Our Team

Sandra Leigh – CEO

Sandra Leigh is the CEO and Director of Pilates Success, and Sandra Leigh Training.

She is a professional Pilates Instructor, Qigong, Yoga Teacher, and Life Coach with a focus on health and wellbeing.

Sandra founded Pilates Success at Peregian Beach in 2013 and has over 12 years of experience training and coaching clients in health, movement, and lifestyle.

She brings over 25 years of experience in small business management, customer service, coaching, and professional bodywork.

Sandra’s mission is to help you move better, feel stronger, and live a healthier, more empowered life.

Sandra holds a Diploma of Professional Pilates (Pilates ITC) and specialises in strong bones, pre- and post-natal care, and injury rehabilitation.

Sandra also designs personalised programs tailored to each client’s needs.

She has delivered and facilitated workshops, retreats, and wellness programs across the Sunshine Coast and internationally.

In May 2022, Sandra completed her Level I Empowerment Self-Defense (ESD) training in Bangkok, Thailand, representing Australia among participants from 17 countries.

In 2020, Sandra evolved her holistic movement practices with Qigong teacher training & in 2025 further increased her multi discipline approach by training in both Yin and Vinyasa Flow Yoga.

senior Pilates instructor

Manuel Alcazar

With a background in Physical Education and Sports Science, Manuel brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to improving people’s quality of life through mindful movement.

Manuel is a tremendous asset to our studio—not only for his expertise, but for his passionate, down-to-earth approach to teaching. His classes are grounded in both precision and care, creating a space where clients feel supported, seen, and challenged at the right level.

When he's not inspiring our clients on the mat or reformer, Manuel leads a thriving online teacher training program for his dedicated Pilates community in Spain. We are deeply honoured to have an instructor of such high calibre as part of the Pilates Success family.His passion is palpable. His experience is profound. And his presence makes our studio that much stronger.

Forever a Part of Pilates Success

In Loving Memory of Susan

It is with heavy hearts that we remember our dear friend and team member, Susan Jamison, who passed away in January 2025.

For over five years, Sue as we know her brought warmth, kindness, and encouragement to everyone at Pilates Success. Her spirit of community and genuine care for every client left a lasting legacy.

Sue will always be missed, remembered, and cherished by all who knew her.

With love to Sue and her family

Sandra and the Pilates Success family

About Susan Jamison

With over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Susan taught group and private Pilates classes and personal training across California, USA, before returning to her home country of Australia in 2019.

Susan specialized in working with all ages, with a deep passion for supporting mature adults to regain strength, mobility, and quality of life. She had particular expertise in helping clients manage osteoporosis, Parkinson’s disease, and other movement conditions.

Susan’s Qualifications:

Diploma and Level IV in Contemporary Pilates & Teaching Methodology (Australia)Certified Comprehensive Pilates Instructor – 450-hour Balanced Body University Program (California, USA)PMA Certified (Pilates Method Alliance, USA)Licensed Buff Bones InstructorCoreAlign Level 1 CertificationOngoing training with master teachers to deepen and evolve her practice

Susan’s dedication to mindful movement and lifelong learning continues to inspire our work every day. ❤️

Pilates instructor

Meryl Euverman

Hi there! If we haven’t yet met at the studio, my name is Merel (pronounce like Meryl (Streep). I have studied for my Integrated Diploma of Pilates and Teaching Methodology with Tensegrity Training.

I found my love for Pilates through my lower back injury which I have now fully recovered from. Last year I became an Australian Citizen so I am here to stay!

I have been living on the beautiful Sunshine Coast for the past 10 years and I love it here. Momentarily I am still working as a full-time chef but I am transitioning out of this and want to focus on becoming a full time Pilates Teacher. I hope to see you soon in one of my classes here at Pilates Success!