About Us
Arc Pilates is located in a calm and tranquil space just off High Street on the border of Preston and Thornbury.
We are a small team dedicated to looking after your well-being, helping you to understand chronic pain, and educating you on how to exercise. We are sensitive, intuitive teachers who are informed in working with trauma, neurodiversity, and the sensitivities of the nervous system. We work with our clients as individuals, and we understand the therapeutic value of building a trusting relationship.
We have strong links in the Allied Health community and our clients are often referred to us by osteopaths and physiotherapists who understand the benefits of Pilates beyond a fitness workout. We stand out from the Reformer Pilates businesses that have popped up everywhere because we have years of experience and are informed by up to date research and evidence around managing pain.
In the right environment Pilates can increase your movement potential. It’s about learning to notice what is going on in your body and reduce fear of movement. It’s about building strength, working from the body’s centre, and listening to the body in a way that feels supported.
Classes
Studio Classes
Our Studio Classes are designed for you, the individual. We are experts at developing a class based on your needs, your goals and your abilities. Studio classes are the most popular choice of our clients as they enable you to work at your own pace. Our 60-minute classes leave you feeling taller, more flexible and stronger.
Mat Classes
Mat Classes are great for an introduction to Pilates. We welcome beginners but have experience to give more advanced students opportunities to step up their workout. At Arc Pilates we design our classes to address every part of your body.
Prenatal and Postnatal Classes
Our prenatal classes will help support your body through pregnancy and empower you to have a positive birth experience.
Postnatal we help you to reconnect with your body focusing on focus on pelvic floor and the upper body to rebalance the carrying and feeding postures.
Our People
Alicia Moran
Alicia brings to Arc Pilates a wealth of experience teaching to all ages and abilities.
She has been teaching for over 20 years in Melbourne and London. She is a principal member of Pilates Alliance of Australasia (PAA) and a member of Pilates Foundation UK.
Mike Green
Mike has been teaching pilates for 15 years in London, New Zealand and Sydney and is currently studying osteopathy at Victoria University.
Mike holds qualifications with the Pilates Foundation UK, and the Australian Pilates Method Alliance
Jasmine Scibilia
After over 10 years of practising Pilates, Jasmine completed her Matwork Instruction at National Pilates Training in 2018. Her studies focused on the benefits of Pilates during Pregnancy and having recently given birth she brings knowledge and practical experience to our Prenatal Mat classes.
Melissa Romanella
Melissa is a qualified Studio and Matwork instructor who completed her Diploma of Professional Pilates Training through Pilates International Training Centre and is currently studying for BASI (Body Arts and Science International). She is a member of the Pilates Association (PAA). Melissa is also a Level 2 Reiki Practitioner, has completed Intuition Training and is in her first year of Kinesiology.
She is enthusiastic about helping people through their pilates journey on all levels physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.
Tim Constantinou
Tim recently qualified as a Mat Pilates Instructor and is also a determined Psychology student. Following in his mother’s footsteps, Tim discovered Mat Pilates at a young age and has found it to be a powerful foundation for his sporting and athletic endeavours, as well as finding it to be a grounding and mindful practice.