Our story

We love all kinds of exercise. And we’ve tried it all. But when we dabbled in dynamic Reformer Pilates, we saw immediate changes in our bodies and strength. It wasn’t only challenging; it was sustainable too. The low-impact, full-body workouts complemented our exercise regimes with dumbbells and props. Plus, it was really, really fun.

Laura fell in love with the feeling of getting fitter and feeling stronger, and Pilates quickly became a daily ritual while she was living and working in Melbourne as a Dietitian. Soon after, she began training to become a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates Instructor and jumped at the chance to work as an instructor at a Melbourne studio, aligning her two passions – Pilates and teaching.

When we returned to our hometown of Highfields, Queensland, the desire to create an upbeat, fitness-focused Reformer Pilates destination close to home sparked an idea. Backed by Laura’s experience as a Pilates trainer, we wanted to build a studio that would share the benefits of Reformer Pilates with our community and encourage people to develop lifelong fitness in a welcoming space that’s friendly, non-judgemental, and full of good vibes.

Today, together with our team, we’re creating a supportive and inclusive studio environment that encourages people of all fitness abilities to enjoy physical exercise. With a fresh take on Pilates, we strive to deliver fun, dynamic classes for healthier bodies and minds — always staying true to authentic Pilates principles, while keeping things upbeat, motivating, and client-centred.

Laura and Donny.

When we returned to our hometown of Highfields, Queensland, the desire to create an upbeat, fitness-focused Reformer Pilates destination close to home sparked an idea. Backed by Laura’s experience as a Pilates trainer, we wanted to build a studio that would share the benefits of Reformer Pilates with our community and encourage people to develop lifelong fitness in a welcoming space that’s friendly, non-judgemental, and full of good vibes.

Today, together with our team, we’re creating a supportive and inclusive studio environment that encourages people of all fitness abilities to enjoy physical exercise. With a fresh take on Pilates, we strive to deliver fun, dynamic classes for healthier bodies and minds — always staying true to authentic Pilates principles, while keeping things upbeat, motivating, and client-centred.

Laura and Donny.

When we returned to our hometown of Highfields, Queensland, the desire to create an upbeat, fitness-focused Reformer Pilates destination close to home sparked an idea. Backed by Laura’s experience as a Pilates trainer, we wanted to build a studio that would share the benefits of Reformer Pilates with our community and encourage people to develop lifelong fitness in a welcoming space that’s friendly, non-judgemental, and full of good vibes.

Today, together with our team, we’re creating a supportive and inclusive studio environment that encourages people of all fitness abilities to enjoy physical exercise. With a fresh take on Pilates, we strive to deliver fun, dynamic classes for healthier bodies and minds — always staying true to authentic Pilates principles, while keeping things upbeat, motivating, and client-centred.

Laura and Donny.

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