Hi, I’m Brooke, a mum, medical doctor and Pilates instructor, and the founder of Pause Pilates on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
My medical background shaped my passion for women’s health, as I saw firsthand the impact pregnancy and motherhood can have on both physical and mental wellbeing. Becoming a mum myself deepened that understanding and highlighted the importance of making time for our own health and having a supportive community around us. These experiences inspired me to create Pause: a welcoming space for mums to exercise, rebuild confidence in their bodies and connect with other mums, with room for the realities of motherhood.
Set on private acreage in Ingleside, our boutique outdoor pilates studio is surrounded by greenery, fresh air and open space. My approach brings together my medical background, training in pre and postnatal Pilates, and experience as a mum to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed movement in a relaxed environment.
Our 45-minute Pilates for Mums classes focus on building strength, supporting mobility and making time for yourself. We welcome mums at every stage of motherhood, whether you’re returning to movement after having a baby, have older children or simply want a regular moment in your week that’s yours. Babies under 12 months are welcome to come along.
There’s always space to pause for a feed, settle your baby or take a break, without feeling you need to keep up or complete every exercise. Mats and equipment are provided, and you’re welcome to stay afterwards for refreshments and a chat. My hope is that you leave feeling stronger, more connected and glad you made time to come.
We also offer private sessions for individuals and small groups, including friends, colleagues or mothers’ groups. These can be arranged at a time that suits you, either at our Ingleside studio or through our mobile service across the Northern Beaches. It’s a lovely way to spend time with other mums while doing something for yourself, with sessions tailored to your group’s needs.
Whether you’re finding your feet in motherhood or looking for a little space within a busy family life, we’d love to welcome you to Pause.
Medical doctor (attended UNSW. Combined 9 years of study and clinical practice).
Mat Pilates qualification alongside Pre and Postnatal qualification.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Katrina, the founder of Olive Counselling. is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and a mum of two. At Olive Counselling, she specialises in perinatal mental health and couples counselling and works with parents experiencing postnatal depression and anxiety, birth trauma, fertility challenges, grief and loss, identity shifts, and the everyday stresses of parenting.
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