A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US…

We are the proud founders of Semper Pilates, bringing with us many years of valuable experience in the health industry. Best friends since kindergarten, we have shared a lifelong journey, working together in our own studios as well as at various clinics around Sydney.

We decided to open Semper Pilates because we share a mutual and deeply held goal:

  • Helping clients move well,

  • Improve their functional mobility, and

  • Continue enjoying the activities they love most.

    With this vision in mind, we developed a unique and personalised Pilates approach, and we are proud to offer this specialised method here in Brookvale, in the beautiful Northern Beaches area of Sydney.

Hi, I’m Alison (most people call me Al/Ali),

I wanted to introduce myself, so when you come into your first class at our Studio you feel welcomed & a little more comfortable.

I have been in the Health Industry for over 15 years now. During that time I have been so honoured to meet 100’s of Clients in the community & they have trusted me to help them overcome their Pain & Injuries, Correct their Posture & Restore Balance & Alignment in their bodies. I have worked with Elite Athletes, Pre/Post-Natal Mums, Tradies, the more Mature Members of our society & Everyone in-between.

I originally opened the Active Pilates & Sports Therapy Studio in Mona Vale back in 2015 - introducing Reformer Pilates (in my own style). Combining my Sports & Anatomy knowledge & Comprehensive PIlates Training I really just wanted to help the community to be pain free.

Prior to opening my own Studio I was working with The Sydney Roosters & within a Yoga Practice - I was seeing way too many people (often super fit & healthy people) with chronic aches & pains. Understandably they were frustrated with their bodies & looking for answers.

My studio was based around education. Trying to help Clients understand the “why” behind their Pain. Introducing them to the world of comprehensive Pilates, Clients realised its not just a way of moving, but rather a lifestyle. Their Posture started to change, their alignment within their bodies improved & balance was restored… bingo, PAIN FREE! The Bonus with Pilates is we tone up & we are stronger from the inside out.

I absolutely love my job.

Fast forward to today… I moved to Freshie with my little family & passed on Active Pilates as I wanted to go back to teaching in smaller group settings. So my best friend & work colleague Em & I decided to open Semper Pilates - as we both share the love of teaching in this style (Em calls it real Pilates haha). We have very similar teaching style & ethos about functional movement so it just made perfect sense.

Our classes have a maximum of 4 Clients per class. We also offer Clinical 1:1 Private classes too.

My expertise lay in not taking myself too seriously, working on my jokes to keep you laughing (abs abs abs) whilst still crafting personalised Pilates sessions tailored to enhance your functional movement & facilitating your overall well-being.

Look forward to seeing you in the Studio soon.

 Hi I’m Emily (also go by Em),

My Pilates journey started over 14 years ago when I had a conversation with my best friend (Al), who happened to be very passionate about this movement called Pilates.

I was working in Publishing at the time (a career I absolutely loved as I love books) and practising my own Pilates for many years before, during & after having my 3 babies (who are not babies anymore). Feeling all the benefits of true Pilates, it made me curious about this movement & loving all things research & reading, I began my studies into the world of Pilates & after many years I became Comprehensively trained in all Equipment through Polestar & fell in love with this method & functional movement.

Studying Pilates really opened my eyes into the Health profession & I wanted to know more, so I also studied through other Pilates institutions so I could understand various styles of teaching - Stott & Studio Pilates.

I have completed courses in pre and post natal, Pilates to help back pain as well as Pilates with the foam roller and small equipment.

Fast forward to now and I love Pilates more than I thought I ever would. It has made me happier in myself and physically stronger than I have ever been before.

My passion for helping people move well means I absolutely love my job! I never thought I would love a job as much as book publishing but I do. Being a Health Practitioner is such a rewarding career & being able to help over 100’s of people in the community is amazing. I have had the priviledge to teach all clients in the community including pre/post natal, athletes, teens & the more mature members of our society. Helping them live pain free, avoid & overcome injuries & move well is really wonderful.

I can’t wait to share my passion of Pilates with you so you can feel the amazing benefits too.