Meet Pilates on George team
Olya Kudryavtseva – Pilates on George owner
With over 16 years of experience in Pilates and movement, I’ve worked across Hong Kong, Malaysia, the USA and Australia, helping people move better, feel stronger and build more confidence in their bodies. I am also an educator with Pilates ITC and have trained and mentored the next generation of instructors through a strong focus on movement science, strength and rehabilitation.
My work has a special focus on injury recovery, neurological conditions and evidence-based Pilates. I stay closely connected to current research so I can create thoughtful, individualised programs that support real progress rather than guesswork.
After your initial consultation, I design a Pilates program around your goals, your movement needs and your current capacity, so you can train in a way that feels safe, effective and genuinely useful in daily life.
Outside the studio, I’m a mum to two energetic boys, so I understand how hard it can be to fit your own health into a busy life. If you’re looking for personalised Pilates in Sydney CBD with a clear and practical approach, I’d love to welcome you to the studio.
Interests: Watercolor, reading research reviews, Cross Fit
Available: Availability closed. Reach out to info@pilatesongeorge.com for enquiries about mentorship and Zoom sessions
Jasmin Harvey
Jasmin is a Pilates instructor at Pilates on George with a background in occupational therapy and a strong interest in helping people feel more confident and capable in everyday life.
Her own experience with scoliosis first led her to Pilates and shaped the way she teaches today. That personal understanding, combined with her Diploma with Pilates ITC, allows her to bring both empathy and clear movement education into each session.
Jasmin’s teaching style is calm, approachable and encouraging. She aims to make Pilates feel accessible, empowering and genuinely enjoyable, whether you are new to movement, returning after a break or looking to better understand your body.
For clients seeking supportive and thoughtful Pilates in Sydney CBD, Jasmin offers sessions that are grounded, personalised and easy to connect with.
Available: Monday mornings and Wednesday mornings
Joyce Siu
Joyce is a Pilates instructor at Pilates on George who helps clients build trust in their bodies and move with more confidence, clarity and ease.
Her teaching is focused, direct and highly targeted, making her a great fit for clients who like a clear approach and want sessions that are purposeful and goal-oriented. Joyce enjoys working with thoughtful movers who are willing to listen, explore different learning strategies and develop a deeper understanding of movement.
She has a special interest in shoulders, feet and scoliosis, and works with clients who want a more precise and individualised Pilates experience in Sydney CBD.
Joyce’s goal is not just to help clients exercise well, but to help them discover what their body is capable of with the right support and structure.
Interests: Salsa dancing, travelling, cooking, occasional green thumb
Available: Tuesday evenings, Wednesday and Friday mornings
Niya Andrews
Niya is a dedicated Pilates instructor with a background in health science and remedial massage who believes movement should feel enjoyable, empowering and accessible to everyone.
She completed the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction to deepen her understanding of movement and to better support clients in building strength, balance and confidence. Her broader training allows her to bring a well-rounded perspective to each session, especially for clients who want Pilates that supports both fitness and overall wellbeing.
Niya creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where clients of different backgrounds, abilities and experience levels feel supported. Whether the goal is to improve strength, recover from injury, move better for daily life or build long-term resilience, she tailors each session to the individual.
For clients looking for personalised Pilates in Sydney CBD, Niya offers a supportive approach that helps people feel stronger, more capable and more connected to their bodies.
Interests: Camping, Reading, Nature walks
Available: Monday and Wednesday evenings, Thursday mornings
Rhonda Scott
Rhonda is an experienced Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping clients improve freedom of movement, build whole-body strength and move through life with greater ease.
Her teaching approach looks at the body as an integrated system, with a strong focus on movement quality from the feet through to the spine. She works with a wide range of clients, from older adults needing a more rehabilitative approach to younger athletic populations looking to move and perform better.
Rhonda has a special interest in golfers and rotational sports, making her a great choice for clients who want to improve coordination, movement efficiency and control through the whole body.
If you are looking for Pilates in Sydney CBD that combines a broad movement perspective with practical, client-focused teaching, Rhonda brings both experience and clarity to the studio.
Interests: Running, Pickleball, Travelling
Available: Tuesday and Friday mornings
Karen Gladigau
Karen is a Pilates instructor at Pilates on George with a strong interest in helping people improve mobility, build strength and feel more confident in their bodies.
After an earlier career in banking and finance law, and a lifelong involvement in sport, coaching and fitness, Karen found Pilates more than 10 years ago and went on to complete the Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction. Her varied background gives her a grounded, practical approach and a strong appreciation for the demands of both active and busy lives.
Karen creates a welcoming environment where clients can progress at their own pace. Whether the goal is better athletic performance, injury prevention, improved balance or simply feeling stronger in everyday life, she tailors sessions to meet each person’s needs.
She believes Pilates can benefit everyone and finds it especially rewarding to help clients notice those small but meaningful improvements that build over time.
Interests: Reading, Bushwalking, Travelling & Theatre.
Available: Tuesday mornings and Thursday nights.
Vanessa Gambin
Vanessa is a Diploma-qualified Pilates instructor who loves helping people feel agile, strong and capable in their bodies, no matter their season of life. She’s a big believer in the power of movement to support overall wellbeing and longevity.
After 20 years working in health communications, Vanessa pursued her Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction so she could support people in a more hands-on, meaningful way.
Over the years, she has found her own Pilates practice to be deeply beneficial for counteracting the compressive effects of strength training, and enhancing her body awareness, control, and connection.
Vanessa will guide you through each session with a focus on creating a balance of strength and length, encouraging you to move in ways that help you feel positively challenged and capable. Her intention is to have you leave each session feeling more uplifted, aligned, and energised than when you arrived, carrying a sense of ease and strength with you beyond the studio and into daily life.
Interests: Travelling, baking and reading.
Available: Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.