ann wilde | pilates instructor & founder

Ann is the founder of Master Pilates and has been a dedicated instructor since 2007. A former professional dancer, she began ballet at the age of five and moved to Melbourne at 18 to train full-time. After sustaining a back injury, she discovered Clinical Pilates during her rehabilitation, an experience that not only helped her return to dance stronger than before but also sparked a lifelong passion for the Pilates method.

In 2010, Ann opened Master Pilates in South Yarra, Melbourne, to share the transformative power of Pilates with others. She has a strong focus on injury rehabilitation across all joints, with a particular emphasis on spinal health and back care. Ann is also deeply committed to educating her clients about their bodies, helping them understand their own imbalances so they can take an active role in their healing and long-term wellbeing.

Since 2014, she has specialised in conditioning for dancers and Pilates for pre-professional ballerinas. Many of her students have gone on to train and perform with world-renowned institutions including the English National Ballet School, San Francisco Ballet School, The Australian Ballet School, and The Australian Ballet Company.

Ann is a Principal Trainer with the Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA) and serves on the Australian Ballet Ambassador Board. She holds a Bachelor of Dance (High Distinction) from the Victorian College of the Arts (VCA), a Diploma of Classical Ballet from the National Theatre Ballet School (NTBS), and a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction with Pilates International (PITC).

She lives in Melbourne with her two children and feels grateful every day to do what she loves teaching Pilates and leading a dedicated team at her South Yarra studio.

Tanya Cates | pilates instructor

Tanya has been an educator and fitness instructor for 14 years. She has taught Pilates since 2004 and lectured in Anatomy and Functional Anatomy since 2000. Drawing on her extensive training and practical experience in the education, fitness, rehabilitation, and Pilates’ fields, Tanya adapts her knowledge to train individuals of all ages and levels of health and fitness. Tanya has also recently completed a PhD Applied Science – Children’s Physical Activity and Self-Perception.

Tanya loves travel experiences that completely immerse her in communities that differ from what she’s used to. She has enjoyed working in Africa and her love of adventure has led her to visit giraffe and elephant orphanages in Kenya, the orangutans in Borneo, and sled dogs in the Arctic circle. Tanya enjoys ‘attempting’ to surf, teaching group exercise classes, playing the bongo drums, dancing, and new opportunities to learn.

Maggie Macgill | pilates instructor

Maggie Macgill is a Pilates educator with twenty four years of international teaching experience. She is a graduate of the Master’s Program at The Pilates Centre in Boulder, Colorado, holds a degree in research methods, is a Master Chi Running® instructor, and a qualified life coach. Maggie has enjoyed a dynamic career, working in athlete training facilities, sports medicine clinics and studios across Australia and North America. Her clients have included those with complex injury and chronic pain, a diverse range of professional sportspeople, paralympians and Olympic gold medallists.

Maggie’s teaching is strongly influenced by her commitment to translating the Pilates method into athletics contexts, in particular running. Maggie maintains continuous growth as a practitioner through her ongoing mentorship with The Pilates Centre of Boulder Colorado and her somatic studies in Body Mind Cantering® with Alice Cummins. Maggie has practiced Pilates every day since she began teaching 1999. She loves the way it gives her the ability to tackle challenging hikes in remote wilderness areas and run in a way that feels amazing to her body. In her leisure time Maggie also enjoys music, meditation, dancing and friendship.

Sophie Fletcher | pilates instructor

Sophie’s connection to Pilates began at the age of 11, as an activity to complement her ballet training and she continued to practise it throughout her impressive ballet career. She graduated from the Australian Ballet School with an Advanced Diploma of Dance in 2003 and during her training received several scholarships and awards for both her achievements in dance and academic excellence.

