Jaki brings a strong foundation in movement education, with a background in classical dance and over a decade of teaching experience. She trained extensively in ballet from an early age and became a qualified RAD ballet teacher in 2010. Her teaching career has spanned both Newcastle and Canberra, where she supported dancers across a wide range of ages and abilities, including students who progressed to interstate and international training programs and professional performing pathways.

In 2017, Jaki began her formal training in Pilates through Polestar Pilates, initially to complement her work in dance education.
This study deepened her understanding of biomechanics, injury prevention and functional movement and ultimately led her to transition fully into Pilates-based movement education. She completed her Polestar Studio and Rehabilitation training in 2018 and now holds a diploma of professional Pilates Instruction.

As the owner and lead instructor of the studio, Jaki is committed to ongoing professional development and evidence informed practice. She is currently undertaking further study in Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilisation (DNS), which strongly informs her teaching approach.

Outside of the studio, Jaki is a mother of 2 young daughters. Becoming a parent has deepened her appreciation for the demands placed on the body through different life stages, particularly pregnancy, postnatal recovery and the ongoing balance between caring for others and caring for oneself.

Jaki’s teaching style is considered, supportive and precise. She places a strong emphasis on technique, individualised programming and creating a calm, professional environment where clients feel safe, supported and confident in their movement practice.