Hayley Marshall

So, you're name isn't Toney...who are you?

Haha, I'm going to say the same thing that lots of our members would probably say...it depends what day it is! Pilates instructor, studio owner, primary school teacher, step-mum, servant to a cavoodle, caravan nuffie, D-grade netballer, obsessive bookworm, margarita enthusiast...that pretty much sums it up!

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Why open a new studio?

I've been a client and instructor for a long time, and while I have definitely seen Pilates grow in popularity over the years, my friends were still often hesitant to give it a go. I kept hearing the same things from my mates, that they found lots of studios too intimidating, too far from home, or too scripted. They just wanted somewhere friendly, relaxed, and more accomodating of their level and pre-existing injuries...which was often why they had been recommended Pilates in the first place! Toney's was born from that rush you get when you try something new and you actually find out you love it.

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Ideal weekend plans?

Pilates (of course!) with my girlfriends and/or my partner Tom, followed by a beach walk with my cavoodle, Rigby, and the kids. Coffee and a browse at Hunter Markets in Mentone before heading out to lunch and Bang Bang in Mordialloc would be a dream.

Coffee order?

A lactose-free latte...but always iced in summer!