Dianne Hawkins
Senior Instructor: the Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method, the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction and Buff Bones Instructor
I came to Pilates teaching from a fitness instructing background, looking for a movement method that was complementary to other forms of exercise and that had potential for long term practice. Indeed, practising Pilates likely saved me from serious injury from prolonged heavy duty fitness instruction.
I started my Pilates studies in 2004 with Matwork, and in 2011 extended into studio equipment with the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction and now have completed the Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method - the highest Pilates specific government recognised qualification in the world.
I also hold Buff Bones certificate, which is a bone health specialisation. Teaching the Pilates method, whether on a mat or in the studio, gives me the privilege of witnessing the benefits for clients, which is extremely rewarding.