Educators

Frances Cahill

Frances is one of the Directors of the Pilates Fitness Institute. She has achieved a Bachelor of Science (Nutrition) and Postgraduate Diploma of Dietetics from Curtin University. Frances completed her original Pilates training through the Pilates Institute of Australasia and has since enjoyed many years of industry experience through Pilates instruction for groups, individuals and in corporate settings in many different Pilates specialties. She also holds her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction throughPilates International Training Centre. As part of her growing Pilates business, Frances also conducts in house instructor grooming after instructors have completed their initial Pilates qualifications as part of the strict quality control ethos of the Pilates Fitness Institute. Frances also holds her Certificate V in Training and Assessment.

Suzanne Newby

Suzanne is the other Director of the Pilates Fitness Institute. Suzanne has many years of experience in the dance, fitness and Pilates industries. When she lived in the UK, Suzanne worked as a personal trainer and aerobics instructor for many years before moving back to Perth to branch out into Pilates. Suzanne received her Pilates training through the Pilates Institute of Australasia and since then has broadened her experience in private, group and corporate Pilates instruction. She also holds her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction through Pilates International Training Centre. Suzanne works alongside Frances on a strong quality control focus within PFI which includes delivery of in house training to ensure the instructors remain teaching at the highest standard. Suzanne also holds her Certificate V in Training and Assessment.