Joanne Bezzina is a Sydney based Pilates educator, mentor, examiner and studio director, with a reputation as the teacher’s teacher. Joanne’s passion and focus is on the interaction between mind and body, teaching the whole person and not just a collection of muscles and bones.

As a Pilates educator with over 20 years of teaching experience, Joanne believes that the best teachers form deeper relationships with their clients. By encouraging greater awareness of the interaction with the Pilates equipment and environment it is possible to create mindful movement. Joanne has found that this approach not only improves the teacher / client relationship but achieves better client outcomes.

Jo has been fortunate to share her enthusiasm and commitment to the method in the studio, group-class environment, as a presenter internationally, and as an educator. She was delighted to have won the Pilates Anytime instructor competition and have her classes resonate with subscribers over the years.

Joanne's teaching style is characterised by clear communication, humour, patience, and a commitment to her clients’ understanding of how Pilates can translate beyond the studio environment. Her classes blend traditional principles with contemporary insights, creating a dynamic and enriching experience for clients of all levels.

Joanne is committed to staying at the forefront of her field, maintaining her own regular Pilates practice, and attending workshops and continuing education courses to deepen her knowledge and refine her skills. She is due to complete her Master of Learning Sciences and Technology this year - connecting an understanding of HOW we learn best to the Pilates context.

Over the years, Jo’s teaching goal has remained the same - to bring an encouraging outlook to every session, striving for every client to leave happier, more relaxed and feeling stronger than when they arrived.

Joanne has a wealth of knowledge and experience and developed a strong reputation within her practice and the Australian Pilates community. Joanne is the Director of Pilates On George and a senior educator and examiner for Polestar Pilates Australia.

Testimonials

"Observing and working with Jo has been an integral part of my Pilates teaching journey, I carry her pearls of wisdom both in my own teaching and movement every day. Her ability to see the movement, interpret the individual’s challenge and provide exactly the right cue, deepening both the muscular and intellectual understanding is true embodiment of exceptional teaching. Always willing to discuss, clarify and assist – I will be eternally grateful for all of the help I received from Jo, Thank you!"~ Ailsa Moir

"Jo was my mentor during my Polestar Mat Pilates Instructor course. Jo’s knowledge and passion for pilates along with her kind and witty personality is what made my course training so enjoyable! As a first timer in the health and fitness industry. I felt quite overwhelmed at times and went through periods of self doubt. Jo totally believed in me, motivated and inspired me and provided me with all the knowledge I needed. Together with Jo, I was able to gain my self confidence and skills necessary to go out there and be the best teacher I could be. Less then one week after the completion of my course, I was ready and roaring to teach and had been asked to instruct classes within my local studios. I feel extremely fortunate to have had such a wonderful mentor and can’t thank Jo enough for all her support and guidance." ~ Marie Giffi

"People tend to forget that Pilates is a practice that changes thoughts as well as body and mind. Jo teaches in a way that challenges your thoughts first and as those thoughts change for you practice by practice, class by class you will find that the way that you breathe and move entirely changes too. Jo is passionate, skilled and creative - a true teacher of teachers!" ~ Megan Macgregor

"Jo is a wonderful Pilates teacher, educator and one of the most inspiring people I know. I attended both private sessions and also workshops with Jo in preparation for my Pilates exam ~ and I can quite honestly say after every session I walked away more confident in my Pilates, with more knowledge and encouragement to really think, grow and develop with Pilates not only in my teaching but also in my own body. Jo truly does embody what a true teacher should be ~ inspiring, motivating, passionate and helping you to open your eyes that little bit wider." ~ Victoria Barton