Movementality in Melbourne is coming to an end
With a blend of sadness and excitement, Rob & Ash announce the closure of Movementality in late April. We realised after our wedding in 2022, that for all the benefits the studio brings us, ultimately as it currently runs, it doesn’t work for our family, nor does life in Melbourne. From early 2023, we went about preparing the studio for a sale, and despite varying levels of interest from local and inter-state businesses, we weren’t able to secure a sale of the studio. As we drew nearer to making a decision on extending the lease, our Landlord has opted instead to vacate our premise, and from what we understand, they will do some works between our site and the vacant site next door - we don’t know what this looks like, but our lease term ends on the 31/4/24. We will be aiming to close up after sessions on the 20/4, and then the final week will be about clearing out the space.
Rob and Ash will then be taking a holiday, before heading to NZ for a few weeks. Come early June, they’ll be making the permanent move to Perth to be closer to family (and hope to buy a reasonable house in a reasonable area for a reasonable price, currently not an option in Melbourne!) where there will be an offer to run some limited Online sessions for existing clients. They’ll also be pursing the Education space more, but ultimately have no solid plans, and are really looking forward to a fresh start!
What are your pilates options?
Click on the familiar faces below to see what’s on offer… You can also speak direct with your practitioner if you wish to continue working with them.
Tennielle - Kew
Learn more about Tennielle’s home studio
Gillian - Richmond
Learn more about Gillian working at Dynamic Stability
Kayla - CBD
Learn more about Kayla working in the CBD
Rob & Ash - Online
There will be select online sessions available, learn how to apply.
Carolina - Camberwell/Glen Iris
Old team member Caro has her own studio called Your Balance Project, learn more.
KB - Online and Camberwell
Find out sessions KB still offers online, or where she works in Camberwell called InSync.
Kishore - Fitzroy
A longtime client and Pilates practitioner, Kishore operates from Das studio in Fitzroy.
Gabby will be finishing up her teaching when the studio wraps up in April, aiming to secure work in the legal sector.
Ainslie is yet to confirm her exact options, please speak with her directly.
Tessa is yet to confirm her exact options
Ai Mei shall continue running her online sessions from Malaysia
There is also the SoulFlexible App that Ash & Rob have generated 12 workouts each for, along with a bunch of other excellent AU Pilates practitioners. It’s only accessible via phone/tablet, and the link is here.
In terms of local(ish) studios…
RICHMOND
Dynamic Stability - Based on Swan St in Richmond, DS have been around similar to our studio space, and have a large offering of services not that disimilar to our space. For MVMT clients, they are also happy to offer one 50% off massage, and one free Infrared Sauna per month until the end of this year.
Kinematics - the closest clinic via geography, Kinematics are the Cool Kids on the block. We’ve known Rach and Pep for years, and they are very good operators. We can’t speak to the quality of their currect team as we don’t know them, but knowing Rach and Pep, they’ll be solid - they’re also all Allied Health, so you can use your health insurance. Their Pilates offering is much smaller, with 6 reformers and a couple tower units - they have a much larger S&C component which is great. So if you’re looking for local over everything else, then they are the closest.
Wellness Osteo - Rob has known Katie for some years, and kept tabs as she has moved from a small treatment room, to now opening her own space in Richmond near the corner of Lennox St and Bridge Rd. Wellness Osteo has a small Pilates offering, but blends it with Allied Health and S&C similar to other allied health clinics in the area.
SOUTH YARRA
Master Pilates - a long standing studio based in South Yarra on Toorak Rd near the train station, MP is highly regarded and stacked with very experienced Practitioners (including some familiar Balance and Control faces). They have a connection to Ballet, and are often blending their work with dancers and general population alike.
FAIRFIELD and surrounds
Evolved Pilates - Another very highly regarded studio, EP is about to move to Ivanhoe East. Julia, the owner, has worked with many top level insitutions and clinics to assist in their Pilates, as run education programs for Pilates training bodies, and more recently stepped back in to the national focus in delivering workshops. If you can make the travel work, EP would be an excellent fit.
Body Center Pilates - based in Fairfield (opposite Fairfield Station), BCP has been around for over 15 years, delivering highly regarded Pilates in their ground floor, beautifully lit studio. Offering a blend of privates, semi-privates and massage, it’s a similar outlook to the offering at Movementality.
Inform Physio - based in Fairfield, Inform offer a strong focus on Allied Health but also offer semi-private sessions. Another long-standing member of the Melbourne Industry, with a special interest in Men’s and Women’s health.
HAWTHORN
Hatched House - focusing on Womens health, pre/post natal care, and all things women, Hatched is located on Church St in Hawthorn. They have lots of services on offer, including 5:1 semi-private Pilates sessions, all allied-health pracitioner led. They haven’t been open long, so their offering is still growing, but they would be an excellent support for women looking for local-ish Pilates.
Alannah Miller - working from her home studio in Hawthorn (near Hawthorn Station), Alannah has done her Sports Science degree and Pilates training, and comes highly recommended from fellow clients. Her studio isn’t as comprehensive as others - but it’s not what you’ve got, it’s how you use it..!! She offers a blend of Privates and semi-privates.
KEW
Functional Pilates Studio - based in Kew, within the same complex as LIMBR, FP specialises in chronic pain and injury rehabilitation, but can also work across general aches and pains. There is space to be filled on Mondays and Thursdays, and they’re happy to offer Movementality clients a free Initial and follow up session to welcome anyone in to the space.
LIMBR - a very similar set up to Kinematics (lots of the team have previously worked at Kinematics), and based near Kew Junction, LIMBR blends allied health services with movement therapies. Again, their Pilates offering is a handful of reformers within a larger S&C complex, but being all Allied Health will ensure they are solid operators.
CBD
Aligned for Life - with studios in the CBD, Moonee Ponds and Carlton, AFL have a similar offering to Movementality, with comprehensive equipment and properly trained practitioners working across a varied focused in the semi-private setting. They also offer training for Practitioners.
CAMBERWELL
InSync Physio and Pilates - right in the heart of Camberwell Junction, InSync has been operating for over 20 years. Another multi-service operator, incorporating Pilates with Physio, S&C, and Myotherapy. The owner Narelle is currently in the same role Ash was during `21 for The Australian Ballet School, offering a specific focus on Dance.
FITZROY
Das Studio - based in Fitzroy, Das offers semi-privates and Mat Pilates classes and has a very strong teacher list, with many experienced practitioners operating with Das. They have a comprehensive studio similar to us, and are easily accessible at 341 Smith Street.