Biqi Zhao

Hello everybody, my name is Biqi. I am a Pilates instructor at South Perth Physiotherapy and Fernwood in Perth Western Australia. 

In the beginning of my teaching career, I could never imagine that I’d be able to speak in front of a large group of people, let alone become a Pilates teacher. However, my friends and partner were very supportive about me getting into Pilates training and becoming a teacher.  It was the encouragement from the people in my life that prompted me to make a career change and find a career I loved. I’m so glad I signed up for training and started my amazing teaching journey

I started my training at Pilates ITC in 2021 and am now a fully certified teacher holding the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction. I’ve been working as an instructor for one and half years now and have had many opportunities to teach and develop my skills. I’m surrounded by incredible mentors such as Lora Rainey and Jodie Tapper, all of whom you will find on our App. 

I believe that Pilates has so many benefits to our bodies and minds. Through my own regular practice of Pilates and training I’ve gained so much knowledge that I now get to share with other people. I love helping people develop a movement practice and seeing how Pilates helps them to improve their way of life.

In my spare time I like to grab a picnic blanket and visit various parks to just sit near the river or ocean.  I find it relaxing to look at the water and I enjoy the sunshine; and of course with a cup of juice or coffee! 

I’m currently in my third trimester of pregnancy and am so glad that I have Pilates in my corner to care for my body, mind and for my little one.  Being pregnant has given me a better understanding on how to apply the Pilates method to support pregnant mums and I’m so proud to share this journey with you via my online classes. 

I come from the beautiful city Shenyang in China where it snows in the winter and can be really cold to minus 30 degrees. I’ve spent my last 23 years there and came to Australia to originally work and study in tourism. My husband and I love Perth and have chosen to create a life here because we just love the beach so much!

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Biqi

"Pilates is for every body, but not all exercises are suitable for every body or created equal. That’s why Biqi loves Pilates because no matter where you are at with your movement journey, the Pilates exercises can be modified to suit your needs and ability."