Lee Ajzenman
Lee is the founder and owner of Core Physio + Pilates. Her hard work and infectious optimism makes her a force to be reckoned with. While not taking on new clients, Lee can be found covering clinical classes and teaching Reformer classes when one of her staff needs a break.
Graduating with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy in 2002, Lee is a Polestar Pilates certified rehabilitation clinician, an alumni ambassador for Lululemon Athletica, and a regular presenter on health and wellness for allied health clinicians, health and industry bodies and businesses. Lee is also a GLA:D certified Physiotherapist and enjoys helping people manage their hip and knee arthritis better through the GLA:D program. Lee has also further developed her studies in women’s health Physiotherapy and will soon offer internal pelvic floor examinations at Core.
Lee is passionate about professional development and sharing of knowledge. She has attended conferences globally on Pilates and health, including the International Pilates Conference in Boston and the Pilates on Tour Conference in San Francisco.
One of Lee’s passions is hosting labour and birth skills workshops here at Core. She has always been interested in women’s health and ten years later, continues to give her all to not only her business and staff, but her clients as well. When not at Core, Lee is working on her own Pilates, off for a run or spending time with her family.
Anna Logachova
Anna is a qualified physiotherapist and Pilates instructor with a Doctor of Physiotherapy and Bachelor of Science (Physiology) from Monash University.
She has over three years of experience teaching Pilates at leading studios across Melbourne. Her teaching style is dynamic, energetic, and encouraging, with a strong focus on helping clients achieve their goals while keeping movement fun and empowering.
As a physiotherapist, Anna takes a holistic approach, treating the whole person to build strength, confidence, and lasting movement. She loves helping people feel strong and capable.
Before becoming a physiotherapist, Anna was a rhythmic gymnast, competing at both national and international levels, and later explored dance while at university. With over 10 years of gymnastics coaching experience, she has a deep passion for movement and skill development.
Outside of work, Anna enjoys travelling, spending time with friends, going to Pilates classes, and being outdoors – especially in the sunshine.
Gabi Stanger
Passionate about movement and exercise, Gabi qualified from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa with a BSc Physiotherapy in 1981. She furthered her education in rehabilitation through Certificates in Manual Therapy, Hydrotherapy, a Graduate Diploma in Movement and Dance, and is an APPI Pilates certified instructor. She has completed her training in GLA:D and is an APA Pain Physiotherapist.
Her clinical experience is broad and extensive. She has always been motivated to support her clients to achieve their goals within a patient-centred, compassionate framework.
Gabi has a special interest in orthopaedic rehabilitation, chronic pain, pre/post pregnancy care and preventative health. She adopts a comprehensive holistic approach to treatment interventions.
When not at Core, Gabi can be found dancing her heart out, practising Yoga or Pilates, reading under a tree, or outside enjoying nature, exploring and travelling widely with her family.
Nicole Tang
Nicole graduated from The University of Melbourne with a Doctor of Physiotherapy Postgrad Degree in 2013 and a Bachelor of Science in 2011. As a Physiotherapist, she has always worked in private practice clinics and loves incorporating Clinical Pilates into exercise rehab. She is experienced in teaching equipment and matwork Pilates (Certified APPI Pilates Instructor), and enjoys using these skills to help clients achieve their fitness and rehab goals.
Nicole has a keen interest in treating musculoskeletal conditions, particularly headache-related neck pain and generalised back pain. Her manual treatment skills include joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage, and dry needling.
Nicole has always enjoyed an active lifestyle, through team sports when growing up, to overseas hiking, to currently keeping fit with running, Pilates, and Orange Theory Fitness classes. She is an avid food lover, and delved into food photography and writing in a past life. Feel free to chat to her about anything food-related, or about her latest joys with Truffles the dog!
Kristen Roache
Kristen is a Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Instructor who graduated from Auckland University of Technology in 2002. While working in private practice in Melbourne she became certified in Polestar Rehabilitation Pilates in 2006. Previous to this she obtained a Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition from Otago University.
Kristen worked on Harley Street, London (2008-2010) providing physiotherapy for spinal and postural related conditions, pre and post-surgery rehabilitation, soft tissue injuries, ante and post natal problems.
Kristen also worked with actors and dancers performing in the West End and training at musical theatre academies. This is an area she is passionate about from her own previous dance training.
She enjoys working with adolescents and addressing their specific and unique developmental needs.
Kristen has been at Core since 2011 and loves being part of a driven, dynamic team. It gives her great pleasure to help people understand their own body and maximise it’s potential.
