Meet our SB Team

Lara, Studio Manager

  • Qualifications: Barre, Mat Pilates, Reformer, Boxing

    My Pilates journey started in 2015 when I suffered a lower back injury and had to find a safe way to strengthen my core to alleviate pain. Before this, I was a competitive swimmer and triathlete who enjoyed running for fitness. In 2020, after another running injury, I started pole dancing for fitness (and fun!) and was then introduced to barre and lyra. I found Sky Barre shortly after this, signed on as a member, then completed my Barre, Mat Pilates, and Reformer certifications, I haven’t looked back!  Outside of Pilates I am a qualified teacher studying to become a counsellor.

Anna, Mat Pilates & Reformer

  • Qualifications: Mat Pilates, Reformer

    When I am not travelling and working with Hector, the Road Safety Cat and saving precious lives, I spend my time participating or instructing Pilates. I am a passionate and professional Mat and Reformer instructor delivering to individual and group classes with a range of different abilities.  My classes are full of spinal mobility exercises, and I am skilled in delivering well balanced workouts with a flexible attitude to cater for everyone, as not all days are the same. I enjoy building relationships and good rapport with all clients.  Most importantly, I believe, Pilates is for everyone and besides the huge health and mental benefits, my aim is to put a smile on your face.  

    Why did you want to be a Pilates Instructor:  Becoming a Pilates Instructor seemed like a natural progression as Pilates has been part of my world for over 2 decades.  Most importantly, I love it and want to share this feeling with others as Pilates is for everyone and that includes all people with different shapes and sizes.

    What do you love most about Pilates:I love the more holistic approach to strengthening and stabilising muscles as well as improving strength, resilience and flexibility in a person.  It also leaves your body feeling fabulous.

    What is your workout style – how do you like to program/teach: I am empathetic and compassionate towards clients and recognise that everyone comes to Pilates with their own unique challenges and goals.  I always try to create a supportive and encouraging and fun environment where clients feel comfortable and motivated to work towards their own personal goals.  I would categorise myself as a little bit of everything from Classical, Contemporary to Progressive Reformer and always flexible and accommodating if I need to change my instructing during a session as many times even a class session is a work in progress.

    What is your favourite exercise: This is a tricky question to answer, however, if I had to choose one it would be spinal rotations using poles. 

    What is your favourite music genre or go to playlist: Playlists are so important.  Every session, depending on the style, would have its own playlist which is intentional.  If you asked the clients in my class they would say that I am an 80’s girl but I do venture out to other genres like rock, art rock, grunge and pop noir.  

Celia, Reformer

  • Qualifications: Reformer Pilates Certification

    Celia’s love story with Reformer Pilates truly began when she was an international flight attendant based in Dubai. She was drawn to the practice for its gentle and flowing movements, which helped alleviate the constant jet lag she experienced. Celia pursued qualifications to deepen her understanding of her own practice. Fueled by her passion for connecting with people and with support from Sky Barre, she began instructing. For Celia, Pilates is her “me time,” a moment when her mind can escape the busyness of daily life. In case nothing goes your way, Celia hopes that participating in her classes may be the highlight of someone else’s day and their “me time” too.

    Outside of teaching, Celia holds a double degree in Commerce and Food and Nutrition Science. She enjoys exploring Darwin and beyond, camping, and pretending she enjoys fishing.

    Celia’s goal is to share the benefits of Reformer Pilates in a welcoming environment and also to share her love for “feet in straps”!

Leanne, Owner

  • Qualifications: Barre, Mat Pilates, Reformer, Boxing, Currently Completing Advanced Reformer Certification

    With more than 16 years’ experience in the Fitness Industry, and now Owner/Founder of Sky Barre, Leanne has a true passion for wellness and is dedicated to helping others enjoy a more active and healthier lifestyle. She has the ability to motivate, connect with, and greatly encourage others to make exercise a part of life, empowering her clients to become stronger both mentally and physically.

    Leanne’s extensive experience in Personal Training, Group Fitness, Pilates, Barre and Reformer, combined with a genuine interest in helping others, has enabled her to instruct many different styles of classes and training sessions, resulting in great variety and a loyal following.

