Melinda is known for her warm, intuitive, and light-hearted approach that brings out the best in every client. She is, by definition, a teacher rather than an instructor. Educating each person to understand their body, own their movement practice, and cultivate long-term self-awareness.

Her mission is simple yet profound: to empower every-body.

With movement re-education at the forefront of her teaching, Melinda draws on a diverse skill set and an adaptive, collaborative style. She works closely with clients and Allied Health professionals to achieve meaningful, lasting outcomes improving not only physical capability but overall quality of life.

Over her two-decade career, Melinda has developed an extensive understanding of rehabilitation and injury recovery. Her curiosity, research-driven mindset, and intuitive teaching have guided countless clients through challenges of all kinds.

Background and Expertise

Melinda began teaching Remedial Studio Pilates in 2004, training at Melbourne’s renowned Intelligent Body rehabilitation studio before furthering her education with Pilates International Training Centre.

Gaining APMA Level 4 Membership (10,000+ teaching hours) in 2009 and now a PAA Professional Pilates Practitioner, maintaining annual continuing education of 20 hrs p/year to ensure her teaching stays at the leading edge.

Her career includes collaborations with elite professionals and athletes such as the Women’s Olympic Rowing Team (London 2012), AIS Triathletes and Swimming Teams, and Orthopaedic Surgeons on post-surgery rehabilitation for shoulder, hip, hand, knee and ankle reconstructions.

Soul Strength Studio

Set amongst the tall trees of the Tallai Rainforest Retreat, this tranquil space is both a private home and, on occasion, a Pilates retreat centre.

Nestled within the property, Soul Strength Studio is a dedicated, fully equipped Pilates Studio featuring a Reformer, Cadillac (Trapeze Table), Wunda Chair, and Barrels offering everything you need for a complete practice.

We offer 1:4 Semi-Private Studio Classes and 1:1 Private Sessions, designed to provide personalised attention, mindful movement, and a deeply restorative experience surrounded by nature.

Here, strength and serenity coexist — inviting you to reconnect, realign, and move with intention beneath the canopy of the rainforest.