The Pilates Expo is an education-first event.
Our presenters & workshop hosts are selected based on the value they bring to attendees, by sharing their knowledge, experience, and passion.
2026 Expo Presenters
Katie Crane
Encore Pilates & Wellness
Katie opened the NT's first Pilates studio in 2006. To list just a few of Katie’s many accomplishments, she has earned four Pilates diplomas, built a nationally recognised teacher training school, logged tens of thousands of hours teaching and mentoring, presented at the PAA Conference and hosts The Pilates Lounge podcast! Katie is proud of her direct linage to Joseph Pilates, with her mentor taught by one of Joseph Pilates’ most recognised students.
Katie is the founder of the Top End Pilates Expo and will be presenting Staying primed with Pilates - The movement for over 40’s at 9am.
@encorepilatesandwellness_nt
@thepilatesprofessional
Expo founder
Leanne Hunt
Sky Barre Movement Studio
This presentation explores the powerful relationship between Pilates and strength training, and why combining both is essential for long-term health, mobility, and well-being. Attendees will learn how Pilates principles such as breath, control, alignment, and stability can enhance strength training outcomes, whilst progressive strength work supports bone density, muscle mass, confidence, and longevity as we age. Through education, practical demonstrations and real-life application, this session will show how intelligent movement can help people move better, feel stronger and stay capable for life.
The presentation would be suited to the broader Pilates community. Instructors, upcoming instructors and those passionate about Pilates and wellness.
Leanne will be presenting Building better bodies - where Pilates meets strength at 10:10am.
@skybarredarwin
Presenting sponsor
Pure Pilates
Roshelle is the owner and head instructor at Pure Pilates, and is proud to be able to bring her love for fitness and community together with three beautiful studios, filled with like-minded, supportive members.
Roshelle will be presenting Feel the difference: the mind-muscle connection in Pilates at 7:15am.
@pure_pilates_nt
@roshelle_purepilates
Expo presenter
Roshelle Dell
Verity Coonan
VIDYA Breathwork Facilitator & Trainer
Verity will be presenting The VIDYA Daily – understanding your nervous system, a breath practice for resilience at 7:50am.
@verityjocoonan
Expo presenter
Rena Walker
Darwin Health Care
Rena at Darwin Health Care is highly trained in professional kinesiology techniques, such as Neural Organisation Technique and Hyperton-X sports kinesiology. Rena’s love of kinesiology comes from many years interest in alternative healing and a desire to help other people achieve better health and lifestyle practices.
Rena will be presenting Functional Pilates for balance & strength at 8:15am.
@darwin_health_care
Expo presenter
Dr Jae McCormick - Baby Chiropractor
Every birth tells a story. Bringing your baby into the world is a big moment and however they arrive, it can put stress on their tiny body and nervous system, which might make them fussy, more sensitive, or have trouble feeding. Dr Jae works with your baby to help them relax, find balance, and adapt naturally — so they can grow and thrive.
Dr Jae will be presenting Move well – unlock your best health at 11am.
@chiropracticlife_casuarina
@dr_jaemccormick_chiro
Expo presenter
Dr Jae McCormick
Lizzi Webb
The Pilates Way
Lizzi is one of the most formally qualified and experienced Pilates teachers in the NT. She began teaching professionally in 2009 and has over 20,000 hours under her belt. Lizzi has a Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction and a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science, and was voted ‘Best Pilates Instructor in the NT’ (NT News, January 2023).
Lizzi will be presenting ‘De-desking’ your body with Pilates – for posture, pain and well-being at 11:35am.
@thepilatesway
Expo presenter
Laura Thibaud
Functional Healing
Pilates is well known for developing strength, stability, control and body awareness. Yet many people still experience restricted movement, recurring stiffness, movement compensations or plateaus in their progress.
Discover why mobility plays an important role alongside Pilates; how it isn’t just flexibility, but complements strength and control to support functional movement, allowing joints to move more naturally and muscles to contribute more effectively.
Laura will be presenting A Key to Feel-Good Movement: Discovering how Mobility enhances your Pilates practice at 12:10pm.
@LivelyPilates
@FunctionalHealing
Expo presenter