Your Safe Space to Move & Connect

At Pilates in the Haven, we believe in creating a sanctuary, where your well-being is our priority. Our mantra, “Your safe space to move and connect,” reflects our commitment to providing a nurturing environment for everyone who walks through our doors.

Our Studio

Our Studio

State-of-the-Art Facilities

Nestled in the heart of Woodvale, our boutique studio is equipped with 12 state-of-the-art reformers. Designed for everyone of all levels, from beginners to seasoned Pilates enthusiasts, our studio is the perfect place to embark on or continue your Pilates journey.

Our Philosophy

Transformation through Pilates

At Pilates in the Haven, we embrace the transformative power of reformer Pilates to enhance your strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination. Our instructor led sessions are designed to support your physical and mental well-being, providing you with the tools to live a balanced and empowered life.

Community Focus

Connect & Grow with Us

Join a vibrant community of like-minded individuals who share a passion for health and wellness. We foster a sense of belonging where every member is encouraged to improve connections, both within themselves and with others, creating a truly special environment that feels like home.

Our Instructors

Our Instructors

Sarah Founder & Director

Sarah discovered her passion for Pilates in 2018 while residing in Melbourne. With a lifelong dedication to sport and fitness, both professionally and personally, Sarah is driven by a desire to help others achieve their goals and become the best versions of themselves.

Her teaching style focuses on providing a full-body workout, ensuring a balanced and effective session every time. Known as the “Smiling Assassin,” she combines her infectious positivity with challenging classes that leave you feeling accomplished and energised.

Sarah’s mission is to share her love for Pilates in a safe and welcoming environment, inspiring others to embrace the practice and experience the transformative benefits she has found.

Ali Instructor

Ali fell in love with Pilates because of the way it made her feel - stronger, more energised, and connected. Originally from WA, Ali became certified in both Mat and Reformer Pilates while living in Melbourne.

With a creative background in fashion design and floristry, Ali brings a unique energy to every class. Her sessions are fun, dynamic, and thoughtfully designed, blending creative movement with a satisfying burn that leaves clients feeling challenged and empowered.

Passionate about helping others discover the benefits of movement, Ali creates a welcoming environment where everyone can build strength, confidence, and feel their best. Whether you're new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, Ali's classes will leave you feeling stronger, energised, and inspired to come back for more.

Heather Instructor

Heather’s love of movement began at an early age with dance and continued through many years as a dance teacher. In 2019, after experiencing ongoing back issues, she discovered Reformer Pilates and quickly fell in love with not only the way it made her body feel, but the opportunity to slow down, move with intention and take a little time for herself.

For Heather, Pilates is about finding balance, building strength and challenging yourself, while also creating space to move, reset and feel good in your body. Her background in teaching has shaped the way she approaches her classes, with connection, encouragement and creating a positive experience at the heart of everything she does.

In Heather’s classes, you can expect a welcoming environment, thoughtful movement and plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself at your own level. Most importantly, she wants everyone to leave feeling like they’ve achieved something, whether that’s trying something new, feeling a little stronger, or simply taking some time out of their day for themselves.

Helen Instructor

Helen has always loved movement, especially many types of team sports. She discovered reformer Pilates years ago and fell in love with the way it makes her feel in her mind and body.

She became an instructor to help inspire people to move, to get stronger and to feel good in their bodies. Wanting to take a deeper dive into it all, she completed a diploma of clinical Pilates and is always on going with her learning to help people in the best way she can.

Her classes are welcoming and planned to give you a whole body workout so you leave feeling energised and empowered. She absolutely loves watching clients achieve things they never thought possible and loves creating a space where people can confidently try things and practice.

Laura Instructor

Laura began her pilates journey back in 2018 after suffering a work related injury. It was love at first sight. Laura loved the way her body moved and felt using the principles of pilates. Late in 2024 Laura decided to turn her passion for pilates into teaching others, helping them find their own strength, balance and love affair for pilates.

Laura’s classes are focused on finding a full body workout, with a focus on balance, control, and strength and conditioning. Laura loves to make everyone feel welcomed and comfortable in her classes, alongside some banter, and that beautiful pilates burn.

Laura is a big advocate for empowering everybody to find movement. Pilates really is for every body!

Rachel D Instructor

Rachel grew up in England, where gymnastics ignited a lifelong passion for fitness from morning runs, YouTube Pilates during lockdown to gym sessions – movement is her medicine.

After moving to Australia, she discovered Reformer Pilates and fell in love. It healed old back injuries, improved posture, and helped her lift heavier in the gym all while taking time to slow down and reconnect with the body.

Rachel’s classes bring high energy precision and functional strength that carries into everyday life. She creates fun, challenging sessions in a supportive space, helping everyone feel stronger on and off the reformer.

She is passionate about making Pilates accessible and building a community where we lift each other up to celebrate how strong we truly are.

Simone Instructor

Simone has always been in love with movement. She found her way onto the ice at age nine, competing at her first national championships by twelve, where her passion for choreography, flow and athletic training truly began.

Later in life, after navigating injury, Simone discovered Pilates through stretch and flow work as part of her rehabilitation. It was an instant connection, the freeing, fluid movement of the reformer felt like coming home. She fell in love with how the reformer can both strengthen and restore the body and knew she wanted to share that feeling with others.

In Simone’s classes, you can expect yin‑inspired flow, delicious stretches, and just the right amount of spice. She loves creating a space where people feel welcomed, supported, and able to reconnect with their bodies. Her favourite moments are seeing things “click” — that smile when someone feels strong, capable, and proud of themselves. To Simone, Pilates is a way to come home to yourself — to move with intention, feel supported, and find joy in every class.

Wendy Instructor

Wendy has always had a deep passion for health and fitness and has spent her life involved in a wide range of sports. With more than 25 years in the fitness industry, she brings extensive experience, energy, and genuine care to every client she works with.

A black belt in karate and a seasoned boxing and Strength & Conditioning coach, Wendy combines discipline , technique and functional training to help people move with confidence. In 2023, she discovered Reformer Pilates and instantly fell in love with its powerful mind-body connection. By 2024, she expanded her expertise to become a certified Mat and Reformer Pilates coach, also specialising in women’s pelvic floor health and safe return to exercise postpartum.

Wendy is passionate about being part of someone’s health and fitness journey-celebrating their progress, supporting their challenges, and guiding them toward becoming healthier, stronger, and the best version of themselves. Her sessions are warm, welcoming, and encouraging, offering a full-body workout in a safe, supportive environment. Wendy’s goal is simple: to help you build strength, find your mind-body connection, and leave every class not only feeling better, but wearing a beautiful smile that carries with you throughout your day