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Welcome to Focus Pilates Studio
Focus Pilates Studio is a new provider of holistic health improvement led by a certified and dedicated
Pilates instructor, Jillian Went.
As a professional dancer of 25 years, Jillian has travelled Australia and the world on her endeavours. The Pilates method was essential to her dancing career and fitness regime. Her passion for fitness and health has motivated her to become fully accredited under the Pilates Institute of U.K., Certificate III in Fitness and Australian Graduate School of Health and Sport Science (known as AOK). Through her five years of teaching the Pilates method, Jillian has gained a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of mind and body fitness. She firmly believes in helping other people to achieve their personal best by inspiring and motivating them to ‘CHALLENGE THEIR LIMITS’.
During 2008 Jillian pursued her certificate 4 accreditation through Polestar Pilates.Jillian is currently finalising her studies as a mentor for the Newcastle and Hunter Valley area.Along with her studies Jillian is a member of Pilates Alliance Australasia.
A focus on life
The Pilates Method is a non-impact fitness routine with an emphasis on gaining flexibility, strength, balance and co-ordination. Pronounced “pil-lah-tees” this unique method was developed in the early 1900’s by Joseph Pilates. During World War I Joseph Pilates redesigned hospital beds by adding springs and pulleys for the injured to exercise. This equipment became the Pilates equipment used today. Popular with the dance industry and Hollywood stars, Pilates is a safe and effective way to stretch, strengthen and tone your body without adding bulk and stressing the joints.
A unique fitness regime for a lifetime
The benefits of Pilates
- Enhances core strength and stability
- Develops balance and co-ordination
- Increases flexibility
- Improves posture and alignment
- Boosts energy levels and relieves stress
- Increases muscular tone and endurance
- Enhances athletic performance
- Heightens body awareness and sex life
- Reduces chronic back pain, eliminates joint
impact and prevents injury
- Assists speedy recovery from surgery, injury
and childbirth
People of all shapes and sizes, men and women, regardless of age and fitness levels will benefit from Pilates.
“In ten sessions
you will feel the difference;
in twenty
you will see the difference;
in thirty
you will have a whole new body”
JOSEPH PILATES
Focus Pilates Studio Services
Rehabilitation Men and Women Welcome
Fully Equipped Studio Pre and Postnatal
Private Tuition Mat and Ball Group Classes
Dance and Sport Conditioning
Corporate Fitness School Sport Junior Focus
Child Minding
Please wear comfortable exercise clothes and clean socks and bring a towel. Air Conditioning and amenities are provided for your comfort.
Child Minding Available Now
Focus Pilates has introduced a child care service for new and regular clients using our Pilates studio.
Qualified staff will be operating the service,Providing quality care for your child/children.
The hours we will be operating will be:
mondays 9am-11am
Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.30am
Fridays 9.30am – 11.30am
Come and Experience the Pilates Method with the flexibility of child care
CHILD CARE SPECIAL: 10 VISITS FOR $30
RESENT AWARDS!!
Local Business Awards 2008
Outstanding Health & Fitness Finalist
Small Business Champion Awards 2008
New South Wales & A.C.T State Finalist
Local Business Awards 2007
Outstanding Health & Fitness Finalist
Testimonials
“After giving birth to my second child, I was back at my pre-pregnancy weight in just two months. I was amazed at how Pilates helped me during my pregnancy and people are commenting how
fabulous I look”
Kristy Vitnell, Adamstown Heights.
“I recommended Pilates to a patient who had major disk problems and was unable to play any sport. After three months of Pilates he returned to my clinic looking great. He had lost 12kg and was back playing golf and regaining his lifestyle”,
Anthony Whitby-Otto, Trigger Point
"i like to do pilates because it makes me feel like i can do anything and pilates helps my dancing and tummy muscles"
Samantha Thomas (Dancer, age 9)
"I have noticed progressive change in my body's strength and tone.my posture and balance have improved remarkably! PILATES IS ADDICTIVE. I feel great.thankyou Jill for your expert guideance and skill"
Christine Sampson (Charlestown)
My son, Justin, has both physical and intellectual disabilities. Jillian was very positive about his capabilities to master his Pilates exercises, and succeeded. Justin has grown very fond of Jillian. His self esteem rose greatly with her help. His posture improved as did his mobility.
Sally Wyldeck ( Lake Haven)
I have had the pleasure of knowing Jillian for the past ten years both as a dancer and Pilates instructor. In that time she has proved to be a woman of honesty, diligence and talent. Jillian has taught Pilates to many of my students and as well as being an excellent teacher has also become somewhat of a mentor in health to them.
Marie Walton- Mahon
Marie Walton- Mahon Dance Academy
National Collage of Dance
A patient originally came to me for chiropractor treatment with neck pain resulting in headaches. Symptoms subsided quickly however they would return within two weeks and she would need re-alignment. Muscular insufficiencies such as tight hip flexors, weak lower abdominal muscles and tight and weak hip extensors were noticed in her initial Pilates assessment by Jillian.These were addressed with her Pilates training and muscular balance and strength has been retained, stabilizing her spinal condition and therefore health.
Chris Denham, Newcastle chiropractor
I inquired a brain injury in 2003 and since that time have been involved in a lot of rehabilitation involving Pilates. Pilates has improved my core strength, stability and balance and working on many of my muscles that had become very tight. NOW im able to walk in a straight line without dragging my leg.Thanking all the staff at Focus Pilates for their help, assistance and all their positive feedback to improve my weaknesses.
Tamara Niddrie (Wallsend)
Jillian has been instructing Pilates for sport at Whitebridge High over the past 3 years. In this time I have found her to be approachable and willing to assist us in anyway to ensure our sport afternoons are run successfully.I have witness Jillian’s Pilates classes and found them to be professionally run. Students have commented on how much they enjoy her classes and the benefits they achieve from the exercises. Pilates is continuing to be a successful sport choice and I believe this is due to Jillian’s friendly personality and expertise of teaching.
Meg Robson-sport organiser
Whitebridge High School
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Polestar Pilates Australia-certificate IV
Polestar Pilates Newcastle Mentor
Pilates Institute UK
Australia Pilates Method Association
New York Method of Pilates
OCR Level 2 Pilates
Member of Pilates Alliance Australasia Association
AOK accredited
First Aid Certificate
Certificate III in fitness
Service Categories
Pilates
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