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.
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.
Favourite Pilates exercise
Hungry Crocodiles
Favourite colour
Pink
Director & Exercise Physiologist
Liz Dawson
Meet the Team
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.
Favourite Pilates exercise
Butterfly
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.
Favourite Pilates exercise
Superhero flying
Favourite colour
Yellow
Exercise Physiologist
Sam Young
With a background in dance teaching and more recent training in primitive reflex integration, I am deeply passionate about creating fun, purposeful movement experiences that support a child’s development. I love the creativity required when working with kids and thrive on the enthusiasm, joy and energy they bring to each session. Supporting and educating parents and educators is also a key part of my approach, ensuring children feel confident, capable and supported both in and out of the studio.
Favourite Pilates exercise
Teddy bear hugs or cupcakes
Favourite colour
Pink
Exercise Physiologist
Michelle Salmon
Our Proactive partners offer KHP across Australia
Tim loves helping kids move, play, and feel confident in their bodies. Through the use of exercise, he runs fun, supportive exercise sessions designed especially for children to build strength, coordination, balance, and body awareness. His goal is to create a positive environment where every child feels comfortable, supported, and proud of what their body can do.
Favourite Pilates exercise
Frog Jumps
Favourite colour
Green
Exercise Physiologist
Tim Comer
As an Exercise Physiologist with previous experience working with children as a basketball assistant coach, I am passionate about creating fun and engaging movement experiences that help kids build confidence and develop their skills. I enjoy bringing creativity into sessions and finding different ways to make learning both enjoyable and meaningful.
I am fluent in English and Cantonese, and can also understand and communicate in Mandarin, which allows me to connect with families from diverse backgrounds. Supporting children while helping parents feel informed and involved is an important part of my approach.
Favourite Pilates exercise
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Favourite colour
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Exercise Physiologist
Brian Ng
Monica has obtained her bachelor’s degree in Physical therapy at Universidad de Manila, Philippines in April 2015 and has then continued her post graduate studies in Clinical Rehabilitation at Flinders University, Adelaide in 2019. Monica has practiced as a Physiotherapist in one of the premier outpatient facilities in the Philippines for five years with extensive experience in managing a variety of clinical cases such as orthopaedic, musculoskeletal, neurological, geriatric and paediatric conditions. With her experience working with children during the previous years, Monica’s main goal is to provide and assist clients to achieve their highest maximum potential and capability adding life to years.
Favourite Pilates exercise
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Favourite colour
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Physiotherapist
Monica Mabayag
For over 10 years, he has worked in the health industry as an Exercise Physiologist, Scientist, lecturer, tutor, personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. Working with diverse backgrounds, cultures and age groups has shown him that education and enjoyment of physical activity encourage and improve positive health outcomes. He understands the different stages of growth within an individuals lifespan and how different learning styles can impact an individuals motivation and enjoyment.
He uses a kind, nurturing approach to enhance the capabilities, confidence and courage to express the individuality within his students and clients and bring out their highest potential.
Favourite Pilates exercise
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Favourite colour
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Exercise Physiologist
Odysseus Tan
With an uplifting, reassuring, and client-centred approach, Aloysius is dedicated to helping children lead active and joyful lives. With a background in sports physiotherapy, he is committed to creating fun and empowering experiences through movement and exercise. Aloysius also places a strong emphasis on supporting and educating parents and educators, ensuring children feel confident and well-supported both in the clinic and at home.
Favourite Pilates exercise
Skater squats
Favourite colour
Sky blue
Physiotherapist
Aloysius Ng
Proactive partners Staff
Taylah
Richard
Sarah
Francois
Danielle
Charlie
