Michelle Rann

Founder / Senior Teacher / Mum of two

Movement has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started dancing at the age of four, went on to dance at WAAPA, and have been exploring how the body moves, and how it feels, ever since. What began as a love for movement has evolved into a deep passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies, calm their minds, and find balance in an increasingly busy world.

I hold comprehensive Pilates Certifications across the full syllabus, along with Barre, and additional Prenatal/Postnatal training, and have been teaching Pilates for over a decade. I’m also a qualified Sports Nutrition coach (Cert IV) and by the end of 2025, will officially be an internationally accredited Nervous System Regulation Practitioner.

Over the years, I’ve realised that true wellness isn’t just about building strength or flexibility, it’s about learning to regulate your nervous system and feel safe, centered, and at home in your body. That belief has shaped everything about our studios - From the movement, to the slower practices, and even the design of the space itself, every element was created to help you reset, breathe, and reconnect.

Movement becomes a way to release emotion, shift energy, and return to yourself. That same philosophy flows through everything we do here. You’ll move, you’ll sweat, you’ll breathe, and hopefully, you’ll walk out feeling lighter, clearer, and more grounded than when you walked in.

As a mum of two boys, I know how hard it can be to carve out time for yourself, but I also know how powerful it is when you do. This space is about supporting you in whatever season you’re in.

It’s not about how movement makes you look, it’s about how it makes you feel.

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."

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."

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.

Ronai Abreu

I worked in PR for stockbroking & mining companies for many years and overtime it started at impact my health. After going through a major health scare, I immediately quit my job and healed the only way I knew of. Which for me at the time, was Yoga. 
So I commenced Yoga Teacher Training in Byron Bay, and proceeded to spend the next couple of years studying the Iyengar Yoga method. Which I happily taught for several years.
  
However, after my twins were born, I was experiencing constant lower back pain from weak abdominals & found I struggling in Yoga poses I once deemed ‘easy’. So I turned to Pilates to strengthen my core and aid in rehabilitation, but unexpectedly fell in love with Pilates, and was instantly hooked! 
Shortly after I commenced my Pilates Teacher Training with ITC, and am now studying my Pilates diploma.
Pilates has become my wholehearted passion. My ‘must have’ for continuing on this journey of life. It’s given me such an unimaginable quality of life and renewed sense of self. ‘My love language is anatomy, alignment, mobilization & strength’.


Quality time with family & friends, walking, coffee, tennis, snowboarding, travel & laughter are my other life devotions.

Emily Stephens