Sophie has been teaching Pilates for 19 years.
After retiring from professional dance in 2005, she completed her training with Nicole Vass and Jan Smith in 2007 and began teaching. In 2010 Sophie went on to complete her Diploma in Professional Pilates instruction through Polestar Pilates, and later became a Polestar Pilates mentor.
In 2010 she travelled to London, New York and Vancouver to learn from leading international Pilates practitioners before setting up her own Brisbane Plates studio in 2011, which she ran for 6 years.
Sophie has completed a range of courses including: “Pink Ribbon Program” – a Pilates-based recovery program for breast cancer survivors; and “Buff Bones” – a medically-endorsed system of movement for bone and joint health.
Sophie has enjoyed teaching Pilates to a broad range of clients and seeing the difference it makes to their movement and wellbeing. In her spare time, Sophie enjoys long walks and cooking.
