Taube Pilates

21/10/2026

🚩 When Should We Refer a Pregnant Client?

As Pilates instructors, knowing when to modify an exercise is important — but knowing when a client needs referral to a healthcare professional is essential.

In this reel, we discuss some situations where referral may be appropriate, including:

🤰 Pelvic health physiotherapist — for pelvic floor concerns, pelvic girdle pain and support with individualised management strategies.

🩺 GP, midwife or obstetrician — for worsening symptoms, persistent pain, concerning blood pressure changes, unexplained swelling or changes in emotional wellbeing.

🚨 Urgent medical assessment — for symptoms that may indicate a serious pregnancy complication, such as pre-eclampsia. Sudden swelling of the face or hands, a severe headache, visual disturbances or upper abdominal pain need urgent assessment. Don't assume swelling alone means pre-eclampsia, but never dismiss concerning symptoms.

✨ Remember: our role is to recognise, respond and refer — not diagnose or treat beyond our scope of practice.

You don't need to have all the answers, but you do need to know when to seek help and who to refer to.

Want to feel more confident supporting pregnant and postnatal clients?

Join me for my Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal Instructor Training this Sunday!

📍 Daily Moves, Hawthorn
🗓️ Sunday, 25 October
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎓 15 PDPs with PAA + 15 CPDs with AUSactive
🎟️ Use code BUMPTOBABY25 for 25% off!

Develop your knowledge, refine your clinical reasoning and learn to work within your scope of practice while helping clients keep moving safely throughout pregnancy and beyond.

🔗 https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Pregnancy-and-Postnatal-online-course-for-teachers

20/10/2026

🚩 Pregnancy Red Flags: When Should We Refer?

As Pilates instructors, knowing what’s not within our scope of practice is just as important as knowing how to modify an exercise.

In this reel, I talk about heart palpitations and a racing heart, and why we shouldn’t automatically dismiss symptoms as a normal part of pregnancy or hormonal changes.

❤️ Our job isn’t to diagnose — it’s to recognise, respond and refer.

Symptoms that may seem harmless can sometimes require further medical investigation. If a pregnant client experiences new, persistent or concerning palpitations, they should seek medical advice. Chest pain, difficulty breathing, fainting or a sustained rapid heartbeat with other concerning symptoms warrant urgent medical assessment.

And a quick personal update for those who might be concerned after watching the reel! 😂❤️

Don’t worry, guys! I’ve had the ECG stress test and heart ultrasound, and it turns out my heart is in perfect condition. The first ECG was a false reading, so I’m not about to cark it any time soon!

Want to feel more confident recognising red flags and supporting pregnant and postnatal clients?

Join me this Sunday for my Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal Instructor Training.

📍 Daily Moves, Hawthorn
🗓️ Sunday, 25 October
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎓 15 PDPs with PAA + 15 CPDs with AUSactive
🎟️ Use code BUMPTOBABY25 for 25% off!

Learn to recognise red flags, understand your scope of practice, make informed modifications and know when a client needs referral to a healthcare professional.

🔗 https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Pregnancy-and-Postnatal-online-course-for-teachers

20/10/2026

LEARN THIS AND MORE at the Pilates for Pregnancy and Postnatal course!⁠

Pelvic Girdle Pain Doesn’t Mean You Have to Stop Moving 🤰💪

Sacroiliac joint (SIJ) dysfunction, p***c symphysis pain and pelvic floor concerns don’t automatically mean exercise is off the table.

As Pilates instructors, our role is to understand the individual, recognise when modifications are needed, and provide safe, appropriate, evidence-informed movement options.

✨ Keep people moving where it’s appropriate. Adapt exercises to the client’s symptoms, presentation and stage of pregnancy, and know when to refer to a health professional or when exercise is contraindicated.

Understanding the difference between modifying exercise and recognising a genuine contraindication is an essential part of working confidently with pregnant clients.

Want to build your knowledge and confidence in supporting pregnant and postnatal clients? Join me for my Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal Instructor Training this Sunday!

📍 Daily Moves, Hawthorn
🗓️ This Sunday, 25 October
⏰ 10am–5pm
🎟️ Use code BUMPTOBABY25 for 25% off!
15PDP's with PAA
15CPD's with AUSactive

Learn practical strategies, understand your scope of practice, and develop the skills to support clients through pregnancy and beyond.

