MEET THE DREAM TEAM

Leading the charge are Eliza, Laura, and Maddie — the powerhouse trio at the heart of Ultra Pilates.
With a shared passion for movement, community, and seriously smart programming, they bring the perfect blend of expertise, energy, and vision to every part of your UP experience.

OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM

LAURA CARROLL

STUDIO OWNER

PROGRAM COORDINATOR

MADDIE LAWARIK

STUDIO MANAGER

ELIZA COOK

MEET OUR INSTRUCTORS

The ones bringing the energy, expertise, and spice to every session.

Our Ultra Pilates instructors are more than just coaches — they’re motivators, movement nerds, and your biggest supporters. With diverse backgrounds and a shared love for delivering intelligent, feel-good workouts, this crew is here to guide you, challenge you, and celebrate every win along the way.

ROBERTA KARAMYAN

Roberta fell in love with the sports industry and soon after, Pilates stole her heart. Known for pushing the boundaries in her class flows, she’ll always sneak in a spicy side plank to fire up your obliques. When she’s not cueing pulses, she’s in the gym or downloading movies. Her coffee order? A chaotic double shot espresso with caramel syrup and cold milk — don’t ask how it fits into her macros!

POPPY DERRINGTON

Poppy's profile is coming soon — but trust us, she's worth the wait. Stay tuned!

HEATHER LANGFORD

Heather found her Pilates spark when she moved from the UK in 2018, and it’s been true love ever since. She lives for sharing that same feel-good energy with clients — especially when feet-in-straps are involved. Outside the studio, she’s either strolling by the water, beach-reading, or chilling with her favourites.

CELESTE RAMETTA

Dancer turned Pilates queen, Celeste started to build strength for her training — then decided to help others do the same. Expect challenging flows with cheeky arabesque lunges and a serious love for the plank-to-pike. Off the reformer, she’s dancing or beach-lounging with a vanilla iced latte in hand.

MIA MACLEAN

Mia switched careers after falling hard for Pilates — and now she gets to guide others on their mind-body journey. Expect every class to be different, just like her favourite movements. These days she’s ditched the coffee and gone full ‘matcha girlie’, balancing her time between bushwalks, family hangs, and meditations.

NIKKI MCMENAMIN

Nikki’s sessions bring the fire — think lunge variations, anatomical precision, and a whole lot of energy. As an Exercise Physiology student, she knows how to build intelligent flows that stretch, strengthen, and surprise. Off-duty, she’s brunching at a local café with a latte and her crew.

MERRYN CREMONA

Merryn’s classes are fun, fiery, and guaranteed to leave your glutes wondering what just happened. She brings the burn with spicy core combos and killer playlists — and sometimes a cheeky singalong. Outside the studio, she’s usually baking something or hanging out with her fur baby, Basil.

MADDIE LAWARIK

Meet Maddie, the heart and soul of Ultra Pilates! A devoted Pilates lover, music enthusiast, and certified spreadsheet queen, she keeps our studio running like a well-oiled machine. With a passion for movement and an eye for detail, Maddie brings energy, organization, and a whole lot of good vibes to everything she does.

LAURA CARROLL

Laura is the powerhouse behind Ultra Pilates – a passionate studio owner dedicated to creating a welcoming space and building a strong, supportive community. As an active mum of two, coffee enthusiast, and dynamic reformer expert, she leads by example and inspires her team daily. Laura’s mission? To deliver epic classes that leave you feeling stronger, empowered, and part of something special.

ELIZA COOK

Based in sunny Newcastle, Eliza is our Program Coordinator and the mastermind behind the epic classes at Ultra Pilates. A beach lover at heart, she spends her downtime with her golden retriever by the ocean. Known around the studio as the self-proclaimed booty sizzler, Eliza brings the burn, the beats, and the best vibes to every session.