Meet Our People
Laura
Founder, TSDS
In my classes, you will be challenged, and leave feeling stronger, longer and more mobile.
I use my own personal experience to guide my teaching style and my classes and teaching style have often been described as challenging, encouraging and supportive.
Having had the opportunity of teach in a variety of studio settings both in Australia and the UK, I am so excited to be putting my experience into my very own studio in Margaret River and cannot wait to help you fall in love with pilates and barre.
Nicole
Studio Manager
Nicole is responsible for all the day to day running of the studio, the admin queen.
You will likely meet her over email or participating in a class.
When Nicole is not in or around the studio, you will find her with one of her dogs, spending time training her Guide Dogs WA puppy or enjoying the beautiful South West with her partner.
Izzi
Pilates instructor
Izzi is a passionate physiotherapist, pilates instructor and lover of all things movement! She graduated from Curtin University in 2017 with a Bsc of Physiotherapy and enjoys working with clients holistically to help them achieve their long term health goals. Izzi completed her Breathe Pilates training at the beginning of 2018 and has since used pilates extensively within her rehab sessions, helping clients restore pain-free movement.
Growing up in Denmark, WA has given Izzi a deep appreciation for health, nature and community. She recently moved down to Margaret River after 8 years of living in the city to fulfil her desire to live a well-balanced lifestyle! Izzi has also almost completed her cert 4 in nutrition and enjoys creating flavoursome and healthy meals. Outside of work, you will find her enjoying the outdoors in the forms of hiking, cycling, swimming or BBQ sunsets with friends.
Izzi is passionate about assisting her clients in learning about their own body (and what it is capable of) and ultimately empowering them to handle all obstacles life puts in the way. She believes that variety in movement is both necessary and fun, so be prepared for a challenging yet well-rounded pilates session!
Rina
Pilates instructor
Rina is your newest reformer pilates instructor at The Studio Down South. She graduated from the University of Queensland with Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, and has been teaching reformer pilates and yoga since 2016.
Early 2019, Rina moved to Western Australia from the Gold Coast and has never looked back, being grateful to explore this part of the world where she feels most connected to nature.
Rina is passionate about the human body and utilising reformer pilates to build strength, mobility and flexibility in our bodies to compliment our day to day life.
Rina delivers dynamic and flowing reformer classes to support and guide you through your health and wellness goals.
During her days off, you’ll find Rina surfing longboard waves or playing with watercolour paintings under the warm sun.