On graduating she joined The Australian Ballet and performed with the company for four years. She travelled extensively overseas with the company and was also awarded a travel scholarship in 2005 which enabled her to take classes with major American ballet companies including New York City Ballet, Houston Ballet, San Francisco Ballet and Pacific Northwest Ballet in Seattle. In 2008 Sophie joined the West Australian Ballet as a guest artist and remained there for two years. Sophie then joined the Czech National Ballet at the invitation of the director Petr Zuska and performed many notable classical and contemporary roles. Most recently Sophie appeared as Princess Aurora in Prague Festival Ballet’s Sleeping Beauty during its tour of Germany. 

Sophie credits Pilates with helping her to stay injury free during her ballet career by providing her with a strong, healthy body and mind to cope with the stresses of a demanding career. It also enabled her to maintain optimal fitness during off-peak times of work. In 2015 Sophie retired from the stage and returned to Australia to pursue Pilates. She was inspired by her instructor Andrew Baxter to consider pilates instruction as a career and last year completed her certificate IV in matworkinstruction through Polestar Pilates International. Currently she is studying her Diploma. Pilates has become an integral part of Sophie’s life and she hopes her personal experience of the practice will enhance her clients’ experience.

ISABELLA Dwyer | pilates instructor

Isabella’s love of movement began at an early age. Her mum fondly recalls having to pull her off stage after school concerts because she wouldn’t stop dancing once the show was over, and buying her a mini trampoline just to keep up with her endless energy. With a strong foundation in dance and the performing arts, Isabella’s teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in a passion for movement and mindfulness.

With over 15 years of teaching experience, she is dedicated to helping others reconnect with their bodies and creativity. Isabella was mentored by Anna Tetlow, the only Master Trainer for The Garuda Method in Australia—an experience that continues to shape her approach to teaching and movement.

Her qualifications include a Diploma in Clinical Pilates (Balance and Control), Certificate in Matwork Pilates (Aligned for Life), Certificate IV in Pilates (Balance and Control), Diploma in Dance (The Edge Performers School), The Garuda Method (Graha Brick and Apparatus), Meditation Teacher Training (Melbourne Meditation Centre), and Conditioning for Dancers with Paula Baird-Colt (Australian Ballet).

Isabella also holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting) from the Victorian College of the Arts. Alongside her teaching, she performs regularly and is currently studying the Laban Technique at the Laban/Bartenieff Institute of Movement Studies in New York.

ELLEN SUTTON | pilates instructor

Ellen was first introduced to pilates at a young age while studying at the Australian Ballet School. Pilates became an essential complement to the rigours of her training and has helped her sustain her professional dance career. After studying with the Australian Ballet School for seven years she later moved into musical theatre and has toured Australasia in shows such as “Wicked” “Rock Of Ages” and “Dream Lover: The Bobby Darin Musical.”

More recently, due to the stresses of performing 8 shows a week, pilates became an essential ingredient in her daily routine. She went on to formally study her matwork and then Studio/ Rehabilitation training with Polestar Pilates Australia. She is passionate about teaching and has taught all styles of dance, Xtend Barre and HIIT classes over the last thirteen years.

Ellen believes that movement heals and loves how pilates is accessible to all walks of life. The physical and mental benefits of pilates are so unique and she is determined to have you leaving a little taller, present and empowered.

Sally Rochlin | pilates instructor

A chronic back injury led Sally to begin practising Pilates on a daily basis, and through successful rehabilitation she developed a love for the method. As a professional musician (completing a Bachelor of Music in 2008), she found the demands of long hours of playing with need to restore functional balance to muscles exceedingly apparent. Sally successfully completed the CTTC with Body Arts and Science International, teaches Pilates in Melbourne as well as attending regular workshops and masterclasses. Her aim is to help clients embody the work and incorporate it into their every day lives, so each movement is executed with better alignment, efficiency, and ease — encouraging better health, longevity, and ultimately happiness.

