OUR TEAM

Carla Sconce

Owner and Founder of HIIT Pilates, Carla promises you’ll never do a boring workout again. Every class is different - she’s always tweaking a rep count, move combo, or tempo variation... and pulses, nothing beats low-range pulses.

In addition to her certifications in Pilates mat and reformer, Carla is a qualified Personal Trainer, Barre and Boxilates instructor. While her classes are strong, they are focussed on functional movement patterns to help clients move well in their daily lives. After years of hearing from clients, “I love reformer, but I’m missing cardio”, and equally, “I hurt myself at the gym, I’ve been told to try Pilates” she created HIIT Pilates mixing the best of high intensity interval training with the control and alignment of reformer Pilates.

Carla understands everyone leads busy lives but that if we love what we’re doing and nurture our body, we can achieve great things. She believes that Pilates focus on posture, core stability and strength makes it an important practice for people of all ages and backgrounds.

Andreina Innocenti

Andreina is a movement enthusiast that believes that workouts do not have to be complicated to be efficient but they must be FUN so you leave the class feeling accomplished and full of endorphins. She discovered Pilates during her dancing career and moving to Australia was the perfect opportunity to make her dreams come true and became a Pilates instructor.

She is a constant learner, a qualified Personal trainer, full equipment Pilates trained, pre and postnatal specialist and has been teaching full time and mentoring instructors for the last 6 years.

Andreina meets her clients where they are at, she believes in progression more than perfection and has the ability to always give you an option so you can move the best way that serves your body that day. She will definitely be there to push you through that last set of juicy pulses and to remind you that you can do hard things!

Yasmin Hardie

Yasmin is currently studying a bachelor of health science in Naturopathy and has practiced various forms of yoga over the past 10 years. Yasmin recently discovered Pilates after having just moved to Sydney and was immediately addicted. The feeling of finding equilibrium in strength, agility, coordination and balance left Yasmin wanting more. Pilates provides such a fun and creative outlet to explore our body’s potential, our mental stamina and to deepen our connection to each breath and movement.

Yasmin loves to see each student finishing a challenging class with a blissful smile and a big red-faced post-exercise glow! Yasmin believes our bodies demand to be challenged in order to grow and flourish both physically, mentally and emotionally.

Nicole Cummins

Having studied over 20 years of dance, (jazz, contemporary and classical ballet) the importance of good posture, strength, flexibility, mobility, stability and control has been deeply ingrained in Nicole. It was no surprise she was drawn toward Pilates. Soon becoming quite the reformer addict, Nic wanted to go further and so completed her reformer teacher training program through HIIT Pilates Academy.

Nic truly believes the combination of HIIT and reformer pilates is the perfect answer to full body health, fitness and wellbeing for any age, gender or fitness level!

Shirley Chan

Starting her journey in reformer Pilates eight years ago, Shirley has been hooked ever since - no matter where in the world she was living. From Sydney to Toronto to London, she balanced a demanding corporate career with her passion for movement, always finding her way back to the reformer.

What began as a personal practice evolved into completing the HIIT Pilates Academy certification, then teaching, and now, as the studio owner of HIIT Pilates Surry Hills, Shirley brings a results-driven approach to every class. Blending mindful movement with high-intensity training, her sessions are designed to unlock your body’s full potential while strengthening the mind-body connection. Expect to sweat, strengthen, and surprise yourself with what you can achieve.

Candice Anthony

Candice has always had a love for movement, with 15 years of classical ballet and contemporary dance training. Experiencing first hand the transformative properties of pilates, particularly in combination with high intensity interval training, Candice was inspired to deepen her knowledge and embark on her teaching journey. She loves that pilates has the ability to increase strength, muscle tone, posture and kinaesthetic awareness, as well as enhancing the mind-body connection.

Estella Rojals Luis

Estella started her fitness journey in a very different way, she fell in love with horse riding, the connection that she had with the animal and nature made her evolve to became a horse riding instructor, when she moved to Australia discovered pilates for the first time.

The reformer became an extension of her own body, she believes in a deep connection between mind, body and breath to create classes that are dynamic and challenging. Estella is an animal and nature lover, pilates changed her life for better and she hopes her classes change yours too!

Indigo Felton

Indigo commenced Holistic Movement Training in the hinterlands of Byron Bay many moons ago. After moving to the big smoke he studied musical theatre and commercial dance. Travelling nationally and internationally he performed in Broadway musicals such as Chicago, The Producers and Priscilla Queen of The Desert.

