ELIXR - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Personal Training Manager
Andy has over 15 years of experience in personal training and is one of Australia's leading Functional Movement specialists. He holds a Bachelor of Human Movement and Physical Education and has extensive local and international experience. He is also the head of our Personal Training team and strives for excellence in the personal training program at Elixr.
Job Titles:
- Co - Founder of Yoga Synergy
- Yoga Teacher
Bianca is a co-founder of Yoga Synergy, a unique Synergy Vinyasa method that is hugely popular across Australia. She has been teaching for 25 years and has studied a Bachelor of Science (Microbiology & Psychology) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Physiotherapy) at Sydney Uni. She now teaches Synergy Vinyasa classes at Elixr and brings a wealth of knowledge of the human body to her classes.
Caroline first fell in love with Pilates in 2016 while working as a nutritionist in a clinic with a Pilates studio attached. After a few years of her own practice Caroline completed her Pilates Teacher Training at Elixr School of Pilates. Caroline's Pilates classes focus on improving posture, strength, balance, flexibility, and body awareness.
Dennan has over 10 years of experience in teaching group fitness, boxing and kickboxing classes. He understands the psychology of exercise first-hand from his lifelong experience fighting in boxing, Muay Thai kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). Dennan's classes bring a dynamic combination of challenge and focus on technique.
Domenica was introduced to Hatha yoga in 1994 and in 1999 she commenced Ki yoga teacher training. From there a natural movement toward Iyengar yoga began. Its method is the foundation of the classes that she teaches. She is also a certified trainer in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and more recently training in Yin yoga.
Having relocated from Italy to Australia 12 years ago, Elena found her calling in teaching swim. Over the past decade, she has gained extensive expertise in various age groups and special needs. Her profound passion lies in educating babies and toddlers. As a mother of two young children, she values the importance of water awareness from an early age.
Felicia was introduced to yoga through meditation over 20 years ago when she became seriously ill after suffering burnout in her fast-paced fashion career. She has since completed over 500 hours of yoga training with Sukha Mukha, Dharmashala, Jasmine Tarkeshe and Don Peers. Felicia has also studied nutrition, Ayurvedic medicine, reiki, and has her own holistic wellness business. She incorporates her passion and knowledge for natural remedies and holistic health into her style of teaching.
Job Titles:
- Personal Trainer / Programmer
After attaining her Certificate III and IV in Fitness, Francine continued her education and completed courses in Sport Coaching, Boxing and Pre & Post Natal. Francine has a passion for helping people feel strong and confident through exercise. Her clients find meaning in their fitness journey by seeing what they're capable of when they work hard and have the right mindset.
Job Titles:
- Personal Trainer
- Pilates Instructor
For over 15 years, Grainne has helped her clients get toned and lose weight as a personal trainer and Pilates Instructor. She is passionate about women's health and tailors her sessions to improve strength, confidence, and body awareness. Qualified in Pre and Postnatal training, she loves helping women train safely and effectively at all stages of their lives.
With over 15 years of experience, Grainne is a detail-oriented Pilates instructor dedicated to creating dynamic and engaging group classes. Her programs are designed to challenge and inspire while emphasizing proper form and technique. She cares deeply about her clients' well-being and is committed to creating a fun and supportive environment for them to grow. Join her for a transformative Pilates experience in Elixr's community of like-minded individuals.
A long term Elixr member turned Pilates instructor, Jason is a classical trained clarinettist who has enjoyed touring the world and spreading joy with his music. Jason has a lifelong interest in exercise with a focus on breath work, posture, technique, performance, and creativity. His music background and passion for creativity brings his own unique style to his Pilates classes.
Jenn has over 15 years of experience in the practice and instructing of Pilates. Her enjoyable and challenging classes focus on increasing muscular strength, and flexibility, improving mobility and stability of joints, and reducing back pain, neck tension, and stress.
As part of her 10-year career as a professional dancer, Joanna spent a year in Paris performing at the prestigious Moulin Rouge. The knowledge of posture and movement she gained from her years of dancing gave her a clear path to becoming a Pilates instructor at Elixr. Her classes embody and encourage strength, poise and spinal alignment.
Juliet, who found Pilates through a back injury, loves and believes in its success for physical and mental wellness. Her classes focus on postural alignment, the body's powerhouse (the core) and breath. She firmly believes that enjoying exercise is fundamental to sticking with any program, therefore ensures her classes are just as fun as they are challenging!
