I’m Jess from Performance Pilates. Welcome to my website. If you are after professional, thorough and considered instruction, I’d love to help you. Online or Face to face – an extraordinary array of benefits await you! Here’s a little bit about me.

We are often told that the fastest route to success is to work harder – bigger weights, more resistance, higher repetitions. In my experience, this is not always correct. We need to be more thoughtful. I strive to identify ways to make body strengthening accessible, safe and loads of fun. Since discovering Pilates almost 20 years ago, I have continuously strived to identify and create new and effective methods to enhance body awareness and strength. This obsession has become my single biggest passion and my mission is to share this passion with all of my clients to enable them to become stronger and more body aware – and have some fun in the process!

I started Performance Pilates in 2009, after completing my Pilates accreditation in Sydney. This followed an extensive period as a qualified rowing coach, where I achieved State and National title wins with my athletes. I was previously an elite level rower, winning multiple state and national titles, ultimately representing Australia at the U23 World Championships. It was injury that prevented me from continuing with rowing, which is when I discovered the brilliance of Pilates as not only a tool for rehabilitation but for comprehensive strengthening and creating critically important body awareness.
We are often told that the fastest route to success is to work harder – bigger weights, more resistance, higher repetitions. In my experience, this is not always correct. We need to be more thoughtful. I strive to identify ways to make body strengthening accessible, safe and loads of fun. Since discovering Pilates almost 20 years ago, I have continuously strived to identify and create new and effective methods to enhance body awareness and strength. This obsession has become my single biggest passion and my mission is to share this passion with all of my clients to enable them to become stronger and more body aware – and have some fun in the process!

I started Performance Pilates in 2009, after completing my Pilates accreditation in Sydney. This followed an extensive period as a qualified rowing coach, where I achieved State and National title wins with my athletes. I was previously an elite level rower, winning multiple state and national titles, ultimately representing Australia at the U23 World Championships. It was injury that prevented me from continuing with rowing, which is when I discovered the brilliance of Pilates as not only a tool for rehabilitation but for comprehensive strengthening and creating critically important body awareness.

In addition to rowing, I was also a competitive cyclist (winning silver and bronze medals in state criterium and road race titles respectively) and have maintained a keen interest in equine pursuits from the age of seven to this day. I have a wealth of experience in dealing with a range of injuries and pathologies and can accommodate a vast range of clients as a result. More than anything else, I absolutely love witnessing the tangible results that Pilates can deliver to everyone.

In addition to attaining a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction, I have completed a BA (Hons) from the University of Melbourne and have presented at Equitana Australia to large live audiences. I am also a regular contributor to Australia’s most popular equestrian magazine, Horse Deals.

I would be delighted to have you accompany me on your Pilates journey.

Why Performance Pilates

Known for correcting faulty postures, improving balance, heightening body awareness, increasing flexibility and improving overall vitality, Pilates has helped me change people’s lives for the better. It has been an utter joy to witness the transformations in my clients and I have no doubt that your Pilates training with me will change the way you work and play.

My classes are accessible to anyone and the benefits they offer are able to be enjoyed by all age groups – my current clients range in age from 14 to 75.

Performance Pilates offers a range of tailor made and exclusive Pilates classes to suit all needs. I provide a safe and friendly environment for you to begin and enhance your Pilates journey. Located in the stunning Macedon Ranges of Victoria, I conduct group, studio, live-stream and online classes from my purpose-built studio which provides a beautiful backdrop for you to calm your mind and feel engaged with your Pilates class. With a range of options available, Performance Pilates is proud to be able to deliver high quality Pilates content in many varied forms, directly to you!