SPECIALISED AND
PERSONAL APPROACH
CORE PILATES BRISBANE
Pilates has so much more to offer than a standard exercise class.
Pilates has the ability to change a person’s quality of life. It will build higher self-awareness, alleviate stress and nurture the body through breath with controlled and centred movement.
Core Pilates team constantly desires to understand the body and how it works most optimally to seek advice from highly skilled Pilates and allied health practitioners, specialist physiotherapists, musculoskeletal therapists, psychologists, mindfulness teachers and dieticians.
We use this acquired knowledge to implement a movement system that enables people to find true balance and strength.

“We use our knowledge, expertise, and hands to help each person, but ultimately it’s from a person’s own self-awareness that the biggest change occurs.”

THE CORE PILATES BRISBANE APPROACH
The "CORE PILATES BRISBANE CONCEPT"
Centered around Contemporary Pilates as a vehicle to improve movement patterns and mindsets, not only will you feel stronger and fitter but you will discover how to use your body more efficiently.
We aim for Pilates to become part of a person’s life, whether they’re an athlete looking to perform at their peak without injury or a person in their over 70s wanting to be able to keep up with their grandkids. Or you simply want to maintain flexibility and strength to enjoy the fun things in life!
Core Pilates Brisbane is an inclusive space; everyone is welcome no matter age, gender, body shape, race, or sexuality; you do not have to be flexible or worry about what others think of you doing Pilates or how you do; give it go, turn up and treat your self.
It's a safe space to learn Pilates, "Move to Improve and Feel Well."
EXPERIENCE THE DIFFERENCE
Learn skills to increase mindfulness and body awareness, physical strength, and flexibility through movement.MEET THE TEAM

Darren Vizer - Principal Trainer
Darren Vizer Owner and Director of Core Pilates
M.A. (University of Melbourne) Choreography.
A Principal Trainer under the Pilates Alliance Australasia. I have been practising Pilates since 1994, my first Pilates teacher was the late Megan Williams. A former professional dancer, gymnast, national champion trampolinist and horse rider, who has been teaching movement for over 35 years. He has his Masters's Degree in Choreography from the Victorian College of the Arts, now the University of Melbourne.
In 2015 he was awarded the Professional Pathways Scholarship and Artist in Residence at La Mama Theatre and a 2013 Creative Scholarship for his studies at VCA. Darren has studied full-time Professional Diploma of Acting in method acting at Ensemble Acting Studios 2008
He is a professional choreographer and director with his own Arts Practice and company Devize Co; he has performed and choreographed nationally and internationally with Sydney Dance Company, Legs on the Wall, Australian Dance Theatre, Australian Folkloric Company, Transitions Dance Company, The Laban Centre for Movement and Dance, La Mama Theatre, and Opera Australia.
As a Pilates practitioner, he is drawn to teaching the Pilates Method as a means of keeping his own body conditioned for his performance career, leading him to study Pilates. He attained the Advanced Diploma in Pilates Practice and the status of Principal Profession Principal Trainer and a full member of PAA.
Darren’s worked in all Pilates International Studios as a manager, senior Instructor and student supervisor. In 2006 he was inspired to establish his studio Mr Pilates in 2006 in Sydney and Melbourne; Darren is still serving those clients online.
He has also trained in the Classical Pilates method with Marda Wiley, a second-generation classical Pilates educator certified with NY and Romana’s Pilates.
Darren also spent time on the PAA Pilates Alliance of Australasia as Board Member and has been a conference presenter at the Mind Body Conference. He enjoys teaching the full-body Pilates challenge, the all-over body workout, sharing his knowledge and giving the whole, rich experience of Pilates.

Louise Alexander - Pilates Teacher
Training - Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction through PilatesITC
Here a few questions we Louise to get to know her.
In one work, describe your first Pilates teaching/apprentice teaching experience?
Nerve-racking
I enjoy the way Pilates makes my body and mind feel, and I wanted to learn more about it, which is why I decided to study. Coming from a dance background, I find it interesting how people move their bodies, and by teaching Pilates, I can help people move better.
What I like about Core Pilates studio is that it teaches a more traditional style of Pilates, has lots of high-quality Pilates equipment, and all the instructors are thoroughly trained. Core Pilates follows a more traditional approach by working through repertoire. Every lesson is tailored towards your body and Pilates goals, focusing on correcting your technique/form.
For me, the focus isn’t on how it makes you look but on how it makes your body feel and function in everyday life. Pilates gives you a support system for the other activities in your life, whether that’s for your work or physical hobby.
I feel inspired by my mentors, whom I take lessons from here in Brisbane. Overseas, I love following Blossom Leilani-Crawford and learning from her. She has a unique way of explaining things and is really intricate with her exercises. I was lucky to do a course with her a few years ago when she was in Australia.
Previous job?
I have a business degree and have worked previously in client relations and IT.
What did I eat for breakfast?
Vegemite toast and green tea.
The best advise you’ve ever had?
Someone else’s opinion of you is none of your business.

