Our Team

Jordana (she/her)

I’ve been teaching Pilates in Canberra for nearly a decade, and I’m the founder and principal teacher at Feel Better Pilates—a space built on evidence-based movement, unapologetic authenticity, and a deep love for helping people feel stronger in their own skin.

My Pilates journey started back in 2011, thanks to a persistent work friend and a reformer class that left me both confused and curious. That curiosity turned into a regular practice, later paired with weight training, and eventually evolved into a full-blown career that combines teaching, mentoring, and community-building.

Outside the studio, you’ll find me lifting heavy things (on purpose), swearing in ways that would make my mum wince, and buying tropical plants that absolutely do not belong in the Canberra climate. I’m also deeply committed to talking about my chickens any time someone makes the mistake of asking.

Things I dislike? Slow walkers, cold tomatoes, and stepping on Lego.
Things I love? Seeing people feel powerful in their own bodies, whatever that looks like for them.

Want to know more about my training and qualifications? You can find that over here.

Rosanna (she/her)

I started doing Pilates around 2013 on and off for a few years, it wasn’t until 2018 that I really started doing Pilates more frequently. I love how Pilates is a form of exercise that EVERYONE can do, works all parts of the body, you have autonomy to make it harder or easier depending on how you feel that day and the way it makes you feel afterwards.

As an introvert, public speaking was always something that made me anxious so the thought of teaching Pilates was never something that I thought I could ever do. That was until one day after a class with Jordana, she asked the question: ‘Have you thought about teaching Pilates?’ Short answer was yes, but I never took any action (I was too afraid I wouldn’t be good at it) and just buried the thought. Then when the whole world went into chaos and studios started closing due to lockdown in 2020, I needed a way to continue doing Pilates which was when I actually thought about doing a Pilates course. In August 2020 I enrolled into a Certificate IV Pilates teaching course, within 8 months I became a qualified Mat & Reformer Pilates instructor and here I am at Feel Better Pilates doing what I never would have imagined doing, teaching Pilates!

In 2024 I undertook my full apparatus training and am now qualified to teach all the Pilates.

In addition to English I am comfortable speaking and assisting people in conversational Cantonese and Mandarin.

Wenna (she/her)

I found pilates on a late night infomercial as a teenager over 20 years ago, and never stopped. My teaching journey started as a swimming teacher for adults, then had a thirteen-and-a-bit year career teaching pole dancing, before completing my Cert IV in Pilates in 2020.

I am comprehensively trained on all apparatus and have qualifications in psychology and nutrition - I am deeply passionate about helping people to feel good in themselves for now and the future. I don’t believe in benchmarking ourselves against past versions of ourselves, or past lifestyle demands. 

In addition to pilates I enjoy dance classes and heavy weights. When not teaching Pilates I’m usually playing video games or looking after my vegetable garden. 

Pilates reformer teacher Jade at Feel Better Pilates studio

Jade (she/her/they/them)

I’ve enjoyed Pilates as a movement for over 20 years, and finally took the plunge into teaching in 2022. I am qualified across all apparatus and mat.

I’ve worked at several different studios in Canberra and love being a part of the Feel Better community. I also hold a diploma in Health Science - nutritional medicine and think the new research coming out about how important gut health could be to the entire body’s wellbeing is fascinating.

I am late diagnosed autistic and am disabled; I am so grateful for the Feel Better community having such a body positive outlook on Pilates . I’ve been studying Portuguese for the last 5 years (thanks to a pandemic hobby) and hope to continue perfecting my conversational skills.

In my free time I also enjoy reading all the books, tending to my many indoor plants, and convincing my disabled galah that my feet are friends not enemies.

You’ll find me in studio on Tuesdays Thursdays for now, with my favourite reformer flows involving legs! Give me kick backs, squats, lunges, legs in straps any day.

Sarah (she/her)

I have enjoyed Pilates as my favourite form of movement for years and have recently completed my reformer and mat teacher’s qualification. Outside of Pilates I work in a stressful environment and was seeking a role that made me feel fulfilled while also at peace.  I love how Pilates creates such a fun, inclusive and open community of people. It has been the form on exercise I’ve always found the most liberating as everyone can do it and you can adjust its difficulty based on how you’re feeling that day.

When I’m not doing Pilates I also work as an Emergency Nurse, enjoy hanging out with my fur child, adventuring interstate or overseas and reading.

I am honoured that Jordana has welcomed me into the team and feel so grateful to be taught and inspired by some boss women. I can’t wait to meet you all!

Bruna (she/her)

I am Brazilian, and I have been living in Australia since March 2023. I have a degree in Physiotherapy and took my Pilates course in Brazil in 2010, and since then, I have been working teaching classes in studios and clinics. I really enjoy working with people and encouraging them to move. I love seeing the results and the increase in quality of life that Pilates provides in our daily lives. Additionally, I love dogs and currently work at a dog day care. They are like children; I usually have about 20 dogs in the same area, and just as they make me very happy with their affection, they drive me crazy in equal measure.

