John is a Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer, and Functional Movement Specialist

He believes every weakness can be turned into a strength and is passionate about instilling this belief with all clients. John originally got introduced to Pilates due to his own injuries, and having experienced the benefits, is very passionate about helping others to improve their movement, fitness and overall health. John has  over 13 years experience in the industry.

John has a lot of experience in teaching both small and large group Pilates Mat & Reformer classes, as well as 1on1 sessions helping clients who have had injuries and is dedicated to helping everyone keep moving and leading a healthy lifestyle. John teaches a strong class with a big focus on movement, mobility, and functional training.

John teaches a strong class, but always with a focus on technique, and he reads the audience to understand the level of experience/fitness of clients, and provide exercise options including regressions/progressions accordingly. In recent years John has been based in Kuranda, in Cairns, having previously lived on the Sunshine Coast, and before that in Sydney for many years and worked at multiple studios and gyms, and also Corporate and private classes. John is very clear with cues so that people have an understanding of the exercises and also to build a rapport with regular clients to build a sense of community and support in classes.

Locations where John works in Cairns;
Genesis, Lake street & Sportsworld
Kynd Studio, Stratford
Vitality Vibe Clifton Beach & City
Aligh Yourself, Woree
360 Fitness, Gordonvale
North Pilates, Mareeba
Runs own Pilates classes in Kuranda and also mobile 1on1 service in Kuranda and Cairns
Also runs Pilates classes at Music Festivals like Wallaby Creek Festival and Kuranda Roots

Locations where John worked on Sunshine Coast;
Oxygen Pilates in Nambour and Pilates Success in Peregian Beach, Evolve PT in Coolum, Synergy Performance Institute in forest Glenn, Activate Inner Strength in Palmwoods, Morning Light Studio in Kawana, Club Pilates, (Formerly Live Pilates) in Noosa and Sippy Downs, Rejuvenate Pilates in Coolum and Cotton Tree, and also Range Pilates in Flaxon.

Locations where John worked in Sydney;
Roman Pilates, Yogarbar, (Various locations), Soulful Fitness, Flow Athletic, BodyMindLife, (Various locations), Quro, Oski, Hiscoes Gym, Snap Fitness, Gym 115, Virgin Active and Newtown Gym, Affordable Fitness and have worked at many other gyms and studios and also Corporate work. John also rean his own small studio for 2 years in Bondi Junction called Sydney Movement Studio.

John’s Fitness Qualifications:

Cert III in Fitness – AIPT
Cert IV in Fitness – AIPT
Functional Movement Systems Certificate Levels 1 & 2
Strength Training Level 1 –FiaFitNation
Dealing with Back Pain – FiaFitNation
Dealing with Knee Pain – FiaFitNation
Personal Training for Special Populations – FiaFitNation
Foam Roller & Myofascial Release – Active Anatomy
Rehabilitation Concepts – Active Anatomy
Pilates Mat work Instructor – Studio Pilates
STOTT Intensive Mat work Trained
Reformer Instructor – Roman Pilates
Cueing Workshop for Pilates – Breathe Education
Certified First Aid & CPR
Certified with Fitness Australia
Registered with NDIS, (National Disability Insurance Scheme) to train clients with Disabilities
Certified Food Coach – Nature Care College