Our Team

Jakki Tobin

Director, Physiotherapist and Pilates Instructor.

As a qualified physiotherapist, Jakki started studying Pilates in 1998. She has continued to progress her skills in these areas over the past 18 years. Her passion for foundational movement underlies her approach to teaching. Jakki now specialises in correct breathing techniques to complement body movement and health.

Nicky Gattorna

Nicky successfully qualified as an APMA Pilates Instructor in 2012 and a Franklin Method Level 1 teacher in 2014. Nicky’s background in dance includes 7 years with the Royal Ballet School, after which Nicky secured a position in The Royal Ballet Company. Nicky’s extensive background in dance has helped her understanding of body biomechanics and developed her passion for movement and inspiring others. Nicky incorporates her personal experience in rehabilitation and injury into her classes.

Mindy Byrne

Mindy qualified through the APMA and has been working as a Pilates Instructor for that last 10 years. Mindy is a detailed and knowledgeable Pilates instructor, and also brings creativity to her classes. Mindy loves the commitment of the clients she works with, enabling her to truly assist them improve their health and fitness. Outside of Pilates, Mindy has a love of cooking and has travelled and lived in many beautiful places in Australia.

Mindy is available for privates on Tuesdays at 11:30 am and Thursday at 12:30 pm.

Caro Keatings

Caro discovered her love for Pilates while studying and teaching Pilates in 2000. In 2006, she found her true passion for movement therapy with the GYROTONIC® method. Caro loves the process of educating people to feel correct body movement for themselves. Caro is continually progressing her skills and enjoys sharing these through her dedicated teacher training.

Caro is available for privates on Wednesday evenings from 4 pm to 8 pm.

Nazarena Anush Arabean

Naz, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, is a Professional Dancer and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor. With extensive travel and learning through Asia, The Middle East and Europe, taking further courses in Dance, Pilates and other body technics – Naz is passionate in sharing her multi-diciplined approach to body movement and healing re-habilitation.

Andreina Innocenti

From Venezuela, Andreina has over 15 years experience as a professional dancer and dance teacher. She fell in love with Pilates 10 years ago (post injury) and has been practising Pilates regularly ever since. Andreina loves teaching Pilates principles and challenging the body according to each clients individual level and goal.

Brunna Cardosa

Brunna’s journey to becoming a Pilates instructor began when she completed her bachelor degree in Physiotherapy in 2008. Since completing her degree she has set down a path of health, nutrition and wellbeing. Polestar Pilates is where she honed her skills.

Working with her clients to better improve their day to day life is her goal with a focus on rehabilitation. Brunna is passionate about using Pilates to heal her clients.

Isabel Viegas schonhofen

Isabel is a qualified physiotherapist and pilates instructor certified by PMA. Since 2008 she has been encouraging her clients to understand and use postural muscles correctly – to avoiding injuries and maintain health. Isabel enjoys assisting clients improve their physical condition through the Pilates Method.