Gen Gaylard
Prior to completing her Physiotherapy degree at Latrobe University in 2016, Gen was working as a Musculoskeletal Therapist in private practice, treating a broad range of physical complaints. While she thoroughly enjoyed the manual therapy side of her work, she wanted to gain skills in exercise prescription for well-rounded rehabilitation care. So, she headed back to Uni to become a Physio.
Gen enjoys working with clients of all ages, helping them achieve optimal physical health and general wellbeing. She loves to involve her clients in their own recovery through education and empower them to be in charge of their progress.
Having practiced Pilates for a few years for her own health and fitness, Gen knew its many benefits and how it could be performed by anyone of any age and physical background. In 2017, she set out to become an APPI-trained practitioner. She’s most recently seen how valuable Pilates can be for keeping active during the pre-and postnatal periods, having welcomed her first baby in August 2018.
In her spare time, Gen loves to relax with a great book or head out for big walks with her baby boy.
Nicole Fleiszig
Nicole is a musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and Clinical Pilates Practitioner with over 30 years of experience treating spinal and sports injuries. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) in 1990 and a Graduate Diploma in Manipulative Physiotherapy in 1994, Nicole went on to become a certified Polestar Clinical Pilates Practitioner and a certified PINC Cancer Rehabilitation Practitioner.
A calm, seasoned, instructor with years of experience and interest in injury prevention and rehabilitation, Nicole believes in safe, functional training. She works with sports and spinal treatment, and management and rehabilitation for women diagnosed with cancer. Nicole works hard towards helping her clients improve their general health and well-being through Pilates and functional physiotherapy.
Nicole has enjoyed being part of the passionate, caring and dynamic Core team since 2010. When away from work, Nicole loves to go jogging or skiing whenever she can. Otherwise, she can always be found spending time with her family and friends.
Corinne Golshevsky
Corinne graduated with a Bachelor in Physiotherapy from the University of Melbourne and a post-graduate certificate in Aquatic Physiotherapy. With an intrinsic belief in developing awareness of movement for everyday function, Corinne works to instill control and stability education for all her clients and uses her extensive knowledge of Pilates and movement to help her clients reach their wellness goals.
Pilates is a passion for Corinne, who frequents Polestar Pilates symposiums and regular education workshops. She is always keeping active, having completed a 200-hour accredited yoga teacher training and an APPI therapeutic yoga course for health practitioners. Corinne is qualified to teach the evidence-based GLA:D (Good Life Arthritis Denmark) education and exercise program training developed by researchers in Denmark for people with hip or knee osteoarthritis symptoms.
Corinne brings her enthusiasm into each and every class. When she’s not teaching Pilates at Core, Corinne is spending time with her family, strength training, running, or immersing herself in an inspiring book or physical performance-inspired podcast.
Sara May
Sara completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy at La Trobe University 2010 and has spent the past 7 years working in a Private Practice both treating clients in the rooms and conducting Clinical Pilates classes. Sara’s clinical areas of interest include Clinical Pilates, sports injuries, women’s health.
Sara enjoys spending her spare time with her two gorgeous girls, summer days at the beach, and catch-ups with family and friends. She keeps active by running and doing her own pilates.
Jamilly Amaral
Jamilly is a Brazilian and Australian qualified physiotherapist and clinical Pilates instructor. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy from Faculdade De Tecnologia e Ciencias in Brazil and is also a certified Polestar Pilates instructor with over 13 years of experience in Pilates.
She is a skilled and compassionate physiotherapist who takes great pride in helping patients recover from injuries, manage pain, and return to their favorite activities. She has a particular interest in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports physiotherapy, and is always seeking to expand her knowledge in these areas.
Jamilly is a creative and dynamic clinical Pilates instructor. She loves helping clients achieve their goals while also working to prevent injury and manage pain.
Outside of work, she enjoys traveling and photography. She is fluent in both English and Portuguese, allowing her to work with some overseas patients.
Tanisha Zerella
Tanisha has a strong clinical Pilates background, qualified as a DMA Pilates instructor and experience in APPI and Polestar Pilates. She has also completed her training in GLA:D.
Tanisha has a broad clinical experience in musculoskeletal injuries and has a keen interest in treating backs, knees, orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports injuries, injury prevention and chronic conditions. Her manual therapy skills include, joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage and dry needling.
Tanisha is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a holistic, evidence based and patient centred approach. She ensures a tailored approach to each individuals needs combing manual therapy with active management including strength training, Pilates and hydrotherapy.
Outside of work Tanisha is very active and has always loved playing sports particularly soccer and netball. Tanisha currently plays netball for the Port Melbourne Colts. She enjoys going to the gym, running, Pilates and spending time with family and friends.
