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Our studio
At Brio Studio we aim to make movement accessible and bring the benefits of qualified instructors, comprehensive Pilates equipment and high quality movement to the Penola and Coonawarra community.
The studio was previously called EJ Studio and is located at 23 Queen Street, Penola, walk along the left side of the building to enter our studio.
Through the foyer on the left we have two studio rooms, a spacious group class studio with 8 Reformer beds and floor space for Matwork sessions.
Adjoining is a second studio room with the comprehensive range of Pilates equipment (Trapeze Table, Ladder Barrell, Wunda Chair and more) for personalised and small group Pilates sessions.
Through the foyer you will also find toilet facilities and a changing area.
There is ample parking at front of the building and on the road
Meet the brio team
To guide you through your movement sessions we have a team of qualified Pilates Instructors
Studio owner and Pilates Instructor
Leticia Gosse
Leticia is a comprehensively trained Pilates Practitioner. She joined Brio Studio (then EJ Studio) 2022 after retraining as a Pilates instructor; this followed her previous work in marketing, strategic projects and allied health. Along with her husband James, they took on ownership of the studio in 2023.
After years as a casual Pilates goer herself, as an instructor Leticia loves helping clients find the same enjoyment and confidence in moving she found.
She believes one of the best things about pilates is that it is a highly accessible way to keep all ages and capabilities moving and teaches effective movement patterns that assist in everyday life and wellbeing.
Favourite pilates session
Too hard to choose! Mat class that takes you back to basics, or Reformer with a few sneaky challenges and a bit of fun, or trying something new in a personalised equip session... love them all!
Fun facts
My nickname is Squish, which you'll probably hear around the studio. I live near Penola on a cattle farm with my husband and our three children. We relax by heading to the river whenever we can.
Qualifications & Registrations
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2022 Cert IV in Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology
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2025 Diploma of Contemporary Pilates and Teaching Methodology (Tensegrity Training)
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Pilates Practitioner Level 1 - Pilates Association Australia (PAA)
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Fitness Pilates Instructor - Level 2 AUSactive
Pilates Instructor
Ashleigh Belino
A personal trainer and fitness instructor who has been in the fitness Industry since 2018. Complementing her experience in gyms, Ash completed her Pilates training in mat work and reformer in 2022.
Pilates helped Ash with her own rehabilitation following a lower back injury and she is super passionate about all the amazing benefits you see when you include mat work and reformer Pilates into your weekly routine.
Ash get's a kick out of making people stronger and watching their progress.
Favourite pilates session
Strength! However I love challenging myself in areas I know I’m weakest at.
Fun facts
I moved to Penola in 2022 from Melbourne with my now hubby Paul. We are loving living the country lifestyle.
Qualifications & Registrations
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2018 Cert IV in Fitness
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2022 Certified Pilates Instructor - Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI)
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Personal Trainer / Gym Instructor / Fitness Pilates Instructor (Provisional) - Level 2 AUSactive
Pilates Instructor
Tara Clayfield
A personal trainer and fitness instructor who has been in the fitness Industry since 2018. Complementing her experience in gyms, Ash completed her Pilates training in mat work and reformer in 2022.
Pilates helped Ash with her own rehabilitation following a lower back injury and she is super passionate about all the amazing benefits you see when you include mat work and reformer Pilates into your weekly routine.
Ash get's a kick out of making people stronger and watching their progress.
Favourite pilates session
Strength! However I love challenging myself in areas I know I’m weakest at.
Fun facts
I moved to Penola in 2022 from Melbourne with my now hubby Paul. We are loving living the country lifestyle.
Qualifications & Registrations
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2018 Cert IV in Fitness
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2022 Certified Pilates Instructor - Australian Physiotherapy & Pilates Institute (APPI)
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Personal Trainer / Gym Instructor / Fitness Pilates Instructor (Provisional) - Level 2 AUSactive