Eve Fairbairn (Ward) - ME Pilates, Melbourne
Eve is a well loved and dedicated Pilates teacher that has recently opened her new studio in Melbourne: ME Pilates. In this insightful interview you’ll discover:
How Eve approaches her own Pilates practice with a sense of play and curiosity
Her move from Canada to Australia and her early Pilates training
Her challenges teaching Pilates in English, as her 2nd language
Her journey into opening her new studio and how her clients came along for the ride
How working from her garage before opening her studio brought her Pilates community closer
How she nurtures and appreciates her long term relationships with her clients and how she kept them top of mind when fitting out her studio.
Her self doubt around opening her studio and how she juggles family life with studio ownership
How she feels the word ‘Pilates teacher’ is being used too loosely in the current industry.
Eve’s opinion of the current state of the industry and why she feels hopeful.
And so much more!
You can learn more about Eve here:
On the socials:
Instagram: @mepilatesbayside
Thanks Eve!
And, if you would like to join me in my online mentoring group, starting very soon, be sure to head to kimpaxtoncoaching.com to put your name on the waitlist!
MORE ABOUT EVE:
Eve Ward (Fairbairn) is a Canadian native from Quebec City who has lived in Australia since 2007. She grew up learning the Graham Modern dance method and was first introduced to Pilates at the age of 10 during her Jazz classes through some of the mat order. Eve is an experienced downhill skiing instructor and has been a dedicated Pilates teacher for over a decade. As a Pilates teacher trainer, DNS exercise teacher, and barefoot trainer specialist, Eve is passionate about helping others move within their best capabilities and approach movement with enjoyment. She is committed to continuous learning, exploring the Pilates method deeply, and integrating other movement practices to support a strong Pilates foundation. Eve enjoys teaching open-minded clients who are ready to improve their lifestyle and maintain or enhance their physical abilities to support an active life forever. She is also the proud owner of ME Pilates Studio in Bentleigh, Melbourne, Victoria, where she dreams of creating a Pilates Hub—a space where Pilates enthusiasts, both teachers and clients, can gather to share their passion for the Pilates method.
