Hey, I’m Ella!
Founder of MAEMOVE and a Clinical Pilates instructor.
Movement has been my world since I was a kid. I grew up on the Central Coast and moved to Sydney at 15 to pursue full-time dance, earning a Diploma in Dance from Ev & Bow Fulltime Dance Training Centre. From there, I headed to New Zealand to train at the New Zealand School of Dance in Wellington, completing a Certificate in Dance and Performance before working across a few contemporary dance contracts.
Throughout my dance journey, Clinical Pilates was always in the background, helping me stay strong, mobile, and injury-free. Eventually, it became the main focus. I completed my Diploma of Integrated Pilates through Tensegrity Training under Liz Charmas at Phoenix Pilates, and I’ve been teaching since 2021 across the Central Coast, Newcastle and Sydney.
MAEMOVE was born out of the desire to create a method that blends everything I know and love — the precision and body awareness of Pilates, mixed with functional strength training that leaves you feeling empowered, not burnt out.
In class, I’m all about high-quality movement, real results, and creating a space where you feel supported and seen, whether you’re recovering from injury, building strength or just getting back into moving your body. I’m also constantly learning, evolving and refining the way I teach to give my clients the best possible experience.
And yes… you’ll usually be greeted by Olly, my (very friendly) studio sidekick. He’s an essential part of the MAEMOVE vibe and takes his role as studio mascot very seriously.
Welcome.
This space was built with so much intention — and a whole lot of love.
At Maemove Pilates, we believe Pilates should be intelligent, challenging and tailored to you. Our Forresters Beach studio is fully equipped with a reformer, cadillac, wunda chair, spine corrector and dedicated matwork space — giving you variety, progression and a truly complete pilates experience.
We keep our class sizes super small so you get personalised attention, hands-on support & smart programming that helps you reach your goals. Whether you’re here to build strength, improve posture, recover from injury or simply move with confidence, every class is designed to keep you progressing.
Our mission is to create a welcoming, results-focused space where pilates becomes a practice you enjoy and look forward to, every week. With a mix of equipment and matwork classes, you’ll experience improved strength, flexibility and alignment.
Here’s where you’ll get to know a little more about me (Ella), my journey, and the story behind MAEMOVE. Expect real talk, no fluff and a deep care for helping you feel strong, supported and totally at home in your body.
And yes — Olly (our unofficial studio manager) will likely be wagging his tail, waiting to say hi.
Our Core Values
Strength Through
Breath & Control
We believe real strength comes from within — built through intentional movement, conscious breath, and deep body awareness. It’s not about doing more, but doing it with purpose.
Quality Coaching,
Always
Small group, high-touch training is at the heart of everything we do. We keep things personal, hands-on, and focused — so you feel supported, seen, and confident in how you move.
Progress That
Feels Good
We train hard — but not at the cost of your body. Expect smart programming that challenges you while keeping you pain-free, balanced, and moving better than ever.
Community
& Care
MAEMOVE is more than a workout. It’s a space where you’re part of something — where people show up for themselves and each other, and where growth is always celebrated.