Personalised NEURO Pilates for women over 50
Move With More Confidence, Not More Effort
In my Bentleigh East studio, I help women over 50 retrain how their brain and body work together, so movement feels easier again, not harder.
"I always walk out feeling better than I arrived"
Denise R. ā Cheltenham
- Less Pain
- Better Balance
- More Confidence
I know how frustrating it is when your body doesnāt move the way it used to
- Bending down, reaching up, getting out of a chair. Things you took for granted now take way too much effort.
- You wake up stiff. And then it takes ages to get your body moving.
- You’ve tried other classes, but they moved too fast, pushed too hard, or just weren’t fun anymore.Ā
- You’re worried about pain or injury getting in the way of doing the things you love.
How Neuro Pilates Actually Works
That’s where I come in. At my Bentleigh East studio, I work one on one and in small groups with women over 50, using your own senses to help your brain and body move better together.
Every exercise gives me information: how you feel it, how your eyes track, how your balance responds. I use that to shape what we do next, so each session builds on the last instead of repeating a set routine.
If you’re looking for Pilates in Melbourne built specifically for women over 50, you’re in the right place.
What You Can Expect When You Work With Me
Your Brain and Body Learn to Work Together
Neuro Pilates is different from any Pilates you've done before. I work with all your sensory systems: how movement feels (proprioception), what your eyes are telling you (visual), and your sense of balance (vestibular). This helps your brain learn to move your body better, not just push through the same patterns.
Every Exercise Tells Me What You Need Next
Nothing here is one-size-fits-all. Each session is built around you, and how you respond to one exercise shapes what we do next. That's how we get to the stiffness, the balance issues, or whatever's holding you back, instead of guessing.
Youāre Back Doing the Things You Love
Walking with friends, gardening, travelling, keeping up with the grandkids: whatever matters to you is what we're building towards. Strength, balance, and confidence, worked on together, session by session.
"I now actually like walking"
My online sessions with Lou have been amazing! Rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach, Lou was able to observe how my body behaved in different movements, and by changing the sensory input, achieve better movement, control and stability.
Sue ā Canberra
"It has been so valuable to me"
Wonderful attention to individual needs particularly in the 360 class. Assisting me in my flexibility, strength and gait.
Sally-Ann ā Moorabbin
"Without Lou, I know my recovery would have been longer!."
Lou has been fantastic at helping me recover from injury and surgery. She’s worked with me on increasing my strength and improving my balance.
Catherine ā Cheltenham
Starting Pilates With Me is Simple
Step 1: Book Your First Session
We’ll start with a conversation, not an assessment. I want to know your goals, what’s been getting in the way, and what a good day looks like for you.
Step 2: Begin Your Personalised Program
Every session responds to what I see in the last one: how you moved, what your body needed, where you’re ready to build. Nothing is fixed in advance.
Step 3: Enjoy the Results
Most clients notice a change within a few sessions: less stiffness, steadier balance, more confidence in everyday movement. Because it’s built around you, it tends to stick.
Why Women Over 50 Choose Move Move Pilates
- It's Neuro Pilates, not standard Pilates. I work with all your senses, so your brain learns to move your body better.
- Every session responds to the last one. How you move today tells me what to work on next time. Nothing is pre-set or generic.
- I get it, because I live it. I'm a woman over 50 too, and I understand the changes and priorities that come with this stage of life.
- Real conditions, real experience. Osteoporosis, arthritis, chronic pain, MS, Parkinson's. I know how to adapt sessions so you stay safe and keep moving.
- You're never one of a crowd Private sessions or small groups of up to 3, always with me, so I know your history and your progress.
- Support outside the studio too. Simple home programs and quick moves you can do between sessions, so you keep progressing even on off days.
What Makes Move Move Pilates Different
Individually Programmed Sessions
Every session is planned and adjusted for your body, health history, and goals ā no cookie-cutter routines.
An Instructor Who Gets It
As a qualified Pilates instructor and a woman over 50, I combine technical expertise with personal experience.
Neuro Pilates Methods
Sessions integrate Pilates with neuroscience to improve movement, stability, and coordination ā great for neurological or balance challenges.
Specialist Adaptations
Experience working with health conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, MS, Parkinsonās, and low back pain, with modifications to keep movements safe and effective.
Small Group and 1:1 Format
We'll work one-one-one or in a class with a max of 3 people, so you'll get personal attention every session.
Structured Home Exercise Programs
Custom exercise plans provided so you can continue progressing between sessions with clear, safe guidance.
FAQs
Do I need to be fit or flexible to start?
Not at all. Most of my clients start out stiff, sore, or worried they’ve left it too late. Every session is built around what your body can do right now, and we go from there.
Are your sessions suitable for women over 50?
Yes! Thatās my specialty. As a woman over 50 myself, I understand the changes and challenges that can come with this stage of life, and I design sessions to be safe, effective, and enjoyable.
What is Neuro Pilates?
It’s Pilates that also works with your nervous system, not just your muscles. I bring in how you feel movement (proprioception), your eyes (visual), and your balance (vestibular) to help your brain move your body more efficiently. It’s the same equipment and many of the same exercises as regular Pilates, but the approach is different, and so are the results.
How is this different from larger group reformer classes?
You’ll use the Reformer in your sessions, but I don’t offer group Reformer Pilates where you do the same exercises as everyone else.
I adapt exercises to your needs on the spot and ensure youāre working safely and effectively ā especially important if you have joint concerns, health conditions, or are returning to exercise.
Can I claim on my health fund?
Maybe. Pilates has recently been added as a private health rebate item. You’ll need to check with your fund to confirm your level of cover.
Call me for more details.
Are you a physio?
No ā Iām a qualified Pilates instructor with specialist training in neuroāinformed movement and experience working with health conditions such as osteoporosis, arthritis, MS, and Parkinsonās. I focus on movement education and exercise, not medical diagnosis or treatment.
How many people are in a session?
I offer private 1:1 sessions and small group sessions of up to 3 people, so you get personal attention and correct technique every time.
Do you offer online sessions?
Yes ā I offer both ināstudio and online sessions, so you can keep moving whether youāre at home, travelling, or canāt make it into the studio.
How much does it cost?
From $46 per group session, or from $95 for a private 1:1 session. For more details check out my pricing page.
What if I have an existing injury or health condition?
Tell me about it before we start, and I’ll adapt every exercise around it. I regularly work with clients managing osteoporosis, arthritis, chronic pain, MS, Parkinson’s, and recovery from injury or surgery.
What should I wear and bring?
Wear comfortable clothing you can move in and bring socks with grip if you have them. All equipment is provided in the studio.
