Pilates
Back To Life Studio Pilates
The Right Path To A New You.
I see Pilates as a fusion of many ancient mindful movement techniques that can be modified using various apparatus to suit almost any body.
There are many different ways to deliver a Pilates program however I prefer to work with my clients in the studio on a semi private basis, meaning no more that 4:1 clients to teacher ratio.
I offer Pilates classes with or without equipment but no matter what, my intention is that you always leave feeling better than you did when you first walked in. You’ll be guaranteed to feel a deeper sense of awareness and connection with your body as I guide you through the movements that help release tension, improve mobility and alignment within the body.
I personally guarantee that you’ll leave your sessions feeling lengthened and strengthened – relaxed yet invigorated, energised and inspired for life.
Natalie Watson
"In ten sessions you'll feel the difference, in twenty sessions you'll see the difference and in thirty you'll be on your way to a whole new body."...
Joseph Pilates
Back To Life Studio Pilates
Bookings
Optimising your health just got a whole lot more convenient.
Please note for all bookings, cancellations and reschedules we need a minimum of 12 hours notice for our own scheduling purposes.
And please if you have any concerns or questions please contact Natalie on 0411 375 378.
Back To Life Studio is a boutique pilates and wellness studio in Bendigo, offering personalised Pilates classes, Health coaching, Hypervibe & Neurofeedback sessions.
Our Studio
We’re Moving!
Starting February 2026, Back to Life Studio will be relocating to our freshly renovated space at 88 McIvor Road, Bendigo.
You’ll enjoy more room, more comfort, and even more reasons to love your Pilates happy hour.
Back To Life Studio is a boutique pilates and wellness studio in Bendigo, offering personalised Pilates classes, Health coaching, Neurofeedback sessions and even Pilates Reformer hire.
The studio is fully equipped with premium quality Pilates equipment designed to enhance your fitness and Pilates practise.
I offer all fitness levels the opportunity to get to back to living a healthier, happier life.
Our name ‘Back to Life Studio Pilates’ was derived from Joseph Pilates Book ‘Return to Life through Contrology’ originally published in 1945. Joseph Pilates was the original founder of the Pilates method however he originally named the method ‘Contrology’.
FAQs
In short, YES!
You can book your Initial Consult with Natalie and get started today.
All sessions are 60 minutes.
Our sessions times are based around our clients needs. If you don’t see a time that is currently suitable for you make a special request and we will schedule a time that best suits you. Regular sessions are held Monday – Friday 6:15am to 6:15pm. See our new timetable for 2026 and schedule through our Bookings Page.
For our clients to achieve optimal instruction and benefits we maintain a maximum class number of 4 clients per session.
We also offer private and duet sessions.
You should dress in comfortable clothes that allow you to move your body freely. Pilates also emphasises correct alignment and form, so it’s important that your clothing be fitted enough to observe your alignment. Also please bring a hair tie if you have longish hair, a pair of socks and a water bottle.
Please note: If you are new to regular exercise, pregnant, or have an injury or chronic pain please provide a exercise clearance from your GP or Allied Health Professional.
Health Coaches
Health coaches come from various backgrounds but all ideally have a qualification in an allied health professional field. They may be nurses, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, osteopaths, naturopaths or other health related occupation. They work with people to help them overcome sometimes chronic conditions that have sometimes resulted from lifestyle choices. But not always. Anyone needs help managing an illness or condition that will move them closer to the baseline of health could benefit from a health coach. The role is one of support and the professional knowledge of the coach will often be brought into play. They can be found in many places, but usually medical settings or in corporate environments where people at risk have been identified. Health Coach training has usually complemented their existing qualifications.
It is important to note that health coaches and wellness coaches use the same skills and principles and the term is simply to let the public know they have additional training in a specific health field. However, health professionals may well choose to use the term “wellness coach” to describe their services.
Wellness Coaches
Are a new breed of professionals. Just like positive psychology has grown out of a need to help people become happier, not just deal with mental disorders, wellness coaches work with people who may already be at a good point in their lives in some areas, but wish to reach their potential in some way that has yet to be satisfied. “Wellness” is about optimal wellbeing and although it covers all four elements of mental, physical, emotional and spiritual, coaches very often start with the physical which can open the door to better wellness in all other areas.
