A famous supermodel inspired me to try Barre in Sydney in early 2015. Barre sounded different to all the other forms of exercise I knew about; I was intrigued by its claims to improve one's physique through a mixture of yoga, Pilates and ballet moves. I fell in love with it instantly; I took Barre classes at least three times a week and my body and movement changed dramatically for the better. Later that year, my husband asked out of the blue, "as you enjoy Barre so much, why don't you study to become a Barre instructor? I just saw an email saying that your studio is offering a course, and it's happening just before we leave for London..."

Craving my next teaching challenge, I studied to become a STOTT Pilates Mat certified instructor. I was drawn to its foundations in exercise science, and heavy emphasis on technique and knowledge of anatomy. Furthermore, it appeared to compliment my style of thinking and the studies I had already undertaken. I qualified in late 2018 and have been teaching private and group classes ever since.