Ellie, Mat Pilates & Reformer

  • Qualifications: Mat Pilates, Reformer, Currently Completing Advanced Reformer Certification

    Why did you want to be a Pilates Instructor: Movement is key to helping me feel my best and I love the opportunity to connect with others and bring that feeling to them as well. 

    What do you love most about Pilates: That you can take it as you need it! Either adding those layers to build the intensity for a great workout or keeping to the basics and slowing it all down for a low impact low intensity flow that leaves you feeling good. 

    What is your workout style – how do you like to program/teach: I love creating classes that flow from exercise to exercise to help keep your mind busy and your body moving for the whole class. I'm a big fan of including compound movements that help build full body strength and stability. When I teach I love to keep the mood light and the music vibey!

    What is your favourite exercise: A spicy lunge series to get those glutes firing.

    What is your favourite music genre or go to playlist: Anything with some beats and bass to help get you into the rhythm of the session.

Laura, Barre, Mat Pilates & Reformer

  • Qualifications: Barre, Mat Pilates, Reformer, Cert 3 in Fitness, Nutrition

    With 10+ years of experience in the health & wellness industry, Laura is passionate about helping people understand their body’s natural healing ability and how to optimize it through functional movement, nutrition, and neuroplasticity. As a neuroscience nerd, she believes our brain is like our body: it needs adequate training and nourishment to function to its fullest.

    Whether you’re planning long-term goals to feel stronger, empowered and grounded in your everyday life, or simply want to have fun by dancing your day away, Laura will be here to guide you through your journey.

    Her classes focus on building strength (and confidence!), improving posture, balance, and general mental health. When you come to Laura’s classes, you’ll get to fully experience the body, mind & soul alignment through fun, intuitive and mindful exercises.

    “The doctor of the future will no longer treat the human frame with medication, but rather will cure and prevent disease with nutrition and movement.” – Thomas Edison

Jasmin, Mat Pilates

  • Qualifications: Mat Pilates, Currently Completing Reformer Certification

    Jasmin is a qualified Mat Pilates instructor, Insurance Broker by day.

    Jasmin is passionate about helping others achieve their fitness goals through Pilates. With her expertise and positive energy shell guide you towards strength, flexibility and overall wellbeing.

    Jasmin recently travelled around Australia for a year in a rooftop tent, she has a love for exploring new places and trying new things!

    Jasmin hopes to share the love she holds for Pilates with you in a fun and easy-going way.

    Why did you want to be a Pilates Instructor: I wanted to spread my love for Pilates and inspire people to move their bodies.

    What do you love most about Pilates: The burn and the way you feel after class.

    What is your workout style – how do you like to program/teach: I love to teach strength style Pilates

    What is your favourite exercise: Anything glutes

    What is your favourite music genre or go to playlist: I love a mix of house music and adding some oldies.

Harriet, Mat Pilates

  • Qualifications: Mat Pilates

    Harriet has been a dedicated and committed Sky Barre member from the moment we opened our doors in 2020. With an extensive administration background, she has previously worked for Paspaley Pearls where she experienced amazing opportunities assisting with special interstate events such as Magic Millions in the Gold Coast and being flown overseas to Vancouver to promote events. After 2 years assisting in the admin side of Sky Barre, Harriet was the perfect fit to transition to now become a Pilates Instructor. Harriet will continue her studies this year to achieve her Reformer license. Her passion and love for Pilates is evident to anyone who knows her.

Christine, Yoga

  • Qualifications: Yoga

    Hi I’m Chris,
    I have been practicing yoga for about 10 years. My passion for Yoga deepened when I moved to Darwin and discovered the vibrant Yoga community. I completed my Yoga t teacher training during the days of Covid and I have been teaching ever since.

    My classes are a fusion of Vinyasa, and Hatha. I love a blend of strong and slow sequences moving in sync with the breath.

    Yoga brings me a sense of balance, good vibes and positive energy and I am excited to share that with others on the mat.