The instructors taking classes at Studio194 have a deep commitment and understanding of the concept of Pelvic Floor Friendly exercising and will endeavour to make the exercise experience safe and enjoyable while strengthening the key muscles of the deep abdominal muscles and the pelvic floor, as well as the whole body. There will be a mix of classes including yoga, Pilates, pregnancy, post-natal, dance as well as classes designed to relax and down-train the pelvic floor for those who have an over-active pelvic floor.
STUDIO 194 Sue Croft PhysioFitness INSTRUCTORS
Sue Croft is the Director and Owner of Studio194. She is an experienced physiotherapist (circa 1978 BPhty UQ) working for the last 28 years in Women’s Health and specializing in continence promotion and pelvic floor dysfunction for women, men and children for the last 25 years. She has designed the Pain Management & Relaxation classes, the education classes for pre and post-op gynae surgery and the prostatectomy clients and has established the new Running Clinic at the Hampstead Rd Highgate Hill rooms.
Amanda Quinn (nee Lee) graduated in 2008 with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from La Trobe University, Victoria. She has completed the Postgraduate Diploma Physiotherapy for the Pelvic Floor from Melbourne University. She has trained at the APPI (The Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute) as a certified Pilates Matwork Instructor, including the Ante and Postnatal Course. Amanda has a strong background in musculoskeletal physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates, and has worked for 7 years in busy physiotherapy and pilates practices in Melbourne. Amanda is keen to pursue her passion and interest in physiotherapy for the pelvic floor. Amanda has moved to Brisbane to expand her horizons and no doubt soak up some Queensland sunshine. Amanda conducts clinical pilates and reformer classes and ‘One on Ones’ and is involved with the pre-class assessment screening if it is necessary.
Nicoletta Panebianco is a dance and movement teacher who has a wide range of experience teaching woman of all ages to heal through dance. She has trained with dance and yoga leaders in Thailand and India who have taught her invaluable lessons which she passes on in her classes. She will take classes that combine Bellydance, Bollywood, Mystical Dance ™ and Yoga to help women to heal physically and emotionally. Nicoletta is a delightful person and you will love her classes.
Alison Spink will be taking Pilates Barre classes and ‘One on Ones’ at the Studio. Alison began her Pilates training after a career as a classical ballet dancer. For the past 8 years she has been teaching Pilates both in Australia and in London for various Pilates studios and physiotherapy clinics. Alison is also a STOTT Total Barre instructor, combining her love of Pilates and dance. She aims to provide safe, enjoyable classes for all levels and is dedicated to continuing her education through courses and workshops. She is currently studying to become an Osteopath.
Martine Lange is a physiotherapist and is an accredited Pilates instructor through the Queensland Pilates Institute. At Studio 194, she will be taking the Pain Management and Relaxation classes. Martine has worked with people from all walks of life to improve their physical health and well-being through education, Pilates-based therapeutic exercise and manual physiotherapy techniques. Martine has undertaken further study and has a special interest in Women’s Health physiotherapy and has completed both mat and equipment training (trapeze and reformer). Martine’s Pilates classes are a safe and effective way to improve your posture, your deep abdominal and pelvic floor strength. They are also a fantastic way to gain self-awareness of poor postural habits so that you can be empowered to make informed lifestyle changes that can dramatically improve your pain and improve your physique and strength.
Megan Bergman graduated from the University of Queensland in 1996. Initially she worked and ran a busy sports practice in Cairns, including providing physiotherapy services for state and national level hockey and basketball teams. Megan then spent two years working throughout England and a 2 year period in Asia raising her two sons. She has now returned to Brisbane with her family, where her passion for Women’s Health has lead to continued ongoing education and training. She is an experienced instructor, and avid bush walker. Megan loves to help clients achieve their goals and take control of their bodies and is excited to be joining Sue’s team.
Alexandra Schafer graduated in 2001 as a Physiotherapist in Germany. In her early career she worked mainly in the areas of Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy and Lymphoedema treatment. After moving to Australia, Alex completed a DMA clinical pilates course and has been teaching pilates and reformer classes. Her passion has shifted towards Women’s health since giving birth to her children and she has since undertaken several courses to enhance her skills in the area of Women’s and Men’s Pelvic Health. Alex is currently studying for a Graduate Certificate in Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne. She also works in a public hospital in the maternity ward and pelvic health outpatient department.
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