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WELCOME
Welcome to The Movement House!
Located in the heart of Sydney, we are more than just a Pilates studio. We are a community of passionate movement enthusiasts dedicated to creating a safe, warm, and friendly environment for all.
Founded by two devoted Pilates professionals, our mission is to provide an exceptional experience for Pilates lovers of all levels. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality sessions tailored to your needs, ensuring you feel empowered and supported throughout your journey.
We are also committed to nurturing the next generation of instructors through our comprehensive training programs. As an affiliate of Merrithew, we offer specialized training in STOTT PILATES® mat and reformer which is endorsed by the Pilates Association Australia, as well as Cadillac, chair, barrels, Zenga and Total Barre. Additionally, we provide teacher training for Kids Pilates by Melissa McNamara, helping to inspire a love of movement in younger generations.​
Join us at The Movement House, where our commitment to excellence makes us the preferred training center for movement specialists. Let’s move, grow, and thrive together!
Meet the team
MINAH SHIN
Minah, originally from Korea, arrived in Canada at the age of 19. Her exploration of Pilates commenced there, finding comfort in its ability to improve posture and relieve pain.
Fortunately, living near the Merrithew Toronto Corporate Training Centre, she immersed herself in comprehensive courses in 2015. Also, the Apprenticeship program solidified her enthusiasm for teaching Pilates.
After spending 8 years in Canada, Minah started a new chapter, moving to Australia in 2017. In 2018, she founded "Blue Sky Pilates," not just as a studio but as a center for Merrithew courses and workshops, addressing the limited availability of such offerings.
Now a STOTT PILATES® Instructor Trainer, Minah facilitates convenient access to Merrithew programs for Australian students and is excited to open a new pilates studio - The Movement House in the convenient City location to not only provide pilates services for the general public, but also nurture the next generation of Pilates instructors.
Minah's commitment to learning resonates in her role as a dedicated knowledge sharer. Eager to share her accumulated wisdom, she thrives on guiding students. Recently, she broadened her expertise to Gyrotonic®, becoming a certified instructor, showcasing her enduring passion for exploring diverse movement practices.
MONICA MAKMUD
Monica started her pilates practice as a client with many problems on her body. She found that regular pilates practice help her with the problems and that inspires her to learn more and share pilates with everyone.
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Monica is a level 1 fully certified STOTT PILATES instructor. She also has done total barre training, ISP and Functional Anatomy course. Besides STOTT PILATES, She also does other training, including pre-post natal from Taube Pilates, and Joint mobility training with Ava Rodriguez. Because of her background, she is very passionate in teaching Pilates for everyone, but especially for pre-post natal, athletic conditioning and also clinical pilates.
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As a dedicated member of the Pilates Association Australia, Monica is passionate about promoting high-quality teacher training to nurture the next generation of Pilates instructors. She is committed to ensuring that new teachers are not only knowledgeable but also equipped to provide safe, effective, and enriching Pilates classes. Monica believes that fostering excellence in training will help elevate the standards of the Pilates community, benefiting both instructors and their students alike.