Ocean Pilates

Hi,

My name is Lesley & I’d likely to share my Pilates journey with you & finding Sammy my Pilates instructor.
2 years ago I had 2 major surgeries 3 months apart.
My post surgery recovery started but I found I needed additional help with strength & flexibility which would help with post surgery pain.
A friend recommended Sammy at Oceans Pilates to me.
I found that Sammy understood my needs & tailored a program to suit.
From the beginning I felt immediate results & by maintaining regular classes I have now become pain free.
Now I continue my classes with Sammy because I really enjoy it & now I see all the other benefits of Pilates such as toning & flexibility in my body.
I’m grateful to Sammy for her continuing support, & would happily recommend Ocean Pilates to others

Lesley

I have had the pleasure of been trained by Sammy for the passed few years.
Sammy trained me all through out my pregnancy allowing me to do Pilates until 38 weeks pregnant, then returning six weeks postpartum.
She had the up most care for myself and my baby listening to myself, watching what my body needed helping to obtain any concern or goal.
She is one in a million.
Her studio is always clean and Sammy follows a very safe practice.
If you are thinking about enquiring, don’t hesitate. You will not be let down!

Ocean Pilates is the first Pilates studio I have found that does personally tailored classes suited to your needs.
Sammy is a very highly experienced teacher and has really helped me with a damaged MCL. From hardly being able to put any weight on that leg I am now, only 6 months later, able to do very strenuous leg exercises without pain.
Classes have no more than four people so Sammy is able to give you almost 1 to 1 tuition.
Highly recommended, especially if you have a niggling injury that just won’t heal.

Sammy is an absolute game changer my body has changed shape! I’m so grateful to have found an exceptional Pilates instructor! So happy with my results and her enthusiasm thank you

Fantastic instructor. Definitely knows her stuff and has helped me a lot to get better range and mobility of my lower back. Highly recommended and great size classes so you can easily get the attention you need as needed. You can tell that she cares about your body and wants you to be pain free.

I love attending weekly classes at Ocean Pilates. Sammy is super experienced and picked up on so much more than I initially attended to correct in my own body. Sammy is very dedicated and experienced in her field, she is always learning new skills through courses and training which benefits all of her clients. As a wellness advocate and Qigong teacher personally Sammy comes very highly recommended.

I absolutely recommend Ocean Pilates to anyone!
Sammy is amazing and truly invested in helping her clients to achieve their goals. She is very knowledgable and knows exactly what each client needs to progress safely no matter what their conditions are.

I chose to attend Ocean Pilates because of the very small class size (4 people max) as I have social anxiety that always got in the way of my sticking with any other group sessions. Classes are fun, relaxed and supportive and I noticed a difference in myself after the very first session which has progressed rapidly over the couple of years I have been attending.

I highly recommend Sammy as she is very knowledgeable and experienced. I live with chronic pain since like forever and lost hope of exercising. Even yoga became painful and I was desperately looking for a way to work out without hurting myself and increasing the pain. I feel so secure and supported with Sammy because not only I am working out under the supervision of a professional, but the equipment that she provides is so adapted for us people with chronic pain. Working out without pain is possible. Sammy adjusts each posture that we work on and adapts each movement to my condition. She is extremely cautious and very passionate about helping people. I can now say after 3 years that my body never felt that good and the benefits of pilates are long term. You can go to the physio weekly but the relief doesn't last long. With pilates, you help your body heal from the inside.

Best thing I have done for my health is going to Ocean Pilates. Sammy is so knowledgeable and encouraging. Highly recommend this studio.

I am so glad I found this particular Pilates Studio. Friendly, professional and excellent instructors, both Sammy and Sarah! The passion you share and the effort you put into each class to accomodate each individual's needs is outstanding! I recommend Ocean Pilates to anyone! Since I started I can feel and see a huge difference! My mobility, posture and balance has improved and I have less pain in my back and knees.

I started at Ocean Pilates after badly herniating a disc in my lower back. Following 3 months of physio, I found Sammy who took over my rehabilitation. Walking, sitting and standing for longer periods was painful and I couldn’t get through the day without a multitude of prescription pain killers. With Sammy’s knowledge and patience I gained the strength and mobility I lost. It took time but I did a good job injuring myself in the first place! My Pilates journey did not stop as my back healed, my goals have changed and today Sammy challenges me with handstands, hanging upside down and cardio. Ocean Pilates is a safe place to put a broken body back together or just learn the awesomeness that is Pilates. I can’t recommend Sammy highly enough or thank her for what she helped me with.

