About Body2Soul Pilates
I’m Kym – and before you go any further, there’s something you need to know about me
It’s not about my lifetime experience with dance, bodies, and movement.
It’s not about my desire to help people.
And it’s not about my approach to designing your training specifically around your body and your needs, recognising you as a person instead of a number in a class.
What it is about is my love for the underdog; for the person who’s put themselves last for a long time. The person totally down on their luck and fed up. The person who thinks that they can’t achieve.
There are more of us out there than we realise.
But to those battlers and fighters who finally muster up that last little bit of energy and courage to reach out? To those willing to take a chance and get moving again, setting goals and achieving what you never thought you could?
I see you. And I promise to help you realise that you can.
I'll let you in on a little secret
Pilates is for everyone and everybody – regardless of age, sex, size, ability, or fitness level
As an unfortunate result of oversimplified (and sometimes misdirected) marketing, there’s a perception that Pilates is primarily for women. But the truth is, Pilates is for everyone.
- You don’t need to be flexible
- You don’t need to be fit
- And there are absolutely no prerequisites
All you need is… you.
It’s no wonder we’re all so easily deceived, though – a quick Google search for Pilates will return images of lean supermodels gracefully lying on a reformer bed.
But the REALITY? That’s what Body2Soul embraces.
And the reality is this.
- Unhappiness with our weight or body shape
- Loss of confidence
- Chronic pain
- Inability to do what we once did
- Ongoing injury
- Feeling uncomfortable in our own skin
… and so much more.
This is why I created Body2Soul – to make Pilates both accessible and relevant to men and women of all ages, shapes, sizes, and abilities. Because while we’re all unique unto ourselves, the desire to get moving and live life pain-free is common to us all.
Can’t attend the studio? Enjoy private or group sessions online!
What is Pilates?
Pilates is about whole-body health, not just about movement (although I’ve listed a heap of physical benefits below).
It’s also about easing pain, improving mental health, and achieving what we didn’t think possible. For me, there’s no bigger honour than supporting clients:
- Through insecurities and self-doubt
- To overcome obstacles and achieve goals, and
- To realise how extraordinary, they really are.
Build core muscle strength (abdomen, hips, lower back, butt and thighs)
Sculpt and tone
Rehabilitate injury
Relieve tension and manage pain
Increase confidence
Promote mindfulness
Increase muscle length and stretchability
Improve posture
Increase energy levels
Promote weight loss
Prevent injury
PS It’s nothing like Yoga!
I’m a Polestar-qualified Pilates instructor
I deliver leading-edge Pilates and fitness practices
Globally, Polestar represents the pinnacle of Pilates education (it’s genuinely our industry’s version of Gucci).
My qualifications include:
- Qualified Polestar Studio Practitioner
- Complete Matwork series / Mat Practitioner – Polestar Pilates
- Diploma in Pilates (in progress).
So… what does this really mean for you?
Polestar means customised programs across Mat, Reformer and other apparatus
Correcting the root cause ensures you progress in the short term while also acting as a preventative over the long-term – and a truly transformative experience.
01.
Physical assessments that are science-based
Regain your functional movement and alleviate pain with a custom rehab-focused program
02.
A holistic approach that looks beyond the physical
I go beyond what’s visible (hence the initial consultation and my love of a good chat) to recognise you psychologically, emotionally, and spiritually as well as physically.
03.
Understanding the cause of your injury or pain
Instead of treating a problem (only for it to return down the track), I identify what caused it in the first place before identifying the best corrective methods.
04.
Results from pilates programs specific to you
Whether you’re training solo or with others, you’ll follow custom exercise programs designed specifically for your needs and with clear outcomes in mind.
Polestar means the industry’s best
INTEGRITY & COMPLIANCE
I’m a member of Pilates Alliance Australasia, the regulatory body overseeing the quality and integrity of Pilates education
SAFETY
I’m certified in:
- HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
- HLTAID009 Provide Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
Polestar means a science-based approach
Whether you’re looking to ease pain, rehab injuries, improve movement, or build strength, Polestar’s science-based approach means personal, customised Pilates programs across Mat, Reformer, and other apparatus.
Can’t attend the studio? Enjoy mat and reformer sessions online!
My journey to Pilates (and how it’s influenced my approach as an instructor)
I began dancing at the age of two…
… and enjoyed a 15-year professional dance career. During my downtime I taught children and adults as a freelance dance teacher in the public school system, as well as at private dance schools and colleges
Followed by babies, beauty and electrical…
Marriage, two children, and a Diploma in Beauty Therapy later, I quickly realised a career as a beautician wasn’t for me.
I loved life as an electrician (yep, from beauty to a lady tradie!). But the physical aspects of the role quickly took their toll on my lower back, particularly after a long dancing career and two pregnancies.
And that’s how I found myself in a Pilates rehab studio.
And then rehab
From day one I was hooked.
Pilates was key to physically rehabbing my injury, freeing me from constant back pain. My mental health and well-being improved at the same time.
A light was lit inside me when my (incredible) Pilates instructor encouraged me to become a practitioner myself (she’s now my mentor). It all made sense.
Dancing had given me an existing understanding of how the body moves.
Instructing was returning me to my true love of teaching.
And after gaining the best level of education from Polestar Pilates, I was turning my passion for using Pilates to get people moving, feeling strong and pain free, into a reality.
The rest, as they say, is history.
I’m still writing my reality with Body2Soul Pilates. Located in the gorgeous Hawkesbury region, it’s a boutique home studio that ensures I give 100% to clients individually, as opposed to larger group sessions.
My focus is on improving and maintaining functional movement. After all – as the old saying goes, it you don’t use it, you’ll lose it!
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Questions?
- 0433 200 679
- 4 Farmhouse Ave, Pitt Town NSW 2756
Drop in – our Pitt Town Studio is only 8 minutes from Windsor!
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