Functional Pilates supports the local community is numerous ways; free seminars, expert movement advice and free vouchers.
If you would like to engage the services of Functional Pilates for your event then please contact us at info@functionalpilates.com.au.
Drummond Golf & Big Swing Birthday Celebrations
March 2020
Filippa attended the Big Birthday Bash celebrations. A milestone for Drummond Golf/Big Swing as they celebrated 38 years at Kew Junction. Filippa was invited to provide attendees with free movement golf swing assessments. Filippa says, ‘Correct posture and supported movement especially during the golf swing action is essential for golf longevity. Repetitive actions at such high speeds must be controlled throughout the entire movement’. Filippa assisted with golf video swing checks and general movement analysis.
During the celebrations, Filippa meet two impressive young women Meg and Anne Lanning. Both women are members of the current Women’s Australian Cricket team. Meg Lanning captained the Australian team to win the International Cricket Council Women's T20 World Cup 2020 final, only a few weeks earlier. This is a link to a montage of their epic win - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Aux-Mx7LNQ
Filippa provided both girls with some posture and golf swing tips. In the photo below, Filippa demonstrated the neutral postural position using a golf club aligned against Anne’s spine.
Filippa discussed movement mechanics with Cameron Munster, an Australian professional rugby league footballer who plays as a five-eighth, fullback or centre for the Melbourne Storm in the NRL and Australia at international level. Arguably the best player today.
Kew Junction Christmas Gift Market
December 2019
A wonderful opportunity to meet the locals and celebrate the festive season. Filippa held a stand and ran a competition to help engage the community, promoting the benefits of exercise. Pilates in particular is a great form of core, posture and balance training.
Methodist Ladies College (MLC) Fundraising Events
September 2019
Filippa donated gift vouchers to the MLC Junior school fundraising event.
‘Drummond Golf’ & ‘Big Swing’ Expo
September 2019
Movement Specialists Rachel Kwong and Filippa Minnelli were present to give advice to ‘Big Swing Golf’ customers. Both enjoyed meeting a large number of clients that play this prestigious game. Filippa says, ‘We were happy to share our knowledge to help clients improve movement patterns that might be causing them pain. The ability to play the game they love without experiencing unwanted symptoms is almost as good as a hole in one’.
U3A, Hawthorn - Falls Prevention Seminar
April 2019
Filippa presented a free seminar educating the U3A community about the latest research on ‘falls risks’ and ‘falls prevention’. Balance specific exercise has been proven to help prevent falls. ‘This exciting news needs to be published’, says Filippa. Each individual can take control and with the correct guidance work at minimising the risks.
Feedback from the coordinator:
“Thanks Filippa - it was an excellent presentation. We greatly appreciate your time and expertise.”
International Women’s Day Morning Tea
March 2019
It was an honour to be among so many inspiring women at the annual International Women’s Day morning tea. Filippa awarded Functional Pilates vouchers to numerous winners on the day.
Vision Australia
April 2019
Filippa presented a free seminar educating the U3A community about the latest research on ‘falls risks’ and ‘falls prevention’. Balance specific exercise has been proven to help prevent falls. ‘This exciting news needs to be published’, says Filippa. Each individual can take control and with the correct guidance work at minimising the risks.
Feedback from the coordinator:
“Thanks Filippa - it was an excellent presentation. We greatly appreciate your time and expertise.”
Malvern Town Hall - Falls Prevention Seminar
September 2018
Filippa presented at the Malvern Town Hall to the City of Stonnington community. The seminar was regarding Falls Prevention.
Feedback from coordinator:
“On behalf of all of us at The City of Stonnington a huge thank you again for the extremely informative presentation this week. Feedback from our seniors that attended “Table Talk” was very positive. The information was clearly presented, up to date and relevant. You certainly keep everyone’s attention throughout the morning.If the opportunity arises, we would like to invite you back in the next few months as a guest speaker at one of our senior citizens centre (same topic - Fall Prevention).”
Trinity Grammar Kew
July 2018
Functional Pilates donated over 100 free initial vouchers valued at $95 each to the wonderful mothers of Trinity Grammar. The annual morning tea for mums is a great way to celebrate and acknowledge the mothers of this community.