A PLACE TO IMMERSE YOUR BODY AND MIND IN MOVEMENT AND BREATH.
CONNECT AND RESET.
About our studio
Amity Pilates is a friendly and vibrant boutique studio that celebrates the traditional Pilates method, Contrology.
It offers a unique opportunity to learn and practise the system of Contrology (the name Joseph Pilates originally called his method) in an Open Studio format and in group lead classes. (read more about this under the ‘Our Classes’ tab)
Classes have been created to support your journey into the system of Pilates whether you have no prior experience or have been practising over many years.
Classes run 6 days a week from Monday - Saturday from 6.30am - 2.30pm.
There are additional workshops that run throughout the year.
How do I start?
Fill in the NEW CLIENT ENQUIRY form (below) to check there is a space available at a time that will work for you to attend sessions.
Come in for a little visit! Have a chat about how the studio works, what your needs are and meet Gemma (about 15min) FREE
Organise a time to come in for your first session and the start of your journey into classical Pilates.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE VERY LIMITED AVAILABLE SPACES AT THE MOMENT.
PLEASE COMPLETE THE FORM THROUGH THE LINK BELOW TO SEE IF WE HAVE A SPACE THAT WORKS FOR YOU OR WE CAN POP YOU ON OUR WAITING LIST.
ABOUT GEMMA
Founder of Amity Pilates Gemma Duff, has been facilitating classes using the Pilates method since 2002 both in Melbourne and on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Her initial training explored the method from a contemporary perspective. Following this Gemma has undertaken further training and study in the classical system of the Pilates method or ‘Contrology’ as Joseph Pilates developed it.
Gemma is fortunate enough to have close relationships with many health professionals both in Geelong and on the Bellarine Peninsula and will happily liaise with your health provider when creating programs at your request.
Gemma is proud to hold qualifications from several training providers including;
An international certification from the prestigious BASI program, having completed the full comprehensive teacher training syllabus.
A nationally recognised Diploma in contemporary Pilates and Teaching methodology.
Recognised as a level 4 instructor through the APMA
Certificate IV in Workplace Training and Assessment
Senior First Aid and CPR Qualifications updated annually
Certificate IV in Fitness
At the start of 2021 Gemma completed a 2 year mentorship program at Proper Pilates in Kyneton, learning from Wade Edwell, Australia’s only 2nd generation teacher to Jay Grimes. Wade is the only person in Australasia who has studied with and been certified by Jay Grimes, and only 1 of 70 people worldwide who is recognised as a graduate of “THE WORK” (Vintage Pilates)
Jay Grimes worked with Joseph Pilates and his wife Clara in their studio in NYC and has been instrumental in maintaining the integrity of Joe’s method of Contrology. He learned from Joe at the end of his life when his system was fully developed and is committed to maintaining the authenticity of the work and the intention behind the Contrology system.
Gemma completed a 2nd classical Pilates mentorship program with the amazing Karen Frischmann at the end of 2023.
Karen has been exploring Pilates for over 30years, she has been learning from and working with Jay Grimes for over 20years and during that period (with encouragement from Jay) she participated in an apprenticeship program under Romana Kryzanowska.
In 2009 Karen Frischmann, Sandy Shimoda & Jay Grimes established “Vintage Pilates”, a studio for Pilates professionals to train and deepen their understanding of Contrology.
Now Karen devotes her career to teaching teachers more deeply understand this incredible system.
Gemma’s ongoing study and practise is developing a deeper understanding of the classical/original and traditional method of Contrology and the intentions behind the system as a whole, which is translating in the work practised throughout the Amity Pilates studio.