Karl believes training should be tailored to the individual and draws upon his qualifications in Functional Movement, Personal Training, Pilates and Strength & Conditioning to meet the needs and goals of each client. With over 15 years of experience training everyone from CEO's to athletes, dancers and weekend warriors he aims to empower you to become the best, healthiest and fittest version of yourself.
A former dancer who discovered Pilates after sustaining a back injury, Kate was so taken with her classes at Elixr that she decided to turn Pilates into a career. And while her friendly personality and relaxed attitude makes for a fun class every time, there's no-one more committed than Kate to seeing results.
Job Titles:
- School of Pilates Course Director
Katrina was an avid dancer since 5 years old but turned down a professional dance career to study at University. She tried Pilates to help with an injury and was immediately hooked. After living in London, Katrina came home and completed the Elixr School of Pilates teacher training and in 2015, she quit her corporate career to teach Pilates. Katrina is also the Elixr Education coordinator and an ESOP teacher trainer.
Job Titles:
- Aqua / Spin / Lo Move Instructor
- Personal Trainer
Marian has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and currently teaches Group Exercise classes, Real Spin and Pilates. Vivacious and compassionate, she trains people from all backgrounds, including those with disabilities. Marian has been a foundational Elixr team member and a key player in many of our member's health and wellness journeys.
Martine has been teaching yoga since 1997. She trained in Iyengar under Anna Prior, before moving on to study Hatha. Further into her yoga journey, she discovered her love of Ashtanga. Martine focuses on breath work and movement and her classes are a balanced mix of challenging poses and relaxation techniques.
Having started her Iyengar yoga practice 10 years ago, Miranda decided to take her passion for yoga into teaching it herself. She has trained under the guidance of Don Peers at Elixr and completed advanced sequence training with Idit Hefner Tamir. Miranda's mindful Hatha classes aim to help students reconnect with their body and breath.
Nicole is a yoga teacher and yoga therapist. Whilst she has practised for over 30 years and taught for 17 of those, she still considers herself a student of yoga. She has a synergistic approach and loves to learn from clients, including their likes, dislikes and expectations. Yoga is more than just the poses " it's a philosophy that encompasses the breath, the body and the mind. Nicole ™s classes tap into all of these elements.
Peter has over 20 years of experience with yoga and aspires to share his knowledge and enthusiasm for yoga with his students. After practising yoga for seven years Peter knew he wanted to teach and started teaching at the Australian School of Yoga in 1999. Two years later Peter qualified as an Iyengar teacher with training under Anna Prior and Kay Parry.Peter continues to train in Iyengar yoga - visiting India to study and learn from the Iyengars. Peter has studied with many other senior teachers including Prashant and Geeta Iyengar.
Prudence has been practising Pilates for 15 years and comes from an athletic background including state volleyball and distance running. She views Pilates as a continuous journey of self-discovery and is motivated to inspire her students while giving them a challenging and satisfying workout.
Rachel was a professional dancer in the Moulin Rouge in Paris and was a choreographer for over 15 years. She has been Elixr's Head of Pilates for over 10 years now and is also a STOTT Pilates Instructor trainer. Rachel also does Pilates personal training one-on-one and has a caring, practical approach to her style of instructing. Rach derives great satisfaction from witnessing the positive changes made in peoples' lives through her Pilates instructing.
Richard, Elixr's founder, brought group reformer Pilates to Australia two decades ago with the inception of Elixr. With an extensive background in the fitness realm, Richard's journey extends beyond Pilates. A black belt in Karate, he has not only mastered the art but coached the Australian Karate team for several years. He can be found in the club engaging with members, sharing his wealth of fitness wisdom, or in a studio, wielding his nunchucks with finesse. Richard has a passion for innovation in the world of wellness.
Job Titles:
- Swim School Instructor
- Swim School Instructor / EDUCATION
With a background in early education and a love for swimming, Sam brings fun and vibrant energy to her lessons, with a strong focus on technique. Sam is passionate about getting the best out of each swimmer, from babies to adults. Sam grew up in the Country NSW competing in carnivals and squads training. As an active mum of two, she understands the importance of learning to swim and believes that it's never too late to learn this essential skill.