The depth and breadth of our founder’s resume are almost as impressive as her Lululemon tight collection. Graduating from Cardiff University with a (BA) Honours in Sport and Human Movement and a Post Grad in Education at Southampton, Jaime was firm in her pursuit of a métier in movement from the get-go.

Following an 8-year tenure as a High School PE Teacher, Jaime traded the popular seaside town of Bournemouth (UK) for slightly more sun-drenched South Curl Curl and began working as a Personal Trainer at Richard Branson’s inaugural Australian fitness flagship. Whilst maintaining her client portfolio, Jaime’s love for teaching had not subsided and so Group Fitness began to punctuate her diary. She rapidly developed a strong following through high-energy classes like Body Attack and strength-based training through the Les Mills global giant Body Pump. Her penchant for premium squat technique and the perfect push-up, set an inspirational precedent, her classes constantly obtaining full house status. This was all BP (Before Pilates) when Jaime discovered a passion that would surpass her motivation to move herself and others more than ever before.

For Jaime, Pilates provides a wholly inclusive movement programme for all body types and levels of physical aptitude. From Tri-athletes to postpartum mums, Jaime believes Pilates is a guaranteed gateway to the strongest, leanest, fittest version of you.

Jaime’s slick programming has not only resulted in a continually waitlisted class schedule, but provided a compass for local and international peers aspiring to a flow that leaves you feeling reinvigorated, recharged and re-balanced on every occasion. She pulls from a vast pool of knowledge and an education that includes Polestar, Breathe Education, STOTT classical training via Power Pilates (NYC). Her education interface with Pilates luminaries Lesley Logan and Anula Maiberg cements her commitment to the provision of proven methods, the latest in international innovation, and authenticates The Spring Collective as a premium destination for apparatus base Pilates on the Northern Beaches.

Movement has always been an important part of Laurie’s life. From pivoting around netball courts to pirouetting through Dance Studios, her early years were spent at high speed and normally with a sequin or two in tow. Whilst maintaining a love of dance and sport, Laurie opted into a (BA) Hons Communication Degree at Bournemouth University (UK), where she explored her other favourite topic of people via Social Psychology, Literature and Media. During her final year, Laurie decided to formalise her passion for fitness into a part-time profession gaining an RSA/ OCR in Exercise to Music. Grapevines and Box Steps turned into Hill Climbs and Interval Sprints and with it an introduction to Les Mills RPM, Body Attack and CX Worx. Whilst her addiction to high energy continued, after her second baby (who seemingly received the high-velocity gene at birth), Laurie recognised the implicit need to build the human engine strong from the inside – recognition aided by pro-lapse and 4cm abdominal separation.

Despite initial scepticism as a participant, due to a lack of sweat and sore derriere, Laurie attended an intensive Mat course and peeled back the important layers within Anatomy and Physiology to connect with a discipline that she now loves as much as high kicks and push-ups. A second course on the Reformer cemented Laurie’s appreciation for controlled yet powerful movement and as a result, a schedule that sees the freelance instructor spending an increasing amount of time in grippy socks as well as her faithful Nikes.

Laurie’s Pilates methodology is firmly underpinned by her simple belief that the human body is made to move and that state of mind is optimised if a life incorporates purposeful movement every day.

Ashley’s decade-long love affair with Pilates began after being diagnosed with an arthritic spine, and a recommendation to put HIIT training on the back burner. After a sweet sail of the Balearics, on a yacht moored on the beautiful island of Mallorca, Ash headed to the rainforest of Costa Rica to earn her Pilates stripes.

In the treetops of Pilates Nosara, Ashley commenced an intensive training course under the highly respected Balanced Body group. With one of their most highly regarded and inspirational instructors to guide and mentor her and a backdrop that induced an instant state of calm, Ash developed a teaching style that exudes graceful execution and a deep connection to the mind and spirit.

