Mend Pilates Perth

25/04/2026

Watching this client’s journey has been nothing short of incredible.

Through consistent, tailored Pilates work we have seen real, visible changes. These aren’t just general Pilates exercises, they are client specific scoliosis Pilates exercises, carefully and intelligently selected to support this client’s body and unique needs.

Scoliosis isn’t a one size fits all, and neither is the way we approach Pilates. With the right guidance, awareness and tailored programming, meaningful progress is absolutely possible!

We are so proud of this client’s progress! 🙌🏼

Mariana is our Authorised Scolio-Pilates Practitioner based in our studio in Spearwood.

Scolio- Pilates is a game changer for Scoliosis. No pills or surgery required! It is intelligent Pilates movement focussed on breathing, elongating, strengthening and 3d corrective positioning!

11/04/2026

Proud is an understatement.

One of our teenage athletes, Maksim Tomić, has been selected (AGAIN) to represent Australia at an international soccer tournament in Vukovar, Croatia. This tournament brings together top Croatian clubs and diaspora teams from around the world.

To top it off, he has been named CAPTAIN!

This is a reflection of his work ethic, discipline and leadership both on and off the pitch. Opportunities like this don’t come by chance or luck, they are earned through consistency and commitment.

We can’t wait to see him test himself on the international stage and represent with pride.

Big things ahead!!!!! We are so incredibly proud of you Maksim 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩😭😭😭😭😭

01/04/2026

We are so excited to share that we are a 2026 Western Knights club partner!!! 🤩

This exciting partnership brings together performance, recovery and community- supporting our players both on and off the pitch. With a shared commitment to strength, well-being and excellence, we cannot wait to see the positive impact this collaboration will have across the club.

Thank you so much for having us this season 💪🏾

27/03/2026

23/03/2026

Almost here 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

24/12/2025

Merry Christmas everyone! May this season be filled with joy, rest and special moments spent with family and friends.

Thank you to my amazing clients for your dedication and commitment. You have all worked incredibly hard throughout the year and the progress shows. Thank you for trusting me to look after you in the Studio. I am so grateful to be part of your journey.

Aside from public holidays, the studio will continue to be open.

One more important note- from now until school goes back next year, I will be taking a break from social media. I am still contactable via email and phone.

Again, wishing you all a safe and wonderful Christmas 🎄

07/09/2025

Pilates for rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis………is evidence based!

…what do they say? …..that Pilates is safe and effective for the treatment of dysfunction of balance, strength, quality of life, cognition, physical performance, walking and posture….”articles investigated provide a scientific basis to support Pilates as an option for rehabilitation programs for MS patients….”

At Mend Pilates Perth we offer 1:1 rehabilitative Pilates where each 1 hour session is tailored for you and what is going on with your body. We correct and modify, so that you get the most out of each session.

What is so good about correcting?……only that body awareness improves which contributes to balance development in MS patients! Again….evidence based!!

For more information see-
Pilates for rehabilitation in patients with multiple sclerosis: A systematic review of effects on cognition, health-related physical fitness, general symptoms and quality of life by Karen Adriana Pastana Marques, et al, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 24 (2020) 26-36 (doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.01.008)

Effect of twelve weeks Pilates training on functional balance of male patients with multiple sclerosis:randomised controlled trial, Mehdi Gheitasi et al, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies 25 (2021) 41-45 (doi.org/10.1016/j.jbmt.2020.11.003)

20/08/2025

Client wins!! 🤩

After just 2 Scoliosis focused Pilates sessions, this amazing client felt lighter, taller and decompressed in her body- with no leg weakness or numbness for 5 whole days! This is a big milestone for her.

Even after a demanding work shift brought on some soreness and symptoms, her recovery was faster than ever - back to feeling good the very next day.

This is the power of a Scoliosis focused 1:1 Pilates session!

Scoliosis is a highly individualised condition, where no two spines curve in exactly the same way or impact the body in exactly the same way. A one size fits all approach simply doesn’t work.

