MEET YOUR MENTORS
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TAY G
Lead mentor.
With over 7 years of in studio experience, Tay leads education with a refined, industry-led approach, focused on raising the standard of trainer development. As a studio owner and mentor, she brings a clear understanding of where gaps exist within the industry - and exactly how to bridge them.
Her approach is rooted in depth, not surface-level learning. She teaches for understanding, not memorisation, ensuring every concept is not only learned, but fully integrated and applied with confidence. Complex ideas are distilled into clear, structured frameworks that develop both technical skill and critical thinking - shaping trainers who move with intention and coach with clarity.
Deeply passionate about developing the next generation of industry leaders, Tay creates an environment where you feel seen, supported, and consistently challenged to step into your potential. Her presence is confident and inspiring, empowering you while backing you every step of the way.
Under her guidance, education becomes more than just learning - it sets a new standard, building confident, capable trainers with the knowledge and presence to make a lasting impact in the industry.
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olivia
Online movement mentor.
Liv brings a refreshing energy to your learning experience, proving that exceptional Pilates doesn't have to feel intimidating or overly serious. Her authentic, relatable teaching style creates an environment where movement feels enjoyable, accessible, and something you genuinely look forward to.
Through our exclusive on-demand class library, you'll experience firsthand how Liv balances technical excellence with warmth, personality, and connection. Her classes demonstrate that great instructors don't simply deliver exercises—they create an experience where clients feel supported, motivated, and confident to keep coming back.
As you observe Liv's cueing, class flow, programming, and communication, you'll gain valuable insight into the softer skills of coaching. Her ability to build rapport, inject personality, and create an inclusive atmosphere highlights that being relatable is just as important as technical knowledge when it comes to becoming an exceptional Pilates instructor.
By learning alongside Liv, you'll discover that confidence isn't about being perfect—it's about being genuine. Her approach encourages you to embrace your own personality, teach with authenticity, and create meaningful connections that leave a lasting impact both inside and outside the studio.
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shari
Lead of student success.
Having co-owned ESSE since the very beginning, Shari is the driving force behind the business - bringing structure, clarity, and direction to everything that happens behind the scenes. She has a natural ability to turn complexity into something manageable, always seeing the bigger picture while never missing the details that matter.
With a strong background in business operations and client experience, Shari is your go-to for anything technical, strategic, or behind-the-scenes. Her ability to problem-solve quickly and effectively means ideas don’t sit still - they’re turned into action, with everything continuing to move forward with purpose.
But more than that, she’s the heart of ESSE. Approachable, grounded, and genuinely invested in people, Shari creates an environment where you feel supported, heard, and guided every step of the way. She leads with care and intention, making sure both the business and its community continue to grow in the right direction.
Her presence is steady, thoughtful, and solutions-focused - she not only keeps things running seamlessly, but makes you feel confident in where you’re going. Her commitment to excellence and to your experience is evident in every detail, ensuring you feel supported, valued, and set up to succeed.
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mary
Nutrition and health coach.
With a passion for empowering people to feel their best from the inside out, Mary brings a holistic perspective to Pilates education through the powerful connection between nutrition, health, and movement. As a Nutrition and Health Coach, she understands that how we fuel, recover, and care for our bodies plays a fundamental role in how we move, perform, and support long-term wellbeing.
Her approach goes beyond nutrition advice alone. Mary teaches students how lifestyle, recovery, energy, and nourishment influence movement quality and overall health, helping future instructors develop a deeper understanding of the body as an interconnected system. Through practical, evidence-based education, she equips students with knowledge that enhances both their own wellbeing and the way they confidently support their future clients.
Passionate about creating sustainable, realistic habits, Mary makes complex health concepts approachable and easy to apply. She empowers students to think beyond the exercise itself, recognising that exceptional coaching comes from understanding the whole person, not just the movement in front of them.
Under Mary's guidance, you'll gain a broader perspective on what it truly means to support health through Pilates, leaving with the confidence to educate, inspire, and positively influence your clients both inside and outside the studio.
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GRACE
Lead Physiotherapist.
Grace is your dedicated ESSE Education physiotherapist and an experienced Pilates instructor, bringing together the best of clinical knowledge and real-world teaching. With over 12 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, she has worked across public health and private practice physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates, and group fitness Pilates. Grace has a special interest in spinal health, women's health, strength training, and movement education, combining evidence-based practice with a practical, client-centred approach.
Grace believes Pilates is about so much more than exercise—it's a powerful tool for building strength, improving body awareness, and supporting long-term health and wellbeing. She is passionate about bridging the gap between science and practice, making anatomy, biomechanics, and movement principles easy to understand and apply in real-world settings.
At ESSE Education, Grace is committed to empowering the next generation of Pilates instructors with the knowledge, confidence, and critical thinking skills to teach safely, effectively, and with purpose. Her goal is to help students become thoughtful, evidence-based instructors who can create meaningful, lasting change in the lives of their future clients.
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tay m
Online movement mentor.
As your dedicated online movement trainer, Tay brings the practical side of Pilates to life through our exclusive on-demand class library. Every class has been intentionally designed to help you experience Pilates from both the instructor's and participant's perspective, allowing you to observe, practise, and refine your own teaching skills as you progress through the qualification.
With a calm, engaging teaching style and exceptional attention to detail, Tay demonstrates what great instruction looks and sounds like. From cueing and exercise execution to class flow, pacing, and programming, every session provides valuable insight into the art of delivering an engaging, effective Pilates class.
More than simply following a workout, you'll learn by watching how Tay communicates, layers progressions and regressions, creates seamless transitions, and builds meaningful connections through her coaching. These real-world examples help bridge the gap between theory and practice, giving you a clear benchmark for developing your own authentic teaching style.
By learning alongside Tay throughout your journey, you'll build confidence through repetition, deepen your understanding of movement, and develop the practical coaching skills needed to step into the studio feeling prepared, capable, and ready to lead with confidence.