Location: Sydney, Australia

Sally Derbyshire is a Sydney-based movement educator, Pilates practitioner, and co-owner of The Pilates Village, with over 20 years of experience in the health, wellness, and movement industry. Her foundation in movement began with classical ballet training at The Australian Ballet School, followed by a professional performing career with the English National Ballet. This rich movement background shaped her strong understanding of how the body moves, aligns, and adapts under physical demand. Sally has taught Pilates and movement internationally across Sydney, Melbourne, London, and Bangkok, working with a wide range of clients from elite dancers and athletes to those managing chronic pain, injury rehabilitation, and complex postural conditions. She is also a Faculty Educator and Assessor with National Pilates Training, where she mentors the next generation of Pilates teachers. With advanced training in movement rehabilitation, women’s health, and now as an Authorised Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner, Sally specialises in helping clients better understand and manage scoliosis through individualised movement strategies. Her approach is highly integrative, combining clinical reasoning with whole-body movement education to support strength, awareness, function, and long-term spinal health. Authorized Scolio-Pilates® Practitioner since 2026.