Our teacher
Katarina Smelikova
As a young girl, I loved watching contemporary dancers.
When I was 18 years old, I was invited to become a professional dancer, but I preferred outdoor sports like skiing, tennis, volleyball, running, cycling and swimming.
Three of my favourites were combined in triathlons, which I loved doing. But I got knee injuries. Stretching helped me recover, and then I discovered Pilates. The combination of Pilates, stretching and triathlon made my body strong and well balanced.
I was motivated to understand how I could develop a strong and flexible body for my future as I grew older. and I wanted to share that knowledge with others.
So I left my corporate job and studied Pilates teaching.
I love teaching Pilates. It’s very rewarding to see people in our classes getting stronger, reducing stress and becoming better at their favourite sport.
I am the Pilates Alliance Australasia Group Instructor Member.
Pilates workout is an excellent method of body rehabilitation and strengthening.
It's a dynamic fitness routine that improves your breathing and corrects your posture.
— Katarina
Qualification: DNS Masterclass (online participation) with Chris Lavelle (Vital Movement), Pilates More Than Exercise with Karen Sanzo (Pilates Anytime), Pilates! More Than Exercise, Hips Connection, Cathy’s Cats Blossom L. Crawford, Advanced Screening Skills, Work Smarter, Not Harder (Pilates Anytime), Spine and Torso (Body Organics), Understanding Pelvic Floor (Pilates Anytime), Anatomy Dimensions: Spine and Torso (Body Organics), Pilates for Scoliosis (Polestar Pilates), Rotational Sports (Polestar Pilates), Heel the Hip (Pilates ITC), Anatomy Dimensions: Cueing One and Two (Body Organics), Classical Applications to the Pilates Method (Pilates ITC), Pilates for Pregnancy (Pilates ITC), Muscular Slings (Polestar Pilates), Beyond Core Control (Polestar Pilates), Apply First Aid (Training Course Professionals), Certificate IV Mat Instruction (Polestar Pilates), Anatomy & Physiology 1A (Nature Care College), Digital Marketing Certificate (ADMA), Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (MRWED), Business Management Certificate (AIM), Bachelor of Commerce (2 years – SIBT / Macquarie University)
