Carolyn established PilatesFocus in 2002 after working in both Australia and London as a physiotherapist and Pilates practitioner.

While practising as a physiotherapist, Carolyn came across Pilates in 1995 and knew she was onto a good thing. With a background in movement as a gymnast + coach + judge, Pilates was a perfect fit for her, combining both movement and rehabilitative exercise.

After her own significant back injury, she found that Pilates was an invaluable tool for her own recovery. She decided to bring this understanding and the benefits of Pilates into her own practice, sharing it with her clients.

Between 2000 and 2005, Carolyn lectured at the University of Technology (Graduate Certificate in Pilates) and became involved with Polestar Pilates Australia as an ongoing mentor and occasionally educator to emerging practitioners.

In 2002 Carolyn opened her studio in Sutherland, southern Sydney. At PilatesFocus, Carolyn and her staff combine the health benefits of physiotherapy with the rehabilitative movement and strengthening of Pilates. Her years of practice proved to her that hands-on treatment alone was not always enough to rehabilitate an injury. Still, when combined with Pilates informed exercise, long-lasting and sustainable results could be achieved.

Continuing education is a priority for Carolyn and the staff at PilatesFocus. Skills are kept up to date by attending various courses and researching the latest techniques in health and rehabilitation. All staff members share information with their colleagues via regular staff in-services held in-house.