Wollongong Pilates Studio

22/12/2025

Another opportunity for further 6 participants to join our 3 x free Community Classes for the over 60’s . We only offer this 2-3 times per year. Dont miss out. Reach out

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-WEkpPSa3U/?igsh=MWI0cXpwMnFseDd0aw==

12/12/2025

https://open.substack.com/pub/donnaolivermoves/p/when-did-pilates-stop-feeling-intelligent?r=2bbs43&utm_medium=ios

10/12/2025

I feel very passionate about my industry. The involvement I have maintained at an association level over 20+ years has fuelled my need to help promote the Pilates industry as a stand-alone modality in the complimentary health field. It has enriched my life by delivering many of my bestest , bestest friend in the whole world (you guys know who you are!)

10/12/2025

For those who are interested in Donna’s knee saga.
For your reading pleasure!

How a Knee Fracture Reframed My View on Osteoporosis, Ethics, and Movement

04/12/2025

The work of this legend, Eve Gentry, has always underpinned the philosophy of Wollongong Pilates Studio , and its Teacher Training program

https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRNVXZwCe5G/?igsh=N2M5NmZ4bDd2bDJ2

02/12/2025

Movement education grows stronger when we stay curious about how adults learn and how each person responds to different forms of guidance.
Cueing has its place, but adult learners thrive when we create experiences that blend imagery, touch, demonstration, and thoughtful guidance.
The heart of movement teaching lives in presence and exploration, not rigid scripts

https://open.substack.com/pub/donnaolivermoves/p/stop-cueing-start-teaching?r=2bbs43&utm_medium=ios

27/11/2025

Pilates and strength training are not competing ideas. They compliment each other beautifully!

Standing, functional movement prepares us for real life. Pilates gives us the control to do it well.

A Pilates Perspective-

23/11/2025

A beautiful memory of the studio teaching team from 10 years ago. I think this was taken at the celebrations of the studio 20th Birthday.
Lara Samuelsson
Shauna Downes
Sherrie Aprilovic
Alison Stewart
Tara Lewis
Joanne Neale
Natalie Harris
George Popovska (photo bombing from behind)
Thanks for share Tara!

12/11/2025

My latest article on Substack.
Bone density, disc height and the ethics of “just move”!

Enjoy. 😊

Rethinking Spinal Movement, Disc Health, and the Ethics of “Just Move”

10/11/2025

https://substack.com/profile/139957779-donna-oliver/note/c-175480937?utm_source=substack&utm_content=first-note-modal

My first article is live! Hi friends, I’m excited to share my very first piece for Movement Intelligence — a space where I explore teaching, rehabilitation, and the art and science of movement. In this inaugural post, I dive into thoughts about When did Pilates stop feeling intelligent. My inten...