I’m Libby, mum of three girls, dog mum, corporate drop-out, juggling working mum, closet Francophile and owner of Love Pilates

I was never a sporty kid, I would never have described myself as “athletic”, I hated team sports. Pilates changed that – movement empowered me and changed my relationship with my body. I was no longer the kid who got picked last for the team or got detention for trying to dodge swimming or cross country. This was movement I could do, I loved and it felt good.

I fell in love with Pilates in my early thirties, long before I became a teacher. My practice has evolved and changed over time as I went from being a career driven single girl balancing work, study, movement and a busy social life – and then through pregnancy, motherhood and the working mum juggle.

I started teaching at Yoganic in Willoughby after I finished my Pilates teacher training and a year later bought the business. In the first few years after that we had covid and I had an unexpected (and much adored) third daughter. In 2023 I rebranded Yoganic to Love Pilates as the business has evolved. We’ve been in Willoughby for over 12 years and I am very excited to open Love Pilates in Beecroft with Kara (who has been teaching in Willoughby and used to be a client) in early 2024.

Life may have changed (dramatically!) but my Pilates practice has continued. If anything, my love for Pilates has deepened as it has supported me through three pregnancies and motherhood. It has given me strength and mobility – but more importantly, time out to focus on me.

For me, Pilates (and yoga) is more than just movement, but time to nourish my body and soul, empowering my body to support me through whatever stage of life I’m in. At Love Pilates we want to share that with you. Love Pilates is a place to move, nourish and empower your body – whatever life stage you’re in. We’re here to support you navigating work/life balance, pregnancy, motherhood, perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

Move. Nourish. Empower.

Love Pilates – that’s why I’m here, that’s why most of you are here. Yes, we do yoga (and barre) – because it ticks all those boxes – move, nourish, empower and it’s a great complement to Pilates!

Hope to move with you in the studio soon!

Libby xx