OUR MISSION
Healthy habits for life
Our mission at Kids Heart Pilates is to give all children the opportunity to connect with their body through movement in a fun way for life long health. We want to make exercise as accessible as tv and as habitual as brushing our teeth for kids world wide.
Our Story
After graduating with a Bachelor of Science, Human Movement Studies in 2009, Liz Dawson worked across a number of health disciplines including weight management, clinical disease and injury rehabilitation. However, it was paediatrics that really stole her heart and in 2010, Kids Heart Pilates was born. Kids Heart Pilates’ mission is to make exercise easy and accessible for children, and to educate families and health professionals on the benefits of exercise for a child’s development.
Since 2010, Liz has relished in the experience of developing Pilates based movement programs for children across a range of facilities including, kindergartens, childcare centres, preschools and primary schools. Extending on the repertoire of Kids Heart Pilates programs, and in response to an increasing demand for convenience, in both the home and classroom, Liz proudly launched an online Pilates program available for families worldwide in 2018.
Kids Heart Pilates is also home to pre and post-natal specific programs developed by Liz. After giving birth to her first son, Liz realised the need for a post-natal pilates program that incorporated baby development and the Mummy & Tummy online program was launched in 2019.
Further building on the Kids Heart Pilates brand and to serve its mission to empower health professionals, Liz developed the Child Development and Paediatric Movement course which came to fruition last year. This course is growing in popularity amongst Allied Health professionals and will help to grow the Kids Heart Pilates brand.
Liz Dawson is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist, Pilates Instructor & Entrepreneur. She is also the proud owner & director of Kids Heart Pilates & Northside Allied Health.
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After graduating with a Bachelor of Science, Human Movement Studies in 2009, Liz Dawson worked across a number of health disciplines including weight management, clinical disease and injury rehabilitation. However, it was paediatrics that really stole her heart and in 2010, Kids Heart Pilates was born.
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Favourite Pilates exercise
Hungry Crocodiles
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Favourite colour
Pink
Director & Exercise Physiologist
Liz Dawson
Meet the Team
With her warm, compassionate, and creative approach, Katelyn is dedicated to enhancing the health and well-being of children through Pilates and exercise. She finds it incredibly rewarding to observe how Pilates empowers children to connect with their bodies, build confidence, and foster a lifelong love for movement. Drawing from her personal journey with hypermobility, she has firsthand knowledge of the benefits of Pilates and recognises its pivotal role in childhood development.
Favourite Pilates exercise
Oopsy Opposites​
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Favourite colour
Orange
Exercise Physiologist
Katelyn Mahmut
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With a deep passion for working with children, Milly is a dedicated Paediatric Exercise Physiologist who creates fun and empowering experiences that inspire a lifelong love for physical activity. Employing a warm and nurturing approach, she is committed to enhancing children's health and well-being through movement and Pilates. Milly fosters a safe and inclusive environment, helping children build confidence and express their individuality through exercise. She understands the transformative benefits of movement in childhood development and strives to make a positive impact on each child’s journey.
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Favourite Pilates exercise
Butterfly
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Favourite colour
Blue
Exercise Physiologist
Milly O'Neill
With his encouraging, supportive and child-centred approach, Sam is passionate about making movement fun and inclusive. Through exercise and pilates, Sam knows how powerful it can be to create a positive attitude to movement. Drawing from his own personal journey working with children in hockey, he has first hand experience in creating safe environments for children to explore and enhance their health and well being.
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Favourite Pilates exercise
Superhero flying​
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Favourite colour
Yellow
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Exercise Physiologist
Sam Young
