Every person within the Melbourne Pilates Group has their own story to tell as to their Pilates journey. We pride ourselves in encouraging each of our Instructors to express their own individual style whilst maintaining the high quality teaching standards set within the Group.

Each Instructor is fully qualified to Industry Standards and is affiliated to an independant Pilates Association, such as The Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA), Stott Pilates & Pilates Alliance Australiasia (PAA).  In conjunction with the high standards set by the Melbourne Pilates Group, it is a membership requirement within these Associations that each instructor accrues Continuing Education Credits (CEC's) and stays at the forefront on the Pilates Industry.

You can rest assured that, regardless of which Instructor you choose, you will receive a first class Pilates workout designed specifically with your needs in mind.

Please click on the link below to read a short profile of each Instructor:

Greg Paterson

  • Director of the 'Melbourne Pilates Group'
  • Director of 'Pilates of Armadale', 'Pilates of Elsternwick', 'Pilates of Kew', 'Pilates of South Yarra', 'Pilates of Black Rock', 'Pilates of Brighton' & 'Pilates of Mornington'

Greg Paterson opened his first Pilates studio in Armadale in 2002. Since then he has opened a further six studios around Melbourne and also formed the Melbourne Pilates Group with Paul Higgins. He is an APMA qualified Pilates Instructor and also a qualified and practicing Clinical Naturopath and Personal Trainer. Greg uses all of these skills and knowledge in the way he teaches his clients.  (Top)

Anna Maginness

Anna has always had an interest in the health industry starting her career as a nurse at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. Always staying fit Anna's fitness regime eventually led her to Pilates. Whilst having her 4 children Anna personally found Pilates one of the best ways to recover from each pregnancy and maintain her range of movement, muscular strength, stamina and proper posture. With the children old enough she decided to pursue a career as a Pilates instructor and has since undergone the Empathy Pilates instructors training course and is now APMA level 2 qualified. She enjoys the dynamic nature of this career choice and is always attending workshops to further her knowledge.   It is Anna's desire to be able to share some of her knowledge and be able to assist many who want to live a pain free, fit & healthy life.  (Top)

Kate Lister

Kate started Pilates in 2004 after injuring her back in a surfboard training session. She immediately fell in love with Pilates and everything it stands for.   During this time she was studying Myotherapy at RMIT university and was training as an Ironwoman for surf lifesaving.   Having the knowledge of how and why the body works in the ways it does, and then  doing Pilates for her own rehabilitation, sparked an interest that led to her completing a course herself.

Originally DMA (Dance Medicine Australia) trained, Kate began working with the Physiotherapy clinic where she was doing her rehab immediately upon the Course completion.   This proved to be a great opportunity to expand Kate's knowledge and passion for clinical rehabilitation and general health in daily living.   In 2008 she moved to the Sunshine Coast to further her opportunities within surf lifesaving and trained and competed full time as a life safer for 2 years.

At the beginning of 2010 Kate completed the BASI (Body Arts And Science International)  Pilates Course adding once more to her extensive knowledge and experience.    Kate enjoys working with a variety of clients, from athletes to those with acute and chronic pathologies.  (Top)

Sue Catton

Sue ’s personal success with Pilates drove her to want to learn more.  Having left her busy corporate role in Human Resources to have a family, Sue had the time to study Pilates and attain a Level 2 APMA Certification.  On completion of her course, Sue joined one of Melbourne's most reputable studios in Malvern.  There she taught both studio and private clients.  Her experience includes working with clients who have been referred from physiotherapist etc., along with clients needing to improve functional movements and build strength.  She enjoys the similarities to her HR Director role where she can assist people in achieving their goals.  Sue works at both Elsternwick and Brighton studios. (Top)

Amy Kellett

Amy is accredited with the APMA as a Level 2 Instructor. Amy was introduced to the Pilates Method while training as a classical ballet dancer. It was during this time that she not only felt the benefits of Pilates and the changes it brought to her dancing, but developed a great interest and passion for the Method. She completed her Australian Pilates Method Association Instructor Course in 2008 and over the past 2 years has continued to develop her teaching skills while working with a wide variety of clientele. She is constantly furthering her knowledge and skills by attending workshops and conferences. Amy loves the challenges and rewards that come with working with each and every individual client!  (Top)

Louise Albrecht

After an early introduction to gymnastics and dance, Louise has revisited her love for movement by completing the Level 2 APMA course at Empathy Pilates with Paul Higgins. She is passionate about encouraging people to achieve their goals, whether this be getting ready for a ski season, maintaining good posture, working with and healing someone's pathologies or just to relax.

Louise is working at our South Yarra, Brighton and Elsternwick studios. (Top)

Nariman Sraeildin

Nariman is a qualified APMA level 2 Pilates Instructor. Her Pilates journey began in 2002 after the birth of her first child & it was not long before she realised the benefits the Method gave her. This strong belief and passion for Pilates led her to pursue a career in this field. Nariman has had a lifelong love of fitness, having completed a number of marathons and enjoyed practicing Pilates for over 8 years. She is a school teacher by trade and has also worked in the field of personal training.  She continues to develop and diversify her skills by training with a variety of different Pilates teachers and attending workshops.

“I hope that my clients will feel the same passion and motivation as I do for Pilates. I encourage every one to work hard to achieve maximum results and reach their goals and maximum potential in a safe and appropriate way, while not forgetting that magic element of fun!”  (Top)

Kim Lewin

Kim began her training in England studying classical ballet, tap and modern dance, anatomy, physiology and musical theatre. She was introduced to Pilates by a former student of her college, a ballerina from the Royal Danish Ballet.

Kim began her teacher training for Pilates in 2007 at a physiotherapy and Pilates studio in Auckland, New Zealand. She then extended her training at Synergy Studio on Waiheke Island, focusing on classical repertoire and STOTT based exercises, where she also taught for the past four years. At the same time she developed her own Pilates classes specifically for dancers, to help aid their training and improve their overall strength and flexibility.

Having recently moved to Australia with her fiancé, Kim is excited to be working for the Melbourne Pilates Group and to help clients with their pathologies. She is particularly interested in improving people’s posture, core strength and reducing pain and stress. (Top)

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