I am very happy for the opportunity to work with something I love so much, and to learn even more from the Feel Better team and Jordana. For me, it's like living a dream, and I am eager to share my daily life with all of you.

In addition to English I am comfortable speaking and teaching people in Portuguese.

Bruna is currently enjoying maternity leave with her beautiful bub, Liz!

Sneha (she/her)

I started doing Pilates on and off after I finished university. It was only in 2023 that I decided to pursue Pilates as my main form of exercise. From there, I grew to love Pilates and decided to undertake my reformer qualification. I ended up speaking to Jordana and she happily agreed to let me complete my course hours at Feel Better Pilates. I have since completed my course and I am now a qualified instructor. I am now undertaking a full diploma across the full apparatus.

When I am not doing Pilates, I work as a project manager (construction client side). I love reading, cooking, taking care of my plants and patting random dogs. And like every typical Canberran, I often run down to the coast to enjoy a sunny beach day.  

With everyday adult life in this crazy chaotic world, Pilates has become my little moment away from the madness. Come join me on this little journey 

Susan (she/her)

I was first introduced to Pilates 25 years ago, and I’ve continued practising on and off through the years. During a break from my ‘day job’, I finally decided to take the leap and enrolled in Pilates Instructor training.

I’m addicted to endurance running and constantly being talked into signing up for yet another marathon/ultramarathon. I then spend the next 3 to 4 months running non-stop during my training. I also love being outdoors (but I don’t do camping), and moving, in whatever form that takes on the day.

When I’m regularly practicing Pilates, I find my life is more balanced. I look forward to sharing my passion for Pilates, and movement in general, with you.

Jemma (she/her)

I first started doing Pilates over 20 years ago, as a respite from my busy corporate job. I loved the mental and physical space that it gave me, and I enjoyed the challenges it presented. Over the years, I continued to practise Pilates on and off, and in 2011 I did my first teacher training. Since then, I’ve completed various courses of study including a Diploma of Clinical Pilates. In 2024 I certified in the Pilates apparatus (cadillac, chair, and barrels).

I love that Pilates is a form of exercise that is accessible to everyone. And best of all, I believe that movement through Pilates improves overall well-being.

When I’m not doing Pilates, I enjoy jogging (slowly, when the weather is good, and when the magpies aren’t swooping!) and trying to convince my two teenagers that I’m cool.

Zoe (she/her)

I started Pilates around 4 years ago, straight after lockdown, and instantly loved the new way to build strength and endurance- that was also a lot of fun. It was such a refreshing change from my standard workout in a typical gym. I still love that every class I go to has a new move and can challenge you in ways unlike any other fitness class. 

I have always had an interest in the health and fitness industry and have pursued work in the field wherever possible. After working in the public service in a wellbeing/fitness role for 4 years, moving into the Pilates world seemed like a fulfilling transition into something new and exciting. 

After completing my qualifications, I feel very lucky that I now have the opportunity to teach in my lovely local studio. I'm excited to see where this new challenge takes me.

In my spare time I love going on adventures with my husband and our two girls, powerlifting, hanging at the beach and drinking coffee with friends. I also love a Lego challenge and weirdly love building a flatpack.

Aimee (she/her)

My first Pilates experience was probably like many people - making moves to online videos in my living room!  It wasn't until January 2023 that I decided I'd like to take the plunge and do some in-person group classes which is how I found the Feel Better community. I haven't looked back and have been loving it ever since, and in studio is where my obsession with Pilates as a form of movement really began. In fact, I loved the way Pilates made me feel so much that without  pause, I began my teacher training and am coming out the other end now as a newly milled teacher. I love the accessibility of Pilates, that you can walk in any day, and do something invigorating to lift your energy levels and mood. I'm currently attempting to convince everyone I know to give Pilates a go, because it is one of the forms of exercise I do that I truly feel can be for everyone!

When I am not in the studio, you can find me out in nature on a walk or at the beach, spending time with my cat and dog, heading out to catch some live music, or playing board games with friends. I'm passionate about strength, and currently am dabbling at lifting heavy things, and trying out any activity that I know will test my limits!

I'm very excited to take this next step and to share the Pilates love with everyone at Feel Better, and look forward to seeing you there!

Veronica (she/her)

I first encountered Pilates as a young dancer and over the years have grown to love it as its own form of movement. In 2024 I took the plunge and became a certified Mat work & Reformer Instructor, and I’m thrilled to be part of the Feel Better team as the studio expands into new locations.

I have a passion for moving your body in whatever way makes you feel best, and in my own time I’ve been a dancer, a swimmer, and a keen hiker and cyclist (you’ll never catch me running though). When I’m not in the Pilates studio, you can find me dancing, lifting heavy things, or relaxing in bed with my cats. 

In my other life, I’m a classically trained singer and pianist, and I’ve spent a lot of time gallivanting around the world to perform & record. You’ve probably heard my vocals in a movie soundtrack, or spotted me in an allhomes ad…