Jocelyn Evans | pilates instructor

For the past twenty-five years Jocelyn has been working as an Actor, Voice Over Artist and Art Department Coordinator in the Film and Television industry. During this time, she has been attending Iyengar Yoga and Pilates classes. Working long hours on and off set in a Production Office and on location were challenging at times. Her body experienced fatigue, lower back pain, neck pain and migraines. It was on recommendation through her Yoga Instructor to try Pilates. This was six years ago and her love and passion for Pilates was ignited. Regular attendance provided an overall enhancement to her level of fitness, strength, movement, mobility, physical and mental wellbeing.

Jocelyn is passionate about sharing Pilates with the wider community and strongly believes that everyone should have the opportunity to experience the amazing benefits Pilates can offer.  

She has completed a Diploma of Pilates Instruction with Pilates International Training Centre through National Pilates Training. 

Jocelyn enjoys film, theatre, contemporary dance, galleries and museums in her leisure time.

Georgia Herft | pilates instructor

Georgia is a passionate Pilates instructor dedicated to promoting health, fitness, and overall well-being. She believes in making exercise and movement an enjoyable part of life, focusing on core strength, alignment, and technique to help you get the most out of every Pilates session. With Georgia's guidance, you'll leave each class feeling stronger, fitter, and more aligned with your personal health and fitness goals.

With a lifelong passion for running and fitness, Georgia began her athletic journey at the age of 11 when she completed her first City to Surf race, followed by a half-marathon at 17. She was introduced to Pilates nearly 20 years ago while training for a half-marathon and quickly realized how Pilates enhanced her running performance and recovery.

Her commitment to fitness extends beyond personal achievement. As a mother, Georgia has faced her own physical challenges and has continually sought ways to improve her body and well-being. This led her to study Pilates, fitness, health, and nutrition in-depth. She holds multiple certifications, including Pilates Instruction, Certificate III & IV in Fitness, her Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction at National Pilates Training. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Arts in Sports Management and is currently studying for a Diploma in Nutrition.

Georgia combines her personal experience and professional expertise to inspire and guide others on their own fitness journeys, helping them achieve their health goals and live more active, fulfilling lives.

aaliyah batur | pilates instructor

Aaliyah’s passion for movement began at a young age when she was recruited to train with the Philippines’ Grass Roots Gymnastics team. After moving to Singapore, she continued competing internationally up to Level 9, representing gymnastics clubs and schools through to 2024 while training up to twenty-four hours each week. Alongside her athletic pursuits, her interest in exercise science led her to earning the highest global mark in the 2024 Physical Education GCE A-Level examination. 

As her gymnastics lessened training due to academic demand, Aaliyah found joy in coaching gymnastics and giving back to the sport, where she discovered a genuine passion for teaching and helping others build confidence in movement. During this same period, she discovered Pilates as an outlet for movement that felt both intentional and sustainable. Drawn to the way Pilates could be individualised to support different bodies and goals without the pressure of performance, it only felt natural for her to pursue teaching Pilates alongside her coaching. 

Since completing the Diploma of the Pilates Method, she loves helping clients move in a way that feels supportive, enjoyable, and connected to everyday life. Her teaching style is open, mellow, and cheerful, with a focus on creating a welcoming environment where clients feel comfortable and encouraged at every stage of their movement journey. In 2025, Aaliyah moved to Melbourne to pursue her studies in law. Having lived in five countries, she has developed a love for travel, languages, and connecting with people from different backgrounds. Outside the studio, she will happily take any excuse to visit a trampoline park.

suzanne jackman | administration

With more than 25 years in the corporate world of logistics and project management, Sue built a career around precision, people, and delivering results in fast‑moving environments. Her work spanned national and international operations, complex projects, and high‑pressure service delivery.

Now enjoying a refreshing change of pace, Sue brings that same professionalism and care to her role in administration at Master Pilates. A lifelong sports lover, she is happiest in places where people feel good and where wellbeing is part of the experience.  Sue is focused on creating a comfortable, supportive space for both clients and instructors, ensuring everyone who walks through the door feels valued, at ease, and ready to enjoy Pilates.

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