With a background in dance, it was no surprise that Rachel embraced Pilates upon graduating as a physiotherapist in 1997. She had early career stints in Broken Hill and the UK and upon returning home to Adelaide in 2002 taught Pilates Mat classes in church halls and school gyms all over town. She then launched Physio Pilates Proactive in 2003 in Stirling. Rachel is regarded as one of Adelaide’s most qualified and respected Pilates instructors. Passionate about Pilates and its effectiveness in rehabilitation, she also promotes Pilates as a lifestyle choice that can enhance a person’s physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.

As a health practitioner, Rachel believes that her role in the community is best served by educating, motivating and empowering people to achieve their physical potential. In addition to being a highly engaged member of the APA, Rachel has in the past been Vice President of the APA’s SA Branch Council, a member of the New Graduate Professional Development Committee as well as SA Chairperson of the Physiotherapy Business Australia Committee, and on the University of South Australia’s Physiotherapy Education and Training Advisory Panel.