Contrology Gym

Contrology Gym Pilates method studio delivering the original work of Contrology. Booking is essential.

Fully equipped studio, offering Private sessions, Self practice sessions , workshops & Teacher Training. Deborah was trained in the authentic Pilates method under Romana Kryzanowska (who in turn was trained by Joseph Pilates) and Cynthia Lochard. She has also completed and degree in Sports Science giving her an in-depth knowledge of anatomy, physiology and bio-mechanics.

18/09/2026

This week on the Cadillac 🤸‍♀️

We had a bit of a play with the Cadillac and went back to the source — looking through some archival photographs of Joe Pilates doing the work himself.

Then we had a go at recreating some of those shapes, movements and exercises… with varying degrees of success! 😂

There’s something pretty special about looking at the original work and trying to understand why Joe moved the body in these ways.

So here’s a few little recordings from our session this week.

Original work. Original apparatus. Still plenty to discover.

14/09/2026

Contrology is the original name Joseph Pilates gave his method - long before it was renamed Pilates,

11/09/2026

This week I was very happy when Luke announced we were getting back on the Reformer! 😂

There’s something so good about having a session with another teacher. It gets you out of your usual routine, out of your comfort zone and makes you work in a slightly different way.

And yes… I know the sequence is Corkscrew → Control Balance.

But we all know people are doom-scrolling 😂😂😂

So I’ve put the most eye-catching one first.

Control Balance ⬆️
Corkscrew ⬇️

Sometimes you have to work with the algorithm… while still honouring the method. 😉

30/08/2026

Yay! I’m happy… I love it when I find an exercise I actually like on the Wunda Chair! 😂🙌

Apart from the small detail that I nearly fell off… 🙈😂

This one definitely needs a bit more practice, but that’s part of the fun. Finding the challenge, playing with the movement and slowly getting it to feel effortless.

28/08/2026

The Wunda Chair came out again for this week’s session.
Playing with one of the variations of the Teaser alongside the Spine Stretch Forward — two very different exercises, but both asking for the same thing: a deeper understanding of the scoop. It’s a Gratz Wunda one spring on top, so the spring is strong. Fun but a huge challenge

14/08/2026

This week Luke got me back on the Wunda Chair — at moments my brain renames it the “annihilation apparatus.” 😂

I don’t edit much. What you see is what you get. It’s not perfection — it’s a human body going through the motions of development, learning, adapting and getting stronger.

Today was more fun. We explored a few subtle differences in detail, comparing Joe’s archive photographs with what we’ve practised over the years.

The Kneeling Push Down was particularly interesting.

I’ve never done it with my knees completely forward. Romana had us working with one spring in the middle, which was very light.

But Joe’s archive photograph tells a different story — a much heavier spring, and he’s succeeding beautifully.

So we experimented:

1st video:
Two springs on the middle setting on the Gratz Pilates Wunda Chair, knees right up front — exploring Joe’s version.

2nd video:
The version I did first — my usual position, with the knees slightly further back.

Same movement. Different details. Different challenge.

And this is why I love the work.
There is always more to discover.

13/08/2026

Narelle was just 13 years old when she had her spinal operation following her diagnosis of Spina Bifida Oculta.

What followed was another decade of surgeries and a body that had become increasingly restricted in its ability to move.

Then something began to change.

Through her incredible dedication to reconnecting with her body, Narelle is discovering movement she hasn’t experienced for 50 years.

And watching her realise what is happening is something very special.

Her brain is beginning to recognise these movements again.

Her pain has eased dramatically.

There are now periods of weeks where she doesn’t even think about it.

Sensation is beginning to return to her feet.

Her ankles are beginning to move.

And perhaps most importantly, she is excited about her body again.

This is what makes our work so incredibly rewarding.

Not chasing perfection.

Not forcing the body.

But creating the conditions for someone to explore movement, reconnect with themselves and discover what may still be possible.

50 years with restricted movement.
And now… movement is returning.

Narelle, your dedication is extraordinary.
We are so proud to be part of your journey. 🤍

Longevity

09/08/2026

The Russian Splits…. This movement is a fantastic example of where power and range of movement truly have to work in balance to achieve a safe and effective split stretch. Without the deep range in the hip and the power from underneath the seat there tends to be way to much effort coming from the leg. Putting strain into the knee, and minimal effective length, just a lot of discomfort.
It’s a stretch I love but rarely get chance to perform frequently due to the busy teaching schedule

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9 Pittards Road, Buderim
Sunshine Coast, QLD
4556

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