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Hello and welcome to this Presenter Introduction series of the Pilates Association Australia Podcast. I’m your host Bruce Hildebrand and I’m privileged to bring you this series in the lead-up to the biggest event on the Australian Pilates calendar — the 2025 PAA International Conference, taking place in Sydney this September.

From September 12th to the 14th the Pilates world will gather under one roof for three incredible days of connection, education, inspiration—and movement. And as always, it’s not just about the classes or the workshops—it’s about the people.

In this podcast series, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible presenters who will be leading sessions at the at the conference from across Australia around the world. These are the voices and minds shaping the future of Pilates, and we want you to get to know them before you step into the room with them in September.

Across this series, you’ll hear from master teachers, innovators, educators, researchers, and movement pioneers. We’ll be sitting down with each of them to explore the themes they’ll be presenting, what’s lighting them up about the industry right now, and why they believe this year’s conference is going to be a turning point for the Pilates community in Australia.

Whether you’re a studio owner, a new graduate, a teacher trainer, a passionate practitioner, this series is your chance to meet the people behind the program—to understand the “why” behind their work, and to feel more connected to the experience that’s waiting for you this September.

So consider this your official invitation to step inside the stories and ideas that will be unfolding across the conference weekend. It’s more than just a teaser—it’s a warm-up for your mind, your practice, and your professional growth.

If you haven’t already registered for the conference, you’ll find all the details at pilates.org.au. And be sure to follow along as we release each new interview—we’ve got some incredible conversations! This is a moment come together to reconnect, to be inspired and to remember what makes Pilates such a powerful and enduring force Let’s get started with this episode's conversation.

This episode introduces Rob Carruthers who will be presenting the workshop: “ Bottom Up or Top Down?“

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Hello and welcome to this Presenter Introduction series of the Pilates Association Australia Podcast. I’m your host Bruce Hildebrand and I’m privileged to bring you this series in the lead-up to the biggest event on the Australian Pilates calendar — the 2025 PAA International Conference, taking place in Sydney this September.

From September 12th to the 14th the Pilates world will gather under one roof for three incredible days of connection, education, inspiration—and movement. And as always, it’s not just about the classes or the workshops—it’s about the people.

In this podcast series, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible presenters who will be leading sessions at the at the conference from across Australia around the world. These are the voices and minds shaping the future of Pilates, and we want you to get to know them before you step into the room with them in September.

Across this series, you’ll hear from master teachers, innovators, educators, researchers, and movement pioneers. We’ll be sitting down with each of them to explore the themes they’ll be presenting, what’s lighting them up about the industry right now, and why they believe this year’s conference is going to be a turning point for the Pilates community in Australia.

Whether you’re a studio owner, a new graduate, a teacher trainer, a passionate practitioner, this series is your chance to meet the people behind the program—to understand the “why” behind their work, and to feel more connected to the experience that’s waiting for you this September.

So consider this your official invitation to step inside the stories and ideas that will be unfolding across the conference weekend. It’s more than just a teaser—it’s a warm-up for your mind, your practice, and your professional growth.

If you haven’t already registered for the conference, you’ll find all the details at pilates.org.au. And be sure to follow along as we release each new interview—we’ve got some incredible conversations! This is a moment come together to reconnect, to be inspired and to remember what makes Pilates such a powerful and enduring force Let’s get started with this episode's conversation.

This episode introduces Kimberley Garlick who will be presenting the workshop: “Pilates Balance Lab“.

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Hello and welcome to this Presenter Introduction series of the Pilates Association Australia Podcast. I’m your host Bruce Hildebrand and I’m privileged to bring you this series in the lead-up to the biggest event on the Australian Pilates calendar — the 2025 PAA International Conference, taking place in Sydney this September.

From September 12th to the 14th the Pilates world will gather under one roof for three incredible days of connection, education, inspiration—and movement. And as always, it’s not just about the classes or the workshops—it’s about the people.

In this podcast series, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible presenters who will be leading sessions at the at the conference from across Australia around the world. These are the voices and minds shaping the future of Pilates, and we want you to get to know them before you step into the room with them in September.

Across this series, you’ll hear from master teachers, innovators, educators, researchers, and movement pioneers. We’ll be sitting down with each of them to explore the themes they’ll be presenting, what’s lighting them up about the industry right now, and why they believe this year’s conference is going to be a turning point for the Pilates community in Australia.

Whether you’re a studio owner, a new graduate, a teacher trainer, a passionate practitioner, this series is your chance to meet the people behind the program—to understand the “why” behind their work, and to feel more connected to the experience that’s waiting for you this September.

So consider this your official invitation to step inside the stories and ideas that will be unfolding across the conference weekend. It’s more than just a teaser—it’s a warm-up for your mind, your practice, and your professional growth.

If you haven’t already registered for the conference, you’ll find all the details at pilates.org.au. And be sure to follow along as we release each new interview—we’ve got some incredible conversations! This is a moment come together to reconnect, to be inspired and to remember what makes Pilates such a powerful and enduring force Let’s get started with this episode's conversation.

