Pilates Educator  ·  Mentor  ·  Movement Specialist

Jules Ott
Pilates Educator

Over 25 years of movement expertise, now shared with the next generation of Pilates instructors. Based on the Mornington Peninsula — teaching with precision, depth, and genuine care.

Jules Ott, Pilates Educator and Mentor

Jules Ott — Pilates Educator,
Mentor & Movement Specialist

Jules Ott is a Pilates educator, mentor and movement practitioner with over 25 years in the industry. Based at St Andrews Beach on the Mornington Peninsula, she works with both Pilates instructors and private clients seeking thoughtful, personalised movement support.

Drawing on experience across multiple Pilates education systems, Jules now focuses on instructor education — delivering Mat and Reformer courses through Pilates Education, running professional development workshops, and providing one-to-one mentoring for working teachers.

Known for her exceptional eye and clear communication, Jules helps students understand why movement works. She places strong emphasis on precision, quality and sustainable practice — alongside private Pilates and Gyrotonic® sessions at her St Andrews Beach studio.

25+ Years in the Industry
7 Qualifications & Systems
2 Educator Certifications

"The best teaching begins with understanding why movement works — not just what to do."

— Jules Ott, Freeform Pilates

Precision Quality of movement, always — over quantity or speed.
Understanding Teaching the why behind every exercise, not just the what.
Whole Person Movement that supports how you actually want to live.

Education, Mentoring & Private Practice

Bringing depth, precision and genuine care to every aspect of Pilates education and individual practice.

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Pilates Educator Training

Professional Mat and Reformer Pilates educator courses delivered through Pilates Education, offering internationally recognised Balanced Body qualifications. Designed for aspiring instructors and working teachers seeking to deepen their credentials.

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Mentoring & CPD

Continuing education and professional development workshops for practising Pilates teachers, plus one-to-one mentoring. Drawing on decades of cross-system experience to help instructors develop confident, safe and effective teaching skills.

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Professional Pilates Educator Training

Internationally recognised training through Pilates Education, delivered by Jules Ott with 25+ years of cross-system expertise. For aspiring instructors, current teachers, and studio owners ready to invest in their professional development.

Mat Pilates exercise demonstration Coming Soon

Mat Pilates
Educator Training

A comprehensive foundation in Pilates methodology and mat work. Learn to teach with real confidence — from beginner through to advanced repertoire — with the small apparatus and the deep principles that define great Pilates instruction. Taught by Jules Ott through Pilates Education.

  • Beginner through to super-advanced mat repertoire
  • Pilates principles, biomechanics & movement foundations
  • Small apparatus: ball, resistance bands, foam roller, magic circle
  • Hands-on cueing, verbal instruction & class delivery skills
  • Internationally recognised Balanced Body qualification
Melbourne 2026 — StudioSK, 4/7 Davies Ave, Mt Eliza VIC 3930
Mt Eliza VIC Mat Pilates 2026 schedule
Jules Ott demonstrating Reformer Pilates Coming Soon

Reformer Pilates
Educator Training

Master the Reformer with the guidance of an educator who has spent decades working with this extraordinary apparatus. Develop the technical knowledge and teaching skills to guide students safely from beginner through to advanced with precision and genuine confidence.

  • Reformer safety principles & equipment mastery
  • Beginner through to advanced Reformer repertoire
  • Hands-on and verbal cueing skills for studio settings
  • Client assessment, observation & exercise modification
  • Internationally recognised Balanced Body qualification
Melbourne 2026 — StudioSK, 4/7 Davies Ave, Mt Eliza VIC 3930
Mt Eliza VIC Reformer Pilates 2026 schedule

Melbourne Training Dates

All sessions held at StudioSK, 4/7 Davies Ave, Mt Eliza VIC 3930.

Course Commencement — All Students
Sun 17 May
Pilates Fundamentals Mat & Reformer students — in-studio
Mat Pilates Educator Training
Sun 31 May
Essentials In-studio intensive
Wed 3 Jun
Essentials Zoom session
Sun 28 Jun
Progressions In-studio intensive
Wed 1 Jul
Progressions Zoom session
Sun 26 Jul
Challenges In-studio intensive
Wed 29 Jul
Challenges Zoom session
TBC
Examination Date to be confirmed
Reformer Pilates Educator Training
Sat–Sun 13–14 Jun
Essentials Weekend intensive
Sat–Sun 18–19 Jul
Progressions Weekend intensive
Sat 8 Aug
Challenges Saturday intensive
TBC
Examination Date to be confirmed

A Private Studio Experience,
By Appointment

From her private home studio in St Andrews Beach, Jules offers personalised Pilates and Gyrotonic® sessions in a calm coastal setting. Equipped with a Reformer, Wunda Chair and Gyrotonic® Pulley System, sessions are thoughtfully tailored to the individual.

Jules works with a wide range of clients, taking a whole-person approach that considers movement, mobility, strength, stress, sleep and overall wellbeing — to create sustainable progress that supports clients to move well for life.

Areas of Focus

Women & Menopause Injury Recovery Sports Performance Body Awareness Active Peninsula Lifestyle Strength & Longevity

Studio Equipment

Reformer
Wunda Chair
Gyrotonic® Pulley System
Jules Ott teaching a private Pilates session at her home studio
St Andrews Beach Mornington Peninsula, Victoria Private home studio · By appointment

Qualifications & Professional Training

A career built across multiple Pilates education systems, rehabilitation, movement education and hands-on bodywork — informing a rich, practical approach to teaching and client care.

Pilates Education — Educator & Partner Mat and Reformer · Balanced Body qualifications
Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation-based Pilates education system
Pilates International Training Centre (PITC) Comprehensive Pilates instructor training
Body Arts and Science International (BASI) BASI Pilates principles
Gyrotonic® Method Practitioner Certified Gyrotonic® practitioner
Diploma of Remedial Massage Bodywork and clinical massage therapy
Synergy Yoga Teacher Training 200-hour yoga teacher certification

Training Through Pilates
Education Australia

All educator training delivered by Jules through Freeform Pilates operates under the Pilates Education Australia framework — a provider of internationally recognised Balanced Body qualifications, accepted by leading Pilates associations and insurers across Australia and internationally.

  • Internationally Recognised Qualifications Balanced Body credentials accepted by industry bodies and insurers in Australia and globally
  • Comprehensive Curriculum Deep-dive learning from fundamental Pilates principles through to advanced practice
  • Recognised by PAA & AUSactive Aligned with the Pilates Alliance of Australasia and AUSactive industry standards
  • Hands-On & Practical Focus Real repertoire, real cueing skills — confidence to work in any studio setting

The best teachers are those who never stop learning — and the best instruction begins with understanding why movement works, not just what to do.

— Jules Ott, Freeform Pilates

Pilates training environment

Register Your Interest

Educator training venue and dates are being confirmed — register your interest and you'll be among the first to know when enrolments open. For private sessions or mentoring enquiries, reach out directly.

Phone 0429 545 848
Location St Andrews Beach, Mornington Peninsula
Training Dates To be announced soon

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