Michelle Rann

Founder / Senior Teacher / Mum of two

A dancer since the age of 4, Michelle has an extensive background in movement. In 2008 she was accepted to study Dance at the WA Academy of Performing Arts and went on to complete her Dance Teacher training where she first started teaching in 2011. Her passion for movement naturally progressed to Pilates where she fell in love with the practice and received comprehensive training through the full Pilates syllabus. Michelle is also a certified Barre teacher and has taken additional studies in prenatal and postnatal training.

In 2015 Michelle found herself working with a range of clients at Melbourne's premier mind and body health clubs. It was here her passion for helping pregnant and postpartum mums bloomed and lead her to opening a small 1:1 Pilates Studio in South Melbourne.

Michelle has since welcomed two kids of her own and relocated home to Perth. She genuinely loves helping people improve their strength and mobility to feel more confident in their body. As a mum, Michelle knows just how important self-care and reconnecting with yourself is for emotional wellbeing. Michelle is very excited to share the positive effects of Pilates with the Hill's community. 

 - It's not how movement make you look, it's how it makes you feel -

"I hope to help my clients find a sustainable and balanced lifestyle that nourishes them physically and more importantly emotionally, so that their positive mental and physical benefits can be maintained long term."

Carly Pink-O'Sullivan

Senior Teacher

Carly has been teaching Pilates since 2020 and holds a Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction. She has since fallen in love with Classical/Archival Pilates and is currently making her way through her Classical Pilates training. 

"For me, Pilates has been the most sustainable form of exercise because everything can be modified to suit how my body feels on any given day. It isn't a phase, it becomes part of your lifestyle, and you keep practicing to live a life where you can move better and feel better. As someone once told me 'Pilates is the glue that holds me together' and they couldn't be more right. 

I call Stoneville home, with my partner and our two rescue greyhounds, and love everything about the hills lifestyle.

I can't wait to meet you in the studio."

Ashlee Avino

Senior Teacher / Mum

Growing up in Perth as a dancer, Ashlee has always had a passion for movement. In 2013, after travelling for years as a Cabaret Fire Performer, she decided to embark on a new journey and became a qualified Barre instructor which lead her straight to her Pilates training. She quickly fell in love with helping others to find joy in movement, marvel at the capabilities of their own bodies, and discover how good they can feel if they simply make space in a busy schedule to come together, stretch out and hopefully have a laugh or ten!

"I just love the Pilates method and everything it encompasses. I truly believe that Movement is Medicine and as such should be a prioritized part of the flow of each day in order to live a balanced and content life. Our bodies are amazing and deserve our love and attention. Nothing is more thrilling than that after class glow that radiates from our core which has been set alight by a great Pilates session! I am passionate about helping others to discover how good their bodies can feel and how incredible they really are.  

When I'm not teaching, I'm still performing or spending days laughing and loving with my daughter. Beach days, gumboot bush adventures, camping with no one else in sight - I love it all!

Come and meet me at the studio, I’d love to share in your story."

Haylee Pokrywka

Senior Teacher

Haylee started Pilates as a client in the early 2000’s when a colleague of hers invited her to the local Recreation Centre for a relaxing after work Matwork Class. (She thought she was off to Yoga and Meditate, packed her mat, wore the comfy trakkys and literally died when the instructor said ‘Let’s do The Hundred’)! So the rest is history and Haylee is now a full time Pilates Instructor.
 
In addition to holding a Government Accredited Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction Haylee has immersed herself over the years in Professional Development. Her specialisations include:

o   Scolio Pilates ® Scoliosis trained.
o   Working with Chronic Pain
o   Pilates for Seniors
o   Women’s Health  
 
This year - 2023, you’ll catch Haylee spending her spare time in Melbourne where she is studying Special Conditions at National Pilates Training her Advanced Diploma of the Pilates Method (The Highest Qualification in the World)!
 
If you want to know more about Haylee, she adores all the animals. Drinks Red Wine for the Soul and just for Laughs - Shitz Creek is Life.
 
Haylee is available for Initial Consultations, Private and Duet bookings.
If there is no suitable time available online, please send through a request.

Carissa Antonelli

Pilates Teacher

"As someone who grew up in the hills and has no plan of ever leaving, teaching at Perth Hills Pilates is such a blessing for me!

I made the switch from the healthcare world to full time Pilates in early February 2022 and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done. I come from a ballet background, so sometimes you’ll see little balletic splashes in my classes here and there. 

My class style is positive energy full of laughs and not taking anything too seriously, as well as still having a great (and fun) workout and getting your sweat on! 

In my free time you’ll find me hanging with my dog Franklin - we do everything together! I’m a lover of bubble tea and all things Taylor Swift and Harry Potter! Love to get my boogie on (maybe even sometimes when teaching if the tunes are banging!) especially jamming out in my car with Franklin as my audience."

Priya Poinen

Pilates Teacher

"For me, nothing else can give the unique glow, confidence, and relaxation, that movement of the body creates."

Priya has always enjoyed being active and started attending Pilates classes when she was in high school. It was her escape and time to unwind from the intense amount of study. Already being very involved in the Pilates community, Priya made the decision to begin her Pilates instructor training in 2022 and is now fully qualified in both Reformer and Mat Pilates.
Priya is also studying Speech Pathology at Curtin University (which she is loving!).

"I enjoy planning classes with a nice flow and stretch! When you attend my classes, I want you to feel motivated, relaxed, and given the option to work at your own pace. I frequently provide options for personalising your Pilates experience (whether you are just starting off or advancing into more challenging exercises). I love teaching and being able to be involved with a community who loves Pilates as much as I do!
Since my very first days of training, Perth Hills Pilates has been such a warm and welcoming place. I've been living in Darlington for about 18 years, and I am so grateful that I get to teach in a community that is so welcoming and makes me feel at home. This studio awes me every time I teach!"

Liz Gordon

After finishing university, Liz originally started working in Public Relations roles in the corporate sector, but after having her son, decided not to go back to the corporate world. Instead, Liz pursued a career in fitness, which is something she has always loved - being an avid fan of the gym and group fitness classes for many years.
Liz started a Certificate III in Fitness and became a Group Fitness Instructor in 2019. After teaching group fitness for 2 years, Liz enrolled in a Matwork Pilates course at PITC and that is really where her journey into Pilates began. After completing the Matwork course and teaching Pilates for a year, Liz decided to go back to PITC and complete a full Pilates Diploma in 2023, which Liz says has been "absolutely one of the best decisions I have ever made!"

"When I'm not teaching or doing Pilates, I love spending time with family, taking my son to his hockey games and practice, and watching true crime documentaries on Netflix."

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Georgia Hischar

Georgia is a passionate Pilates Teacher who enjoys creating an engaging, challenging, and community focused Pilates environment. She is currently studying a degree in Physiotherapy at Curtin University, enhancing her expertise in anatomy and movement, which she integrates into her Pilates classes.

Georgia's favorite aspect of teaching Pilates is creating a seamless class flow where exercises transition with minimal spring changes, fostering a sense of harmony and fluidity.
“I love Pilates because it makes me feel like I have worked hard but leaves me feeling refreshed at the same time. I love how the endless props and variations always keep classes fresh and exciting as both a teacher and participant. Plus, nothing beats the leg shakes, the laughs, and those classic death stares to your teacher mid-pulse."

​Outside of Pilates, Georgia leads an active lifestyle filled with sports, outdoor adventures, camping, and travel. Her love for sports extends to her role as a Sports Trainer for the Eagles AFLW, where she supports the team's athletic performance and well-being.

Emily Stephens