The Studio Trentham, like our Ballan studio, is more than just a fitness studio – it's a community. Built on the values of community, belonging, and fun, we offer a welcoming space for everyone, regardless of fitness level. From high-energy workouts filled with laughter to gentle yoga and sound healing sessions, you'll find something to invigorate your body and nourish your soul.
Ruby thrives on high energy pilates classes, but can also dive into a slow, meditative Yoga session. She tailors her sessions to meet the needs of the room, and is a life-long learner, always striving to do better and be better. Find Ruby running her favourite cardio strength Mat Pilates sessions, or in a beautifully zen yoga session at the studio throughout the week and on weekends.
Suse Verity - Yogini
Suse Verity is a dedicated yoga and meditation instructor at Akasha Wellness. With a passion for helping others find peace and balance, Suse adapts her teachings to suit each individual's physical needs, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all. Her approach is holistic and integrative, drawing from various tools and principles, including Ayurveda. Suse offers a range of classes and workshops, including yoga, meditation, and menopause support
Liv Johansen - Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer
Liv is a passionate fitness instructor with over a decade of experience, inspiring clients through a variety of classes from high-energy HIIT to calming stretches. Outside of fitness, she’s a busy mum of four, a beach lover, and an avid Wordle solver who believes in doing her best and continually growing.
Sophie O'Donnell - Dance and Fitness Instructor
With an impressive background as the Artistic Director of The Western Ballet Project and a Licentiate of the I.S.T.D Imperial Classical, Sophie brings a wealth of dance expertise, and she channels this profound knowledge and passion into her role as a Pilates instructor. Her extensive training, including diplomas in Dance Education and Elite Dance Performance, creates a dynamic and effective approach to movement for all her students.
Mel Wencel - Pilates and Yoga Instructor
Mel began her fitness journey in 2007 completing cert 3 and 4 in Fitness at AIF. She then fell in love with yoga and completed her first teacher training at the Australian Yoga Academy in 2009. She began practicing Pilates to manage a back injury then completed Mat certification in 2013. She has since then completes barre and reformer Pilates qualifications. Currently teaching and running her own community mat pilates classes in Kyneton and teaching strength and group fitness classes at other local gyms.
Kira Ostwald - Yogini and Pilates Instructor
Kira is a highly experienced yoga teacher, having taught over 2000 hours of public classes and owning her own studio, Oshun Yoga in Melbourne. With over 500 hours of training in Sivananda, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, and Yin yoga, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her dynamic Vinyasa class every Saturday at our studio. Kira also enjoys covering Mat Pilates classes occasionally.
Fiona Ross - Musician and Sound Healing Expert
Fiona Ross is an award-winning musician based in Blackwood who also shares her talents as a sound healing practitioner. Combining her musical expertise with specialized training, Fiona leads sound healing sessions at the studio on the last Friday of each month, creating an experience of deep relaxation and well-being.
Beth McCann - Mat Pilates Instructor
Trentham local Beth became a Pilates instructor in 2015, after struggling with back issues for many years. Beth’s classes focus on stretching and strengthening; helping people build strength, flexibility, and body awareness. Blending classical Pilates principles with modern techniques, When not teaching, Beth works as the Director at a not for profit in Melbourne, spending time with partner and two girls and walking the anxious dog, Trevor, through the Wombat Forest.
Robin Ray - Metafit Instructor, Powerlifter and Personal Trainer
Robin Ray has decades of business management and fitness industry experience. She is a hands-on powerlifting coach, group fitness instructor, personal trainer. She believes in sustainable and fun fitness principles, and runs dynamic Metafit, cardio and strength sessions, and is a wickedly awesome personal trainer.