Nikki Kaufman
An avid runner and advocate for a healthy lifestyle, Nikki understands the importance of staying active and pain-free. She is committed to helping clients achieve their goals—whether it’s returning to sport, improving mobility, or simply feeling stronger in their daily lives.
Nikki is excited to be part of the Core Pilates team and looks forward to supporting the local community on their journey to better health and movement
Yudi Leibovitz
With over seven years of clinical experience, Yudi is a passionate and dedicated physiotherapist committed to helping patients recover from injuries, manage chronic pain, and optimise their movement. Yudi holds a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of the Witwatersrand (2016) in South Africa and has been working in private practice in Australia for the past 2.5 years.
Her expertise lies in musculoskeletal rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and sports injuries, and she has completed advanced training in Orthopaedic Manipulative Therapy (OMT) and the management of TMJ disorders. Yudi has a particular interest in treating neck pain, headaches, and jaw-related conditions, helping her clients find long-term relief through targeted rehabilitation and evidence-based techniques Additionally, she is GLA:D-trained, allowing her to provide specialised care for individuals with osteoarthritis.
Before moving to Australia, Yudi worked at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital (CHBAH) in South Africa, where she developed skills in all aspects of physiotherapy and was the team leader of the MSK Outpatient Department and worked together with a multidisciplinary team. She also played a key role in quality assurance and physiotherapy student mentorship, ensuring high standards of patient care and professional development. Working in a resource constrained environment, Yudi learnt the importance of patient empowerment and education and these tools form an imperative role in her treatment.
Yudi takes a holistic, patient-centered approach, focusing on treatment that empower individuals to regain function and achieve their goals—whether it’s returning to sport, reducing pain, or improving overall well-being.
Outside of work, Yudi loves to run, enjoys café hopping, and always seeking an outdoor adventure.
Keshia Petersen
Keshia is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist with a passion for guiding people through their recovery journey. She graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2010, and brings over 14 years of experience in private practice.
For six of those years, Keshia successfully owned and ran her own physiotherapy clinic in Cape Town, where she built a strong reputation for delivering personalised, results-driven care. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of sports—including rugby, cricket, hockey, and tennis—with a particular focus on sporting and running injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and lower limb and shoulder pain.
Keshia takes pride in helping her patients integrate rehabilitation exercises into their daily routines, believing that this practical, tailored approach leads to sustainable outcomes. Her warm and friendly nature allows her to build strong, trusting relationships, making her a valued partner in her patients’ recovery.
Since relocating to Melbourne in 2023, Keshia has embraced the Australian lifestyle—completing both the Melbourne Marathon and the Ultra-Trail in the Blue Mountains. Outside of work, she enjoys social tennis, trail running, and exploring the vibrant food scene across Melbourne.
Tanisha Zerella
Tanisha has a strong clinical Pilates background, qualified as a DMA Pilates instructor and experience in APPI and Polestar Pilates. She has also completed her training in GLA:D.
Tanisha has a broad clinical experience in musculoskeletal injuries and has a keen interest in treating backs, knees, orthopaedic rehabilitation, sports injuries, injury prevention and chronic conditions. Her manual therapy skills include, joint mobilisation, soft tissue massage and dry needling.
Tanisha is passionate about helping her clients achieve their goals and maintain a healthy lifestyle through a holistic, evidence based and patient centred approach. She ensures a tailored approach to each individuals needs combing manual therapy with active management including strength training, Pilates and hydrotherapy.
Outside of work Tanisha is very active and has always loved playing sports particularly soccer and netball. Tanisha currently plays netball for the Port Melbourne Colts. She enjoys going to the gym, running, Pilates and spending time with family and friends.
Keshia Petersen
Keshia is a dedicated and compassionate physiotherapist with a passion for guiding people through their recovery journey. She graduated from the University of Cape Town, South Africa, in 2010, and brings over 14 years of experience in private practice.
For six of those years, Keshia successfully owned and ran her own physiotherapy clinic in Cape Town, where she built a strong reputation for delivering personalised, results-driven care. Her clinical experience spans a wide range of sports—including rugby, cricket, hockey, and tennis—with a particular focus on sporting and running injuries, post-surgical rehabilitation, and lower limb and shoulder pain.
Keshia takes pride in helping her patients integrate rehabilitation exercises into their daily routines, believing that this practical, tailored approach leads to sustainable outcomes. Her warm and friendly nature allows her to build strong, trusting relationships, making her a valued partner in her patients’ recovery.
Since relocating to Melbourne in 2023, Keshia has embraced the Australian lifestyle—completing both the Melbourne Marathon and the Ultra-Trail in the Blue Mountains. Outside of work, she enjoys social tennis, trail running, and exploring the vibrant food scene across Melbourne.