Over several years I have been managing lower back & hip pain including sciatica. Over the years I have tried physio, chiro, massage, Bowen & structural integrated bodywork. All of these therapies helped but I could never get to a place of being pain free or regaining full movement for any length of time. After meeting Sammy at tennis & chatting with her, she suggested I try a beginner series of Pilates to see if it would help. Amazingly, by the third or fourth session the pain started to subside & my range of movement opened up, I couldn't believe the difference I was feeling! So it's been 6 months now and I am going strong! I do my Pilates at home & every few weeks I do a session with Sammy. Through Sammy's guidance, knowledge & dedication, she has provided the answers & actions my body needed to restore & maintain it's strength & balance. Pilates has been the missing link to continued pain free living with full range of movement and flexibility. If you have an injury or persistent pain or need rehabilitation, definitely try Pilates with Sammy Carter. My back hasn't felt this good in years!

After major back surgery in 2019 my neurosurgeon suggested I do Pilates to aid recovery. Was a bit puzzled that joining a group on the beach would help, but decided to have a go. Came across Ocean Pilates on the net and spoke to Sammy, who arranged for me to attend for 6 visits. Was very sceptical but went along and was very surprised with what lay ahead, nothing like I imagined and after meeting Sarah (my instructor) my sessions began. After surgery I was left with significant nerve damage, but after just a few weeks noticed some recovery in one very problem area, less pain, more movement, especially after driving. As the weeks move on the sessions becoming a little more physical, I am well impressed with the improved movement and less pain I have, who said Pilates is just for women (me) how wrong was I.
Big thanks to Sarah for her patience and persistence.

I have been doing reformer pilates for years and previously had private sessions too. However, I have to say Sammy and her Ocean Pilates is by far the best! She is so knowledgeable and an amazing teacher. Also, variety of equipments (not just the usual reformer) that I have not come across before. Thank you!

Before I started Pilates with Sammy at Ocean Pilates I was seeing a chiropractor every 6 weeks. My back, neck and shoulders were always out of alignment. I was doing no physical exercise and was out of shape.

During the time I have been practicing Pilates I have noticed my posture has improved, my whole body feels aligned, my strength has greatly increased and I have toned right up.

The biggest benefit for me starting at Ocean Pilates is the fact I no longer need to see a chiropractor. I no longer have alignment issues, I have so much strength and love the feeling I get after leaving a class. I know I can go into a class after an awful day and walk out feeling on top of the world again.

I would recommend working with Ocean Pilates to anyone looking to strengthen and tone their body as well as get a great fun workout that never gets boring.

I can not speak highly enough of Sammy! I have been attending her studio now for around 10 weeks and I simply LOVE it. Sam is very welcoming, extremely knowledgeable and professional. I like that the classes are small and in a friendly relaxed environment. I highly recommend Ocean Pilates!

I have been going to sammy for a while now and im very happy i took the step to do it.

I was a bit hesitant at first as i have never done pilates before but all I knew was i needed some help, when you sit in a car as much as i do the body needs all the help it can get to maintain flexibility and core strength.

Since I have been attending sammy's classes the difference has been amazing I can honestly say that without her help and knowledge of the body i would still be sore and struggling to move properly on a daily basis.

If your reading this because you want to give pilates a go and are not sure if its for you trust me sammy is brilliant and you will thank yourself later on for taking the step.

Thank's sammy you are brilliant.
Darren Thomas
Uncover Australia

I have suffered from severe back pain for a few years now and tried pilates as a last resort. I have never looked back. Sammy is amazing and a very talented instructor. The classes are small and very tailored to each individuals needs, which I find is one of the huge bonus’s. I think so highly of Sammy that I have recommended a few people to her and they all agree! I no longer have to take numerous pain killers and anti-inflammatories each day. 100% the best thing I have done

Love love love this place! Sammy is excellent at what she does! No other Pilates studio is as personal as Ocean Pilates. Sammy caters every session to each clients individual needs. I always feel better after a session and the long term benefits of doing the right exercises correctly are incredible. I am so much stronger than I used to be.
Before I started with Sammy I got constant neck and hip pain.these issues are a thing of the past and I have Sammy to thank for that.
Highly recommend ocean Pilates!

Started reformer Pilate sessions with Sammy in January. I was recovering from months of pain from spinal fractures. My exercise physiologist recommended Pilates. Before I began Pilates, I was very apprehensive and worried that the pain would come back. After chatting to Sammy and having followed her carefully planned exercises, I feel stronger and confident to follow any advice Sammy gives me.