Fitness Education Online - Alumni

James Tai

Cherie O’Brien

I am passionate about bringing health and fitness to women of all ages, shapes and sizes. I found fitness at a mature age. I’m a Mother of 4 children and that coupled with life experience it gives me a relatability that helps me work with women (and men) from all walks of life. I can appreciate all the ups and downs that life throws at us. I’m genuine and empathetic towards people and the paths their lives have taken. I’m invested in the people that I interacts with and in their health and fitness journey. Specialising in work with peri menopausal and menopausal women (a topic I’m very familiar with). I have previously competed in both Bodybuilding and Powerlifting competitions. I’m both flexible and diverse with the group classes and love the connection and understanding you get working with clients doing one-on-one sessions.

Glen Watson

Margaret Hoyland

Deborah Cowell

Ron Daniels

Shona MacKellar

I had worked in the fitness industry throughout the late 80's and 90's then I had my last two children ( 5 in all. ) In my 50's I started training again and decided to go back to my first passion which has always been helping others to achieve their fitness as being fit = independence. ( I have been earning my living as an Interior Designer the last few years ) As I have gotten older, I know we don't bounce back as quickly. Safe and age appropriate training is paramount.That is why I focus on obtaining fitness through weights along with gentle exercise. I am now 63 I have been thin, fat, unfit and fit. I have been pregnant and I have had to train around a full time job. Then there is.....menopause. I know the struggles of balancing a busy life with all that being a employee, wife, mother , grand mother, daughter and sister require but I also want to enjoy life. I want you to enjoy life through being fit and strong.

Paris Wages

PARIS WAGES founded the first Dance for PD® class in Melbourne in 2014 and has since received Dance for PD® teaching certification. She co-directed/choreographed the film “Stupendous: Dancing Through Parkinson’s” in 2018 with fellow Dance for PD® instructor Katrina Rank. Paris continues to teach two Dance for Parkinson’s classes at the Hawthorn Aquatic and Leisure Centre along with special events, dance concerts and therapeutic dance workshops. Ms. Wages holds a MFA in Dance from Florida State University and has performed with several companies. Paris is certified in Group Fitness and Core Yoga teaching community classes at the Hawthorn YMCA. She specializes in Barre, Groove and Pryme Dance classes.

Ben O'Shea

Janice Cranch