BRIAN ELLEM
Master of Health Science (Exercise)
Brian has 20 years personal training experience. He began his career as an in-home personal trainer on the North Shore of Sydney before developing a personal training studio at the Sydney Adventist Hospital, Wahroonga in 1996.
During his time at the Hospital, Brian conducted and worked in a variety of community and corporate health programs including stress management, weight management, as well as lifestyle management programs.
In 2005, Brian moved the studio to its current address in St Ives where it continues its success.
Brian has a Masters in Health Science (Exercise Science), a professional background in soccer and a great interest in all sports.
LISA SIMPKINSON née BAYFIELD
BA (Hons) Contemporary Dance; Graduate Certificate in Pilates Method Training
Lisa has run Village Pilates since July 2005. She has a dance background, attending The McDonald College of Performing Arts for 8 years.
She has a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Dance from London Contemporary Dance School.
Her Pilates training started at Balancé Physiotherapy & Pilates, where she completed full time in-house training.
She has also completed her graduate certificate in Pilates method training at the University of Technology Sydney, and the Stott Reformer course at Elix’r.
Lisa is a Level 3 instructor with the Australian Pilates Method Association (APMA).
JULIE YORK
BSc., Diploma Remedial Therapy, Dorn Spinal Therapy
Julie has been working with clients on a para-medical level for 3 years. Originally working with 2 Osteopaths in the CBD, she went on to establish a busy clinic in Cherrybrook and then focussed on St Ives.
Julie's approach is to look beyond where the pain is being experienced to understand the cause of the problem... which if remedied, will naturally alleviate the pain being experienced.
Julie holds a B Health Sc, a Cert IV (Massage Therapies) and a Diploma in Remedial Therapies. She has also undertaken Advanced DORN Back & Spinal Therapy training.
Julie is available Monday to Wednesday and Friday mornings.
FIONA LAMB
Bachelor of Health Science (Exercise), Certificate IV Remedial Massage
Fiona has had 4 years “hands-on” experience in the health and sporting environment and has been practicing as a remedial massage therapist since 2008.
Committed to furthering her knowledge and skills, Fiona studied her remedial massage at the NSW School of Massage and worked under Physiotherapists as part of her training. This experience gave her a thorough understanding of the body’s structure, how it reacts to pain and how to find the cause of the problem.
Critical to her methodology in treating each client, is to gain a clear understanding of their current condition and any pre-existing concerns and sensitivities. Fiona provides exercises and stretches to help correct posture and maintain the benefit of massage, where necessary.
Fiona is available Monday through Friday.
JULIE MCDONALD
Bachelor of Design (Visual Communication); Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary); Master Practitioner Level Clinical Hypnotherapy; Master Practitioner Level Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP ); Certified Master Practitioner of Sequential Mind Technology; Certified Master Trainer in NLP; Certified Ericksonian Hypnotherapist; Certificate of Advanced Hypnotherapy; Certified Clinical Hypnotherapist / Stage Hypnotist / Sports Hypnotherapist / Past Life Regression Therapist; Cert. IV Assessment & Workplace Training; Cert. IV Small Business Management; Transpersonal Counselling
Over the years, Julie has assisted people in overcoming many issues: depression, weight loss, stress, insomnia, phobias, quit smoking, anxiety, personal performance, allergies, past life regression and accelerated change.
Julie has developed a huge academic and applied skill set and has qualifications in Counseling, Hypnotherapy, NLP, Past Life Regression and Sports & Performance therapy. Her hobbies and interests are studying Applied Psychology, Philosophy and Behavioural Change.
Julie is very passionate and committed with assisting people with change to create the life they truly desire.
She is a clinical member of the Australian Hypnotherapist Association and health rebates are available.
Website: www.northshorehypnotherapy.com.au