Meet Our Team
The Power Flow Pilates team comprises professional instructors and teachers in Pilates and Breathwork. Together our team will welcome you and help reset, restore, and reconnect.
Join a community that values wellness, growth, and real-life balance.
Jess Dalton
Jess has a reputation for delivering a challenging Pilates class. She loves exercising and has been passionate about moving her body for most of her adult life. Jess practices her craft and does Pilates most days, acknowledging that daily movement is important, but it’s more important to do movement that makes her feel good so that the habit is easy to maintain. Pilates creates a balance in her mental and physical life that is missing when she steps away from this routine.
Born and raised in Canberra, Jess did her first Pilates class while living in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney for several years. She became obsessed with the way Pilates made her feel: strong and more flexible and it gave her confidence in her body that she’d never experienced before. Fast-forward 20 years and she’s still Pilates obsessed.
Jess and her husband Mick have followed through on this passion and they opened their Canberra studios, Power Flow Pilates Mawson in 2022 and Power Flow Pilates McKellar in 2024.
Mindfulness and meditation have always been a part of Jess’ life in some way. Thanks to her Dad, Jess was exposed to parts of this from a young child. However, it wasn’t until her adult years that Jess began to meditate regularly. She quickly realised the impact that it had on her life. She began to dive deeper into the yogic aspects of meditation, breathwork and mindfulness and hasn’t turned back. These practices have changed her life. She has learnt to lean into and celebrate who she really is and to slowly remove the masks built up over her life, to slow down, to appreciate the more important things in life and to be grateful every day. She also acknowledges that she always learning and growing – there is no end to this process and no quick fixes, its a daily practice and constant self reflection.
What is your favourite pilates move/exercise?
To do in my own body I love anything back bendy over the box because it is super challenging and not something we do day to day! I also love ab work and levers
To teach I love love love reverse facing carriage pulls/knee tucks. Super simple, but super effective. On a red spring it’s a burn! Progressing to a plank to tuck is my absolute fave.
On the mat, I love a plank or a side plank with all the leg lifts and variations.
What is your favourite comfort food?
I love food. All the food. But mostly healthy and delicious food. I am obsessed with a lentil dahl or a vegetable laksa
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
I haven’t had a coffee for over 2 years now which I’m so happy about! I love alllll things chai. Find me a sticky chai and I’ll be your friend forever.
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
I first discovered pilates in about 2006 in Sydney and have always loved the way it makes my body feel. I soon realised that I wanted to share this love with others, and had a real craving for working with and connecting with a wonderful community – and here we are!
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
Near Mawson I love Fox & Bow in Farrer, you’ll often catch me there having a delicious chai. Near McKellar I love Café Mame in Melba (they bring your chai with a doily – enough said).
Mick Dalton
Hi, I’m Mick, co-founder of Power Flow CBR.
My journey into wellness began over 20 years ago through yoga, Gestalt Therapy, and mindfulness — practices that continue to shape my life and work. Daily meditation in the Vipassana tradition, breathwork, and movement are central to my wellbeing and the way I support others. I believe deeply in the power of therapy, community, and holistic health to help people reconnect with themselves and navigate life’s challenges.
Alongside my love of wellness, I’ve spent years immersed in business and real estate — both of which have helped bring Power Flow CBR to life. What drives me most is seeing people follow their own path, wherever it may lead. Power Flow is the intersection of everything I value: movement, mindfulness, connection, and purpose. Whether through yoga, Pilates, meditation, or our programs and retreats, I’m passionate about creating spaces where people feel supported, seen, and inspired.
I’ve been in a loving relationship with my wife for over 20 years, and together we’re raising three young boys. My passion lies in supporting our community — through our incredible team and the diverse offerings at Power Flow CBR. Whether it’s through movement, mindfulness, or therapeutic support, we help individuals, couples, and groups improve their overall wellbeing. Personally, I’m actively involved in our programs and draw on a rich blend of modalities including Gestalt, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches to create safe, transformative spaces for growth. You can learn more about my therapeutic work on the PF Mind page, and from time to time, you’ll find me teaching mindfulness and meditation classes and programs.
