Barbara Finlayson

“You are only as young as your spine is flexible” ~ Jospeh Pilates

Barbara has been a Pilates enthusiast since 2015, first becoming involved after moving to Melbourne and searching for a new community to join. After a short time, Barbara developed a passion for the Pilates method, which in turn prompted her to enrol at National Pilates Training and obtain her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction in 2018.

Midway through her training, Barbara sustained a lower back injury that made it difficult for her to perform everyday activities. Throughout Barbara’s recovery, the Pilates method provided a sense of comfort and relief and overtime, allowed progressive movement and wellbeing to return.

As a mental health advocate, Barbara focuses on the mind-body connection and the positive impacts that movement has in strengthening and synergising mental wellbeing. Barbara has a desire to inspire others to experience the genuine benefits of Pilates through life’s inevitable changes and challenges.

Alongside her Pilates education, Barbara is a Registered Nurse specialising in Neonatal Intensive Care. Barbara is passionate about sharing a sense of empowerment to clients to make informed decisions about movement and proactive care about their minds and bodies.

When outside of the Pilates studio, you can find Barbara walking along beaches, reading books, and travelling worldwide to experience new adventures.

• Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (10537NAT)
• Bachelor of Nursing: Registered Nurse (NMW0002581097)
• AUSactive Membership (403154)
• First Aid and CPR Training
• Mental Health First Aid Training
• Working With Children Check Number (WWC1856236E)