Meet our Health & Wellbeing Instructors

Meet our wonderful Health & Wellbeing instructors

Naki

Naki is our enthusiastic instructor for Zumba and Love to Live!

Naki is our Zumba Gold and Love to Live instructor. She believes that these sessions are as much about fun as they are about physical movement, so there's always plenty of singing and even the odd air guitar! Physical movements are targeted to suit each class, so they are appropriate and deliver the maximum benefit to participants. Naki has been in the fitness industry since 2011, and has been teaching Zumba Gold since 2013 and Love to Live since 2021, so she has a wealth of knowledge and experience to assist anyone thinking of joining one of our classes.

Gemma

Gemma is our mums & bubs pilates instructor!

Gemma is a busy mum of three who has found Pilates to be a powerful way to connect with her body and mind. She is passionate about helping others build physical strength, mental focus, and a sense of balance in their daily lives.
Qualified through Body Organics, a Pilates Association Australia–recognised training provider, Gemma brings a holistic approach to movement, creating a calming and supportive environment for all participants. She particularly enjoys working with women who want to feel stronger, busy mums seeking some ‘me’ time, and new mums who have been cleared by their doctor.
In her Mums & Bubs Pilates class, Gemma encourages gentle yet effective exercises that allow mums to move, breathe, and embrace the Pilates burn — all while keeping their little ones close.

Rita

Rita is our skilled instructor for all Yoga classes and Qigong!

Rita was born and raised in Hong Kong before moving to Melbourne in 2010. Her yoga journey began in 1999, when her mother encouraged her to try it after a difficult divorce, reminding her that “your divorce is a blessing in your life.” From that moment, Rita embraced yoga daily, discovering strength, resilience, and a sense of calm that has shaped her outlook. Today, nothing feels like a big deal to her, as she believes, “we all own nothing in our lives.”
In 2011, she turned her passion into purpose, beginning her teaching career in Melbourne. By day, Rita is a qualified CPA and CA, bringing balance to her life by blending her expertise in finance with her love for yoga. Teaching allows her to share the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits that transformed her own life.
Her motto:
“My daytime job feeds my mouth, but yoga feeds my soul.”
Qualifications & Training

Certified Universal Yoga Teacher / student of Master Andrey Lappa
Certified Gokul Yoga Teacher / student of Master Jani Jaatiinen
Registered Senior (Level III) Yoga Teacher, Yoga Australia
Registered E-RYT500 Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance USA
Continuing Education Provider, Yoga Alliance USA
Yoga Teachers' Trainer RYS200, Yoga Alliance USA

Jacqui

Jacqui is our creative instructor for Mosaic for All!

I had my first taste of mosaics when my children were young, and I attended night classes with a group of girlfriends. It was a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the company of friends, but it also sparked a sense of creativity and fun. I have always dabbled in creative avenues over the years enjoying classes in watercolour, sewing, clay, sandstone, and cooking.
I returned to mosaics in 2017 and became absorbed in creating my own pieces working with glass and tiles and fell in love with Smalti - a traditional handmade mosaic glass. This sparked a desire to travel to Italy in 2018 to study in Ravena with Luciana Notturni where I worked with Smalti and marble and became absorbed with the Byzantine mosaics which Ravenna is renowned for.
Mosaic Bliss was born in Jan 2020 as an avenue to continue classes in my local area and to offer a fun and welcoming space for mosaic enthusiasts and beginners to come together, share ideas, knowledge, and experience.
I began making commissioned work, selling my own pieces, and working within the community. I have also restored large mosaic works. I very quickly began to outgrow working from home and I moved into my own studio at the beginning of 2021, and I’m now based at Mulbury at 26 Advantage Road, Highett as one of 7 resident artists.
I am a proud member of MAANZ (Mosaic Association of Australia and New Zealand) and with a strong love of learning continue to study to enhance and build my skill base with mosaic teachers from all around the world.
I have been running mosaic classes since 2020 and currently run four classes a week in Hampton, Highett, Cheltenham, and Glen Waverley.

Sahar

Sahar is our new instructor for Pilates!

"Our Pilates instructor, Sahar, brings a deep passion for helping people reconnect with their bodies — guiding them to see themselves as strong, capable, and worthy of care. Her classes create a welcoming space where every participant feels supported, no matter their experience level.
With her gentle encouragement, patience, and uplifting energy, Sahar helps individuals build strength, improve mobility, and grow their confidence from the inside out. She focuses on mindful movement, proper alignment, and creating an environment where everyone can progress at their own pace.
Whether you're looking to improve posture, increase flexibility, strengthen your core, or simply take an hour for yourself each week, Sahar’s approach ensures you’ll leave feeling more grounded, empowered, and connected to your body."

Gaye

Gaye is our pickleball instructor

Gaye is a keen pickleball player and coach who is passionate about getting people involved in the game. She focuses on making pickleball easy to learn while keeping sessions fun, relaxed, and accessible to all.

Gaye creates a friendly and supportive environment where participants can learn at their own pace, connect with others, and enjoy staying active. Whether you’re trying pickleball for the first time or have played a little before, everyone is warmly welcomed onto the court.