Andrea L
Annie D
I love side lying glute work. Nothing like a glute burn while you get to lie down!
What is your favourite comfort food?
Pasta forever! It’s easy to whip up & you can have any sauce you like. I especially like making a puttanesca and throwing anything from the fridge in!
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
I’m actually on the matcha train at the moment! But usually I am an iced latte girl!
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
I love the way pilates makes me feel! It is the only sport I was able to fall in love with. I wanted to become a teacher to share my love of pilates with everyone I came across.
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
Rebel Rebel, do yourself a favour and check it out!
Christine A
I am a lover of all things lunges. In all the directions. With all the different springs. Sprinkle in all of the different paces and balances and arm and heart openers and I am a happy girl.
What is your favourite comfort food?
Give me a potato and I will rest easy. Mash her, bake her or roast her. I will never discriminate or leave her.
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
I am a lucky dip of coffee selections. I have three go-to’s. Lactose free latte. Dirty chai. Matcha Latte.
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
I contemplated becoming an instructor for about 6 years before I took the plunge. Timing was everything for me- when the second round of Covid hit and my other creative joys had to take a nap, using my lockdown time to get certified felt like the perfect addition to my life. Piecing together different movements into a delicious flow is my love language. Guiding our clients towards feeling good in their bodies is like the dialect I didn’t know I wanted to speak.
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
It is impossible to choose only one. Fave Cup Cafe- get the Moo bagel and thank me later. Pizza Artigiana will rock your world with the Quattro Stagioni za. The Braddon Merchant in the Midnight Hotel understands flavour combos like no other- eat everything. Sometimes at night I dream about Yogurtberry.
Erin P
Standing splits on a light spring. I like the gracefulness and the balance challenge
What is your favourite comfort food?
Soft serve! Catch me in maccas drive through.
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
Long black with a dash of oat
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
Ive always been a desk job girl. Then after some life changes I pivoted into the fitness industry with intention to become a Personal Trainer. But once I found Pilates that was it for me. I knew.
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
It’s always got to be somewhere kid friendly.. Gang Gang in Downer is great. Otherwise I love Inari Japanese. It’s so good.
Jen B
Single leg in strap moves, always chasing that spicy glute burn
What is your favourite comfort food?
Pesto Gnocchi
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
Double shot Macchiato
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
I want to make people feel empowered by how amazing and strong their bodies are!
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
Three Mills Bakery will always have my heart 🥐
Julie L
Pilates anything plank related (whilst my wrists hold up :-))
Yoga would have to be the full expression of Vasithasana (while my wrists hold up) or Bakasana. Child’s pose, any day of the week.
What is your favourite comfort food?
Wholemeal sourdough with anything on it.
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
Almond milk and extra hot
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
Matwork pilates seemed like the perfect addition to my yoga teaching…
Then Reformer seemed like a logical addition to my matwork
Then I soon realised Pilates, in all its forms, was the perfect accompaniment to my yoga practice.
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
I’ll eat anywhere but I love love love Ramas in Pearce. Also Indonesian (when I’m in indonesia) because I cook it poorly in comparison!!
Juejin H
Snake -Pike
– what is your favourite comfort food?
Dumplings 🥟
– how you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
3 shots flat white 3 quarter full and extra hot with no sugar
– what inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
Rehabilitation for injuries and supporting everyone to get stronger and feel good 😊
– What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
Social dumplings 🥟 at Woden ( I love dumplings 😝)
Katja K
That’s a tricky one because I love them all. Here are my top three: Long Spine, Semi Circle, Reverse Lunge.
What is your favourite comfort food?
Easy! German dumplings, red cabbage with roulade and gravy.
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?).
I am part of the rare species of non coffee drinker. My alternative: Cold presses juice. To be specific: The Ginger Ninja.
