Kristy has always had an interest in human movement, health and science and graduated from The University of Sydney in 1996 with a Bachelor of Medical Science. Her avid interest in health and fitness led Kristy to study the Pilates Method in 1998. Undertaking apprenticeship training initially at Solutions for Pain and Injury provided her with experience in a multi-disciplinary approach to the management of pain and injuries, and in the application of Pilates-based exercise for injury rehabilitation. Kristy went on to obtain her Body Arts and Science Certification in 2000 followed by her Diploma of Professional Pilates Practice with Pilates International in 2004. She is also Gold Certified by the Pilates Method Alliance (USA) and holds her Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training. Kristy was a founding member of the Pilates Alliance Australasia (PAA) and owned and ran her own studio in the south of Sydney for 7 years. She now focuses on Pilates specialist Training in her role as Course Director for Pilates International Training Centre.