Corporate Wellness Specialists

Robert Meredith – Chief of Mindfulness

Early on in life Robert focused on athletic prowess, training methods and coaching in the UK at County and National levels high jumper. His first real job was working for a company set up by The Beatles (rock band) who introduced him to one of the most valuable things he’s ever learnt –meditation. Becoming more aware of the mind/body connection he then studied psychology, trained in several applied psych modalities and as a teacher of meditation.

Coming to Australia he worked as a facilitator for a company that ran personal development programs that became very successful with over 40,000 attendees in Australia, New Zealand, UK and USA.

Interest in those programs lead to invitations from companies and businesses to bring these principles into the workplace to improve the cultures of corporations and their workplace environments, leading to a happier workforce, greater effectiveness and productivity.Robert set up a niche travel company called Conscious Trekking. The company by-line was “Spirit of Place” and specialised in treks to the Himalayas exploring mind/body/spirit in remote and challenging environments.

He was a founding member of a new department within McKinsey called Performance Leadership that focused on developing organisational cultures. He worked for 10 years with senior teams of McKinsey clients all over the world helping them create the kind of cultures that would support them in moving most effectively towards their vision, purpose and goals.

Theodora

Theodora is a former international heptathlete who has over a decade of experience in the health and fitness industry both training and working as a coach and personal trainer to elite athletes and international clients.

After 5 years in London Theodora is now back in Sydney and brings with her a more holistic approach to health through teaching yoga, mindfulness, and working as an Emotion Code Therapist.

Whilst Theodora has a B Health Sc. in Behavioural Studies her life experiences and trials as an athlete are what truly shape her message and her drive to help others awaken to their power within.

Michelle Fraigas

Michelle – a Senior Leader in the Corporate Property Industry, Mother of 3 Boys ( Teenagers & Toddler), Circle Leader for WomanSpeak Sydney, a Mindset & Lifestyle Coach, a passionate advocate for mental health & wellbeing in the workplace, and is on a mission to remove the stigma that comes with mental health. Michelle envisions a world where Healthy Living & Self Care is not a word that is spoken about but rather is lived out. Becoming our New Normal.

Sarah Fletcher

Sarah first experienced meditation as a senior school student .. and inspired from that first experience has continued with a daily practice for more than 30 years. Her meditation journey has led her to a wide range of meditation retreats, classes and teachers, and in 2009 she left her corporate career to establish Quiet Mind Meditation.

Sarah believes that meditation is a life skill that everyone can learn!

Sarah offers a range of group classes, corporate wellness programs, private meditation coaching and a 31 Day online meditation course. In 2015, after a year of study and eight-day meditation intensive, Sarah successfully complete training to become a McLean Meditation Institute® Certified Meditation & Mindfulness Teacher, and SEED Meditation® Instructor.

“Meditation is an ancient practice that is both an art and science. We now live in amazing times where we have access to many ancient and time-tested meditation practices, teachers and wisdom traditions; coupled with fresh new insight from current scientific research.

The mindful stillness that we cultivate in meditation has been shown to provide a wealth of physical and emotional benefits; the ability to self-manage stress, positively influence our inner biochemistry, improve our health and sense of wellbeing, provide us with more restful sleep and creativity, increase our ability to cultivate positive emotions, and build a greater sense of connection with self and others.”

Sarah teaches a variety of different meditation practices, traditional and contemporary, recognising that there is not one size fits all, nor one right way to meditate. Her teaching style is relaxed, practical and engaging to ensure that meditation is available to everyone.

Tina Chau

Tina is a qualified Stretch Therapist , Pilates, Reformer and Yoga teacher. A fitness specialist with years of experience spanned across general fitness centres and corporate environments, and one on one personal training. With a love for all things ariel, Tina is passionate about the health and fitness industry and inspiring people to understand the benefits of movement and nutrition. Pilates is something Tina highly recommends to build a strong core and maintain good posture but most importantly, for balance and stability.  Tina ensures Pilates is a part of her regular fitness routine.

Daphne Lo

Born and raised in South Africa, Daphne grew up playing different types of sports and learning various styles of dance ranging from ballet to gymnastics, ballroom to belly dancing. Daphne loved every single one of them and thats when her fascination with the human anatomy and body movement began. Daphne took the opportunity to pursue tertiary studies abroad in Taiwan at China Medical University and received her Bachelor’s degree in Physiotherapy.

Daphne is also an internationally qualified Pilates instructor through BASI (Body Arts and Science International), specializing in teaching Pilates mat work as well as on equipment.

Daphne’s aim in life is to help others work towards their physical goals as well as striving to have a healthy mind-body connection. Make every breath count.

Steve Vellar

Steve teaches mindfulness in the corporate world, in private practice and within the education sector. He is currently engaged with a British based company which is conducting the largest study on ‘mindfulness and teacher wellbeing’ in Australia involving over one thousand teachers in 24 schools across NSW and Queensland.

Along with a successful acting career, Steve also has his own practice in energetic medicine, he works within the science field in research and development, and is currently producing a mindfulness training course incorporating new technologies.

Steve also brings over 20 years of experience in martial arts and meditation to his teaching and training, including accreditations for meditation under, Mind with Heart, Acuenergetics and The Ian Gawler Foundation.

He is a natural teacher who is committed to sharing the techniques and lasting benefits that these practices have to offer.

Fiona

Fiona moved from the Netherlands to beautiful Sydney 10+ years ago being overweight and unhealthy. She wanted and needed to change her life for the better, which resulted in losing 28 kilo’s and gaining a happier ‘Self’.

Whilst still climbing the corporate ladder in Media and Marketing, Fiona started studying nutrition and practicing yoga and pilates and immersed in Teacher Trainings. Yoga and Pilates compliment each other beautifully.
Her classes are designed for ‘every body’ and depending on the class goals and preferred style she can offer a fun, dynamic and upbeat ‘work out’ which can be challenging & rewarding or classes which offer a strong focus on body strengthening, posture, conditioning, correcting.

These elements have been life changing to her body, career and Fiona got to a place where she is on top of the world doing what she loves, every day excited to share her 3 greatest passions; Pilates, Yoga and nutrition!

Sam Sales

Sam has had movement as part of her life since the age of 3 when she commenced dance. That later turned into a professional career overseas for 8 years. When injuries kept occurring Pilates was what kept her going. Whilst living in Guatemala Sam discovered Yoga- and although it started as purely physical she soon realised there was so much more to it. Yoga continues to teach Sam on and off the mat and she loves to share her passion for yoga as a lifestyle with her clients. Pilates keeps her body in a strong and stable condition so that she can do everything she loves. With over 8 years experience teaching Pilates you know that not only will you leave her class feeling aligned, lengthened and strong but also with a huge smile. Drawing influences direct from India a fusion of philosophy, freeing movements and subtle drops of spirituality a Yoga class with Sam will bring you into your body- feeling sensations, connecting to your breath and the true Self.

Prue Proctor

Prue is a Reiki & Yoga Teacher, Complementary Therapist & Transformational Guide with a passion for supporting men and woman to create sustainable change through self care practices. Prue believes that the key to healing is to slow down, reconnect and find a deep sense of belonging which contributes to her style of teaching. With over 6 years of practice Prue brings with her; wisdom, body awareness, emotional intelligence and a good sense of humour.