Originally from Ireland, Rachael enjoys discovering Australia’s hidden gems when she’s not teaching Pilates. Having recently transitioned from teaching children, she is excited to bring her passion to Siga Studio. Certified in both Reformer and Mat Pilates, Rachael looks forward to embarking on her teaching journey at Siga. She’s eager to help clients find their love for movement while having a great time in class!
Star sign - Leo Baby!
Guilty pleasure - Almond croissant and oat milk latte after a Saturday morning run
Spirit animal - A golden retriever, dependable, loveable but a little ditzy
With a vibrant teaching career that began in Barre over eight years ago, Isabella has since expanded her expertise to include Mat Pilates and will soon be trained in Reformer Pilates. Having taught over 1,000 classes, she brings a wealth of experience and a passion for movement to every class. As the new manager of SIGA Studios, Isabella is excited to create an open and supportive community for both clients and fellow instructors.
Star sign - Scorpio
Guilty pleasure - Below deck and endless scrolling on Tiktok
Spirit animal - My golden retriever
Passionate about wellbeing and social enterprises, Gaye hopes to bring a strong sense of community to the world of health and fitness. Not only the founder, Gaye has been hands on with the delivery and conceptualisation of Siga Studios. With a high standard of customer service and style we are happy to have this powerhouse as the head of the studio.
Star sign - Gemini
Guilty pleasure - Nikos in Fairfield for a frappe
Spirit animal - Wolf (she's a night owl)
Jess has a background as a professional dancing aerialist, performing internationally with Royal Caribbean cruise lines and as a lead dancer and adagio performer in Melbourne cabaret shows. She trained at Jason Coleman’s Ministry of Dance, earning a diploma in elite dance performance and certificates in dance teaching and management, and now teaches as the head of VCE VET dance trainer and assessor at the Ministry of Dance. Passionate about dance, fitness, and inspiring others, Jess found a perfect fit in fitness instructing, especially enjoying the barre method and its supportive community. In 2024, she expanded her expertise with a Mat Pilates and Anatomy certificate from Studio Pilates International, promising an encouraging environment and her bubbly personality to motivate her clients.
Star sign - Gemini
Guilty pleasure - salted caramel chocolate / caramel slice
Spirit animal - butterfly
Tristan is a fitness professional with over 3000 hours of Yoga teacher training, specializing in Yoga, Barre and Pilates. He has trained with notable figures and actively promotes wellness as a brand ambassador. Tristan also explores the spiritual side of wellness through his creative projects, including the Oracle deck "Cryptid Whispers."
Star sign - Virgo
Guilty pleasure - Chocolate oat milk
Spirit animal - Cat
Courtney is a certified mat and reformer Pilates instructor. She has a love for the fluid and precise movements of the reformer but has a soft spot for the hot mat room on a cold morning. She loves walking her dog, reading a trashy book and making jewellery. Her classes will challenge you and make you sweat but she comes with a killer playlist so it’s always a fun time! 💪🏼
Star sign - Pisces
Guilty pleasure - Real housewives of Beverly Hills
Spirit animal - Domestic house cat that loves attention
Gemma is a freelance photographer originally from Sydney but now loving life in Melbourne. She loves connecting with people, movement in any way shape or form and allowing the space for others to feel good about themselves. Outside of taking photos you can find Gemma going for a run, practising pilates, sitting in the sunshine with my golden retriever Ned or catching up with loved ones over a delicious meal.
Star sign - Taurus
Guilty pleasure - Cheesy Rom-Coms
Spirit animal - Dolphin
Sinead fell in love with Pilates during her very first session. The experience brought her so much joy that she made sure to attend every second day, leaving her feeling amazing for the rest of the day. Upon completing her training and finally being able to teach what she loves, Sinead's world has become even brighter. Being able to share this unique form of exercise with others truly makes her the happiest person in the world.
Gemma is a freelance photographer originally from Sydney but now loving life in Melbourne. She loves connecting with people, movement in any way shape or form and allowing the space for others to feel good about themselves. Outside of taking photos you can find Gemma going for a run, practising pilates, sitting in the sunshine with my golden retriever Ned or catching up with loved ones over a delicious meal.
Star sign - Taurus
Guilty pleasure - Cheesy Rom-Coms
Spirit animal - Dolphin
With certifications in both Reformer and Mat Pilates, Serena brings a warm and welcoming approach into class, drawing from experience teaching in Melbourne, Gold Coast, Bali, and Munich. Serena's sessions are designed to be both challenging and fun, fostering a community vibe where everyone feels comfortable, no matter their fitness level. She believes in the power of consistency and encourage all students to move their bodies daily, knowing that even small efforts lead to big results over time.
Kat is a qualified mat and reformer instructor who has been teaching for the past four years. She is dedicated to guiding her students through layered, dynamic movements that challenge not only their physical strength but also their control, balance, coordination, and mindset. Her aim is to help them find peace and calm amidst their busy lives by encouraging them to move their spines in all directions and leave the class feeling empowered and strong. Kat enjoys reading and literature, savoring an almond flat white after Pilates class, and travelling to cold, snowy destinations.
Star sign - Virgo
Guilty pleasure - A hot bath, candles & a book
Spirit animal - Cats
