Chris & eleesha - Founders

COMMUNITY CONNECTION THROUGH HEALTH AND WELLBEING

Husband & Wife duo first created the business Love Your Soul, in 2015.

Covid lockdowns hit in 2020 forcing their Parkdale studio to close until further notice. Like many businesses this was tough on their young family losing all business income for months on end. However, they strongly believed good could come out of this tough time. Using the months and months of lockdowns to reassess their strategy and re-create the business that we all know now as, Soul Athletic.

So, on the first weekend of covid lockdowns lifting for sport and recreation their Black Rock studio was opened.

3 months later, Beaumaris studio opened, 6 months after this the Sandringham studio opened.

Creating four bayside studios that work in parallel with each other in just over 12 months.

Fast forward to October 2024, they are very proud to open their 7th location INTERSTATE in their much loved sunny state of QLD.

Tugun studio is our biggest yet, with new teams and new communities we are so excited for this new adventure.

With their two little kids by their side, this local bayside family is passionate about creating beautiful studios where everyone can feel comfortable to walk through the doors and enjoy moving their bodies.

No matter what age, gender, fitness level or experience we welcome all our community to come and be apart of our amazing Soul Athletic community.

Chris & Eleesha are the first to agree life is busy and giving yourself timeout to exercise is hard.

Ensuring pricing is as affordable as possible for all the community to disconnect, recharge and refuel their minds and bodies from the stresses of our fast paced lifestyles whilst connecting with their very own community.

  • Chris - Co-Owner

    After 10+ years in the private school education world, Chris became a Pilates Instructor teaching both Pilates Mat & Pilates Reformer in both our studios.

    Chris is also a qualified Personal Trainer and Athletics coach, so when his not in the studio his out running or chasing after his kids.

    Or chatting, his really great at that too!!

    Expect Chris’ classes to be full of laughter & fun in an up beat class structure to challenge all.

  • Eleesha - Co-owner

    Eleesha grew up in the dance studio until mid teens when she injured her knee & changed career focus, she used Pilates as a form of recovery, now it’s become much more than recovery!

    With more than 15 years working in corporate role overseas and locally, Eleesha now heads up the Soul Athletic administration team.

    Whenever she’s not on the laptop, you’ll find her teaching in the studios. Expect Eleesha’s classes to be challenging, flowing with pops of tempo, ballet vibes and some shakes.

  • Emma - Instructor

    Welcoming you into her class with a big friendly smile, before you know it, you will be feeling the burn, baby!

    Expect Emma’s classes to be filled with fun, laughter and creativity, as she perfectly balances challenge with flow. Emma inspires her clients to find the joy in moving their body and encourages them to not take themselves too seriously in the process.

    Emma is also in-charge of onboarding and training new instructors into the team. Sharing her wealth of knowledge and beautiful fun classes.

  • CHARLOTTE - MARKETING & INSTRUCTOR

  • Diandra - Instructor & Studio co-ordinator

    Having enjoyed pilates on and off for 10 years, Diandra finally made the jump across to be an instructor in 2022 from her corporate role.

    She missed organising so much, that she is now our Studio Co-Ordinator helping you with membership questions and plenty more!

    When you come to one of Diandra’s classes, you can expect spicy abs and glutes, with some cardio thrown in for good measure.

    You will leave with a glow (sweat) and hopefully a smile on your face!

  • ALICE - INSTRUCTOR

    A class with Alice will leave you crying… but with laughter or a serious burn?

    You’ll have to try one to find out. A legend in the pilates industry, Alice will have you working your whole body, challenging yourself, usually finishing with a moment to be and breathe.

    Every class with Alice is an adventure, and you will work your body in ways you never thought possible.

    Alice is also a key member on our onboarding team, helping build new instructor confidence and class flows.