Ashley cites her motivation to teach as a simple desire to encourage others to experience the same joy as she gets from her own practice. Her manifesto is to highlight the fact that Pilates is not a nuts and berries kind of workout. On the contrary, she believes that a strong mind body connection means more mindful and purposeful movements and a tougher workout. The residual feeling of alignment, balance and happiness is an additional gift.

When she is not in the studio, Ashley works in corporate travel. Spending 8-hour days sat at a desk, Ash knows the importance of re-working postural alignment to reduce the onset of pain and strengthening the core to ensure the spine is supported for life.

Ashley is a stickler for focus when taking part or leading a class, but you’ll hear her laugh from two streets away, as this sunrise enthusiast is a lover of life and 174cm of pure fun.

Ange believes in balance with a capital B. Attacking planks and Pavlova with equal enthusiasm, her live life to the brim philosophy infuses her teaching style and as such ensures she maintains a keep it real attitude to exercise and well-being.

Whilst her entry into the world of Pilates came as the result of an overtraining injury, a 23-kilogram weight loss cemented her authentic belief in the power of the Pilates method. Fast-forward four years and a Cert IV Qualification under her belt, Ange is a real compass for those looking to compliment high intensity training programmes with Pilates practice.

As a keen Marathon and occasional Ultra trail runner, if she’s not in the studio you will find Ange running boardwalks from Mosman to Manly Beach. If you are lucky, her little Frenchie Violet will be scampering by her side.

If you get to spend time with Ange at The Spring Collective you’ll become familiar with her love of a hinged lunge, and her ability to add a centimetre to the length of your spine. You will also feel like you know your body way better than you did before the class, as Ange continually expands and then shares her knowledge from Pilates adventures across the globe.

Energy runs high through Steph’s DNA. With a weekly schedule that oscillates rapidly between Fire-fighting, Iron-Man training and occasional Surf Boat Rowing, if you are feeling low on endorphins, this born and bred Aussie has an excess available for loan!

On completion of her high school certificate, a career in Personal Training ticked all the boxes for the athletic teen, whilst a seed was also planted for the holistic benefits of exercise with mental health. After a short stint on Cruise Ships as a Fit Pro, Steph joined the Branson consortium, where she met Jaime amidst high kicks and an impressively weighted tricep extension within the Group Fitness team.

Whilst initially drawn to cueing burpees in time with Pitball’s Timber, Steph developed a fascination for posture and a love for the little muscles. She began to recognise that her training programme that was full of impact and intensity would only be sustainable if she invested in strengthening her core.

STOTT Trained in both Mat and Reformer Pilates, Steph is well appointed to navigate a comprehensive repertoire, with accessible options for beginners and more intricate progressions for advanced participants.

Steph’s teaching style reflects a magical union between burn and balance, a testament to the reconfiguration of her training. Look out for Steph’s Scooter challenge; your glutes will require a personal fire extinguisher!

Warriewood based Make-Up Artist Marney opted into Pilates following a personal epiphany about the inimitable interplay between physical movement and mental connection, exclusively experienced within her Pilates practice. With a morning alarm regularly set to sparrow o’clock, and a schedule that would send anyone cross-eyed, high efficiency and a focussed workout also made pilates a firm favourite for this working Mamma, as well as motivating her transition from client to coach.

Marney’s engagement at The Spring Collective was cemented rapidly as a result of her authentic duty of care for client wellbeing and passionate commitment to creating a safe and successful environment for first timers through to seasoned practitioners. Her training with world class training provider STOTT delivered by acclaimed mentor Lisa Kaye, has armed Marney with a commendable knowledge of spinal rehabilitation and performance enhancement via a contemporary approach to the original method.

Marney’s teaching style is moderate and purposeful, providing easy to follow cues and body landmarks to ensure each exercise is performed without unnecessary complication. Her classes are popular as a result of her careful programming but also her incredibly calm demeanour and gentle coaching technique.

Citing Roll Downs and Semi-Circles as her favourite Reformer exercises, Marney believes a balance of foundational and advanced movement will always ensure satisfaction and aspiration feature in every studio session.