However, as the demands and complexity of daily life increase, wellness coaches often find themselves supporting clients in overcoming barriers to change that relate to personal organisation, time management or a multiple of stress related causes.
Life Coaches
Come from many walks of life. They support people to help them work towards un-achieved goals in all areas of life. It may be career, finance, relationship or any other aspect of their life that they do not feel fulfilled in. Life Coach training is specific to this more generalised approach, however, good coaches have a depth of experience in their personal and professional lives that they will bring to the coach relationship.
An excerpt taken from an article by Fiona Cosgrove Wellness Coaching Australia: What is a Health Coach, Wellness Coach and Life Coach.
Please work well within your comfort on your first visit and concentrate on learning how to do the exercises correctly and safety with in the studio.
On each visit you will be able to work a little harder. Be sure to limit yourself to a pace where you can still talk comfortably.
In group sessions, you may have to wait for a few minutes for further instructions please be patient and take this opportunity to rest and remain connected with your own body.
Do not attempt to adjust the equipment on your own. Please take responsibility for your own health and safety, do not work into pain, if it doesn’t feel right, please say something immediately.
Should you suffer any injury, illness or condition in the future please tell us now so we may adjust your exercise program.
Onsite Terms & Conditions.
Thank you for your interest in Back to Life Studios. We look forward to helping you get to back to living a life that is aligned with your personal goals of being fit, mobile, healthy, strong, mindful and ultimately happier.
These terms and conditions (T&Cs) apply when we supply you with our services. If you proceed with engaging us after having the opportunity to review these T&Cs, you are deemed to have accepted them and they form a binding agreement between us. If you do not agree with these T&Cs, you should not engage us.
Back to Life Studios is a registered business ABN 16 987 629 544. We are an Australian owned boutique wellness studio based in Bendigo, Victoria. We offer an holistic approach to optimal health and wellbeing through our range of products and services.
Helping you Achieve your Goals
Our support is provided to educate you to make decisions about your health and wellbeing and to support you to set and achieve your goals. Any changes you make to your lifestyle or diet are entirely your own decision and you are responsible for making your own enquiries and consulting your healthcare providers before implementing them.
Tailoring Our Services
When you engage us to provide you with services such as:
pilates classes;
health coaching; and
other health and wellbeing services,
whether on-site, online or part of a retreat, we ask you to give us details about your medical history, medical conditions, physical limitations and anything else we should be aware of. The information you provide is used to tailor our support to you. We are not medical professionals and you should ensure that you have discussed your plans with a medical professional and had their approval before you embark on any new health or wellness initiative. We may ask for your consent to clarify any limitations with your GP and other allied health providers.
Our plans are tailored for each person, are copyright and must not be copied or shared. If you find our plans to be helpful, we ask that you support our small business by referring your friends to us so that they can experience our tailored support for themselves.
Our Fees
Our rates are subject to change at any time. Our fees are to be paid in advance to secure your preferred appointment time.
If for any reason we provide a service to you and you do not pay your invoice on time, unfortunately we will be required to pass on interest at 10% annually, calculated monthly plus associated legal fees and/or debt collector fees.
Different payment methods may be offered via third party providers. All payment providers have their own terms and conditions which apply in addition to ours. It is your responsibility to read and accept them.
Cancellation
We reserve the right to refuse service to any person for any reason in our absolute discretion without any liability to you. We will provide you as much notice as is practicable
in the circumstances. Where we do so, we will refund all fees paid by you in relation to the cancelled service.
You will not be entitled to claim any compensation for any loss, expense or damage (either direct or consequential) or for any loss of time or inconvenience, because of a cancellation.
We understand that sometimes things don’t go according to plan, so if you need to cancel, we get it. We ask that you let us know as soon as possible. We encourage you to rebook for another time wherever possible.
Any cancellations within 24 hours of your booking will unfortunately result in you losing the entire fee. This is because we will have not taken any other bookings at the time that your booking was for.
We will not be liable for any delay or failure to perform our obligations if such delay is due to any circumstances beyond our reasonable control.
You are Responsible for your Safety
Many of the services that we offer come with a risk to your health and safety. This means it is vital that we both have an accurate understanding of your health and fitness and you tell us of all relevant conditions and limitations – before we start providing services, when anything changes and regularly if we are providing services on an ongoing basis.
