Arena Pilates Studio
CLINICAL + ATHLETIC PILATES
North Curl Curl
Private/ Duet/ Semi Private
20 years of experience in Pilates industry.
Former professional dancer
Bachelor in Politics
Diploma in Clinical Pilates
A little wrap-up of some of my clients this week ⌛️
Different bodies. Different goals. Different journeys.
Same purpose: helping you get back to what you love.
Lower Back Pain… What if your back isn’t actually “damaged”?
One of the biggest myths I hear every week is:
“My back hurts, so I must be damaging it.”
Not necessarily.
Pain is real. But pain doesn’t always mean damage.
I’ve seen people with “terrible” MRI results who move without pain, and others with persistent pain whose scans look completely normal.
Our bodies are much smarter (and much more adaptable) than we often think.
The goal isn’t to stop moving because you’re afraid.
The goal is to find the right way to move, rebuild confidence, and teach your nervous system that movement is safe again.
There isn’t one magic exercise.
There isn’t one perfect stretch.
There isn’t one quick fix.
There is the right approach for your body.
That’s why every session at Arena is individual. We don’t just strengthen muscles, we help people trust their bodies again.
Because getting out of pain isn’t just about your back.
It’s about getting your life back.
25/05/2026
I met Candy in August 2020, and since then she has been a constant presence in my Pilates journey.
Through every season of life, she has continued showing up and making movement part of her routine.
Her ongoing support and the way she shares my work with others is something I truly appreciate 🤍
06/05/2026
⌛️I want to share Jamie’s story because stories like hers deserve to be heard, and because sharing information can help other families facing the same fear and uncertainty.
In 2023, Jamie was diagnosed with severe scoliosis at only 11 years old. After seeing several specialists, her family was told surgery was inevitable.
When they came to me, I encouraged them to explore every possible conservative treatment option before making such a life-changing decision. I truly believed there was still an opportunity to support Jamie’s body in a different way before considering surgery.
Since 2024, she has been coming to Pilates with her sister, my two youngest and most dedicated clients, never missing a class.
My role was to support her scoliosis through Clinical Pilates work focused on spinal alignment, breathing mechanics, core stability, pelvic positioning, rib cage mobility, postural correction, and strengthening the muscles needed to better support her curve during growth.
Every session was carefully adapted to her body and her stage of development. We worked on improving asymmetries, creating more awareness of her posture, reducing compensatory movement patterns, and helping her move with more control, strength, and confidence in everyday life.
Jamie eventually became a patient at ScolioCare, where a combination of scoliosis-specific exercises, brace treatment, Pilates, and an incredibly committed family all worked together toward the same goal.
This outcome did not happen because of one thing alone. Jamie did her exercises every single day and wore her brace through one of the hardest stages of growing up. But I also believe that having the right guidance, consistency, and early intervention made a meaningful difference in her journey.
Today, Jamie lives pain free, avoided spinal surgery, plays soccer, enjoys all her activities, and understands how to support her body through movement.
One of the happiest moments for all of us was when she returned to the specialist who once said surgery was unavoidable… and heard that she no longer needed it.
Watching her progress has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.
⌛️One of my beautiful clients, who is always so kind with me 🤍
She often tells me how much she enjoys my classes, but this time I got to capture it.
My favourite part is when she says that Pilates has changed her quality of life… that’s everything to me.
This is exactly why I love what I do. All the passion, the work, the dedication… it all makes sense in moments like this.
With her permission, I’m so happy to share this with you❤️
18/03/2026
⌛️Awareness before intensity
Good alignment is not about looking “perfect”, it’s about awareness.
In this photo, she feels straight… but one leg is actually higher than the other. This is more common than we think. Our bodies are naturally asymmetrical, and without guidance, we often build movement patterns around those imbalances without even noticing.
Over time, the body adapts. It compensates—through the hips, spine, and shoulders—creating strategies to keep us moving. But those same compensations, repeated again and again, can lead to overload, discomfort, and eventually chronic pain or injury.
This is why alignment matters. And this is exactly why I always encourage starting with private sessions.
In those first sessions, we build awareness and establish foundational movement patterns, learning how to truly organize the body in space. From there, once that foundation is in place, we transition into semi-private classes, where we can safely add progressive load and build strength with intention.
No body is perfectly symmetrical. But every body can learn to move with more awareness, balance, and intelligence ⌛️
12/03/2026
⌛️Let me introduce you to my son.
He’s seven and already fascinated by movement.
Before school, and before my clients arrive, he often comes by the studio. A few stretches, a bit of hanging, rolling, exploring… then he’s off to his bike or skateboard.
Last weekend at breakfast he casually said,
“I’m a bit sore after yesterday’s match… I’ll go to the Pilates studio.”
Just like that, as if movement was the most natural way to reset the body.
And that made me smile⌛️
⌛️What does a semi-private class look like?
Semi-private classes are limited to three people and are always adapted to the group.
Depending on the class:
Sometimes all clients perform the same exercises
Other times, each person may be working on different movements or variations
Even when it looks like everyone is doing the same exercise, no two clients are actually working the same way.
Each person may have:
Different spring tensions or resistance
Different ranges of motion
Different goals and priorities
I constantly adjust exercises, loads, and variations based on:
Physical condition
Experience level
Injuries or limitations
Individual goals
Some semi-private classes are more dynamic and athletic.
Others are more technical and focused on foundations.
What stays consistent is that each body is treated individually, even within a shared space.⌛️
⌛️Two Years.
This March marks two years of Arena — my Pilates anniversary.
After many years without having my own space, this chapter has meant more than just opening a studio.
It has meant returning to my lineage.
Returning to my way of working.
To how I understand the method.
To how I guide bodies.
How I teach.
The last time I had my own studio was in Buenos Aires, 12 years ago — and that studio is still running today. Life changed. I changed.
It has also meant something deeply personal:
learning to distribute my energy better,
to balance my life,
to build something sustainable.
Thank you for your trust.
Thank you for allowing me to do what I truly believe in.
Here we go — for more!
Naz.
10/02/2026
⌛️The way the sunlight fills the studio it’s so beautiful!
A space where movement is intentional.
No noise.
No rush.
Just focused work, precise guidance
and real attention to your body.
Small groups.
High-quality movement.
Movement feels different
when the space supports it.
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120 Abbott Road
Sydney, NSW
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 8pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 6:30pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm |