Katrina Hilton
Ultimate Performance Edge Pilates
M: 0400 191 965
Katrina has always had a love of movement and a passion for teaching which led her to complete a B.A. (Dance) and Grad. Diploma of Education qualifying her to teach Dance and PDH/PE. Pilates was part of her degree in the early 90’s. Katrina was fortunate to be trained as a Pilates teacher by Vass and Shaw Pilates during these years. Katrina is a Level 4 Pilates Practitioner with the Australian Pilates Method Association. She then went on to work with many reputable physiotherapists and sports physicians throughout Sydney gaining experience and knowledge working with clients with varying physical abilities and pathologies.
With a need for Pilates in the Sutherland Shire, in 1999 Katrina established Ultimate Performance Edge Pilates (UPE Pilates) and quickly became the premier Pilates studio in the area. With its commitment to excellence and word of mouth endorsements UPE soon became the choice of many satisfied clients.
Katrina’s enthusiasm for teaching has seen her enjoy being a faculty member teaching the inaugural UTS Post Graduate Pilates Method Certificate course where she taught Penny Murray, an Industry Conference Presenter and Lecturer at TAFE. She has held several positions on the APMA council in the formative years and was committed to the development of education and teaching standards for Pilates Instructors.
One of Katrina’s career highlights includes teaching many Australian representative athletes. Most recently Katrina was the Pilates teacher for South Sydney Rugby league team in 2012. Katrina specialises in rehabilitation, adolescents, pre and post natal, elderly, athletes and general fitness and wellbeing with clients ranging from 8 to 88 years.
In the last couple of years Katrina discovered the Xtend Barre Workout, Pilates and Dance amplified. This has proved to be the best workout she has done since starting Pilates. UPE Pilates is the only licensed studio in the Sutherland Shire to offer both Pilates and Xtend Barre. She has gone on to become an Xtend Barre teacher trainer in Australia facilitating the instructors course and making her teaching even more versatile.
Katrina believes that it is extremely valuable to invest in learning Pilates in a studio with a well qualified practitioner at any time of your life.
Now living in the Eastern suburbs with her family, Katrina looks forward to teaching you the power of Pilates with personalised sessions catering to your goals and needs. Whether you need to strengthen , lengthen, shape, balance, tone, relieve, enhance, prevent or improve Katrina will provide an, individualised, safe and effective workout.
Qualifications
B.A. Dance
Diploma Education Secondary (PDHPE/Dance)
Level 4 Pilates Practitioner APMA
Xtend Barre Teacher Trainer
Yamuna Foot Fitness
Senior First Aid
Experience
Members of The Australian Ballet, Basketball ,Cricket, Netball, Soccer, Rugby League and Swimming Teams
Secondary School PDHPE/Dance Teacher, Faculty Member UTS, Guest Lecturer TAFE
Former Council Member APMA, Industry Conference Presenter