About
Balanced Movement is made up of two beautiful studios located in the Riverland - perfectly positioned beside Lake Bonney, BARMERA and the River Murray, RENMARK.
OUR WHY:
Hi there, I’m Hannah, the founder of Balanced Movement Physio & Pilates.
My vision for Balanced Movement was to create a calming space where people look forward to visiting. A space for people to feel empowered, physically and mentally. A space for people to reach their goals and develop their overall strength + wellness. And most importantly, a space to deliver a quality service with less clinical feels, and more COMMUNITY VIBES!
From our little children, through to our adults, the world we live in is naturally evolving into a more sedentary, busy place to live. My goal, is to help people move better with purpose, and find stillness in this crazy, fast paced society we live in.
Founder of balanced movement
Hannah
Originally from Wudinna on the Eyre Peninsula, Hannah opened Balanced Movement in January 2020 and now calls Barmera, her home.
Hannah’s passion for movement began from a very young age, playing her way through every sport she could and following her passion into University, completing her Graduate degree with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2016. Hannah’s passion for Pilates came from beginning classes herself many years ago. She began to understand the benefits of the movement and started to feel and see physical improvements within her own body very quickly.
Hannah completed her Mat & Reformer Pilates instructor certification through the APPI (Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institution) and introduced the Riverland to its very first - boutique Physiotherapy & Pilates Studio.
Hannah continues to grow her knowledge within the industry and has gone on to study more specific treatment forms including Superficial Dry Needling, Cranio Sacral Therapy & paediatrics.
Essentially, Hannah is your girl for specialised Physiotherapy treatments + providing the dream, signature Pilates experience!
PHYSIOTHERAPIST, BARMERA CLINIC
SCOTT
Meet Scott! Scott joined the Balanced Movement team as a Physiotherapist based at our Barmera clinic!
Scott brings an incredible wealth of experience to Balanced Movement, having completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy and furthered his studies to delve into specialised sports physiotherapy, occupational health, safety and ergonomics. Scott has previously practised throughout the Riverland, ran his own private physiotherapy practice looking after the mining community of Roxby Downs for 17 years and has even worked over in the US.
We feel incredibly lucky to have Scott back in the Riverland and a part of the Balanced Movement team and know his experience will be greatly appreciated by our BM clients.
PILATES INSTRUCTOR + CO-FOUNDER BALANCED MOVEMENT RENMARK
morgan
Meet Morgz, our Co-Founder of Balanced Movement Renmark and all round Renmark loving chick! Morgan brings with her a background in Personal Training, having attained her Certificate II & IV in fitness in 2018 and APPI Mat + Reformer Pilates Certification in 2021.
After attending her first few Pilates classes with us a few years back, Morgan’s trip to Balanced Movement Barmera soon became her new favourite ritual – noticing not only the fast, physical improvements for her body, but the calmness she felt the minute she stepped into our studio...
With experience in Personal Training, Pilates allows Morgan to combine her love for movement, training, and well-being into one, promoting overall wellness for a fun filled, active lifestyle!
Morgan is also the woman behind The River Vista and looks forward to hosting all of us for more Cliffside Pilates Flows in the future!!
PILATES INSTRUCTOR + Administrator
mURPHY
She’s our Vet Nurse turned Allied Health Assistant, APPI Pilates Instructor, and now future Physiotherapist in the making!
We’ll call Murph a Renmark local, though she originally moved to the Riverland from Mount Gambier in 2017 - and we’re so glad she did!
Murph has a passion for helping others live their most fulfilling life and can’t wait to help the Balanced Movement community move their bodies the right way and grow their love for Pilates. She loves the challenge of Pilates and the endless opportunity to learn, conquer, and connect. It’s how it makes you feel that keeps her hooked - the benefits for mind, body, and soul.
Outside the studio, you’ll find Murph waterskiing, travelling, and spending time with friends, family, and her fur babies, Otis and Iris.
Pilates instructor, AHA + Administrator
LARA
Meet Lara! Lara is originally from Mildura and has moved the moved across the border to the Riverland. Lara has always had a passion for fitness and helping people. After several injuries she was drawn to the Pilates movement for its benefits of being low impact yet having such a positive effect on her body and also the mental challenge that it brings, not to mention the next level (Pilates) burn.
Lara loves that Pilates has helped further develop and expand her knowledge in the fitness industry and has gained an entirely fresh appreciation for her own training and physical being.
Outside of Pilates you will find Lara woking as and Allied Health Assistant (AHA), studying physiotherapy, volunteering for Monash CFS or spending time and relaxing with her family..
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
KHALEISHA
Meet Khaleisha! KB is our water and sports loving girl who is super cruisey and an all round wonderful human! She is an incredible Occupational Therapist by day and completed her APPI Mat + Reformer Pilates Certification in 2022 to join us as an instructor at Balanced Movement.
