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screws were placed in her back
and hips. But true to her spirit,
she was determined to stand up
and move the very next day. “I
counted my steps every single
day. I wasn’t going to give up.
I knew I had to get back to my
Reformer girls.”
Amazingly, just nine weeks later,
Belinda returned to teaching.
Her surgeon credited her rapid
recovery to the strength and
conditioning she had built
through Reformer Pilates.
Today, Belinda leads Fernwood
Shellharbour’s thriving Reformer
Pilates studio, guiding members
with empathy and experience.
“Because I’ve lived with pain, I
understand what our members
are going through. I want to
show them that no matter what,
you must keep moving. Reformer
Pilates makes that possible.”
Her journey is not only an
inspiration to members but
also to fellow instructors. “In
昀椀tness, you can always reinvent
yourself. Even if one path closes,
you’re still needed, and there
are always other programs to
explore. Don’t ever think your
career is over you can make an
impact in so many ways.”
Now nominated for Reformer
Pilates Instructor of the Year,
Belinda is embracing a new
chapter. She has a new lease on
life, a passion for her classes,
and a deep gratitude for the
community around her. “I love
teaching my classes, I love our
new studio, and I love showing
women what’s possible. You can
never give up on yourself.”
WELCOME FERNWOOD
PROSPECT
Fernwood Fitness has of昀椀cially opened
the doors to its brand-new women’s-only
club in Prospect, South Australia. Purposebuilt to empower strength, wellness, and
community, the club offers 24/7 access,
Reformer Pilates, FIIT30 small group
training, a recovery zone with sauna, child
minding, plus a prayer room and sensory
space. Fernwood Prospect is more than
a gym, it’s a sanctuary where women can
train hard, 昀椀nd calm, and feel supported.
STRONGER TOGETHER:
Supporting the future of women in sport
Fernwood Fitness was thrilled to sponsor
the Ministry of Sport 2025 Women in Sport
Summit on the Gold Coast. As Australia’s
leading women’s 昀椀tness community,
we love supporting opportunities that
empower women both on and off the
昀椀eld. The summit was all about sparking
conversations, building connections, and
celebrating progress in women’s sport.
We’re so proud to be part of the movement
that’s creating a brighter future for women
in sport across Australia.
