The CPS experience.

We are a boutique studio offering unique tailored strength and conditioning programs. Using the Pilates Method we work with people with injuries, performers and creative artists, and anyone wanting to be strong and confident in their body. Life happens, and sometimes our bodies  experience pain, but through guidance and support, you can learn ways to manage and look after yourself to limit the length or occurrence of niggles and injuries. 

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Our centre of gravity  / The core muscles of the body  / A feeling of being centred & connected.

Our journey.

Dorothea is the founder of Central Pilates Studio. Dorothea wants everyone to have the ability to feel confident in their bodies and so Central Pilates began!

Dorothea is a performer who understands physical demands on the body. As a dancer and aerialist she has worked through many injuries and a general feeling of misalignment. Pilates allows Dorothea to concentrate on smaller movements to strengthen the joints so she can feel confident in her body’s ability to perform under pressure. For someone who is very tuned into the body, she finds Pilates is the ideal way to reset, strengthen and condition.

Pilates is for everybody.

Flexibility & Mobility

Strength & Conditioning

Performing Artists Conditioning

Rehabilitation

Why Pilates could be for you.

Good health is an active engagement and Pilates meets you where you’re at. 

At Central Pilates our specialty is working with people who want to reach their maximum potential in a mindful, holistic way. We work with dancers, athletes, musicians and anyone who wants the benefits of a smart functional workout to increase range of motion, reduce pain and improve muscle and joint strength.

  • Pilates with Doro and Central Pilates is a real treat. Focused technique, targeted to my needs, and I have the option of both in person classes on the equipment, and also zoom classes when I travel. Highly recommended!

    Daniel C., Actor

  • Dorothea's session added a welcome change of pace to my team off-site. Dorothea can confidently hold the attention of the room, has a huge amount of knowledge around mindfulness and self-care, and was highly professional and flexible in her approach.

    Angela S., Head, Content Ideas Lab, ABC TV

  • Dorothea is an amazing instructor. She's very knowledgeable and experienced and has a great eye for knowing exactly which muscles you are using or not using and how to get them engaging the right way. I've learnt a lot from her too. The new studio is nice and light, and all the equipment is brand new (and big enough for tall people like me!).

    Simon HJ.

  • I can't recommend Dorothea highly enough. I love that I feel completely safe as well as challenged under her direction. Her attention to detail and the extra lengths she goes to to get to know all of her client's bodies are what set her apart. I look forward to class every week, they never come soon enough.

    Bridie G. Stylist

  • I so appreciate Dorothea's personalised service. The studio sessions (each totalling no more than 4 clients) enable every client to feel they can receive a personalised program - without the cost of a private class. The studio is fresh and so clean, a treat to be there. And the conversations are fun too! I highly recommend

    Bridget I., Film Producer

  • For most of the last ten years I have served in stressful C-suite roles leading large organisations. I started pilates seeking help with a specific shoulder problem caused by computer use. However, once the shoulder was fixed, I discovered that once a week sessions make a huge difference to my productivity and sense of well being. My early morning session has me in the office feeling grounded, calm, stronger and more relaxed. My overall health and resilience have been greatly improved, meaning I can be more productive over long days, with higher energy levels and sustained focus. I strongly recommend pilates with Dorothea for senior people who need their bodies to keep up with their brains.

    Simon S.,

  • I thought making time and space for Pilates in my busy executive lifestyle would be difficult. Instead, it has become a priority booking in my calendar. It has helped me stay fit, flexible and strong to cope with the relentless physical demands of my long hours on planes, in meetings, and at computers. Thank you, Dorothea!

    Mary Jo Capps AM

  • Pilates has improved my wellbeing significantly. I am in my early 60’s and have found Dorothea sensitive to the needs and stressors on the body, designing routines that extend core strength without pushing the body beyond its capability. She is patient, attentive and diligent in ensuring correct technique while being gentle in correction. At the beginning of every class, she checks how the body is, and will make adjustments in the routine to suit. I very much appreciate Dorothea’s instruction style and happy disposition in leading the class.

    Jeof F., GM/CEO

  • Not only is it fun to work with Dorothea but she has very special skills as a Pilates teacher and is a wonderful communicator.

    John M, Film Producer

  • I have been going to this studio for about 4 years now. I had ankle, and knee problems which all improved immensely. I can do many things that I couldn't do before, my core strength has hugely improved and I am quite confident that I will be able to avoid surgeries in my old age. The programs are created to the individual needs and she is very attentive to every single person in the class. Dorothea is an excellent, highly qualified instructor, tough but fair with a great sense of humor. She is creating a wonderful atmosphere where we almost forget how hard we actually work. It is all to our benefits, of course! I can highly recommend Central Pilates Studio.

    Maria P., CEO

“Patience and persistence are vital qualities in the ultimate successful accomplishment of any worthwhile endeavour”

— Joseph Pilates