Sarah’s background is in teaching Pilates, managing gyms, and teaching Health and Fitness to students in higher education. She has over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry and began training in Pilates in 2002. Sarah is fully trained in Garuda Mat, Garuda Apparatus, APPI Equipment, and has recently specialized in human biomechanics through The Franklin Method.
‘My mission at MOVE is to help people build and maintain strong, resilient bodies so they can move through life with confidence and educating my clients on how to care for their bodies to keep moving and thriving for years to come.’
Passionate about all thing’s fitness, in her spare time she enjoys running, swimming & strength training, alongside her personal practice in Pilates and Garuda. These activities keep her strong and mobile, so she can continue to enjoy her favourite hobbies, including skiing, scuba diving, horse riding, netball, eating and drinking.
For the past 18 years, Sarah has run the business while raising her three daughters. She has two horses, a dog (Beau) and a cat (Eric) who you’ll meet at some point when visiting the Studios. Beau and Eric love attention.
Sarah Curtis - Owner & Founder
Mat, Barre & Apparatus Instructor, Personal Trainer
Sarah Curtis
Mat, Barre & Apparatus Instructor, Personal Trainer
Sarah’s background is in teaching Pilates, managing gyms, and teaching Health and Fitness to students in higher education. She has over 25 years’ experience in the fitness industry and began my training in Pilates in 2002. Sarah is fully trained in Garuda Mat, Garuda Apparatus, APPI Equipment, and has recently specialized in human biomechanics through The Franklin Method.
‘My mission at MOVE is to help people build and maintain strong, resilient bodies so they can move through life with confidence and educating my clients on how to care for their bodies to keep moving and thriving for years to come.’
Passionate about all thing’s fitness, in her spare time she enjoys running, swimming & strength training, alongside her personal practice in Pilates and Garuda. These activities keep her strong and mobile, so she can continue to enjoy my favourite hobbies, including skiing, scuba diving, horse riding, netball, eating and drinking.
For the past 18 years, Sarah has run the business while raising her three daughters. She has two horses, a dog (Beau)and a cat (Eric) who you’ll meet at some point when visiting the Studios. Beau and Eric love attention.
‘My mission at MOVE is to help people build and maintain strong, resilient bodies so they can move through life with confidence and educating my clients on how to care for their bodies to keep moving and thriving for years to come.’
Passionate about all thing’s fitness, in her spare time she enjoys running, swimming & strength training, alongside her personal practice in Pilates and Garuda. These activities keep her strong and mobile, so she can continue to enjoy my favourite hobbies, including skiing, scuba diving, horse riding, netball, eating and drinking.
For the past 18 years, Sarah has run the business while raising her three daughters. She has two horses, a dog (Beau)and a cat (Eric) who you’ll meet at some point when visiting the Studios. Beau and Eric love attention.
Sarah Miller
Mat Pilates and Apparatus Instructor
Sarah has 14 years’ experience in soft tissue therapy and remedial massage. Alongside this, she has an 18-year nursing career which saw her specialise in intensive care, cardiac care and general practice. She considers herself to be somewhat of a detective when it comes to bodywork, drawing from experiences past and present to assist her in the treatment of client’s aches and pains.
‘To me, it felt like a natural progression to train to become a Pilates teacher. I firmly believe that “motion is lotion”, and it is an essential component to maintain the overall health of our muscular skeletal system.’
She is a qualified instructor on the reformer, Cadillac and tower apparatus.
‘Whether you are a proficient mover and have done sport to a high level, or you are complete beginner and have existing injuries I am always delighted and enthusiastic to be able to facilitate you in your Pilates practice, and hopefully you will feel empowered and have some fun whilst embarking on that journey with me.’
Sarah loves walking the beautiful coastline, gardening, bodyboarding and generally anything that gets her outside in nature with friends, family and her beloved dog Nell.
‘To me, it felt like a natural progression to train to become a Pilates teacher. I firmly believe that “motion is lotion”, and it is an essential component to maintain the overall health of our muscular skeletal system.’
She is a qualified instructor on the reformer, Cadillac and tower apparatus.
‘Whether you are a proficient mover and have done sport to a high level, or you are complete beginner and have existing injuries I am always delighted and enthusiastic to be able to facilitate you in your Pilates practice, and hopefully you will feel empowered and have some fun whilst embarking on that journey with me.’
Sarah loves walking the beautiful coastline, gardening, bodyboarding and generally anything that gets her outside in nature with friends, family and her beloved dog Nell.
Lara Trewin
Personal Trainer
With two decades of trail running under her belt, Lara is a seasoned runner and a self-confessed movement addict. Lara's passion for running has taken her to many beautiful trails over many miles, covering distances from 5k’s to ultra-marathons.
Lara's commitment to fitness doesn't stop at running. Recognising the importance of a well-rounded approach to training, she has diligently practised Pilates throughout her running career. This dedication has been key in keeping her injury-free and enhancing her overall performance. More recently, Lara has embraced strength training, adding another layer to her comprehensive fitness regimen. The results have further solidified her belief in the power of diverse movement practices. In her pursuit of spreading her love for fitness, Lara has achieved her Level 2 Instructor qualification. She is excited to bring her extensive experience and enthusiasm for movement and strength training to MOVE Studios.
Whether she’s navigating the trails with her dog or leading a class at MOVE Studios, Lara embodies the relentless pursuit of health and fitness and hopes you can join her!
Lara's commitment to fitness doesn't stop at running. Recognising the importance of a well-rounded approach to training, she has diligently practised Pilates throughout her running career. This dedication has been key in keeping her injury-free and enhancing her overall performance. More recently, Lara has embraced strength training, adding another layer to her comprehensive fitness regimen. The results have further solidified her belief in the power of diverse movement practices. In her pursuit of spreading her love for fitness, Lara has achieved her Level 2 Instructor qualification. She is excited to bring her extensive experience and enthusiasm for movement and strength training to MOVE Studios.
Whether she’s navigating the trails with her dog or leading a class at MOVE Studios, Lara embodies the relentless pursuit of health and fitness and hopes you can join her!
Lizzie Laing
Mat Pilates Instructor
Lizzies’ Pilates journey started right here in Move studio. She had her first ever session there and fell in love with the practice. She went on to qualify as a teacher in 2020. She loves what Pilates can give the body and mind, bonding the connection and tapping in to the inner quiet. Since qualifying as a teacher, she has had a daughter and Pilates has been a brilliant aid in her journey into motherhood. She has plans to train further in the field and bring this learning to the studio.
Kaz Melvin
Mat Pilates Instructor, Sports Massage
Kaz is a qualified Neurological Physiotherapist who runs her own private practice. Kaz has used Pilates personally from a young age in competitive sport and now uses its techniques regularly within her physiotherapy treatment of neurological patients. Kaz completed her Mat work Pilates Training with APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute) in 2022 and is now enjoying combining her physiotherapy knowledge and Pilates skills.
‘Within my classes I guide clients in learning how to move their body with confidence, control and without fear. I focus on strengthening, posture and alignment to increase body awareness and deepen the mind body connection. Developing positive movement patterns on the mat can lead to improvements in how you move throughout your day – at home, work or doing what you love. We all move differently – I want to empower you to embrace your body to prevent or manage injury and move more effectively through your life.’
‘Within my classes I guide clients in learning how to move their body with confidence, control and without fear. I focus on strengthening, posture and alignment to increase body awareness and deepen the mind body connection. Developing positive movement patterns on the mat can lead to improvements in how you move throughout your day – at home, work or doing what you love. We all move differently – I want to empower you to embrace your body to prevent or manage injury and move more effectively through your life.’