Our Team
Renee Ellis | Owner, Personal Trainer, Pilates & Yoga Instructor
Alicia’s Pilates journey began 10 years ago at her aunt’s chiropractic clinic, where she taught rehab-based Pilates. Drawn to the way Pilates makes her body feel, she has always had a deep passion for body-weighted movement, making Pilates a natural fit. Fascinated by human physiology and the healing power of physical practice, Alicia went on to teach a mixture of traditional and HIIT mat Pilates at various gyms across Adelaide, refining her own unique style along the way.
Her curiosity about the human body led her to study naturopathy and nutrition at Endeavour College. However, when COVID hit, she realised she wasn’t suited to a desk job—she needed movement to feel fulfilled. She graduated with a Diploma in Nutrition and soon after enrolled in her 200-hour Vinyasa Teacher Training. More recently, she also completed a degree in Viticulture and Oenology, driven by her deep passion for working outdoors in nature and connecting with Mother Earth. Since completing her initial yoga training in 2020, Alicia has expanded her knowledge by studying Meditation, Yin, Nidra, Sound Healing, Reiki, and Kids Yoga.
She is passionate about creating a space where people feel seen, supported, and connected to themselves. Alicia’s classes are creative and strong, always centered around the breath. She hopes students leave feeling empowered and balanced, believing that both Pilates and yoga help us connect with our most authentic selves. She is honoured to share the wisdom of these practices with the community at The Loft.
Alicia Osborn | Pilates & Yoga Instructor | Studio manager
Renee is a dedicated business owner, personal trainer, and instructor in both Pilates and Yoga. Her approach to fitness is holistic, driven by a desire to empower others to forge deeper connections with their bodies.
Inspired by a lifelong passion for movement cultivated through her background in sports and dance, Renee has consistently found fulfilment in physical activity. Since entering the fitness industry as a personal trainer and group fitness instructor in 2014, she has remained committed to continuous growth and learning. Over the years, Renee has had the privilege of working with diverse clients, from individuals to sports teams, teaching Pilates in various settings, and founding two successful businesses.
Her journey of self-discovery has inspired Renee to emphasise the importance of mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being alongside physical fitness. She believes fostering presence, acceptance, and vulnerability as essential elements of self-care, not only for ourselves but also for the planet and all its inhabitants. Renee is confident that through movement, we can cultivate and apply these values in our lives. Her classes serve as a platform for this transformative practice, inviting participants to explore and embody these principles on their wellness journey.
Shelby Sharland | Holistic Therapist, Reiki & Breathwork Facilitator | Admin support
Shelby is a holistic therapist & healer through her business A Touch of Clarity, which bridges the gap between science & spirituality.
Shelby began her career by graduating with a bachelor of behavioural science degree (psychology) in 2019 & began her journey of personal healing & self development. Through this experience she realised that there was more to the healing process than just a traditional therapeutic approach & that what we can consciously understand & process through the mind, is only a small piece of the healing puzzle.
This realisation led Shelby to become trained as a reiki healer, breathwork & meditation teacher, sound healer, EFT practitioner, NLP practitioner & hypnotherapist. She is also currently enrolled in her yoga teacher training, with hopes of adding that to her offers in the future.
Shelby has a huge passion for the mind, body & soul connection & helping her clients to not be caged by their past experiences. A lot of the work Shelby does is about how the body holds trauma, emotion & experiences & teaching clients how to process, release, heal & regain their personal power.
Find out more about Shelby's business A Touch of Clarity.
Tayla is a passionate believer that pilates is for EVERYBODY and that nurturing physical movement can profoundly enrich one's life.
Her journey began through dance, where she recognized the vital role of a strong core and the profound mind-body connection, leading her to embrace Pilates.
With a passion for diverse forms of movement, Tayla has embraced various styles of Pilates and empowers her clients to pursue their goals with assurance.
In her classes, Tayla emphasizes engaging the entire body in a manner that feels personally satisfying and beneficial.
Pilates holds a significant place in Tayla's life, evident in her radiant presence at The Loft, where she shares her expertise with a contagious smile.
Tayla Williams | Pilates Instructor
Mackenzy loves to create inclusive, multilevel classes that invite everybody to feel good in their body - regardless of experience, ability, or age.
After completing her yoga teacher training in Sri Lanka, Mackenzy’s appreciation for both the physical and emotional layers of the practice only strengthened. She’s especially passionate about helping students connect to their breath, nervous system, and inner awareness.
