Meet Kim! The Founder of The Pilates Studio Blackwood and The Pilates Studio Teacher Training , Head Teacher, Teacher Trainer, Gyrotonic Expansion System® Teacher. Professional Trainer Status - Pilates Association of Australia.

Originally from New Zealand, Kim's journey into movement began with Ballet and Modern Dance. Upon relocating to Melbourne at the age of 16, she dedicated herself to full-time Ballet studies at the Christine Walsh Dance Centre. Post her intensive dance training, Kim joined the Guangzhou Ballet Company in China. Later, moving to Canada, earning her Royal Academy of Dance Teaching Certificate.

In 2006, Kim's passion for movement led her to embark in Pilates teacher training, initially under the guidance of Tracy Friesen at Integration Pilates Studio in Edmonton. Her educational journey continued with well known schools such as The Pilates Center of Boulder, Peak Pilates, and Authentic Pilates Education International's Bridging program with Olga Tamara. With a Diploma in Pilates, Kim is ongoing learning and development.

Kim's expertise extends to Pre and Post Natal fitness, being certified by The Center for Women's Fitness in the US. Complementing her skill set, she has delved into complementary therapies like Myofascial release and trigger point therapy. Since settling in Blackwood in 2013, Kim has been dedicated to bringing Classical Pilates to a diverse clientele, ranging from athletes to those recovering from injury and individuals with neurological conditions such as MS, Cerebral Palsy, and Peripheral Neuropathy.

Kim holds Principal Trainer status with the Pilates Associaton of Australia, She has been invited to teach at the Pilates Alliance Australasia Conference in 2017, 2019 and again in 2023. Holding a Certificate 4 in Training and Assessment, Kim is the creator and head teacher of The Pilates Studio Teacher Training, established in 2021. She has recently completed the 'Pilates for Neurological Conditions' course through the Neuro Studio, and is completing her Level 1 Studies in the Gyrotonic Expansion System®

Connect with Kim here - The Pilates Studio Blackwood

Listen to her podcast here - Raising the Bar on the Future of Pilates