Welcome to Boab Tree House
Our Mission
OUR MISSION IS FOR YOU :
to regain proper movement patterns to achieve your optimal posture, using pilates exercises and equipment and incorporating movement techniques
to alleviate pain, discomfort and limitations
to enhance your daily activities
to enhance your sporting performances
to feel the very best you can feel
to learn the tools to be in control of your body
to have the best recovery from injury or surgery
to have the best pregnancy and journey back into your body
to make sure that you are not stopping doing the things you like doing because of age or injury
Timetable & Prices
We are open from Monday to Friday from 6 am to 3 pm.
Saturdays from 8 to 12 am.
As it is a space for you to thrive we only cater private or duo sessions.
Private session: $80,(1 hour)
10 sessions pass: $750
Duo: $40 each, (1 hour)
10 sessions pass $350
Pilates Fitness, (45 min)
10 sessions pass $300
Initial Assessment: $110, (90 min)
Our Story
This is my Story and experience of Pilates, movement and wellbeing.
Back in 2004 whilst I was still living in Spain, I had a sudden onset of lower back pain. After a few months dealing with the pain I woke one morning, sneezed falling to the floor and I could not move, I had to be taken to Hospital where I had surgery to remove a disc. After surgery I spent 4 weeks in a hospital bed, finally I was then sent home with the directions of not moving for another 40 days to aid my recovery.
I have been blessed with a good, strong and flexible body, but after that episode I completely lost it and I spent the next six years in constant pain and discomfort. For many years I spent large amounts of time and money visiting all sorts of specialists hoping they would sort my pain out.
After moving to Australia in 2008 I went to a renowned pain specialist in Melbourne, who told me that “The sooner you accept that you will live the rest of your life in pain, the better.”
That was something that I could not accept so I decided to embark on an unpredictable and exiting journey into the body, movement and pilates.
I undertook my teacher training in 2009 at a teaching studio on the Sunshine Coast under the Internationally recognised Pilates School BASI. After completion in 2010 I became a certified pilates teacher and I finally, like magic, got rid of my chronic pain.
I have since then worked in several Studios around Australia, and since 2014 operated my home based Pilates Studio.
I have never stopped learning and continuing to study, not only through experience and practice but also attending courses and workshops.
I love what I do, I have fun when I am working and I feel rewarded every time we change postures, eliminate and alleviate pain and discomfort, remove limitations and enhance movement patterns.
In the last 12 years I have worked with all sort of bodies, personalities, stories such as…
Elite athletes wanting to enhance their performance
People recovering from injuries and surgery
Women pre and post pregnancy
Returned Australian defence personnel
Ladies wanting to do gardening, laundry and basic activities without feeling pain
Couples wanting to keep fit
Office based workers suffering headaches, lower back or neck pains after sitting for hours
People wanting to improve their swing, cycling, horse riding skills etc
Grandmothers just wanting to keep active for their grandchildren
People just wanting to feel good
And let me tell you one thing, in my professional and personal experience Pilates and movement have always helped!
Thats why I am so passionate about what I do!
Testimonials
I have loved my Pilates classes with Sonia. I noticed a difference in my posture and strength.
Sonia is a dedicated teacher, who takes the time to explain the exercises and benefits of doing them. I really enjoyed the small group classes and I look forward to keeping up my practice.
Melanie Gleeson
I have found Sonia to be ahead and shoulders above any Pilates instructor, whether clinical or otherwise I have ever worked with. I can't rave about her skill and insight level enough. She really puts herself into the core of your own health/rehab and finds new ways to overcome roadblocks created by past injuries. She is a delightful human being as well!
Susan Jay
I've done a lot of Pilates in Australia and across the world during my travels. Sonia remains my favourite Pilates instructor for her knowledge, professionalism and her care for clients. Whether you are just beginning your Pilates regimen or someone with a lot of experience Sonia can guide you through a program designed to meet your needs.
Andrew King
Sonia is the best Pilates Instructor I have ever had the privilege to train with. She has the ability to pinpoint where soreness is coming from and is so good at explaining the movements to maximise the benefit. There is a real knack to be able to explain where you should be feel the muscle contract. Thank you for the best 3 years of Pilates training!
Carolle Mac
I had been doing pilates for over 5 years when I met Sonia. Sonia has amazing talent for helping people to be aware of their bodies and to use the correct muscles. I'm nearly 70 now and my passion is Dressage, and with Sonia' s help I feel I can keep riding for many years yet, hopefully competitively as well. Thank you Sonia, you have helped me so much and I'm looking forward to the future and seeing you every week. You are such a lovely person and so positive and encouraging.
Judy Gronn
Sonia made me aware of the muscles I'd ignore for years, and the mistakes I made when exercising because of that. I'm in my 70's, and now I do a variety of different exercises easily because of my new awareness. I think of her with gratitude whenever I exercise now.
Juli Townsend
Sonia, after having two knee replacements 7 weeks apart and doing weeks of Rehab at the hospital. I t was only after a few sessions with you that I have my life back. I can once again play with my grandchildren. Thank you so much!
Maureen Marshall
Sonia has helped me to reduce my pain levels, and not have an operation from a fall 47 years ago.
Her eye and her knowledge is amazing. Have and will keep referring her to anyone.