After discovering pilates as a form of rehabilitation and wonderful maintenance for the body he gained his qualifications to become an instructor and has been teaching for the past six years both in Sydney and Melbourne. Indigo’s first introduction to HIIT Pilates was through its founder Carla Sconce and he has been addicted ever since. As a proud member of the team Indigo likes to infuse the HIIT methodology with jazz hands and spirit fingers!

Rita Ince

Rita started her health and wellness journey 10 years ago when she moved to Sydney to study Nutritional Medicine. That is when she began practicing more mindful movement like yoga after years of CrossFit. She discovered pilates through working with a physio. after an injury The love for pilates was instant, not just because it helped greatly to regain mobility and strength but also because pilates united her love for resistance training and a mindful way to move.

After being a devoted student Rita has completed her teacher training to share her love for pilates with the Hiit Pilates community. She aims to offer you challenging full body workouts that will ensure you get sweaty, have fun as well as walk out of her class feeling aligned and balanced in your entire being.

Lauren Wilson

A self professed HIIT Pilates addict, Lauren began attending classes at HIIT after the first COVID lockdown, when she’d grown tired of home workouts and needed inspiration to get moving again. After her Intro Pass she was hooked, and in time it was a natural progression for her to study Pilates Instruction under the tutelage of HIIT’s very own Carla Sconce.

Lauren says, “It’s amazing that HIIT pilates gives me the best of body weight work and also heavy resistance & weights. I love the fact that we as a studio embrace everyone from all fitness levels, and that’s what I strive for in my classes: to make the class achievable for those starting out as well as challenging for those pushing their strength and balance. I look forward to seeing you in class!”

Bridget Greaves

Growing up, fitness has always been Bridget’s priority, she believes it plays such an important role in life.

Her fitness journey began when she was in school, playing sports such as volley ball, soccer, and hockey.

In more recent years she found reformer Pilates and never looked back, she had finally found that whole body workout she craved.

Bridget started as a student at HIIT Pilates studio and through her regular attendance grew to want more. She was excited to hear about the HIIT Academy, and signed up as soon as she could, to become an instructor. Since graduating she has really worked on her technique and built her skills to excel.

What you’ll get from Bridget’s class?? You’ll be welcomed with big energy, laughs, and excitement to hit your movement and fitness goals! Bridget will be with you every step of the way, as you grow to your peak and preaches ‘anything you set your mind to you will achieve!’

Joanne Tsai

Joanne started her reformer pilates journey as a student at HIIT Pilates when it first opened and hasn’t regretted joining since. Being quite time poor, managing corporate work life, social life and exercise in her daily routine, she found that she needed something that would give her a full body workout in one class, and HIIT Pilates was the perfect combination.

Over the years, Joanne wished to share with you her experience and journey of becoming stronger (physically and mentally) and so completed her training with the HIIT Academy.

Her full body workouts will have you leaving her class feeling challenged, fulfilled and energised.

Masha Basman

Masha started her pilates journey over 8 years ago whilst she was in school. Coming from a competitive dance background, she has always had a passion for movement as a creative/emotional release and really resonated in with the mindfulness and flow of pilates.

Working as an actress she loves to engage with people, she found teaching to be another way to connect with people and move them in some way. Her strong energy will motivate and support you.

Masha believes we are all more capable than we think and she is determined to make sure her students feel empowered and proud of themselves after every class.

Olivia Lord

With 13 years of experience as a dancer, Olivia has always been fueled by a passion for helping others discover the joy of movement and a love for physical activity.

Two years ago, Olivia discovered HIIT Pilates and was instantly captivated. The combination of HIIT training with reformer strength, cardio and mindfulness in each session resonated deeply with her, and she quickly became hooked. Eager to deepen her expertise, Olivia enrolled in the HIIT Academy, where she honed her skills and expanded her knowledge in Reformer Pilates. Olivia's classes are not just about physical exercise; they are an invitation to rediscover the fun and push yourself to the limits.

Randall Taylor

Randall firmly believes movement is medicine. Getting out of the mind and into the body is when the magic happens.

With a background in Iyengar & Vinyasa Yoga, coupled with a strong discipline in Reformer Pilates, he has a keen focus on alignment, precision and functional movement. He's passionate about HIIT Pilates' unique approach to Reformer Pilates as it challenges both his mind and body.

Randall completed his Reformer Pilates Instructor Certification in 2023 under the guidance of Carla Sconce at the HIIT Pilates Academy, and has also completed a 200hr Yoga Teacher Training in 2019.