🔗 https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Pregnancy-and-Postnatal-online-course-for-teachers?utm_source=instagram&utm_medium=reels&utm_campaign=pregnancy

19/10/2026

30/09/2026

Knowing your scope of practice is just as important as knowing your Pilates repertoire.

When working with pregnant and postnatal clients, confidence doesn't mean having all the answers.

It means knowing what is within your role, recognising when something requires further assessment, and having the confidence to refer when appropriate.

As Pilates professionals, our responsibility is to:

Recognise. Modify. Document. Refer.

This is an important part of my Pilates for Pregnancy & Postnatal Instructor Certification — because supporting this population requires more than simply changing exercises.

We explore practical considerations, common pregnancy-related conditions, red flags, pelvic health, exercise modifications and professional boundaries so you can feel more confident working within your scope.

📅 Next tutorial: 24 October 2026 - 10am - 5pm
at Daily Moves Hawthorn
Studio 2, 14 Church Street Hawthorn VIC 3122
🎓 15 PAA PDPs + 15 AUSactive CPDs

If you work with pregnant or postnatal clients — or would like to — this course is designed to give you a deeper understanding of how to support them safely and confidently.

Can't wait to be in your gorgeous studio!

https://www.taubepilates.com/Pilates-Pregnancy-and-Postnatal-online-course-for-teachers

29/09/2026

BRING APPROVED PILATES EDUCATION TO YOUR STUDIO IN 2027

Are you a Pilates studio looking to bring high-quality, accredited professional development directly to your team?

I’m partnering with Pilates studios across Australia to host my specialist Taube Pilates teacher training courses — and I’m now booking studios for 2027.

Hosting a course is a great way to give your instructors access to specialist education while connecting with teachers in your local Pilates community.

Host Studio Benefits
• 1 complimentary place for the host studio
• 50% off enrolment for all your studio instructors
• I provide promotional support before, but may need help with recording some video shorts/photos on the delivery day
• We can collaborate on Instagram & Facebook Stories!
• Support with social media and paid promotion of the course
• Email marketing to my existing Pilates teacher network and collaborate to email to your teacher network.
• Courses can be delivered Sundays, 10am–5pm, or at another time to suit your studio

Choose from specialist courses including:
Active Ageing — 15 PAA PDP
Anatomy — 15 PAA PDP
Mastering Menopause with Pilates — PAA 8 PDPs + 11 AUSactive CPD
Pilates for Osteoporosis & Osteopenia — 15 PAA PDP
Pregnancy & Postnatal Pilates — 15 PAA PDP + 15 AUSactive CPD
Inspiring Pilates Reformer — recognised by PAA

The courses are designed for qualified Pilates teachers and movement professionals, combining evidence-informed education, practical teaching strategies and real-world clinical experience.

With more than 26 years of teaching and educator experience, I’m passionate about helping Pilates practitioners develop the knowledge and confidence to work with a broader range of clients.

Courses are delivered online with lifetime access, with an optional one-day live tutorial — making them ideal for studios wanting to bring education and connection to their own community.

2027 dates are now being booked — May is already taken.
If you’d like to explore hosting a Taube Pilates course at your studio, I’d love to hear from you. If you teach at a studio that you think might benefit, please let them know about it!

Call Louise 0413882726 or email me [email protected] to discuss your studio, preferred course and dates.

23/09/2026

Your pelvic floor isn't just "weak" or "strong" — it's talking to you. Are you listening? 🎙️

In this episode of The Art of Pilates, I sit down with pelvic health physiotherapists Genia Barmakov and Cherry de Crespigny (Health Canvas Clinic) to unpack what pelvic floor health actually means — beyond the classic "just do your kegels" advice.

We cover:
🔹 Why an overactive/tight pelvic floor can cause the same symptoms as a weak one
🔹 Pregnancy, postnatal recovery & menopause — and why you don't need to wait 6 weeks postpartum to get help
🔹 Pelvic floor dysfunction in athletes (more common than you'd think!)
🔹 The stress–nervous system–pelvic floor connection
🔹 Bladder/bowel habits, toilet positioning & everyday influences
🔹 How to build pelvic floor-friendly movement into Pilates — without excessive bracing
🔹 When Pilates teachers should refer to a specialist

This one's essential listening for Pilates teachers and anyone who's ever wondered if what they're experiencing is "normal." Spoiler: you deserve real answers, not just reassurance. 🎧

New episode live now

16/09/2026

What is your pelvic floor actually telling you? 🤔

In the latest episode of The Art of Pilates, I’m joined by pelvic health physiotherapists Genia Barmakov and Cherry de Crespignyfrom Health Canvas Clinic for a fascinating and important conversation about pelvic floor health.

