release Tickets all on sale now. Your ticket includes access to 8 of 16 workshops (or 4 out of 8 for single day) across our reformer and mat stages, FŌMME goods bag valued at over $500, access to our pop up shopping area and social event, discount to stay and spa at 1 Hotel, and access to our signature social event. Workshop bookings are live, book your workshops immediately via the link in your confirmation email to secure your first choice.
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