Ranges Pilates

Ranges Pilates Specializing in injury recovery, sports specific training and getting the most out of your body. Doe

Ranges Pilates is a fully equipped boutique Pilates Studio in the foothills of Monbulk, teaching private and small group classes, and Mat Pilates at The Selby Studio. A little about me - I now have over 25,000 hours teaching Clinical / Remedial Pilates. My experience with Pilates began in the late 1990’s to help chronic back and neck pain. Observing that Pilates had been so effective, a couple of

years later I trained to instruct Mat and Reformer Pilates. Keen for more comprehensive knowledge, 12 years ago I went on to be fully qualified in the Diploma Level Course to Teach Remedial/Clinical Pilates. Registered with the Australian Pilates Method Association as a Level 4 Teacher.

So true, especially using the full range of equipment and comprehensive mat Pilates repertoire. You get the full Pilates...
15/08/2025

So true, especially using the full range of equipment and comprehensive mat Pilates repertoire. You get the full Pilates experience tailored for YOU


Thank you for the lovely feedback, so glad to see you are feeling better.Missing Pilates because of illness or extended ...
18/06/2025

Thank you for the lovely feedback, so glad to see you are feeling better.

Missing Pilates because of illness or extended holidays can make your body slip backwards but it doesn’t take long to get back on track.

Keeping up with some exercise does make a difference even if it’s just gentle movement.

Thank you again.

Joint replacement is massive surgery and the best outcomes are from people who keep the muscles around the joint as stro...
03/06/2025

Joint replacement is massive surgery and the best outcomes are from people who keep the muscles around the joint as strong as possible.

I’ve helped many people over the last 20 years with pre and post op exercises, and it’s great hearing from a clients recent surgery has gone well.

Coming to your sessions really helps but doing exercises at home makes a big difference.

My email has not been working properly the last few weeks. Arrrgh!If you have emailed me but not received a reply please...
17/03/2025

My email has not been working properly the last few weeks. Arrrgh!

If you have emailed me but not received a reply please Direct Message me through Instagram or Facebook.

Apologies for any inconvenience, it will hopefully be fixed soon just need to spend a few hours talking to overseas call centers.

And don’t get me started on built on obsolescence!!!!

On International Women’s Day I would like highlight Clara Pilates, the wife of Joseph Pilates. Little is known about her...
09/03/2025

On International Women’s Day I would like highlight Clara Pilates, the wife of Joseph Pilates.

Little is known about her other than she born Anna Clara Zuener in Germany in 1883.

She was originally a nurse or a nursery teacher, and usually wore a nurses uniform when she taught.

In the photo she is wearing her trademark white nurses uniform.

The photo is from a photo shoot for Look magazine in 1956 with Elaine Malbin (pictured with her huge handbag after finishing her workout with Joseph Pilates). The photographer was John Vachon. Image held by the Library of Congress. Thank you to for sharing the image.


Clara met Joe in 1926 while traveling by boat to New York.

Joe may have been the creator behind the Pilates method, but it was Clara who vocalized and clarified how to adapt the exercises to fit each client.

According to many of the Pilates Elders (those teachers who trained directly with Joe), Joe was fairly brisk and abrupt with his instructions and directions, perhaps partially due to the fact that English was not his first language.

It was Clara who often spent the most time with clients, explaining what Joe wanted. She was also a lot more approachable so many preferred to be taught be her.

Following Joe’s death in 1967, Clara continued to teach in the studio until her death in 1977 at age 94.

As per usual with majority of women in the past we know little about them, but this doesn’t make them any less important.

At Pilates because I tailor all the exercises to the individual it doesn’t matter your fitness level, your size, your ag...
20/02/2025

At Pilates because I tailor all the exercises to the individual it doesn’t matter your fitness level, your size, your age, your gender, your ability, or how you learn.

Can’t lie down, that’s fine.

Can’t sit, that’s fine.

Can’t stand, that’s fine.

Can’t get up off the ground, definitely fine.

All you need is a body and a willingness to improve and be consistent. THIS is how you feel stronger, more flexible and better able to move with ease.

