Queen St Pilates Philosophy

  • The Queen St Pilates Studio prides itself on offering individual attention with an emphasis on detail. We therefore offer small classes with only 7 clients per Instructor in Matwork, and only 3 clients per Instructor in Equipment. All classes are tailored to individual needs, with modifications or progressions of every exercise available.
  • We aim to provide a nurturing environment that encompasses all aspects of physical health and well-being. The Studio offers other services such as cardio equipment, personal training, physiotherapy, massage therapists, and a nutritionist.
  • We aspire to offer the best Pilates Teacher Training Certification in Australia, which means constant refining and updating of skills and practises. We also liase with industry specialists such as physiotherapists, osteopaths and chiropractors to ensure we are offering the most relevant services to our valued clients.
  • As part of our belief that every body benefits from Pilates, our studio has fully wheelchair-accessible facilities, and offers personalised programs for clients with physical impairments.
  • We have a commitment to sustainable business practises that mean minimising our carbon footprint or energy usage. We have installed a 25,000-litre rainwater tank to supply our organic community garden. We also use recycled products where possible, and have a recycling system in the workplace.

Our Staff

Leanne Ringelstein

Leanne Mollison

Studio Director Senior Instructor

Leanne has over 19 years experience teaching Pilates in Australia and overseas, and was a professional dancer with major dance companies such as Australian Dance Theatre, Leigh Warren and Dancers, Expressions Dance Company and Dance North. Her team of friendly staff are trained to high standards in her own Pilates techniques, with an emphasis on personal client service and care.

Kate Skully

Kate Skully

Senior Instructor Mat & Equipment

Kate completed her certification in Matwork and Equipment with Leanne in 2007 after completing a Bachelor of Dance Performance at Adelaide Centre for the Arts in 2005. Kate is also an active Independent dance artist in Adelaide alongside her Pilates instructing.

Helen Katruk

Helen Katruk

Senior Instructor Mat & Equipment

Helen has worked in the fitness industry for 16 years, specialising in Pilates over the last 5 years. Helen teaches both mat and equipment classes at QSPS and is one of the senior instructors involved in the delivery of the Cert. IV and Diploma in Pilates courses which we offer at the studio.

Gabrielle Griffin

Gabrielle Griffin

Instructor Mat & Equipment

Gabrielle began practising Pilates in Sydney in 1994, and completed her Teacher Training with Leanne in 2008. She is a performer and puppeteer, and also works with people with disabilities, using Pilates as a perfect compliment in these other fields.



Zana Suica

Zana Suica

Instructor Mat & Equipment

Zana holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Occupational Therapy from the University of South Australia. She has experience in Aged care. Zana completed the Teacher Training with Leanne in 2009.

Amanda Mileski

Amanda Mileski

Instructor Mat & Equipment

Amanda is a Level 2 Qualified APMA Pilates Instructor completing her training with Melissa Laing Pilates Studio, and has participated in the Queens St Pilates Teacher Training Course. After suffering from lower back issues and scoliosis, Amanda attended regular Pilates classes to assist in her own rehabilitation and maintenance. She was so impressed with the results she decided to train and study in the Pilates Method. Amanda has worked extensively with physiotherapists with clients ranging from rehabilitation to the SA Junior Golf Team, working at gyms throughout Adelaide and at the Keswick Army Barracks.

Lisa Engelaar

Lisa Engelaar

Instructor Mat & Equipment

Lisa graduated from a dance degree in 2006 and retired before persuing that career due to a dance-related neck injury which had become chronic. Though she had been trained in Pilates as a form of conditioning, she discovered that it could also play a huge role in her own active management of her chronic neck injury. She completed the teacher training course at QSP in 2009 and is currently studying physiotherapy.

 
Rachel Medham

Rachel Medham

Instructor Mat

Since 2005 Rachel has worked as a dance performer. In 2009 Rachel completed her Certificate 4 in Small Business Management and in 2010/2011 she completed a Certificate IV in Pilates Therapy Instruction at Queen St Pilates Studio, she began teaching classes there shortly after. Currently Rachel divides her time between her own training, creation and performance of new works and teaching Pilates and Contemporary dance.

Gerard Buckingham

Gerard Buckingham

Physiotherapist

Gerard started physiotherapy as a mature age student having spent 13 years in the military. He obtained his remedial massage qualifications prior to beginning physiotherapy and has found the skills he learnt in massage to be invaluable in both treating and diagnosing patient injuries/problems. Gerards qualifactions include a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours) & Remedial Massage Therapy.

Gerard offers treatments in

- Acupuncture

- Muscle energy techniques

- Soft tissue massage & joint work

- Corrective exercise programs

- Craniosacral Therapy

- Strain Counterstrain

Garry Richardson

Garry Richardson

Massage Therapist

With a Certificate IV in Massage Therapy as well as a Diploma in Remedial Massage. He offers Remedial Massage, Western Chinese Cupping and Hot Stone Therapy and aims to use his skills to compliment Pilates practise. His service is Workcover accredited and Health Care rebates are available. He is currently also working as a Sports Trainer and Massage Therapist for Port Power and South Adelaide's Under 18's (SANFL)

Amy Harrison

Amy Harrison

Studio Manager

 

Studio Reception

Rachel Pargeter (on Left)

Studio Reception