At Turning Pointe Pilates in Dee Why, our vision is simple: to create a welcoming space where people who love movement can learn, grow and feel supported on their journey to better health and wellbeing.
We specialise in personalised Pilates, functional movement and corrective exercise, offering reformer, matwork and equipment-based sessions tailored to the needs of every client. Our fully equipped Northern Beaches studio includes Reformers, Wunda Chair, Wall Tower, Ped-aPole and a wide range of small apparatus, allowing us to deliver safe, effective full-body workouts for all abilities.
Whether you’re and athlete or dancing looking to improvem performance, someone recovering from injury, or a woman who is pregnant or returning post-partum, our experienced instructors design classes that support your goals and your body.
We run classes 6 days a week, Monday to Saturday, for all age groups and experience levels and movement backgrounds.
At Turning Pointe Pilates, everyone is encouraged, supported and inspired to move well – and feel great.
Helping my clients achieve their goals, whether it be functional pain free movement, or excelling in their physical goals, is my pleasure and joy. I look forward to welcoming you to the studio.
Lisa Peresan - School Principal / Director
Advanced Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice
Diploma of Dance Teaching & Management
Certificate IV in Dance Tuition (Classical & Jazz)
Certificate IV Assessment and Workplace Training
First Aid Certificate
Lisa has had a life long involvement and passion for movement. She originally trained and worked as a professional dancer. She opened DJAZZEX Dance and Pilates in 1994 and ran the business for 23 years until 2017.
In 2005 she applied for and won a scholarship to become a Certificate IV Pilates Instructor with Pilates International. She completed her Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice in 2008 and her Advanced Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice in 2010. Lisa has completed specialist training in conditioning for dance as well as a mentorship program with Karen Clippenger MSPE, Professor at Long Beach University. She has also undertaken further training with Paula Baird Colt, conditioning expert with the Australian Ballet.
Lisa is passionate about the benefits of movement for the body and spirit. She believes you can always improve in what you do and continues to study to improve her knowledge, skills and qualifications as a teacher of Dance and Pilates. She holds a current first aid Certificate and is VETAB Accredited to teach Ballet and Jazz to Certificate IV Dance Performance Studies or HSC studies. She is a member of Ausdance www.ausdance.com.au, Australian Dance Vision www.adv.org.au and the Pilates Alliance Australasia.
Sandra Reid - Pilates Instructor
Sandra has been practicing and teaching Pilates since 2004. As a long-time triathlete, she knows firsthand how Pilates can improve strength, mobility, and prevent injury. Sandra tailors each session to her clients’ needs, guiding both beginners and advanced students to connect with their bodies and improve overall well-being. When she’s not teaching, you can find Sandra swimming, cycling, running, reading, or spending time with family.
Ready to get stronger and more balanced?
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Whenever I finish a Pilates equipment class I walk taller, more flexibly and always lighter in body and spirit. Lisa and her amazing expertise and knowledge of the body as well her fabulous ability to be with you in your moment of pain or discomfort means you just feel so much better after your time with her.”