OUR TEAM
Katrina Kazim
Owner/Qualified Pilates Instructor
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I’m a 28-year-old passionate and qualified Pilates Instructor from Mareeba, Far North Queensland.
I’ve been instructing for over 3 years, trained by world recognised Studio Pilates in both matwork and reformer pilates. I’ve previously worked as a Platinum Reformer Pilates Instructor for Studio Pilates Cairns.
I’m also an experienced Property Developer, licenced Real Estate Agent and a proud single mum to my little boy, Raylan.
Samara O'Donnell
Qualified Pilates Instructor
I have recently relocated from the Sunshine Coast to god’s country AKA the tablelands. I have been loving pilates since my first ever class in 2015 and have been burning butts as an instructor since 2018. I love making classes fun, but challenging. I believe one of the best things about pilates is it can be adjusted to suit anyone’s body no matter the injury or fitness level. If you attend a class you will soon learn. I love incorporating layers to exercises to build intensity whilst still having a focus on moving the spine and lengthening the body. Outside of pilates I work locally as a dietitian, so please grab me after class to chat about how to fuel yourself for your workouts!
Annette Axford
Qualified Pilates Instructor
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Hi! My name is Annette Axford, my journey to become a pilates instructor has been a very personal one. Just over three years ago, I got sick of doctors telling me you have to learn to live with what you have, there is no cure. Suffering occipital neuralgia, severe whiplash, brain fog, chronic pain and a permanent headache since 2012. I was determined to find that cure or at least learn to live with it. I was sick of fighting my condition. In our modern day world of prescription drugs, procedures and everything you can think of, I tried. And then along came pilates, and it quickly consumed me. I noticed my health started to improve, but most of all my mental health became very positive in every essence of my new found world. I absolutely love sharing my journey to inspire others. I know the benefits personally and that is why I became an instructor. I have always loved exercise but pilates I feel is a whole new level. Building stronger muscles and especially our core helps to support our bones/joints as we get older. This has become a very important part of my life, sharing to help others.
Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” “It’s the mind itself which shapes the body.”
“A man is as young as his spinal column.”
"Change happens through movement and movement heals."