This episode introduces Sharon Michau who will be presenting the workshop: “The Three Keys “.

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Hello and welcome to this Presenter Introduction series of the Pilates Association Australia Podcast. I’m your host Bruce Hildebrand and I’m privileged to bring you this series in the lead-up to the biggest event on the Australian Pilates calendar — the 2025 PAA International Conference, taking place in Sydney this September.

From September 12th to the 14th the Pilates world will gather under one roof for three incredible days of connection, education, inspiration—and movement. And as always, it’s not just about the classes or the workshops—it’s about the people.

In this podcast series, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible presenters who will be leading sessions at the at the conference from across Australia around the world. These are the voices and minds shaping the future of Pilates, and we want you to get to know them before you step into the room with them in September.

Across this series, you’ll hear from master teachers, innovators, educators, researchers, and movement pioneers. We’ll be sitting down with each of them to explore the themes they’ll be presenting, what’s lighting them up about the industry right now, and why they believe this year’s conference is going to be a turning point for the Pilates community in Australia.

Whether you’re a studio owner, a new graduate, a teacher trainer, a passionate practitioner, this series is your chance to meet the people behind the program—to understand the “why” behind their work, and to feel more connected to the experience that’s waiting for you this September.

So consider this your official invitation to step inside the stories and ideas that will be unfolding across the conference weekend. It’s more than just a teaser—it’s a warm-up for your mind, your practice, and your professional growth.

If you haven’t already registered for the conference, you’ll find all the details at pilates.org.au. And be sure to follow along as we release each new interview—we’ve got some incredible conversations! This is a moment come together to reconnect, to be inspired and to remember what makes Pilates such a powerful and enduring force Let’s get started with this episode's conversation.

This episode introduces Lisa Simpkinson who will be presenting the workshop: “ A Cocktail of Personalities - The Personality Playbook for Instructors “.

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In this episode of the podcast we're speaking with PAA President Robyn Rix to dive into the report from the Natural Therapies Review, specifically as it relates to Pilates. This review came with a recommendation that Pilates, along with six other natural therapies, should again be eligible for health fund rebates, as was the case prior to April 2019.

This review has been keenly anticipated by PAA members, and we know there's a lot of interest in understanding its outcomes. It's crucial for the PAA as an Association and for individual practitioners to grasp what the latest evidence suggests about the effectiveness of Pilates.

One of the goals of this podcast is to expand the conversation around the contribution the PAA aims to make to the Pilates industry, so this episode exemplifies the committee's commitment in working towards seeing the Pilates industry improve as a professional, cohesive, and supportive community that brings the joys and benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

If there's a topic or a conversation you would love to share on the podcast, we'd love to hear from you. Thanks for tuning in to this episode of the Pilates Association Australia podcast. Please leave your comments in the PAA Member Forum Facebook page and remember, for anyone who's yet to become a member, we'd love to have you put your voice forward for the benefit of progressing Pilates here in Australia.

There is a membership category for every Pilates enthusiast, where the PAA provides a wide range of information, resources, and support for everything you want to know more of with Pilates. Help us expand the message of the PAA by sharing with your network of friends and colleagues today so that the Pilates community can continue to be a vibrant and inspiring network for everyone's benefit. You can become a member today by visiting the links in the show notes.

For existing members, Join us on the PAA member forum Facebook page, where you'll find an ongoing supply of resources and conversations to continue supporting you and your participation and involvement with the many levels of Pilates here in Australia. The Pilates Association Australia only exists because of the contributions of the Pilates community.

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In March 2025 Robyn Rix, PAA President was interviewed by Tom Elliot on 3AW. He wished to see if she could convince him to try a Pilates class. He asked questions about the cardiovascular benefits (of course), how Pilates works and whether he should give up other exercise and only do Pilates.

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In this episode of the podcast we're speaking with newly elected Vice President of the PAA, Susie Bond. One of the goals of this podcast is to expand the conversation around the contribution the PAA aims to make to the Pilates industry, so I'm looking forward to discussing with Susie her aspirations in her role as the Vice President in working towards seeing the Pilates industry improve as a professional, cohesive, and supportive community that brings the joys and benefits of Pilates to as many people as possible.

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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This season of the PAA podcast is focused on promoting the PAA Training Providers. By setting education benchmarks for Pilates training in Australia, the PAA enables prospective students to make the most informed decisions on their most suited training pathways. Each episode in the season gives the spotlight to the current Pilates Training Providers associated with the PAA.

We'll be discussing important issues around training standards because at this point, Pilates in Australia is an unregulated industry- so education is key. This episode, along with other seasons of the podcast can be found on the PAA website at www.pilates.org.au.

On this episode, we have Body Organics Education Director Carla Mullins

The PAA strives to continue promoting the expansion of the Pilates Method as a professional and valued healthcare and fitness discipline. The goal of the PAA podcast is to explore the many facets and layers of the Pilates industry through conversations with the community.

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