If interested in learning more please contact me, link in bio.

Rosemary

Thinking of everyone affected by the Ash Wednesday Bushfires on 16th February 1983.A number of clients and friends of th...
16/02/2025

Thinking of everyone affected by the Ash Wednesday Bushfires on 16th February 1983.

A number of clients and friends of the studio were involved with the fires.

My thoughts are with you today.

At that time on the 16th February 1983 there were hundreds of separate fires around the state including close to here Cockatoo, Belgrave Heights, Upper Beaconsfield and Warburton.

47 people died
2,676 were injured
8,000 people evacuated
3,700 buildings destroyed
Hundreds of thousands of sheep, cattle and wildlife died.
130,000 firefighters, defense force and volunteers were involved during and in the aftermath.

As you can see in the first image Cardinia Dam saved Emerald

Thinking of everyone affected by the Ash Wednesday Bushfires on 16th February 1983.A number of clients and friends of th...
16/02/2025

Thinking of everyone affected by the Ash Wednesday Bushfires on 16th February 1983.

A number of clients and friends of the studio were involved with the fires.

My thoughts are with you today.

At that time on the 16th February 1983 there were hundreds of separate fires around the state including close to here Cockatoo, Belgrave Heights, Upper Beaconsfield and Warburton.

47 people died
2,676 were injured
8,000 people evacuated
3,700 buildings destroyed
Hundreds of thousands of sheep, cattle and wildlife died.
130,000 firefighters, defense force and volunteers were involved during and in the aftermath.

As you can see in the first image Cardinia Dam

Ideal you should do 2-3 Pilates sessions per week, sounds great BUT you don’t have to.I know some studios say you have t...
24/01/2025

Ideal you should do 2-3 Pilates sessions per week, sounds great BUT you don’t have to.

I know some studios say you have to but you don’t.

Most of my clients do 1 or 2 times a week, and that’s great, much, much better than none.

Yes, you would make faster improvements but let’s face it, it’s not always practical with time constraints and finances.

BUT, there is DEFINITELY a but try to fit in 3-5 hours a week of moderate intensity exercise.

It can be some of the at home Pilates exercises I give you when you start.

It can be brisk walking, gardening, gym workouts, swimming, running, horse riding, tennis, dancing.

It doesn’t have to be all in one go, just 30-45 minutes a day split into 15 minute chunks.

AND what’s even best you can use ALL your Pilates techniques to get the most out of these movements.

Pilates can help you in your everyday day life, it can make you stronger, more flexible and importantly move with greater ease, ESPECIALLY if the exercises are tailored specifically for YOU!

If you would like advice on at home exercises please contact me.

Rosemary

Thank MJ for this beautiful review, I’m so glad that your session helped you.It’s part on my key belief as a Pilates tea...
17/01/2025

Thank MJ for this beautiful review, I’m so glad that your session helped you.

It’s part on my key belief as a Pilates teacher that even though I have a class plan to help you progress, every session

I listen ➡️

I explain why there may be an issue ➡️

What we are going to do to help ➡️

And why the exercises and any other modifications in movement out side the studio will help ➡️

The exercises alone are only part of what helps, listening, educating and empowering you, gives you the control of understanding of what works best for YOU.

Thank you MJ

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375 Old Emerald Road
Melbourne, VIC
3793

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 9pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 8:30pm

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+61403691091

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Ranges Pilates specialises in injury recovery and movement rehabilitation, with graded progression. Small class size with a max of 4. Every one is given individual exercises specific for their needs. The studio is fully equipped with all the Pilates apparatus and small props giving you the full range of exercise options. A little about me - I now have over 7500 hours teaching Specialist Pilates. My experience with Pilates began in the late 1990’s to help chronic back pain. Observing that Pilates had been so effective, a couple of years later I trained to instruct Mat and Reformer Pilates. Keen for more comprehensive knowledge, 8 years ago I went on to be fully qualified in the Diploma Level Course to Teach Pilates Movement Therapy. Registered with the Australian Pilates Method Association as a Level 3 Teacher.