INSIGHT ACADEMY
Instructor Training — Tailored 1:1 Program
Our Insight Academy offers a personalised training experience designed to help you become the most confident and capable Pilates instructor you can be.
Our instructor trainers have over 20 years of combined experience in the industry and are committed to equipping you with the exact tools, skills and confidence needed to build a successful and sustainable career. Unlike generic training programs, this approach is fully customised to your goals, meaning you don’t spend time or money where it isn’t necessary. Every session is targeted to your specific areas of growth, ensuring maximum value and practical outcomes.
Whether you’re looking to refine your class planning and delivery, deepen your understanding of anatomy and movement principles, or expand your movement vocabulary and creative flow, this program is designed to support you where you need it most.
Program Inclusions
One-on-one mentoring sessions with senior instructors
Personalised learning plan tailored to your strengths, goals, and level of experience
Comprehensive training in anatomy and Pilates methodology
Practical coaching on class sequencing, cueing, and delivery
Guidance on programming for different class styles and levels
Hands-on teaching opportunities with real-time feedback
Ongoing support and mentoring throughout your training period
Certificate of completion and reference letter (upon request)
Meet Your Instructors
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Deanna has been in the fitness industry for well over a decade. She began her career as a personal trainer and dance instructor, but when it came to her own training, she consistently returned to Pilates. She loved how it made her body feel—strong and flexible with a focus on core. That passion led her to complete both mat and reformer Pilates training (in addition to her cert 4 in fitness) and ultimately transition into teaching full-time.
Throughout her career, Deanna has taught thousands of classes and mentored numerous instructors, guiding both new and experienced teachers to build their skills and confidence. Deanna is deeply passionate about helping instructors not only refine their teaching, but also understand movement on a deeper level. Let her help you create and deliver captivating and energising classes that clients can’t help but return to long term!
What Deanna Offers Other Instructors:
Practical, real-world teaching strategies to build confidence and class presence.
Sequencing and programming support to create dynamic and effective flows
Advanced cueing techniques to elevate class delivery
Anatomy and movement education to deepen understanding
Class structure strategies to engage and retain clients
Mentorship focused on growth, longevity, and professionalism in the industry
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With over 12 years of experience in the Pilates and fitness industry, Nikki brings an unmatched depth of knowledge, passion, and practical expertise to her teacher training.
Diploma qualified through the Australian Pilates Method Association (2013), Nikki began her career as a Clinical Pilates Instructor, working alongside some of Melbourne’s most respected physiotherapists. This clinical foundation gives her a strong understanding of biomechanics, injury rehabilitation, and working with special populations, which she seamlessly integrates into her teaching today.
Beyond her clinical background, Nikki is also Lagree Fitness certified, Barre Attack certified, and a qualified Nutritionist and Health Coach—allowing her to offer a holistic approach to movement, health, and performance.
Over the past decade, Nikki has worked across both clinical and fitness-based studios, refining her ability to blend safety with creativity and precision with flow. As a Master Trainer and Studio Manager, she has spent the last 3+ years mentoring, managing, and teacher-training instructors—helping them refine their skills, build confidence, and elevate their class experience.
Nikki’s training style is warm, engaging, and deeply practical. She focuses on developing instructors who can confidently:
• Understand and manage a range of injuries and abilities within one class
• Create seamless, intelligently layered class plans
• Deliver sessions that are both effective and inspiring
Her goal is simple: to help you become the most well-rounded, confident, and adaptable instructor you can be.
