Pilates & Movement
Build strength. Move with confidence. Stay capable.
Pilates is about much more than strengthening your core. Done well, it can help you develop the strength, mobility, balance, coordination and body awareness you need to move well in everyday life.
At Nu Energy Body Therapy, classes are designed to challenge and support you at the same time, with a strong focus on good movement, technique and individual needs.
Whether you’re new to Pilates, looking to maintain your strength and mobility, returning to exercise or building your capacity after injury or surgery, we’ll meet you where you are and help you progress from there.
Small groups. Individual attention.
With a maximum of six people in a class, I can actually see you.
That means your technique doesn’t disappear into a crowded room, exercises can be adapted when needed, and you get feedback that helps you understand how your body is moving.
You’re not just following along. You’re learning how to move your body well.
Movement that meets you where you are
Our movement classes draw from Pilates and other movement disciplines to develop strength, mobility, balance, flexibility and endurance.
Depending on the class, you might work with mats, Pilates apparatus, weights, resistance bands, suspension trainers, balls or other equipment.
The equipment isn’t the point. Your body is.
Our approach embraces the rhythmic, fluid, and focused movements
of Pilates, building strength, mobility, balance and endurance.
Pilates
FLOW – CONCENTRATION – CENTERING – BREATH – CONTROL – PRECISION
Pilates is purposeful movement. It’s about learning to control, coordinate and strengthen your body while developing the awareness to understand how you’re moving.
Through focused exercises using the mat, apparatus and other equipment, we work on strength, mobility, balance, coordination and endurance, with exercises adapted to your individual ability and goals.
Strong doesn’t have to mean rigid. Good movement should feel good too.
Barre
Building strength and flexibility in a fun way.
Barre is taking the movements, techniques and exercises that you learn in Pilates and Garuda and transition them to a standing repertoire. The Barre Workout is primarily focused on strengthening and toning the hips and lower body. Although, we also add core exercises into the class and spine and shoulder mobility work. You can also expect to work up a sweat in this class too!
Garuda
Fluid, dynamic movement with a little bit of dance magic.
Garuda combines elements of Pilates, yoga, dance and functional movement to develop strength, mobility, coordination, balance and endurance.
The movement is continuous and expressive, making it a great choice if you enjoy variety and want your exercise to feel both purposeful and fun.
With my background in more than 20 years of dance training and experience, Garuda is a movement style I particularly enjoy teaching.
Come ready to move, flow and have a little fun.
Private Sessions & Post-Rehab Movement
Individual attention. Personalised movement. Progress that makes sense for you.
Sometimes a group class isn’t quite what you need.
Private sessions give us the opportunity to focus on your body, your goals and where you’re at right now. Whether you’re new to Pilates, working towards a specific movement goal, building strength and confidence, or simply prefer one-on-one attention, we’ll create the session around you.
Private sessions can also be a supportive next step after you’ve completed clinical rehabilitation following an injury or surgery and been cleared to exercise.
This is the space between ‘I’ve finished rehab’ and ‘I’m confident doing what I want to do again.’
We’ll work on strength, mobility, balance, coordination and movement confidence, gradually building your physical capacity for everyday life and the activities you enjoy.
That might mean getting up and down from the floor, climbing stairs, walking, lifting and carrying, returning to exercise, gardening or travelling.
Your medical or allied health team remains responsible for your clinical rehabilitation. My role is to help you build on that foundation through purposeful movement and personalised support.
Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll work from there.
More than just the exercises
With more than 20 years of dance training and experience, alongside more than 18 years teaching Pilates and over 20 years working with bodies through remedial massage, I bring a strong understanding of movement, alignment, coordination and body awareness to every session.
I’m interested in how you move, not just whether you can complete the exercise.
Not sure where your body is at right now?
Before deciding what type of movement might be right for you, take a few minutes to check in.
The Everyday Movement Check-In will help you reflect on your current strength, mobility, confidence and the everyday activities that matter to you.
I can highly recommend Nu Energy Body Therapy personal training sessions. Sharon incorporates a mix of Pilates Apparatus with traditional gym equipment and the work out is never boring. My concerns are a weak core and questionable balance but Sharon structures the sessions to suit my individual needs whilst ensuring whole body health and strength. Her attention to the smallest details in movement is incredible, picking up things no other trainer has ever commented on. She will adjust the angle of an arm or leg and suddenly different muscles kick in. Even after the toughest training, I always feel amazing when I leave.