Vanessa Hill (she/her)
Owner & Pilates Instructor
Vanessa is passionate about movement and has been teaching for over 30 years, helping clients build strength, move with confidence, and feel their best. She holds accredited qualifications in Pilates, Dance, and Business, and has completed extensive training in Clinical Pilates through the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute (APPI). Vanessa has also undertaken specialised professional development in Pilates for scoliosis and osteoporosis, reflecting her commitment to evidence-based practice and ongoing learning.
Through her work in Clinical Pilates, Vanessa has supported clients across all stages of life and with a wide range of injuries, conditions, and movement goals. She has extensive experience tailoring programs for clients managing back and hip pain, arthritis, postural concerns, rehabilitation, and chronic conditions, as well as for those seeking to improve strength, mobility, and balance.
Vanessa spent nearly ten years teaching professional dance students, helping them safely develop strength, flexibility, body awareness, and injury resilience. She continues to enjoy working with dancers and athletes who want to enhance performance, prevent injury, and move more efficiently.
Having experienced the challenges of injury firsthand throughout her professional dance career - including rehabilitation following a hip replacement - Vanessa brings empathy, insight, and understanding to her teaching.
Above all, Vanessa is passionate about creating individually tailored programs that are both effective and engaging. Her sessions combine expert guidance, creativity, and careful progression, ensuring every client feels supported, appropriately challenged, and confident in their movement journey.
Vanessa is a fantastic instructor giving clear direction and care to ensure that you get the most out of each class.
I feel stronger and healthier since starting the classes and the duo class has been great for my husband and I.
The best part is you feel seen and not just a number, with good guidance and support.
I was nervous to try pilates but really glad I have now at Pliés and Pilates.
Sarah (Cheltenham)
I've suffered from chronic back pain and scoliosis for 8 years, which has significantly impacted my day-to-day functionality. Pliés and Pilates have played a huge role in restoring my movement, achieving a mostly pain-free state, and giving me back control over my body.
Vanessa is meticulous, highly adaptable, and incredibly supportive. She's knowledgeable about complex conditions, cautious around pain triggers and specific movements, and consistently tailors each session to how you're feeling that day. I highly recommend this to anyone, regardless of physical capacity or condition.
Steven (Kew)
Vanessa has been my pilates instructor now for over 5 years. Her commitment to improving my strength whilst always being mindful of my wellbeing is definitely what sets Vanessa apart from other instructors. Each session always feels like a personalised experience and no class is ever the same. Vanessa also continually seeks to further her knowledge and expertise and brings this to her sessions. As someone with a number of past injuries and mid life niggles I feel very safe with Vanessa and highly recommend her classes.