With a background in Marine Biology and a love for nature, Mackenzy brings a grounded, holistic approach to her classes.
Her teaching blends a playful and fun energy with thoughtful cueing and variations, encouraging students to move in a way that feels right for them.
Her classes offer a grounded space to show up exactly as you are, pause, reconnect, and cultivate a deeper mind-body connection.
Mackenzy Richardson | Yoga Instructor
Dani Gyss | Pilates and Yoga Instructor and Registered Occupational Therapist (OT)
Nicole’s journey into movement and mindfulness began early in life. She trained in ballet from the age of four until fifteen, then transitioned into martial arts, dedicating over a decade to karate. Her passion led her further into the disciplines of Jiu-Jitsu, Muay Thai, Capoeira, and boxing, both in Brazil and after moving to Australia. These practices nurtured a deep respect for discipline, structure, and resilience.
Yet, despite the physical mastery, Nicole sensed something was missing—a deeper connection to the mind and spirit. Her exploration into meditation began at just twelve years old in a Buddhist temple in Brazil. A transformative Vipassana retreat later revealed the path ahead: she pursued her yoga teacher training, followed by advanced studies in meditation and Tantra. These profound teachings continue to shape both her practice and her life.
Nicole is equally fascinated by neuroscience and is passionate about weaving modern scientific insights into ancient traditions. Her teaching style reflects this integration, offering students a space to explore awareness and presence.
In her Flow and Yin classes, Nicole encourages participatory observation—a gentle, grounded way to return to the Self. Her students often leave feeling centered, relaxed, awakened, and inspired.
Nicole Horochoski | Yoga Instructor
Lee is a certified personal trainer with an interest in small group training. Starting out on her own fitness journey 10 years ago, she knows how daunting the gym can be, so aims to bring a space of inclusivity, guidance, and encouragement to her professional practice. Lee trains with a focus on producing a body that can work with efficiency and longevity and with an educational background in neurosciences, her programming uses evidence-based tools to do so.
After years of her own training in high level dance and sport including power-lifting and rugby, the greatest barriers Lee faced came down to the value she placed in the physical and mental limits she could break to reach a predefined version of success. She has since deciphered that movement and fitness is rather an act of service to the one body and mind that is simply You. To care for our bodies allows us to bring more to all aspects of our lives.
Lee’s teaching will guide you in finding strength and resilience to carry you through all aspects of your life.
Lee Glew | Personal Trainer
With a background in dance and ballet, Dani’s love for movement led her to explore Pilates and yoga, eventually obtaining a Certificate III in Group Fitness and Pilates instruction. She graduated from UniSA in 2007 with B.AppSc (Occupational Therapy) and has worked extensively across both studio and clinical settings. Dani currently works part time with Central Adelaide Local Health Network (CALHN), in a teaching and training role for Occupational Therapists.
Deeply passionate about the human body’s capacity to heal, change and grow, Dani takes a holistic approach – embracing the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of wellbeing. Her classes reflect this philosophy, empowering people to engage in life more fully through breath, mindful movement and postural awareness.
A proud mum to three energetic boys, Dani credits motherhood to further developing her own yoga practice, keeping her grounded in mindfulness and breathwork.
Recently completing her 200HR Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training through Human Kind, Dani is inspired by the mythology behind yoga and the timeless wisdom embedded in the poses. Her classes weave storytelling, alignment, and breath – offering inclusive options for all levels.
Expect to leave her sessions feeling both lighter and more deeply connected – to yourself, your breath, and the ancient wisdom of the practice.
Isy began her yoga practice around six years ago during the pandemic, initially seeking relief from physical tightness and discomfort. What started as a simple recommendation soon became a deeply transformative relationship with the practice. Through yoga, Isy not only regained mobility and eased physical pain, but also discovered a philosophy that resonated with her on a profound level.
Inspired by this experience, Isy completed her teacher training in 2023. Her passion lies in Eastern philosophy and honouring the traditional roots of yoga — a practice over 6,000 years old, originally developed as a tool to train the mind and cultivate awareness.
Alongside her yoga practice, Isy has been studying and practicing meditation for over five years and is currently studying counselling, reflecting her deep care for mental health and the intrinsic connection between the mind and the body. Her teaching is grounded in the understanding that yoga is far more than physical postures. It is a pathway back to presence, nervous system regulation, and inner stillness.
In her classes, Isy aims to create a refuge from the noise of daily life, offering a safe and supportive space where students can arrive as they are and reconnect with themselves through a holistic, embodied practice.
