Dav Cohen

Dav Cohen is the owner and director of Byron Bay Pilates and Physiotherapy. He began teaching Pilates over 25 years ago and completed his physiotherapy training at the University of Miami in 1998. As an international teacher trainer for Polestar Pilates, he has been educating the Pilates industry for over 20 years. He is dedicated to the continued evolution of the Pilates community and is a principal member of the Pilates Industry Alliance in Australia. Through his work he hopes to help maintain the highest standards of Pilates education and instruction and to create a spirit of unity and professionalism within the industry. Dav works effectively with novice students, professional athletes and experienced Pilates professionals – leaving each with greater knowledge of their bodies, as well as increased strength and mobility. In addition to running Byron Bay Pilates and Physiotherapy, Dav continues his work with Polestar Pilates. He has been the Director of Educator Development for Australia and New Zealand since 2003, and a Principal Educator and Examiner since 1997. He also held the role of Director of Curriculum for Polestar Pilates International from 2006 to 2010. Dav regularly conducts Pilates teacher training workshops and master classes. He also presents at seminars and conferences both nationally and internationally.