We will provide you with instructions on proper use of the facilities and equipment before we provide you with services. If you are not confident or do not understand those instructions, it is your responsibility to seek clarification. You should not use any facilities or equipment until you have received and understood our instructions on how to use them.
All activities involving physical fitness and activity carry risk. If you are pregnant or have any physical or mental restriction, disability, vulnerability, or condition which makes you susceptible to injury, you should consult your chosen medical professionals. You should not participate if your health or wellbeing is in any way at risk.
You agree that all services are obtained at your sole risk subject only to our express obligations which cannot be excluded by law.
You must not do or fail to do something that could cause you or another person injury or harm.
Consideration for Other Members
We require all of our participants to have consideration for other members. If from time to time, you hear conversations between your instructor and another member that is of a personal or sensitive nature, you must respect their privacy and not discuss those matters with anyone. This is a strict requirement with zero tolerance.
Photography and Recordings
You are not permitted to record any part of any classes unless we provide our consent. You must not take any photographs that include any other person unless that person has provided their consent.
We may take videos or photographs of classes or persons including for social media or for your file. Please notify us if you do not consent to any videos or photographs being taken or if you do not consent to them being used for marketing purposes and this will be honoured.
Concerns or Complaints
If you have any concerns or complaints at any time regarding our services or facilities, please raise it immediately with us to allow us the opportunity to correct it.
Limitation of Liability
We are not medical professionals and any information we offer is given on a limited liability basis. You should seek medical advice from a medical practitioner before making changes to your lifestyle or diet or taking any supplement or starting any new exercise regime. You should check with your GP and allied health professionals whether there are any medical conditions impacting you before making any changes. We do not offer medical advice and do not claim to diagnose, prevent or treat any illness, disease or condition.
Our services are provided ‘as is’ and ‘as available’ for your use, without any representation, warranties or conditions of any kind, either express or implied, including all implied warranties or conditions of quality, fitness for a particular purpose and non- infringement except to the extent that those warranties cannot be excluded under law.
We do not warrant that the quality of services, information, or other material purchased or obtained will meet your expectations, or that any errors will be corrected.
There are occasions where you may not respond to our methods for various reasons including underlying medical issues. We are not able to provide any guarantees that our methods will work every time for every person.
You acknowledge and agree that injury is a real possibility when participating in health and wellbeing programs including exercise classes and have assumed that risk voluntarily. As a provider of recreational services, we can ask you to accept some limitations to your statutory guarantees. You agree to release Back to Life Studios from any claim for injury, death, loss, costs, claims or damages occurring at, or arising from, your use of the services and will not claim compensation from Back to Life Studios for any injury, death, loss, costs or damages occurring at, or arising from the provision of the services to you including where those result from a failure by us to comply with any statutory guarantee.
To the extent permitted by law, Back to Life Studios are not liable for any injury, death, loss, claim, or any direct, indirect, incidental, punitive, special, or consequential damages of any kind, including, without limitation lost profits, lost revenue, lost savings, loss of data, replacement costs, or any similar damages, whether based in contract, tort (including negligence), strict liability or otherwise, arising from:
any circumstances we have lawfully excluded in these T&Cs;
any delays or failure in relation to delivery of the services;
your use of the services;
any loss or damage of any kind incurred as a result of the use of the services;
your breach of these T&Cs, your reckless conduct, or your unlawful act or omission;
any other claim related in any way to your use of the services,
even if we are made aware of the possibility of loss, damage or claim.
You agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Back to Life Studios from any claim or demand, including reasonable legal fees, made by any third party due to or arising out of your breach of these T&Cs or the documents they incorporate by reference, or your breach of any law or the rights of a third party.
To the maximum extent permitted by law, our liability to you is limited to the fees you have paid us for the affected service or the cost of having the service provided again, whichever is higher. If you have not paid us any amounts, our liability is limited to $100.
In this paragraph, Back to Life Studios includes our directors, officers, employees, affiliates, agents, contractors, suppliers, service providers and licensors.
In this paragraph, injury includes an aggravation, acceleration or recurrence of a pre- existing injury, disease or condition.
Third parties
Where we refer you to third parties whether they are affiliated with us or not, we take no responsibility for the products and services they deliver. You should make your own investigations with respect to the suitability of those providers. Those providers will have their own terms which you should familiarise yourself with and ensure you agree to them.
