A method of movement, not just a class. It's built on five disciplines: Pilates, Physics, Anatomy, Research and Education. Every session is built around what your body needs that day, and what it needs long term, rehabilitation after injury or surgery, core and postural strength, or simply moving well for years to come. It's part of a longer practice of longevity, built one session at a time. Whether you’re recovering from injury, supporting a sore back, preparing for or returning after pregnancy, or building strength to prevent injury, every session starts with what your body needs.
Functional Pilates encompasses reformer, mat-based and clinical Pilates, plus resistance training. We draw on whatever your body needs, for rehabilitation, core strength, balance and injury prevention, tailored to each body's stage and goals.
New to Pilates or returning after a long break: both are common starting points, and the pace is set by you.
Founder and principal instructor. A scientist by training, she built Functional Pilates as a rehabilitation-first method.
Read Filippa’s full profile →Teaches Functional Pilates and Strong Muscles & Bones, with a focus on strength and bone density.
Read Rachel’s full profile →Teaches Functional Pilates and yoga, bringing breathwork into movement practice.
Read Indra-Kaye’s full profile →A one-on-one session to understand your body, your goals, and any injuries or conditions to work around.
One hour of individual attention, ideal if you're new to Pilates, working through an injury, or want focused, personal guidance.
A shared session for two, well suited to friends, partners or family members training together, each on their own program.
One instructor, three students, each guided through their own program. No two people are the same, and neither are the exercises.
You can book directly. If you're coming from a GP, physiotherapist or surgeon, bring anything they've given you and we'll work with it.
Your first session is always an assessment, never a class. We go through your history, what hurts, what you want back, and how you move.
Comfortable clothing you can move in, and grip socks. We have socks available if you forget. Nothing else to bring.
You leave knowing which format suits you, how often to come, and what the first few weeks will look like.
“It has been a revelation — within a short time I have learned how to engage my core muscles and am in the process of strengthening them all. I now have a lot less back pain.”
“For this senior she offers rehab with dignity and keeps me fit for cycling and table tennis and life in general.”
“She has been able to identify areas of weakness and incorrect mechanics and develop a program of strengthening and rehabilitation which has had significant success.”
A rehabilitation-focused approach to Pilates developed by Filippa Minnelli, combining science, anatomy and research to build strength, posture, balance and confident movement.
An Initial Assessment, Private 1:1 (60 minutes), Group 1:2 (60 minutes) and Group 1:3 (75 minutes).
People recovering from injury, returning to exercise, or wanting stronger, more stable movement.
Unit 1/3 Wellington Street, Kew VIC 3101.
Functional Pilates is rehabilitation-focused, with programs designed around your needs. Book an Initial Assessment so we can tailor sessions to you.
Pregnancy is one of the areas we train. Speak to your health professional, and book an Initial Assessment so we can plan safe sessions.
