About us
We offer premium Pilates studios located in Melbourne CBD and Glen Waverley.
Our studios are fully equipped with a complete range of Pilates apparatus, including the Reformer, Cadillac, Barrel, and Wunda Chair, ensuring our clients enjoy engaging and effective workouts.
We specialise in mindful movement, focusing on breath connection, posture alignment, rehabilitation, and pre- and post-natal care.
"In 10 sessions you'll feel the difference, in 20 you'll see the difference, and in 30 you'll have a new body" - Joseph Pilates
Who we are
As one of Australia’s leading fully equipped Pilates studios, we offer the complete suite of classical apparatus — including the Reformer, Cadillac, Wunda Chair, and Barrel — allowing us to tailor every session to your individual needs and goals. Whether you're a beginner or deep into your practice, our experienced and certified instructors are here to guide you with skill, care, and encouragement.
A place to explore movement,
guided by precision and intention.
For those ready to go deeper,
the Movement Lab extends beyond the studio floor.
Our Teacher Training Program is built from the same research, analysis, and hands-on correction systems developed inside the Lab —
led by our senior instructors.
Join the Movement Lab —
whether you are here to move with purpose,
understand your body more deeply,
or shape the future of movement education.
A Movement Lab, Redefined
J Bodybalance is a Movement Lab.
Not a traditional Pilates studio —
but a space where movement is studied, refined, and elevated.
Inspired by Korea’s precision-based, hands-on correction methodology, we offer an approach to movement rarely found in Melbourne.
Our Philosophy
Every body moves differently.
True progress begins with understanding how your body moves.
At J Bodybalance, we look beyond repetition.
We observe, analyse, and guide movement with clarity and intention.
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Each journey begins with detailed movement and posture assessment.
Alignment, stability, and mobility are objectively analysed to establish a precise foundation. -
Through expert hands-on correction, our instructors guide accurate muscle activation and minimise compensatory movement.
Precision is not optional — it is essential. -
We teach the purpose behind every movement.
Members learn not just what to do, but why it matters. -
Progress is measured, not assumed.
Movement quality, functional patterns, and body composition are reviewed regularly to ensure visible, proven results.
Meet the Team
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Jay Lee
Founder/Director
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Chan Lee
- Head Instructor at J Bodybalance
- Master of Science (Cha University)
- Anatomy Lead Instructor, IUPA
- National Sports Instructor Certificate
- Senior Sports Instructor Certificate
- Youth Sports Instructor Certificate
- METRO M Pilates Instructor Certification
- SSL Training Certification
- Corrective Exercise Specialist
- Body 1st Corrective Exercise Specialist Certification
- Muscle Movement Solution
- Professional Athletic Training Certification
- Motor Control Specialist
- Functional Foot Training
- Vestibular Training -
Sienna Bae
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
- BASI certified
- Completion of Small Equipment Medical Training
- Certified Posture & Movement Instructor Level 2
- BASI LFTL Cueing & Hands-on Workshop
- BASI LFTL Back Extensor Workshop -
Skye Kim
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
-J Bodybalance x IUPA TTC Season 1 certified
- Former J Bodybalance TTC program lead educator
- Anatomy Certification -
Ella Jung
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
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Charmaine Hung
-Instructor at J Bodybalance
-J Bodybalance x IUPA TTC Course 1 certified -
Jen Ahn
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
- STOTT Certified (Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel)
- Korea Athletic Trainer Association
- Level 2 KSPO Certified Sports Instructor
- KACEP Exercise Sepcialist
- Korean Red Cross
- Level 2 Sports Massage Certified
- Sports Rehabilitation Exercise Specialist
- KATA (Athletic Trainer)
- XION - X-kit Training
- IIPA - Specialist Basic (Pelvis measurement, Correcting pelvis misalignment)
- PILATES KINESIOLOGY - EN PILATES MOVEMENT MEDICINE
- PT INFORM - MERS (Musculoskeletal Exercise Rehabilitation Specialist)
- KIHA - WINTER SPORT TRAINING Semina
- BONUM PILATES - Pilates for pregnancy BONUM
- PILATES - Pilates for scoliosis -
Sylvia Su
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
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Yubeen Park
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
- Double Major: Bachelor of Physical Education
- International Rehabilitation Pilates Association (IRPA) Instructor Course
- Comprehensive Pilates Certification (Functional Anatomy, Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrels)
- Sport Instructor Certificate (Level 2) – Bodybuilding
- Pre- and Postnatal Pilates Instructor Certification
- Senior Fitness Expert – KEIEE SPT-E -
Mina Park
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
- Bachelor of Dance Arts, Seoul Arts College (SAC)
- KPIA International Pilates Instructor Certification (Anatomy, Mat, Small Equipment, Rehab Tools, Large Equipment)
- Sports Taping (Rehabilitation Taping) Specialist
- Rehabilitation Trainer
- Rehabilitation Massage Specialist
- Completion of Golf Technical Pilates Course -
Serim Lee
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
- SMAT (Service Management Ability Test) – Level 3
- National Fitness Award – Grade 1
- CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) Certified
- KPI Pilates Certifications (Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, Barrel)
- Mat Pilates Teaching Certificate
- Mat Pilates Teaching Certificate
- Professional Teaching & Hands-on Correction Certificate
- Functional Anatomy Certificate -
Amber Chan
- Instructor at J Bodybalance
- Coreplus Certified -
Lucy Lee
-Instructor at J Bodybalance
- Bachelor of Arts in Modern Dance
- Rehabilitation Pilates Certification
- RTS (Rehab Training Specialist)
- Yoga Instructor License
- Mat Pilates Instructor Certification
- Completion of Body Conditioning Training Course
- Completion of Muscle Manual Test (MMT) Course
“Developed by Joseph Pilates in the early 20th century, after whom it was named, emphasises core strength, alignment, and controlled breathing to enhance the physcial and mental well-being."
“Unlike intensive stretching or muscle excercises just to perform a posture, our philosophy is to preserve the body function and condition for the longest time.”
Jay Lee
Director| J BodyBalance