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
I always loved movement but Pilates has completely changed my world. After playing European Handball for many years and regular gym sessions I suffered from several injuries. Through daily Pilates practice now I am pain free. I love working with all kinds of people and sharing my passion and knowledge to make sure everyone is feeling the best they can in their bodies.
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
The Kingston Hotel because as a good German I will always appreciate a good Schnitzel and a cold Lager.
Rachelle L
Curtsy lunge to flying split would have to be my favourite exercise. I love the dynamic nature of it and it really works your whole body.
What is your favourite comfort food?
I adore Messina. I recently moved to Gungahlin and can no longer order Messina on uber eats. This is probably a good thing for my health but it was a sad day when I realised they don’t deliver that far.
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
I don’t drink coffee but I make up for it but consuming an excessive amount of chai tea. I brew a litre or two of chai every night, which I drink throughout the next day. You will rarely see me in the studio without a travel mug full of chai.
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
I initially started reformer about five years ago with a physio as rehab for an injury. I loved it so much I joined a studio and have been obsessed ever since. Becoming an instructor felt like a natural next step for me. I love meeting lots of different humans and helping people to keep moving. I feel blessed that I get to share something I enjoy so much with the Power Flow community.
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
My favourite place to eat out is on-lake café in Kingston. I go for a walk around Lake Burley Griffin a couple of times a week and finish at the café for brunch. It’s a simple menu but a really pretty spot, right on the water and surrounded by trees.
Rach J
What is your favourite reformer pilates move/exercise?
My favourite pilates moves are defo light spring/no spring planks/ side planks and also reformer burpees with a box on short ways!
What is your favourite comfort food?
My fave comfort food is for sure the sweet bones cafe vegan cinabuns OR veg lasagne- YUM
How you like your coffee (if no coffee then what do you drink?)
Usually black + some honey or a soy cap. Many of both are consumed each day hahahahahahha
What inspired you to become a pilates instructor?
The PF crew!!
I love that PF pilates focuses on making pilates for everyone and every body! I came here for agessss before becoming an instructor and I absolutely love the community here.
Jess and all the other fab instructors are what inspired me to become an instructor because I love that we celebrate movement of our bodies to feel good and feel strong at Power Flow!
What is your favourite Canberra / local region place to eat out?
Sweet bones or lazy su are my all time #1s
Lynley (Over 55s)
Thanks Jess, I really appreciate that. I also really appreciate the way Power Flow Pilates is so personal, and that you respond to this sort of request. That’s what keeps me coming back, as well as the fun classes.
Annabelle (Parents and Bubs)
Yes, I plan to settle into work again and then look into doing extra things like Pilates 😊 I have absolutely loved your classes, they were honestly the highlight of my week (and my sanity) for most of my mat leave! Thank you so so much for providing such an inclusive and judgement-free space for new mums ❤️
Carol (Over 55s)
I enjoyed the session. It was different using the circles and the program needed my brain, balance and muscles to work together. The stretching was good too.
Anna (Flow)
Your classes are so polished from start to finish – every move is clearly explained, layered for your own level of challenge and feels like you’re really working all parts of your body. Time flies by too which is always an excellent sign. Impressive!
Rachael (Power)
Love this place! Great instructors and well balanced workouts. Love the creativity each instructor uses in each class. Definitely feel the difference in my body!
Laura (Flow)
Fantastic! AMAZING! I was just raving to my husband about it being one of the best pilates classes I’ve ever attended.
Anne (Beginner)
What a great class This class allows you to learn work with your body and its constraints but there is always a “challenge”.
Diana (Parents and Bubs)
What a welcoming space to get back into exercise with baby 🙂 Power Flow is particularly fantastic at providing a calm space, as well as clear instructions and options for different levels and if holding bub.
Sherryl (Over 55s)
A wonderful full body workout with options for all levels of fitness. I throughly enjoyed the class & would recommend it to anyone interested in trying Pilates.
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