About Leith

My name is Leith Walsh and I am the Owner/Instructor here at Happy Body Pilates. I fell in love with the Pilates Method in 2007 and haven't looked back. Having come from a legal administration background, I initially came to Pilates as a way to combat shoulder tension and back pain, and to give my body the movement it craved after sitting at a desk all day.  Eventually I realised that if I became a teacher I could do Pilates all the time (!!) and started doing teacher training.

In 2008 I was living in Ireland and stumbled on a six-week certification, which I really enjoyed. I found that I wanted a stronger knowledge base though and, after moving to Melbourne in late 2010, I enrolled in the Certificate IV in Pilates Mat Instruction at National Pilates Training. In 2012 I upgraded to NPT's Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction and went on to develop my teaching from there.

I love meeting new people through my teaching and seeing the improvements in each individual body as our classes progress is a real joy. I am passionate about the Pilates Method as a means of keeping fit, building strength and improving functional movement.

As a mum of three, both pre- and post- natal Pilates also hold a special significance for me. After the birth of my twins in 2016 I realised I had a large diastasis recti (abdominal separation) and I began to get serious about post natal rehab. It's a constant learning curve, and I have loved being able to help other mums reconnect with their physical fitness (and their "me" time) via my Mums and Bubs classes. I know how hard it can be to get a bit of time to yourself in those early days. 

In the last few years I have been lucky enough to teach in several locations throughout the Banyule community, doing a combination of Studio Sessions, Group Reformer and Mat Classes, together with Mums & Bubs, and Gentle Exercise for the Over 65s. I have also provided health and wellness workshops to small businesses locally and occasionally I have been known to throw myself into teaching the odd Pre-School Yoga Class. It's an exciting life!

To round out my work as a Mind, Body & Soul Practitioner, I also provide Intuitive Energy Healing services through my business Twin Heart Healing.