At Mend Pilates Perth, we will help you to understand your own curve. We are here for you and work with you.

If you are interested in Scolio-Pilates? DM me to learn more or to book your first session.

Your spine will thank you!

30/03/2025

Do you suffer from chronic lower back pain? Or do you know someone who does?

Did you know that rehabilitative Pilates exercise can significantly reduce chronic lower back pain.

At Mend Pilates Perth, we are a fully equipped rehabilitative Pilates studio located in Coogee. We can help you to feel better. We also happily work with all allied health providers too.

DM for more information.

17/02/2025

Backpacks……and gait; head angle; load carriage and trunk posture…….Say What???? 🧐

Since school is back it’s only fitting we talk about backpacks and how heavy they are and how our (our kids) body is impacted. Have we checked how our kids are standing with those bags? Are they in a forward neck position? Are the bags ridiculously heavy….? Are they complaining of sore feet or heels?

We did a little research and found several studies undertaken that found the following:

Backpacks can “lead to poor posture due to the posterior placement of the load, which over time may contribute to low back pain and musculoskeletal complications.” This is what a study found that examined postural and load distribution differences with backpacks. Load distribution and postural changes in young adults when wearing a traditional backpack versus the BackTpack, Kimberley D Dahl, He Wang, Jennifer K Popp, D. Clark Dickin, Gait & Posture 2016, Volume 45, Pages 90-96

“…The human body adopts different gait strategies during load carriage activities; the hip strategy is used during walking, and the ankle strategy is used during running…” Effect of load carriage lifestyle on kinematics and kinetics of gait, Hsin-Huan Wang, Wei-Chi Tsai, Min-Hao Hung, Jui-Hung Tu, Chia-Hsiang Chen, 2023, Applied Bionics and Biomechanics, 8022635, 7 pages

“The school backpack load influences relative plantar pressure distribution, especially in the mid foot…” Influence of school backpack load on plantar foot pressure during walking in 9-11 years old girls, Štefan Balko, James J Tufano, Marek Jelinek, Zdenêk Svoboda, Monika Blaszczyszyn, František Vaverka, Central European Journal of Public Health 2022, 30(3):185-189

“Backpack carriage significantly affects plantar pressure distribution and gait parameters in children. Increased pressure on the forefoot and heel regions was consistently reported…” Agarwal, P, Sharna A, Rai, RH, BansalN, Sharma N, Sidiq M, Reddy Vandals, VK Shaphe MA Esht, Malholtra, Kashoo, ChahalA, Exploring the impact of Backpack carrying on plantar pressure and fair patterns in children: A systemic Review, Journal of Bodywork & Movement Therapies, 2025

09/02/2025

Soccer superstars!!! Maksim and Anton 💪🏾

These 2 incredible clients have been selected to represent the Australian Croatian Diaspora team at the 14s/15s Vukovar Memorial Tournament in Croatia this coming April 2025.

This tournament will see 16 teams from around Croatia and the world, including the top 12 club academies in Croatia and 4 teams that have been selected by the HNS coaches for diasporas from America/Canada, Austria/Switzerland, Germany/Sweden and Australia. This is a major tournament where scouts from all over Europe will be looking for future stars.

In addition, the 14s Croatian National team will also be made up of players coming directly from this tournament.

To say we are proud is an absolute understatement, as these boys have worked so hard in our studio week after week (let alone at their own soccer training sessions).

Well done boys!! We can’t wait to see you soar!!

At Mend Pilates Perth, we are here to support your children in their sport and to help them fly towards their dreams.

Our comprehensive Pilates sessions utilise all Pilates equipment- being reformer, trapeze table, spine corrector, ladder barrel, stability chair and have structured progressive programs each week that are tailored to your child and their sport. These sessions are aimed to assist with your child’s development and sports performance, improve optimal physical function, prevent and manage injuries and any sub-acute/chronic conditions to reduce pain, improve strength, flexibility, alignment, balance, range of movement and breathing function and improving mental health through mindful and purposeful movement.

We highly recommend starting Pilates early in your child’s sport journey for this support.

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