As Pilates teachers, we often hear about the importance of having a “strong pelvic floor” — but pelvic floor health is so much more complex than simply being weak or strong.

An **overactive or tight pelvic floor** can also contribute to symptoms such as leaking, pain and pelvic discomfort. So how do we know what our clients actually need?

In this episode, we explore:

✨ Pelvic floor health throughout the lifespan
✨ Pregnancy, childbirth and postnatal recovery
✨ Pelvic floor changes during menopause
✨ Pelvic floor dysfunction in athletes
✨ The relationship between stress, the nervous system and pelvic floor tension
✨ Bladder and bowel habits that can influence pelvic health
✨ Breathing, movement and pelvic floor-friendly Pilates
✨ When Pilates teachers should refer to a pelvic health physiotherapist
✨ Why pelvic floor health isn't simply about doing more pelvic floor exercises

One of my favourite parts of this conversation was the reminder that there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to pelvic floor health.

As movement professionals, our role is to listen, observe, understand our scope of practice and know when someone may benefit from further assessment and support.

And for anyone listening who has ever wondered, “Is this normal?” — I hope this conversation encourages you to listen to your body and seek the right support. ❤️

🎙️ Listen to the latest episode of The Art of Pilates now.

If you're a Pilates teacher, this is one you won't want to miss!

08/09/2026

For someone who has been through cancer treatment, the thought of returning to exercise can feel overwhelming.

There can be fear, uncertainty and a feeling of “I don’t know what my body can do anymore.”

In the latest episode of Art of Pilates, I chat with Hope Spence, oncology physiotherapist and founder of the Positive Health Project, about how she uses Reformer Pilates as a way to gently introduce people back into movement.

What I love about this is that Pilates can meet someone where they are.

✨ You can start lying down.
✨ You can start sitting.
✨ You can begin with simple movements.
✨ You can gradually build strength and confidence.
✨ And you can discover that movement can actually feel GOOD again.

Hope talks about seeing patients who have never exercised before fall in love with the Reformer — and I think that is such a powerful reminder that exercise doesn't have to be intimidating.

Sometimes it's simply about finding the right starting point. ❤️

And from there, confidence grows.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of Art of Pilates with Hope Spence

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E4XUyeGfJeNyDtYkhlW2F?si=N3R8s0NMSoGrn7N1QViiPg

This is such an important conversation for Pilates instructors and health professionals who work with people affected by cancer — and for anyone who has been wondering how they can safely find their way back to movement.

Have you ever had a client who discovered Pilates later in life and completely fell in love with it?

04/09/2026

I absolutely loved this conversation with Hope Spencer, oncology physiotherapist and founder of the Positive Health Project, on the latest episode of Art of Pilates.

One of the things that really stood out to me was Hope’s approach to exercise during and after cancer treatment.

It’s not about telling someone “you should be doing X, Y and Z.”

It’s about finding movement that works for that person — something they enjoy, something that feels achievable, and something they can continue doing.

And as Hope says, sometimes the goal is simply to find something you “at least don’t hate!” ❤️

We also dive into some really important conversations around:

✨ Cancer rehabilitation before, during and after treatment
✨ Why exercise is now considered such an important part of cancer care
✨ Lymphedema and exercise
✨ Rebuilding strength, energy and confidence
✨ How Pilates and the Reformer can support people during recovery
✨ Bone health following cancer treatment
✨ How Pilates instructors can confidently work with clients who have cancer
✨ The importance of creating a supportive environment
✨ Busting some common myths around cancer, exercise and lymphedema

What I loved most was Hope’s focus on confidence and hope — helping people feel that there are still things they can do for themselves, even when so much of their health journey can feel completely out of their control.

🎙️ Listen to the full episode of Art of Pilates with Hope Spence on Spotify

🎧 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0E4XUyeGfJeNyDtYkhlW2F?si=N3R8s0NMSoGrn7N1QViiPg

If you know a Pilates instructor, health professional, or someone affected by cancer who would benefit from this conversation, please share this episode with them. ❤️