  • Ellie - Instructor

    Ellie is a highly experienced Pilates teacher with over 6 years of experience in helping people achieve their fitness goals. Her classes are fun and engaging, but also challenging and effective. With a keen eye for detail, Ellie provides expert guidance on proper form and technique, ensuring that her clients get the most out of each and every session.

    In addition to her extensive Pilates training, Ellie is also pre and postnatal qualified, making her classes safe and effective for expecting and new moms.

    Ellie's Pilates classes are sure to leave you feeling strong, energised, and ready to take on whatever challenges come your way.

  • Rach - instructor

    Rachel brings passion, a wealth of knowledge, love and dedication to our studio and her practice.

    She is our resident mumma - specialising in Pre & Post Natal support. After experiencing firsthand the difference between a ‘yoga’ pregnancy and a non yoga pregnancy, it ignited a passion to learn as much as possible and become a qualified Doula.

    Along with being a longtime Yogi, Rach has completed her Reformer Pilates training and now teaches Reformer Pilates in our studios.

    Expect Rach’s classes to be supportive for all that attends her class through flowing guidance and light hearted jokes with a touch of yoga popped into class at some point.

    Rach also teaches pre natal pilates within our Parkdale studio also.

  • NAT - INSTRUCTOR

    Nat grew up in the dance studios as a young girl, then evolving into a school teacher by day. She has also been a client of Soul Athletic for many years, until we gave her a little push into the pilates teaching direction. She literally has everything it takes to become and instructor and what an instructor she has become in such a short time already!

    For any clients apprehensive of taking your first reformer pilates class, Nat’s warm and welcoming nature will instantly make you feel comfortable.

    Her classes will be fun and supportive with her beautiful big smile to motivate you.

  • Ashley - Instructor

    Ashley has been teaching dance her whole life and transitioned to Pilates teaching March 2019. She has a Diploma of Clinical Pilates, making her one superstar pilates & barre instructor! She has danced her way across the country and world on cruise ships and beyond.

    Expect Ashley’s classes to be full of fun and knowing our bubbly Ash, she will motivate & challenge you with pops of dance all whilst chatting her way through class and becoming your BFF in the process.

  • Marcie - Instructor

    Marcie found her love of Pilates while spending time in Central America in 2017.

    When she returned home to Australia, she spontaneously did her pilates teacher training with the intention of leaving her office job and teaching full time… finally taking the leap in 2022!

    Marcie’s classes involve challenging and creative reformer exercises and often incorporate a sneaky bit of mat work as well. The dad jokes and high vibes are thrown in for free!

  • LYDIA - INSTRUCTOR

    With over 5 years of experience as a Pilates trainer Lydia has the tools to guide you through a challenging and rewarding reformer session that will leave you feeling energised ready to take on your day.

    She will be your biggest cheerleader motivating you throughout class.

    Recently becoming a mum her love for movement has never been stronger. She is a huge advocate for keeping mums active and strong. Pre and post natal clients you are in very safe hands.

  • HANNAH - INSTRUCTOR

  • SARAH - INSTRUCTOR

  • ALESSIA - INSTRUCTOR

  • BECKY - INSTRUCTOR

    Becky, where do we start….

    Its fair to say when she first walked in our studio for an interview we where instantly in love!!

    What an amazing lady she is, a wealth of knowledge with a strong focus and understanding of movement to support clients of all levels.

    Expect Becky to not only bring fun and joy to her classes but make you and your muscles feel so much better than when you first entered the studio.

    With her laidback playlists and Welsh accent, she is really beautiful from the inside out xx

  • LIZ - INSTRUCTOR

    Liz, another home grown Pilates Instructor within Soul Athletic has really grown within her own beautiful bubbly self.

    The first thing you'll notice about Lizzy is her infectious laugh, she loves and welcomes everyone!

    Expect Lizzy’s classes do be fun innovative and for the active classes - you'll notice your legs shaking.

    Come prepared for a full body workout and a belly full of laughs for your next class with Lizzy.