Instructor + Exercise Physiologist

Emily has grown up with an energetic passion for dance, music, and fitness. Her background in dance stems from RAD ballet training at Newcastle Dance Academy for 15 years as well as training in contemporary, lyrical, jazz, national character & musical theatre. Emily has been involved in many Dance and Music based showcases and musicals in both the Newcastle region and overseas performing in a range of festivals and major events.

After receiving successful achievements in her HSC in 2018, including nominations for exemplary performance in music & dance, Emily has now moved onto studies at the University of Newcastle. In 2021, Emily completed her Diploma in Pilates through Tensegrity Training and is fully certified in teaching Mat Pilates, Reformer Pilates and other studio equipment. Emily holds a Bachelor degree in Exercise and Sports Science and a Masters degree of Exercise Physiology.

Emily’s experience and background as a dancer has helped to lead her further into the fitness and Pilates realm, allowing her to build on her knowledge of strength training and the way the body moves. Emily’s qualifications further extend in her holding her Level 1 in Strength and Conditioning which she uses to help plan and structure her lessons to allow clients to gain the most from their classes. Emily wishes to continue to gain expertise and use it to help educate her clients and dancer’s on the benefits strength and conditioning can have on the body and how it can allow advantages for professional careers.

Emily’s passionate and helpful nature are what have helped her to excel so far in her fitness and Pilates journey. Emily always brings an energetic energy to her classes and identifies the safety of her clients and their needs. Emily can’t wait for you to take part in her classes, she is looking forward to seeing you on the mat!

​You can find Emily on instagram as @embodiedstrengthandwellness

Instructor + Physiotherapist

Lauren’s background is in Classical Ballet where she danced professionally for the Queensland Ballet in Brisbane.

​Following her dance career she studied and completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science at Australian Catholic University and a Masters of Physiotherapy at Sydney University. Whilst practicing as a Physiotherapist she completed all levels of Mat and Equipment Pilates training with the Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute. Lauren is also a qualified Vinyasa and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor completing her training in Rishikesh India.

Lauren has always included Pilates with Physiotherapy and has consistently achieved successful results with her clients. She aims to tailor her classes to the individuals even within a group setting. Lauren loves taking clients through a controlled stabilised class so they can gain a great body to mind connection, however will always include a great work out within.

​Lauren has an extensive background in Classical Ballet and other forms of dance. She has been a strong asset to younger and pre-professional dancers through Pilates and Physiotherapy as well as her own experience helping them achieve individual strength and conditioning goals to facilitate their specific dance needs. Lauren runs Move Pure - dance-specific physio, out of Fleur Wellbeing and appointments with Lauren can be made by contacting her directly below via the link button.

Lauren hopes to welcome you warmly to class and take you through a journey on the Mat or Reformer.

You can find Lauren on Instagram as @movepure

Instructor

Eliza, a skilled pastry chef by profession, discovered her passion for the fitness and Pilates industries back in 2020. Since then, she has wholeheartedly dedicated herself to training and nurturing her physical and mental wellbeing. In 2022, Eliza made the decision to embark on the journey of becoming a Pilates instructor, completing her mat and reformer courses by the end of 2023. Additionally, she enrolled in university to pursue studies in nutrition, further solidifying her commitment to health and wellness.

Eliza eagerly anticipates the day when she can fuse her love for food with her passion for fitness. She finds great fulfillment in being part of the vibrant community at Fleur Wellbeing, where she shares her love for Pilates with her clients. Her preferred classes? The high-intensity HIIT sessions, where she thrives on delivering a fast-paced cardio workout.

Instructor + Admin

Pilates was a part of Jacqui’s dance training growing up. She started attending classes with us at Fleur Wellbeing as a client in January 2021 and immediately felt the therapeutic benefits of Pilates. With a background in law, psychology and engineering, Jacqui has diverse experience in the corporate sector and found Pilates and Barre classes to be a wonderful opportunity for self care.

In 2022, Jacqui completed her Mat and Reformer Pilates Teaching qualifications through Studio Pilates in Melbourne. Jacqui has also since completed her Barre and TRX training.

Outside of Pilates, Jacqui has an interest in fashion and is the founder of women’s work wear label DRSSD.

Instructor

Kacey is a fitness Instructor and full-time dog mum to her Frenchie, Crüe.

Originally from Boston, Kacey moved to Australia in 2016 and has since made Caves Beach her home.

Kacey loves sharing her energy with others, using movement as a tool to build a deeper connection between mind and body. In addition to Pilates, she also holds a 200 hour Yoga Teacher Certification. ​Her passion for health and wellness runs deep. Her goal is to inspire students to feel empowered, encouraged, and most of all connected to themselves and their community.

Favourite Exercise: Anything with feet in straps!

Instructor

Amie started dancing when she was 7 years old and has always had a passion for dance and performing.

