About
Balanced Movement is made up of two beautiful studios located in the Riverland - perfectly positioned beside Lake Bonney, BARMERA and the River Murray, RENMARK.
OUR WHY:
Hi there, I’m Hannah, the founder of Balanced Movement Physio & Pilates.
My vision for Balanced Movement was to create a calming space where people look forward to visiting. A space for people to feel empowered, physically and mentally. A space for people to reach their goals and develop their overall strength + wellness. And most importantly, a space to deliver a quality service with less clinical feels, and more COMMUNITY VIBES!
From our little children, through to our adults, the world we live in is naturally evolving into a more sedentary, busy place to live. My goal, is to help people move better with purpose, and find stillness in this crazy, fast paced society we live in.
Founder of balanced movement
Hannah
Originally from Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula, Hannah opened Balanced Movement in January 2020 and now calls Barmera, her home.
Hannah’s passion for movement began from a very young age, playing her way through every sport she could and following her passion into University, completing her Graduate degree with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2016. Hannah’s passion for Pilates came from beginning classes herself many years ago. She began to understand the benefits of the movement and started to feel and see physical improvements within her own body very quickly.
Hannah completed her Mat & Reformer Pilates instructor certification through the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institution) and introduced the Riverland to its very first - boutique Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio.
Hannah continues to grow her knowledge within the industry and has gone on to study more specific treatment forms including Superficial Dry Needling, Cranio Sacral Therapy & paediatrics.
Essentially, Hannah is your girl for specialised Physiotherapy treatments + providing the dream, signature Pilates experience!
PHYSIOTHERAPIST, BARMERA CLINIC
SCOTT
Meet Scott! Scott joined the Balanced Movement team as a Physiotherapist based at our Barmera clinic!
Scott brings an incredible wealth of experience to Balanced Movement, having completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy and furthered his studies to delve into specialised sports physiotherapy, occupational health, safety and ergonomics. Scott has previously practised throughout the Riverland, ran his own private physiotherapy practice looking after the mining community of Roxby Downs for 17 years and has even worked over in the US.
We feel incredibly lucky to have Scott back in the Riverland and a part of the Balanced Movement team and know his experience will be greatly appreciated by our BM clients.
Scotts clinic availability : Thursday + Fridays, weekly
To book your next appointment with Scott, please call our Physio (Monday’s or Wednesday)
on 0476 291 945 or complete the patient booking form here
PILATES INSTRUCTOR + CO-FOUNDER BALANCED MOVEMENT RENMARK
morgan
Meet Morgz, our Co-Founder of Balanced Movement Renmark and all round Renmark loving chick! Morgan brings with her a background in Personal Training, having attained her Certificate II & IV in fitness in 2018 and APPI Mat + Reformer Pilates Certification in 2021.
After attending her first few Pilates classes with us a few years back, Morgan’s trip to Balanced Movement Barmera soon became her new favourite ritual – noticing not only the fast, physical improvements for her body, but the calmness she felt the minute she stepped into our studio...
With experience in Personal Training, Pilates allows Morgan to combine her love for movement, training, and well-being into one, promoting overall wellness for a fun filled, active lifestyle!
Morgan is also the woman behind The River Vista and looks forward to hosting all of us for more Cliffside Pilates Flows in the future!!
PILATES INSTRUCTOR + Administrator
mURPHY
Meet Murphy (Murph) - She is our Vet Nurse turned Allied Health Assistant & recently adding APPI Pilates Instructor to her many talents & qualifications!
We will call Murph a Renmark local however she moved to the Riverland from Mount Gambier in 2017 and we are so glad she did!
Murph has a passion for helping others live their most fulfilling life and she cannot wait to help the BM community move their bodies the right way and grow their love for Pilates. She loves the challenge of Pilates with everlasting opportunity to learn and conquer. She loves how it makes you feel, with so many benefits for the mind, body and soul.
Outside of Pilates you will find Murph waterskiing, travelling and spending time with friends, family and of course her fur babies Otis and Iris..
Pilates instructor
LARA
Meet Lara! She is our newest face to the BM instructing team and has already begun sharing her magic with our Renmark & Barmera clients.
Lara is originally from Mildura and has only been in the Riverland for just over a year. Lara has always had a passion for fitness and helping people. After several injuries she was drawn to the Pilates movement for its benefits of being low impact yet having such a positive effect on her body but also the mental challenge that it brings, not to mention the next level (Pilates) burn.
Lara loves that Pilates has helped further develop and expand her knowledge in the fitness industry and has gained an entirely fresh appreciation for her own training and physical being.
Outside of Pilates you will find Lara coaching in her role at F45 Renmark, volunteering for Monash CFS or spending time and relaxing with her family..
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
KHALEISHA
Meet Khaleisha! KB is our water and sports loving girl who is super cruisey and an all round wonderful human! She is an incredible Occupational Therapist by day and completed her APPI Mat + Reformer Pilates Certification in 2022 to join us as an instructor at Balanced Movement.
We are so incredibly lucky to have KB join our BM team in the Riverland who is originally from the Yorke Peninsula! In her spare time you’ll find her by the water either on or behind a jetski, catching up with friends, heading home to Yorkes for a visit or on the court with basketball/netball.
KB began Pilates after moving to the Riverland as another way to keep active. She loves how such small and controlled movements can challenge our core, strength and balance so much! Pilates also gives KB the chance to zone out of the craziness of the day-day life and focus solely on the body and how it’s moving + feeling..
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Jorja
Meet Jorja! Our born and bred Renmark girl. Jorja is currently studying physiotherapy in the region. She has always had an interest in exercise, particularly its application in the treatment and prevention of illness and injury, and rehab! Pilates is the perfection companion to physiotherapy, and she can’t wait to help the BM community with their Pilates goals.
She enjoys Pilates as it is minimal impact and challenges the body in ways no other movement does. Pilates also gives a nice rest in what can be a chaotic schedule and helps us tap into our body and mind. The fun thing about Pilates is that it is so versatile, and can be suited to anyone, no matter their situation, allowing them to keep moving.
Outside of Pilates you will find her down by the river, exploring our local hidden gems, or spending time with family and friends, that is of course when she’s not studying!
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Alex
Meet Alex! Alex joins the Pilates Instructor team after two years attending classes and working in our Barmera clinic taking care of all things admin. The improvements she found in her mind-body awareness and functional strength was enough to convince her to complete the course and the rest is history!
An honorary Riverlander after growing up in Mildura and living in Adelaide, Alex is now a Barmera girl through and through. You can find her sipping on a local brew at Arrosto or lakeside in Barmera, checking her heart rate during Collingwood games and buying piles of books she hopes to one day actually read.
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Sami
Meet Sami! Sami is a local Barmera girl, Primary school teacher, and personal trainer. She is dedicated to helping others discover the power of movement on a reformer.
Sami is also the mum to two energetic little ones, so she understands the importance of balancing family life with self-care. Her love for fitness extends beyond the studio - you’ll find her outdoors on her weekends, often cherishing time spent at the lake with her family.
Sami’s journey into Pilates was fueled by her belief in functional strength and its profound benefits for both physical and mental health.
