Louisa is a distinguished Sports Physiotherapist with
over 20 years of expertise. With a remarkable
professional background, Louisa has dedicated the
past 14 years to the Sydney Roosters and, more
recently, the Newcastle Knights, where she served as
the NRL team Physiotherapist (Head of Rehab).
Notably, she also cared for the NSW State of Origin
Team in 2019 and previously worked with underage
state Rugby League teams. In 2021, Louisa made
history as the first female ‘on field medico’ for the
NRL, pioneering advancements in the sport.
Throughout her career, Louisa has collaborated with
top-tier athletes and esteemed Sports Physicians
and Surgeons, gaining unconventional treatment
and rehabilitation tools. Each rehabilitation program
is uniquely tailored to individual needs.
Rosie is a dedicated physiotherapist with broad experience across both elite and local sport. Alongside her work at PHYX, she supports the Newcastle Knights as the team physiotherapist for the Harvey Norman NSW Women’s Premiership team and the U17s Lisa Fiaola team.
Driven by a fascination with the resilience of the human body, she combines strong clinical reasoning with a warm, person-first approach to help people feel informed and supported in their recovery.
Rosie has particular expertise in pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, muscular injuries, shoulder injuries, and return to sport following Achilles tendon repair. She also holds Sports Physiotherapy Level 1 and 2 qualifications and has training in dry needling. At PHYX, Rosie also leads the seniors strength classes helping older adults build strength, improve bone health, and move with confidence.
Sally grew up in Sydney and spent her teenage years representing Australia in athletics. That early experience as a young athlete sparked her interest in anatomy and a lifelong passion for understanding how the body moves.
With more than ten years of experience as a remedial massage therapist, Sally brings a natural and thoughtful approach to pain management. She focuses on clear communication throughout every treatment so her clients feel understood, supported, and confident in their recovery.
She is continually expanding her skills through ongoing education in massage and allied health, always looking for ways to refine her technique and offer the best possible care.
Outside of PHYX, Sally is a proud mum of three boys and thrives on healthy competition. You will often find her at the beach volleyball courts serving up a powerful game and embracing the coastal lifestyle.
David is a calm and grounded presence who helps people reconnect with themselves through nervous system support, meditation, and emotional healing. His work is shaped by personal experience, a journey from burnout to balance, and a belief that real change comes from softening into who you already are.
Most days, you will find David swimming in the ocean and living a vibrant, reflective life that mirrors the work he shares. He is deeply connected to his community, works in the care sector, and enjoys quiet time with his old dog Doug, on the days Doug is not off living his best life in Sydney.
Sheena is the person who keeps PHYX running behind the scenes. Her mild obsession with order tends to take over in the best possible way. If it is not labelled, sorted, or arranged neatly, she will probably fix that before anyone else has noticed.
Movement is an important part of her life and helps guide the supportive, down to earth atmosphere created for members and staff. She cares about making PHYX a place where people feel comfortable, capable, and part of a community.
Outside PHYX, Sheena is usually making or improving something. It might be a corner of the garden, a new home design idea, or a good meal shared with friends. Her two dogs are never far away and tend to supervise most projects.
Ella is an Occupational Therapist and Pilates instructor who is passionate about helping people feel strong, capable, and connected to their bodies. She loves using Pilates to support an active lifestyle and to keep both mind and body feeling good.
Ella believes Pilates is for everyone and offers plenty of progressions in her classes, making them accessible no matter your experience level. Expect fun, inclusive sessions that will leave you feeling challenged, supported, and confident in your movement.
Gabbie loves to get you burning in the best, “holy glutes” kind of way. As someone who lives for that extra pulse, she’s all about helping you find that deep, satisfying muscle burn while building real strength. Strength classes are her happy place, especially when she can blend functional weight training with classic Pilates principles.
As both a naturopath and Pilates instructor, Gabbie brings a holistic, whole-body approach to every session, think movement, wellbeing, and feel-good energy rolled into one. When she’s not cueing your next pulse to a 2000s R’n’B song, you’ll probably find her in the garden or cooking something delicious.
Tahlia was first introduced to Pilates during school holidays when she tagged along with her mum to a class. After leaving school, she attended a reformer Pilates class and quickly discovered how much she enjoyed it. When COVID put her travel plans on hold, she decided to use the time to complete her Pilates Instructor training.
Tahlia is passionate about encouraging and motivating people to move and feel good in their bodies. She hopes this leads to healthier, happier lives. Creating a welcoming and comfortable environment is also very important to her, helping clients feel supported and confident in their movement.
Movement has always been a big part of Jayna’s life and she has tried just about every sport along the way. She has competed at national and international levels in both squash and curling, which sparked a lifelong appreciation for strength, coordination, and body awareness.
After discovering Pilates, Jayna found a way to combine athletic performance with mindful movement. She now enjoys guiding people through classes that help them feel strong, balanced, and confident in their bodies, whether they are new to movement or looking to refine how they move.
Jayna’s classes are supportive, engaging, and thoughtfully paced, with a focus on moving well and feeling good both in and out of the studio.
Abby comes from a strong gymnastics background and has a genuine love for movement. Pilates plays a key role in keeping her body balanced, strong, and resilient for everything she enjoys outside the studio, including running and rock climbing.
Her classes blend mindful awareness with a touch of classic PHYX spice, focusing on control, strength, and flow. Abby aims to leave you feeling centred, strong, and pleasantly worked, with movement that carries into daily life and adventure beyond the studio.
Saffron is a qualified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor with years of teaching experience across both the UK and Australia.
Growing up with a Pilates instructor as a mother, Pilates has been a constant in her life for as long as she can remember. This early connection has shaped a deep passion for movement and a genuine appreciation for the impact Pilates can have on both body and mind.
Saffron is passionate about helping others discover that same connection, and loves seeing people fall in love with how Pilates makes them feel. Her classes are designed to help clients feel strong, empowered, and confident, leaving each session feeling their best.
Kristen is a qualified Mat and Reformer Pilates instructor and has completed her Yoga Teacher Training. After discovering Reformer Pilates, she fell in love with the practice and took the leap into teacher training to deepen her understanding of movement and the body.
Kristen left the Sydney corporate world and moved to Newcastle to teach Pilates full time, choosing a slower, more intentional lifestyle aligned with her values.
She is passionate about helping people reconnect with their bodies, move mindfully, and discover their strength. Her classes encourage presence, deep breathing, and steady progress, celebrating every win, big or small. You can also find Kristen teaching Yogalates.
Outside the studio, she is usually walking her dog along Merewether Beach, getting creative at home, or tending to her ever growing cactus collection.
Zoë has been part of the PHYX team since 2022 and teaches with a strong focus on quality movement, thoughtful programming, and a great burn. Her classes are intentional and challenging, designed to help you move better and feel stronger in your day to day life.
Alongside Pilates, Zoë works as a midwife, and her deep understanding of the body strongly informs the way she teaches. She is passionate about helping clients build confidence through movement, and you will leave her classes feeling strong, capable, and well supported.