After having her second baby, she wanted to find a safe place to regain her strength and fitness. She found just the place at Fleur Wellbeing and started out with us as a client, quickly becoming obsessed with Pilates!

In January 2022, Amie completed her Mat Pilates and Reformer Pilates Instructor training with Barre Body and absolutely loves helping others feel stronger and happier, finding joy through movement - just like she always has. Amie's classes always include plenty of spicy layers and beautiful flows, drawing inspiration from her dancing days.

When Amie is not in the studio, she loves to spend time with her fiancé and two kids. She is also a passionate "plant Mum" and loves any excuse for a Barre or Pilates class herself!

Instructor

Natalie’s love for pilates really grew when she joined the Fleur community as a client in 2022. She loved the way pilates made her feel so confident in her body - So strong! So capable! Being a part of the beautiful Fleur community also made her feel so supported. This had a huge impact on her life and as a result, pilates became an almost daily ritual for her, whether it be on the reformer or on the mat. As time went on, Natalie noticed she was coming to classes and asking questions, noticing cues and interactions, and wanting to know more and more. So, in September 2023, Natalie’s passion and curiosity lead her to invest in Barre Body’s reformer and mat pilates instructor courses to further her own practice. Once word got out around the studio, this interest developed further as she realised how rewarding it would be to actually teach Pilates at Fleur! Natalie creates her classes to be supportive and to build client’s confidence, providing an environment that reminds them just how strong, capable and worthy they are. Whether it’s a gentle Flow class or a strong HIIT or Sculpt class, she hopes to welcome you to an hour of pilates that’s main focus is making you feel good!

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Savanna grew up on her family farm in the country before moving to Newcastle in 2021 to begin her degree in Environmental Science. Savanna has always had a love for dance and since graduating from University she is endeavouring to pursue a career in the performing arts. To aid her training Savanna discovered Pilates and instantly fell in love. Feeling the immediate benefits both physically and mentally she knew she wanted to share her love. She is passionate in creating a safe and empowering space especially for those freshly starting out on their fitness journey. Outside of dance and Pilates you can find Savanna enjoying many crafts such as crochet, painting and sewing.

Instructor

As our youngest and first male instructor, Hayden’s excited to make an impact! Pilates found Hayden when he needed it most. He’d dedicated a great deal to his secondary education and felt lost when the biggest routine of his life disappeared. Hayden eventually found his new routine in Reformer Pilates (through long ignored advice from his chiropractor) which helped him find himself again. Full of pride and inspired by his new vocation, he graduated as a Mat and Reformer instructor from Breathe Education in 2024 and is ready to give people the gift of movement - the best gift he ever received! The key concept Hayden wishes to promote with his teaching is to “be brave and be kind.” He believes that Pilates can be enhanced by being compassionate to one’s self and non-judgemental of one’s body… but will always endorse a client’s choice to challenge themselves! He’s found that some men have anxieties about beginning Pilates - not because it’s emasculating, but because they don’t want to appear intrusive or invasive when entering a typically feminine space. Hayden’s hope is that he can demolish this stigma and welcome more “tall blokes” like him into our studio all the while encouraging his clients to move fearlessly and joyfully. Hayden has a background in the performing arts and an insatiable desire to learn. So, when you don’t see him, he’s probably playing Dungeons and Dragons or strategy oriented video games… a fact he is not ashamed of!

With over 25 years of experience in Pilates, Dance and Musical Theatre, Faye is astute in understanding the athletic body. As mother of 2 and business owner; she is also equipped to understand the demands of modern life on the body, the psyche and the soul. 

Faye started practising Pilates in South Africa as a teen, when Pilates was a mythical technique exclusive to dancers. Pilates kept her injury free as a touring performing artist around the world for over a decade. It also always gave her a sense of “home” during her travels; from Hong Kong to Sweden and many cities in between. For this reason Faye believes Pilates is the gold standard for bodily maintenance.

It is the “automatic update” for the body and mind. 

Faye is especially passionate about Pilates for Pregnancy, Postpartum and Menopause as well as myofascial movement techniques during transitional phases of a woman’s life. She specialises in matwork and reformer which is distinguished by her Advanced Diploma of Myofascial Slings Training. 

Pelvic floor and diastasis-recti rehab are key features of her interest and training. Her boutique Pilates studio in Sydney specialised in women’s health and wellbeing. In the 7 years she occupied her studio; she developed a unique and intuitive understanding of movement patterning, injury prevention and dynamic flow. 

She is excited to bring her unique skill set to the beautiful people of Newcastle in 2024. 

Endeavouring to always be on the front foot of movement science and health research, Faye has always got her nose in whitepapers, textbooks or detective novels. As a student, Faye is currently completing her Bachelor's Degree in Health Psychology. With a keen interest in what creates health and wellbeing and how we maintain it, Faye believes movement holds the key to transform simply living - to thriving. 

Faye wants you to leave the studio feeling fluffy, renewed, revitalised, and with great admiration and love for your body—even on lazy days!