Many years of hospitality work contributed to a dysfunctional body. This led me to search for a new career path.

In 2005 I completed my Clinical Pilates training, then in 2007 I studied in Clinical Yoga.

After many years of my own personal practice and also the honour of teaching others I can honestly say that I have improved my life through better movement, posture and breathing.

My approach to teaching is a blend of my own experience of Pilates and Yoga. My intention in teaching is to inspire others on their own unique journey to find a balanced body and a quite mind.

Additional studies:
- Pregnancy Pilates
- Children's Yoga
- Kinetic Link Training

Yoga is a practice for the whole of our lives. Whether we come to it for exercise or relaxation, the effects of a sincere and consistent practice are transformative on all levels. I turned to yoga more than 20 years ago after being told I would never recover from injuries and began to heal. In 2012, I qualified as an AYI Yoga instructor.

I now want to share the many benefits of yoga, not just the physical but the awareness it brings to help lead a happier life. Classes are Hatha based but include other styles, Vinyassa, Iyengar, Ashtanga, Yin & restorative yoga. Pranayama (breath control) and meditation are also an intricate part of class. Students are encouraged to listen to their own body and know its needs and capabilities. We are all different; there is no one size fits all.

My intention is to guide not over ride and create an environment where students can build self-reliance both on and off the mat.

Katie is a qualified Children’s yoga Teacher and completed her training with Zenergy Yoga in 2019. For the last 10 years she has been a Kindergarten teacher incorporating yoga into her daily Kindergarten program. Katie has been practicing yoga for 9 years and having experienced the many benefits of yoga on a personal level, Katie has found yoga to be instrumental in helping children experience calm, focus and body awareness.

Katie also has a background in community development work and has worked for local and State government departments including the City of Yarra, City of Melbourne, and the Department of Human services. In these roles Katie developed and implemented programs and activities to meet the needs and interests of the local communities where she worked, including camps and recreational activities for children and teenagers.

Throughout Katie’s professional life she has worked with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds including living and working in South East Asia as an adventure tour leader and then as a teacher in an International School in Bangkok, Thailand. Katie feels that these opportunities have provided her with a greater insight and understanding of cultural differences and the ability to meet individual needs.

Outside of leading kid’s yoga classes, Katie enjoys spending time in nature for the restorative impact that it has for her and her family - the beach or the bush walking, camping, swimming, or kayaking, as well spending time in the garden or cooking healthy feasts for friends and family. Katie is also currently studying a Master’s Degree in Child Play therapy at Deakin University.