You'll walk out of Randall's class feeling lighter, brighter and a smile beaming across your face. He can't wait to see you at the studio!

Alice Watt-Smith

Alice's fitness journey started over 12 years ago where she utilised strength training at the gym to help recover from an injury.

Since then she has tried many different kinds of fitness including CrossFit, Pole Fitness and Powerlifting (her favourite - second only to reformer at HIIT Pilates).

Her training in reformer began about 4 years ago. Looking for something to couple with her powerlifting, she was recommended HIIT Pilates by a friend and never looked back.

Falling in love with the atmosphere and the trainers she has been a regular at classes across all 3 studios and finally decided to see what it was like being on the other side of the reformer for once, she enrolled in the HIIT Pilates Academy in 2023.

Alice is excited to help you realise your potential through reformer pilates and would love to help you see yourself growing stronger with each class!

Isabella Gibson-Giorgio

Before completing her Reformer certification through HIIT Pilates Academy, Isabella had tried every fitness modality - from functional weights, boxing, barre & cardio heavy classes. Isabella found her perfect fit in HIIT Pilates, where everything she loves about training comes together in one class.

With a background in competitive sport, she’s always valued conditioning training that supports a strong, balanced body. For Isabella, fitness is a non-negotiable; it keeps both her body and mind healthy.

Expect to walk out of class feeling sweaty, strong, and with a big hit of dopamine!

Natalie Saia

Natalie has a passion for functional fitness and has been working as a personal trainer for over 5 years.

Her passion for Pilates started when she decided to change up her workout routine from just weight training in the gym and found an improvement in her overall strength, endurance and mobility.

Following this, she went on to study and obtain certification in Mat and Reformer Pilates as well as a BHSc clinical nutritionist and is now running her own practice.

You can expect Natalie's classes to be dynamic with a focus on supersets of certain muscle groups to increase intensity and help build lean muscle mass.

Hannah Peterson

Hannah comes from a professional healthcare background, so caring for people has always been a priority. She’s passionate about health, movement and fitness — it’s just in her DNA!

She’s always loved being active, and over the years she’s picked up all kinds of hobbies, like tennis, spin classes, hiking, dance and pretty much anything that gets her moving and having fun. Then she discovered reformer Pilates, and it just clicked.

Five years later and having completed her certification with HIIT Pilates Academy she was not only hooked but also passionate about helping others see how amazing and rewarding it can be not only for their bodies, but for their minds and overall well-being.

Hannah's classes are all about the positive vibes. Hannah brings the kind of positivity that makes you forget you’re even working out with the great tunes to match! You'll leave every session with a smile on your face and a solid does of endorphins.

Molly Johnson

Whilst completing her law degree in Canberra, Molly attained her reformer Pilates certification from Barre Body in 2024. From 2024, she has been a trainer where she taught both upbeat strength-based and classical reformer classes.

With 16 years of ballet training and over 7 years as a dedicated reformer Pilates client, Molly brings deep appreciation and understanding of movement and control to her teaching. Drawing on her dancer roots, her program's signature style includes seamless flows and progressive layering - ensuring an engaging and dynamic experience for all clients.

Laura Lasker

Laura completed her education in personal training in 2009 and also went on to study Yoga but found her passion for Pilates in 2010. In 2014 Laura completed her certificates in Pilates Mat, Reformer and Pre and Postnatal Pilates. Laura has since completed courses on Athletic reformer, further Pre and Postnatal, Flexibility, Mobility and Functional movement.

“I love the diversity that Pilates brings. Whether it’s to rebuild my body after having children, to increase sport performance or maintain a great overall fitness, Pilates will allow the practitioner to set the foundation’s to accomplish any goal. I love the nurturing aspect it can have for women to reclaim their body and sense of self after childbirth and I love how it can create a strong and resilient core for people looking to strengthen and develop power in their chosen sport.”

Laura delivers a strong class but can modify to suit any level. Be prepared to work!

Poppy Derrington

With a background in dance, Poppy brings a unique sense of discipline and determination to every class. While her sessions may carry a subtle essence of movement, the true focus is on pushing boundaries - both mentally and physically. She believes that progress comes from challenge, and her classes are designed to be a test of strength, endurance, and commitment.

It’s not about perfection, but about showing up, working hard, and embracing the journey.

Jay Martin

Jay is an enthusiastic trainer from the UK. She is passionate about body positivity and empowerment. She has come to Australia to broaden her teaching knowledge and is excited to bring her passion to HIIT Pilates!