We are so incredibly lucky to have KB join our BM team in the Riverland who is originally from the Yorke Peninsula! In her spare time you’ll find her by the water either on or behind a jetski, catching up with friends, heading home to Yorkes for a visit or on the court with basketball/netball.
KB began Pilates after moving to the Riverland as another way to keep active. She loves how such small and controlled movements can challenge our core, strength and balance so much! Pilates also gives KB the chance to zone out of the craziness of the day-day life and focus solely on the body and how it’s moving + feeling..
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Jorja
Meet Jorja! Our born and bred Renmark girl. Jorja is currently studying physiotherapy in the region. She has always had an interest in exercise, particularly its application in the treatment and prevention of illness and injury, and rehab! Pilates is the perfection companion to physiotherapy, and she can’t wait to help the BM community with their Pilates goals.
She enjoys Pilates as it is minimal impact and challenges the body in ways no other movement does. Pilates also gives a nice rest in what can be a chaotic schedule and helps tap into our body and mind. The fun thing about Pilates is that it is so versatile, and can be suited to anyone, no matter their situation, allowing them to keep moving.
Outside of Pilates you will find her down by the river, exploring our local hidden gems, or spending time with family and friends, that is of course when she’s not studying!
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Alex
Meet Alex! Alex joins the Pilates Instructor team after years of attending classes and working in our Barmera clinic taking care of all things admin. The improvements she found in her mind-body awareness and functional strength was enough to convince her to complete the course and the rest is history!
An honorary Riverlander after growing up in Mildura and living in Adelaide, Alex is now a Barmera girl through and through. You can find her sipping on a local brew at Arrosto or lakeside in Barmera, checking her heart rate during Collingwood games and buying piles of books she hopes to one day actually read.
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Sami
Meet Sami! Sami is a local Barmera girl, Primary school teacher, and personal trainer. She is dedicated to helping others discover the power of movement on a reformer.
Sami is also the mum to two energetic little ones, so she understands the importance of balancing family life with self-care. Her love for fitness extends beyond the studio - you’ll find her outdoors on her weekends, often cherishing time spent at the lake with her family.
Sami’s journey into Pilates was fueled by her belief in functional strength and its profound benefits for both physical and mental health.
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
ESTHER
Meet Esther! One of our friendly Pilates instructors who joined the Riverland community at the start of 2026! Originally from Adelaide, Esther is a qualified physiotherapist, bringing her clinical expertise and passion for movement into every class she teaches.
With a background in clinical Pilates, Esther loves delivering full-body workouts that leave you feeling strong and challenged with a good burn. She’s all about helping clients move better, feel better, and build confidence in their bodies.
When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find Esther soaking up the outdoors, drinking coffee, baking, or attending a pilates class after work - she loves meeting new faces so if you see her around, make sure to say hello!
Pilates instructor
Laura
Meet Laura! With over 9 years of teaching experience in both mat and reformer Pilates, she is excited to be joining the BM team and bringing her calm, supportive teaching style to the studio!
She loves helping clients feel comfortable, build confidence and create a positive connection with movement. She has a special interest in Reformer YIN, combining mindful movement, mobility and restoration.
Alongside Pilates, she holds an Advanced Diploma of Nutrition and has a genuine passion for health and wellbeing. She particularly enjoys supporting lymphatic health through gentle movement and nutrition, recognising its important role in recovery and overall wellbeing!
Outside the studio, she values time with family and friends and enjoys exploring movement in her own life. She deeply appreciates the positive impact movement can have on everyday wellbeing!
PILATES INSTRUCTOR
Charlotte
Meet Charlotte!
Nurse by day, strength lover by night. Charlotte is a registered nurse who’s worked across Adelaide and Darwin before returning to her hometown — and we’re so glad she did!
With a Cert III in Fitness, experience as an F45 instructor, and the Strong Academy under her belt, Charlotte brings a dynamic mindset to everything she does.
When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her grabbing a coffee, walking her pup, or spending time with friends
administration
rhiannon
Meet Rhiannon! Born and raised in Barmera, Rhiannon spent 10 years in Adelaide before returning home to raise her family and is now a proud mum to four beautiful girls.
She discovered Pilates after her second pregnancy while rebuilding her core strength, and it quickly became so much more than just exercise. For her, Pilates is about both physical strength and mental wellbeing. A chance to take some much-needed “me time,” reset, recharge and reconnect. She also loves the social side of it and the amazing connections that come from moving alongside such a beautiful community.
Having worked in healthcare for the past 20 years, caring for people has always come naturally to her. She’s a true people person who loves a good chat, a laugh, and helping create a welcoming space where everyone feels comfortable from the moment they walk through the doors.
You’ll often find her behind the scenes as one of BM’s admin extraordinaires helping keep everything running smoothly. When she’s not in the studio, you’ll find her outdoors with her family, either on the coach’s bench or cheering very loudly on the sidelines at netball and footy
