Our Team
Renee Ellis | Owner, Personal Trainer, Pilates & Yoga Instructor
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.
Tayla Williams | Pilates Instructor
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.
Steph Hausler | Yoga Instructor & Breathwork Facilitator
Steph completed her Yoga Teacher Training in India back in 2019, a life long dream after welcoming the practice of Yoga into her world over 10 years ago. Weaving wisdom from traditional eastern philosophy, Steph’s goal is to share the gifts of this ancient practice in a way that leaves her students feeling more connected to themselves and the world around them.
“Yoga has been such a powerful tool when it comes to my own journey. Through yoga we not only build physical strength and flexibility, but more importantly mental strength and a deeper sense of resilience. I believe in order to show up as the highest version of ourselves we need to positively nourish our mind, body and soul - which for me is through the practice of Yoga”
Steph is super passionate about holistic health, sustainable living and is currently studying to become a Naturopath. She is also a qualified breathwork facilitator with Cool 2be Conscious.
Her mission is to support people to feel empowered, safe and connected to their bodies and the world around them through a mindful and compassionate approach. Steph has also completed her Trauma informed Yoga Teacher Training, which explores ways that Yoga can be used as a tool for those experiencing challenges around anxiety, depression and body image.
Steve Cutts | Yoga Instructor
Steve has been a student of yoga for about 5 years. He fell in love with the practice after visiting Nepal in 2020. Over this period Steve has learnt so much about his own body and the vitality that came from incorporating these practices into his life daily.
Steve’s passion for yoga also stemmed from an interest in all aspects of the mind which led him to study psychology at university. He completed his 200 hour vinyasa teacher training in 2023, which sparked his passion for anatomy and philosophy.
“For me, yoga has always been about coming home to myself. Having the opportunity to spend part of my day bringing awareness to my breath has really helped me navigate the chaos of modern living.”
Steve’s teachings will offer you strong dynamic movements with a sense of fluidity throughout your practice. These elements of āsana will always be intertwined with pranayama, ancient wisdom and playfulness.
Lauren Hastie | Pilates & Yoga Instructor
Lauren’s favourite thing about being an instructor is facilitating movement in a way that encourages awareness of the mind-body connection. Lauren believes this should be acknowledged and appreciated every day, and what better way to do that than through teaching this to others.
Completing her 200hr yoga teacher training in India in 2019 guided her into a facilitation of pilates and entering a degree in Health Science - Naturopathy.
“My love for health began at a young age with my love for movement. Growing up as a gymnast, moving my body daily was (and still is) an absolute necessity. Following numerous injuries and mental strain, I left gymnastics and immediately found my love for yoga - a gentle form of movement that allowed me to form understanding surrounding the mind-body connection and to learn how to move my body safely and in a way that feels good both physically and mentally.”
Lauren is a lover of all movement including pilates, yoga, running, hiking, lifting weights and loves to mix it up throughout her life.
Ella Adams | Trainer & Yoga Instructor
Ella is extremely passionate about movement, health and wellbeing. She approaches health and fitness in a holistic way, highlighting there are multiple layers that play very important roles in our lives.
She has a background in competitive golf, which she played overseas in the US. This taught her incredible discipline, but also was very harsh on the body and mind. Since graduating and stepping away from the sport, she has discovered her true passion of helping other people through yoga, movement, breath, and other everyday choices.
Ella completed her 200hr YTT in Greece in 2023 purely for self discovery and learning. She left Greece unlocking a new layer to herself and a whole new outlook on life; feeling enlightened and realising that yoga is so much more than a physical practice. She had a deep desire to dive further into this and share everything she learnt with other people. This lead to her attending a yin teacher training and also exploring new ways of functional movements in an attempt to heal chronic pain and honour the way the body is made to move.
She is on a mission to help others realise their power and potential through intentional movement, breath, and choices they make every day. Ella knows what it’s like to feel hopeless and stuck and is driven to support others to discover the innate tools they have within them to feel empowered in their body.
Shelby Sharland | Holistic Therapist, Reiki and Breathwork Facilitator
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.
Pippa Rambaut-Turner | Yoga Instructor
Pippa’s movement career began in dance. She trained in ballet and contemporary dance for 15 years and performed professionally for 3. After experiencing various mental health issues tied to body image and perfectionism, she made the difficult decision to step away from the dance industry. It wasn’t until a close friend introduced her to yoga that she was able to rediscover her passion for movement.
‘Yoga provided me with a safe space to explore and express my creativity through embodied movement. It became an outlet, allowing me to feel free, tap into my spirituality, and escape from the noise of everyday life.’
Feeling drawn to the practice, she left her 9-to-5 retail job and enrolled in her 200-hour yoga teacher training, where her connection to yoga and its philosophical roots deepened.
Pippa’s classes incorporate creative sequencing and offer a strong sense of flow and embodiment. She also integrates elements of breath awareness and mindfulness in all of her classes, allowing you to feel calm and grounded.
Outside of the yoga studio, you’ll find Pippa sequencing classes in coffee shops, going for long walks in nature, stand-up paddleboarding at Port Willunga, or dancing in her kitchen.
Madison Karpluk | Pilates Instructor
Madison is a dedicated Pilates instructor who firmly believes in the transformative power of movement for both physical and mental well-being. Her journey began with her own exploration of Pilates, where she discovered the incredible benefits it offered.
“Each session left me feeling content, clear-headed, and inspired, revealing the essential connection between breath and movement that I had never fully appreciated before.”
Driven by a passion for sharing this experience, Madison aims to help others change their perspective on movement and self-care through Pilates. In her classes, she focuses on creating a nurturing environment that encourages clients to connect with their bodies and cultivate self-awareness, all while maintaining a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
With a strong commitment to fostering a safe space for everyone, Madison offers accessible movements and gradually incorporates optional challenges to strengthen the entire body, ensuring that participants leave each session feeling completely satisfied.