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Bianca Ducharme

Bianca Ducharme

Coogee,New South Wales

Summary

Experienced Pilates Instructor with a strong passion for women's health and fitness. Possessing a nurturing approach, I am a reliable and self-driven professional who easily relates to clients of all backgrounds. With over 10 years of experience and expertise, I am a pre & postnatal Pilates specialist, trained in working with injuries and special populations, and hold a certification in Pilates for menopause. I am trained in Pilates studio equipment, mat, and reformer through the internationally acclaimed Stott Pilates education. Proficient in teaching both private and semi-private sessions, I am dedicated to helping clients achieve their fitness goals safely and effectively.

Work History

Pilates Studio Owner

Femme Pilates
Coogee
06.2017 - Current
  • Conducting initial client assessments and analysis.
  • Designing and teaching prenatal, postpartum, mums and bubs classes, and private sessions.
  • Building strong client relationships, leading to high retention and referrals.
  • Helping clients set and achieve fitness goals, tracking progress for success.
  • Creating personalized online exercise programs using Physitrack templates.
  • Crafting engaging marketing, advertising, and website content.
  • Generating leads through repeat business and customer referrals.

Clinical Pilates Instructor

Movement Laboratory
Leichhardt
04.2023 - Current
  • Teaching Pilates in a fully equipped studio (1:3 teacher-client ratio).
  • Leading strong bones reformer classes (1:6 teacher-client ratio).
  • Providing modifications for clients with injuries or limitations for safe and effective workouts.
  • Collaborating with physiotherapists to develop comprehensive care plans.
  • Attending continuing education classes to stay current.

Pilates Instructor

Bodhi Maya Pilates Centre
Bondi
11.2023 - Current
  • Teaching Pilates in a fully equipped studio (1:3 teacher-client ratio).
  • Working with a diverse range of clients, from young athletes to older individuals with various injuries and health challenges.
  • Collaborating in a team-based environment to provide optimal fitness services.
  • Attending continuing education classes to stay current.

Pilates Instructor

Uncoil Pilates
11.2022 - 05.2023
  • Studio unfortunately closed its door in May 2023
  • Programmed and taught private and semi-private sessions in a fully equipped Pilates studio.
  • Worked with older adults facing various injuries and health challenges.
  • Collaborated in a team-based environment to provide optimal fitness services.
  • Attended continuing education classes to stay current.

Pilates Instructor

Xtend Barre
02.2019 - 11.2021
  • Taught small group reformer and mat classes (1:6 teacher-client ratio).
  • Built strong client relationships, leading to high retention and referrals.
  • Educated clients on Pilates principles, enhancing their understanding of the practice.
  • Provided modifications for clients with injuries or limitations for safe and effective workouts.

Pilates Instructor

Fluid Form Pilates Studio
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Programmed and taught prenatal reformer classes (1:6 teacher-client ratio).
  • Adapted classes to meet participants' varying fitness levels.
  • Attended continuing education classes to stay current.

Pilates Instructor

Body Mind Life Studio
11.2015 - 11.2019
  • Taught reformer Pilates to small (1:6) and large (1:18) groups.
  • Led mat Pilates classes to large groups (1:25 teacher-client ratio).
  • Demonstrated proper form and technique to prevent injury.
  • Provided modifications for clients with injuries or limitations for a safe and effective workout.

New Business Administrator

Clearview Insurance
01.2013 - 11.2015
  • Processed new business and liaised with underwriters and advisers.
  • Computerised office activities and maintained customer communications.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.

Social Worker

CIUSSS De L'Estrie - CHUS
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs
  • Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources
  • Supported clients and families with empathy and compassion during difficult times

Education

Intensive Cadillac, Chair And Barrels Course - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
Sydney
04.2021 - 06.2021

Pregnancy Corrective Exercise Specialist - Fitness

Core Exercise Solution LLC
USA
10.2019 - 02.2020

Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist - Fitness

Core Exercise Solutions LLC
USA
10.2019 - 02.2020

Positive Practice For The Pelvic Floor - Health And Fitness

Australian Fitness Network
Australia
05.2017 - 05.2017

Pre/Postnatal Pilates Specialist, Mat & Equipment - Pilates

The Center For Women's Fitness
USA
02.2016 - 02.2016

Matwork & Reformer Levels 1 & 2 - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
Sydney
06.2015 - 08.2015

Injuries & Special Population Course - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
Sydney
11.2014 - 11.2014

Matwork Level 1 - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
Sydney
04.2014 - 07.2014

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Université De Sherbrooke
Canada
09.2004 - 04.2008

Skills

  • Mat, reformer and studio trained
  • Injuries & special populations certified
  • Prenatal and postnatal Pilates specialist
  • Pregnancy and postpartum corrective exercise specialist
  • Provide first aid and CPR certificates
  • Pilates insured
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Qualified social worker

Timeline

Pilates Instructor

Bodhi Maya Pilates Centre
11.2023 - Current

Clinical Pilates Instructor

Movement Laboratory
04.2023 - Current

Pilates Instructor

Uncoil Pilates
11.2022 - 05.2023

Intensive Cadillac, Chair And Barrels Course - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
04.2021 - 06.2021

Pregnancy Corrective Exercise Specialist - Fitness

Core Exercise Solution LLC
10.2019 - 02.2020

Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist - Fitness

Core Exercise Solutions LLC
10.2019 - 02.2020

Pilates Instructor

Fluid Form Pilates Studio
04.2019 - 04.2020

Pilates Instructor

Xtend Barre
02.2019 - 11.2021

Pilates Studio Owner

Femme Pilates
06.2017 - Current

Positive Practice For The Pelvic Floor - Health And Fitness

Australian Fitness Network
05.2017 - 05.2017

Pre/Postnatal Pilates Specialist, Mat & Equipment - Pilates

The Center For Women's Fitness
02.2016 - 02.2016

Pilates Instructor

Body Mind Life Studio
11.2015 - 11.2019

Matwork & Reformer Levels 1 & 2 - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
06.2015 - 08.2015

Injuries & Special Population Course - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
11.2014 - 11.2014

Matwork Level 1 - Pilates

STOTT PILATES
04.2014 - 07.2014

New Business Administrator

Clearview Insurance
01.2013 - 11.2015

Social Worker

CIUSSS De L'Estrie - CHUS
01.2009 - 10.2009

Bachelor of Science - Social Work

Université De Sherbrooke
09.2004 - 04.2008

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