Foundation Training in Brisbane

Foundation Training is a system of bodyweight exercises created by Dr Eric Goodman to decompress and strengthen the body and improve posture and movement. Jill Trevethan, a Level 2 Foundation Training instructor, teaches it at Shift Movement Studio in East Brisbane: mat classes of up to eight people for $45, or private sessions for $135.

Book online Call Jill: 0448 888 492

At a glance

Instructor	Jill Trevethan - Level 2 Foundation Training instructor, certified in the USA
Where	Shift Movement Studio, 12 Biggs St, East Brisbane QLD 4169
Group class	Mat class with small props, up to 8 people, 60 minutes, $45 drop-in
Private	60 minutes, $135, in studio or on Zoom
Equipment needed	None - body weight and breath
Booking	Online or 0448 888 492

What Foundation Training is

Modern life teaches us to ignore the body's natural posture. We compress ourselves into chairs, hunch behind desks and look down at phones for hours. Foundation Training is a system of exercises designed to decompress, strengthen, and improve posture and movement patterns using only your body weight and breath.

It was created by Dr Eric Goodman, a US chiropractor, who developed it while dealing with his own back pain. The best-known exercise is the Founder, which teaches you to stabilise the spine while moving from the hips (foundationtraining.com).

Why Jill teaches it

Jill injured her back in 2002. She became a Level 2 Foundation Training instructor while living in the USA and, in her own experience, has found it the most effective practice for chronic back pain. She combines it with STOTT PILATES and Functional Range Conditioning. See Pilates for back pain and rehab.

"If you're looking to explore Foundation Training or understand your body mechanics better, contact Jill, as you won't regret it."
- David, Shift Movement Studio client

Foundation Training compared with Pilates at the studio

	Foundation Training	Equipment Pilates
Equipment	None - body weight, breath, small props	Reformer, Pilates chair, Cadillac
Group size	Up to 8	Up to 4
Group price	$45 drop-in	$50 per person
Private	$135	$135
Practise at home	Yes - no equipment needed	Mat homework between sessions

Sessions and prices

Session	People	Length	Price (AUD)	Notes
Private session	1	60 min	$135	In studio or on Zoom
Duo session	2	60 min	$67.50 per person	In studio or on Zoom
Small-group equipment class	Up to 4	60 min	$50 per person	Reformer, chair and Cadillac
Foundation Training mat class	Up to 8	60 min	$45 drop-in	Bodyweight, small props

Studio hours

Day	Studio hours
Monday	6:00am - 11:00am
Tuesday	5:30am - 11:00am and 3:00pm - 7:30pm
Wednesday	Closed
Thursday	5:30am - 2:00pm
Friday	5:30am - 12:00pm
Saturday	7:00am - 12:00pm
Sunday	Closed

Frequently asked questions

What is Foundation Training?

Foundation Training is a system of bodyweight exercises created by Dr Eric Goodman, a US chiropractor, who developed it for his own back pain. It is designed to decompress and strengthen the body and improve posture and movement patterns using only body weight and breath (foundationtraining.com).

Who teaches Foundation Training in Brisbane?

Jill Trevethan teaches Foundation Training at Shift Movement Studio, 12 Biggs St, East Brisbane. She became a Level 2 Foundation Training instructor while living in the USA.

How much is a Foundation Training class?

The group mat class is $45 drop-in, capped at eight people, and runs for 60 minutes. Foundation Training can also be taught in a private session for $135.

Do I need any equipment?

No. Foundation Training uses body weight and breath. The group class uses small props, which the studio provides.

How is it different from Pilates?

Pilates at the studio uses equipment - the reformer, chair and Cadillac - as well as mat work. Foundation Training uses no equipment and centres on standing and floor positions and breathing. Jill often combines the two. See reformer Pilates.

Can I learn Foundation Training online?

Yes. Private sessions with Jill are available on Zoom.

Where is the studio?

Shift Movement Studio is a home-based studio at 12 Biggs St, East Brisbane QLD 4169. Map and contact details.

How do I book?

Book online on the Book a Class page, or call Jill on 0448 888 492. New clients are asked to call Jill first on 0448 888 492 to talk through the best option.