Tasmin Shanley - Pilates Teacher
Classically trained with PEAK Pilates.
Pilates has changed my body in several positive ways. It’s made me stronger, aided in my recovery from a previous injury, and provided protective maintenance for my other physical activities. It offers a mind-body connection, making me more self-aware of how I move and hold myself. Pilates is an endless education that interests me and has the added benefit of making me feel amazing after every session - I wanted to share that passion with others!
Core Pilates ethos is to be inclusive to ALL, which is exactly how Pilates should be perceived. The studio stood out to me because of this attitude and the personal touch it provides. Clients can experience the benefits of the system on the varied equipment that the studio has to offer. Teachers are attentive and knowledgeable and bring fun to the class.
Being from the UK, Karen Ingram, my trainer from the UK, was a huge inspiration for me! I’m also a big fan of Jamie Isaac, aka ‘The Pilates Man’ on Instagram– also classically trained by PEAK and from Sydney. And not forgetting Darren, of course! I hope to continue my education here and meet many more experienced teachers.
The best advice you’ve ever had?
Trust the process
What would be your advice for new students?
Persevere; your body, mind and spirit will thank you for it.
What do you love about Brisbane? The weather!
Thank you, Darren, for welcoming me to the team. The stars have well and truly aligned!

Briana Mcallen - Pilates Teacher
Trained with @pilatesitc
Professional Reformer and Matwork Small Apparatus instruction Pathway.
Please tell us about yourself Bri.
I decided to become a Pilates instructor to learn more about the human body and to further educate my understanding of injury prevention as a professional ballet dancer with the Queensland Ballet. I have also always enjoyed helping others feel good, especially in their bodies. I believe the Pilates method is a fantastic way to do that.
I love Core Pilate’s attention to detail and thorough engagement with every client. Personalised programs and attention.
I like that the teachers are technical, passionate, and adaptable to individual clients’ needs and bodies.
The never-ending exercises to explore and untangle through the body.
When studying with PilatesITC, I learned from some of the best in the business from an early age. My training was technical, considered, and thoroughly informed. I hope to continue learning and growing as I teach.
What would be your advice for new students?
Be patient and kind to your body in your Pilates journey. You only get 1 body. Also, have fun!

Denise Felton - Principal Instructor
Denise is a Pilates practitioner and has been teaching Pilates for fifteen years.
She has attained the Advanced Diploma in the Pilates Method and completed the Buff Bones osteoporosis training programme.
Denise’s focus is on movement mechanics, teaching effective and efficient movement patterns with Pilates-based exercise.
Denise’s experience has enabled her to identify, modify, and retrain movement patterns; she encourages efficient movement and optimises movement potential in class resulting in improved biomechanics and helping with pain management.
Denise says Core Pilates is a welcoming, inspiring environment that encourages clients to find optimal strategies that will achieve more efficient movement resulting in better outcomes.
Her goal at Core Pilates is to help clients align better in the studio so they can increase their performance in and out of the studio. Educating clients that just ‘doing and moving’ in whatever way is not necessarily good for us.
When I was younger, I loved the challenge of Pilates; however, with age, it is a necessity to help with the inevitable biological and physiological decline and degeneration.
Pilates is a lifesaver and combats the effects of inflammation, pain and stiffness as I move consciously with motor control accompanied by healthy breathing patterns and releases joint tension by building a better deep support structure that helps the body absorb forces and loads.
I have two dogs. George a Bracco Italiano, our first meeting was love at first sight, such an intuitive and gentle soul and Matilda a PBGV (Petite Basset Griffon Vendeen) terribly cute and cheeky. I do scent work classes with them which keeps me busy and gives them the opportunity to use their brains; they can both be somewhat feral, so it's best not to boast.
ABOUT PILATES
Pilates is an exercise system that focuses on stretching, strengthening and conditioning the whole body. Movements are focused on torso, or core, stability to improve posture, balance, body awareness, flexibility and muscle strength.
Founder Joseph Pilates explains the practice “develops the body uniformly, corrects wrong posture, restores physical vitality, invigorates the mind and elevates the spirit”.
Pilates is unique because of the variety and number of exercises within the system’s repertoire. This allows an instructor to choose specific exercises and modify them to create a program that suits people of all ages and body types. Our Pilates programs are specific to you, as an individual with unique needs, abilities and goals.
Benefits of the Pilates Method
Significant improvements in posture and core (torso) strength
- Development of long, lean muscles without bulk and increased overall flexibility
- Ideal for dance and sports conditioning by keeping the body strong and injury resistant
- Offers a safe and controlled environment for rehabilitation following surgery or injury
- Ideal for pre and post-natal care; offers a safe way to prepare the body for birth, and then restore body shape, muscle tone, posture and trunk strength afterwards
- Ideal for seniors looking to improve their balance and posture, strengthen muscles and prevent bone deterioration
Elevates and energises the mind and spirit
Find out more about our Pilates sessions here.