Our philosophy at Radiant Pilates and Physio is a simple one. Have fun, Be present and open to learn new things and keep turning up. Whether ‘turning up’ is physically to our studio for a class or it is carving out that 15 mins a day at home to do your personal program. It all matters.

Two of our favourite quotes, from Joseph Pilates.

“Change happens through movement and movement heals”

“Contrology - or what we now know as Pilates - is designed to give you suppleness, natural grace, and skill that will be unmistakably reflected in the way you walk, in the way you play, and in the way you work”

 
 
 
 

Sarah Garbellini


BSc (Physiotherapy) Masters Musculoskeletal Studies (Manual Therapy)
Certified Polestar Pilates Rehabilitation Practitioner

Connect Therapy TM Series Graduate 2019

Principal physiotherapist, Sarah Garbellini, has been a physiotherapist for over 25 years and has worked in the area of private practice for more than 20 years, specialising in the area of Musculoskeletal Studies after completing a Master’s degree at UWA in 2001. Over the last 10 years Sarah has developed a keen interest in understanding the biomechanics of lower back and pelvic girdle pain and its influence on the rest of the body. Her focus on rehabilitation has been strengthened with finishing an 24 month long Pilates course with Polestar Pilates Education and gaining her Certification. 

Radiant Pilates was established in 2013 to provide a unique rehabilitation environment for her clients.  Learning how to move correctly is a key step in regaining pain free movement. Understanding the 'why' of your exercises is a vital step in this process.  As science and the Pilates world merge, we are learning how to breakdown movement patterns, re-teach certain components then piece the whole pattern back together. Radiant Pilates is uniquely situated to be able to take a client from the physiotherapy rehabilitation stage into Rehabilitation movement phase and then into a Fitness class setting. Sarah is passionate about empowering people to learn how to treat their own pain and move beyond the traditional approach of being reliant on someone to ‘fix you’.

Recently Sarah moved to Capel in Western Australia's South West to balance work and family life and has re-opened in a larger clinic to provide clients a place to restore and rejuvenate in a friendly environment.

As part of a commitment to excellence plus a thirst for understanding, in 2018 Sarah started her ConnectTherapy (TM) journey with the world renowed Dr Linda-Joy Lee and has completed her 3 part ConnectTherapy Series in Sydney, plus short courses and then upskilling with virtual content over 2020-2023. She is looking forward to attending the first ConnectPilates course in March 2024 and finishing Part 4 at the end of 2024.

 

Tammy Colleran

Diploma of Sports Remedial Massage
Diploma of Studio Rehabilitation Pilates

I am a qualified Massage Therapist and have successfully run my own massage clinics in both Australia and the United Kingdom since 2000 with an extensive client list ranging from private clients to elite sporting clubs and high profile athletes.

I have experience at all levels of Sports and Remedial massage and offer a wide range of treatments. So whether you would like a massage for relaxation purposes or you have a more specific injury or ailment that demands attention, I offer a free consultation to discuss your requirements and provide the best treatment possible to suit to your personal needs and lifestyle.

After several years as a Sports Massage Therapist I decided to study to become a Pilates Instructor. Having worked with the body for so long I have a deep understanding of body strength and conditioning and I believe that my massage knowledge combined with my new and innovative pilates techniques I can improve your fitness, health and overall wellbeing. Pilates has been an interest of mine for many years and I have found that it helps improve both body and mind.

 
 

Joanne Tognolini

Front desk - Manager of all things paperwork

Jo is your go to person when you need to contact us about a physio booking, your GP referrals or to manage your Physio Class Payments and reschedules. Jo has worked with Radiant Pilates and Physiotherapy since 2017 and has watched and helped the clinic grow.

When Jo is not working hard at our front desk she loves to buy shoes and keeps us all entertained.