Retreats
Where you attend a retreat that we organise, this will be delivered via a number of third parties including travel and accommodation services. These are third parties to which the previous paragraph applies. Additionally, all travel is done at your own risk. You are required to make your own enquiries as to applicable laws, rules and regulations, visa requirements, government recommendations and travel warnings, immunisation requirements, travel insurance and all other travel requirements before booking in.
Force Majeure
There are no refunds for change of mind or by reason of force majeure or adverse weather. Force majeure means any unusual and unforeseeable circumstances beyond our control including, but not limited to, threat of war, riot, civil unrest, strikes, technical problems, transport issues, closure or congestion of airports, terrorist activity actual or anticipated, natural disasters, industrial disasters, fire, flooding and adverse weather conditions.
Variation
We may vary these T&Cs and they will apply immediately upon posting the varied T&Cs on our website.
Assignment
We may assign these T&Cs to any other person at any time. If we do so, we will post notice on our website and if applicable, place a sign in our premises.
Whole Agreement
These T&Cs form the whole agreement between us and may not be varied orally. Our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy also apply to our relationship.
Applicable Law
The laws of Victoria, Australia govern these T&Cs. Where the Australian Consumer Law is applicable to your use of the services, our policies are to be read subject to that law, with any modifications as set out in our policies which are not made contrary to that law.
Any provision of these T&Cs that is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction is ineffective in that jurisdiction to the extent of the prohibition or unenforceability. That does not invalidate the remaining provisions of these T&Cs or affect the validity or enforceability of that provision in any other jurisdiction.
These T&Cs were last updated on 1 July 2022.
If you arrive late you will be given only the remainder of your scheduled time unless the instructor has no consecutive bookings or outstanding commitments.
At Back to Life Studio, we understand that life can be unpredictable. Our cancellation policy is designed to keep things fair and flexible while helping you stay committed to your Pilates and wellness journey.
Early Cancellations & Reschedules (24+ hours):
If you need to cancel or reschedule your session, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. There’s no charge for changes made within this timeframe, and you can easily manage your booking online or by contacting Natalie directly.
Late Cancellations & Last-Minute Reschedule Requests (<24 hours):
Cancellations made with less than 24 hours’ notice will be charged in full, including any applicable transaction fees. Please contact Natalie directly for any last-minute changes or reschedule requests for late cancellation.
Refunds:
If you’ve prepaid and request a refund, please allow up to 72 hours for processing.
Emergencies:
We know unexpected things can happen. If an emergency prevents you from attending, please contact Natalie at Back to Life Studio to discuss an alternative or to arrange a make-up session directly.
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"Every moment of your life can be the beginning of great things."Joseph Pilates
Choosing your Pilates class
Pilates classes and dedicated Pilates studios are on the increase but the workout and the whole Pilates experience can vary quite differently.
Here's an overview of the different modes of delivery.
Fitness Pilates Classes
These days group Reformer and Pilates fitness classes are often offered by gyms, and this is where most people first come into contact with Pilates. There are generally 20-30+ people in a class, with everyone usually doing the same exercises, with a few modifications shared for different strength levels, meaning limited individual attention for participants.
This class is more cost effective and great for the general population, however these classes are very different to traditional Pilates and are not the right option for people with injuries or physical restrictions.
Clinical Pilates
These are Pilates based exercise classes often offered in a physio clinic, which is an entirely different experience, usually designed and held under the supervision of a qualified physiotherapist or exercise physiologist to complement your ‘hands on’ physio treatment, ideal for rehabilitation.
Studio Pilates
Traditional or specialised Pilates studio’s offer private and semi private options or small groups of up to 4 clients and are especially ideal for rehab, but great for those wanting dedicated attention to their strength and conditioning needs.
Pilates classes in a studio usually employ a range of interestingly-named equipment, such as the Pilates reformer, Pilates Trapeze Table or Cadillac, and the Pilates Wunda Chair.
The origins of Pilates
“Physical fitness is the first requisite of happiness.” Joseph H Pilates 1883-1967
In short Pilates is a series of exercises that was developed originally by German born Joseph H Pilates. Originally calling his method of strength and conditioning Controlology Joseph was a man ahead of his time and at times somewhat controversial, yet a man who had a vision to educate the world about his fitness principles and the connection between the mind, body and our health. Joseph Pilates taught health not just exercises.
