Upper Campus Yoga Classes

Melody Durupt

With my +20 years of experience in the fitness industry, I have a lot of tools at my disposal to keep you motivated. I will keep you engaged physically and mentally during all our sessions by showing you how to perform each exercise, but also by explaining why we are doing it. My goal is to empower you in your fitness journey, and to show you the fun way to be fit for life.

Qualifications

• Certificate III, group fitness (Zumba, Cycle, core, mobility, boot camp)
• Certificate IV, Personal Trainer (Boxing, Kettlebell, TRX, HIIT)
• Swimming Instructor
• Strength for Life (Senior’s program by Fitness Australia)

Specialisations/Interests

• Group training (train with a friend)
• Sport specific (water sports and team sports)
• Healthy ageing (balance, injury prevention)
• Create sustainable lifestyle changes towards holistic health (mindset, nutrition tips)

Carissa Holland

Besides working in the fitness industry for over ten years, I am also a Commonwealth games wrestler and the current head coach of the Australian Wrestling team. As a coach, I enjoy making people happy and creating a positive environment. I am very passionate about helping people reach their goals, whether they are working towards a PB or simply trying to be the healthiest and most fit version of themselves.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Fitness
• Bachelor of Sports Business
• Cert IV in Remedial Massage
• Level 1 Olympic Weightlifting
• Level 1 Strength and Conditioning
• Certified Children’s Trainer

Specialisations/Interests

• Functional Training
• Strength and Conditioning
• Olympic Lifting
• Mobility
• MMA & Combat Conditioning

Alyssa Liem

As a UNSW student, I love being involved in our local fitness community where I can share a passion for exercise with awesome individuals. Whether it’s an easy session or a ‘help I can’t walk’ leg day, I always finish my workout with a huge smile because exercise = happiness! I did athletics and cross country for the past 5 years and am eager to transfer the fitness knowledge I’ve gained. Leading an active lifestyle is such a rewarding experience. I’m super keen to help you achieve your fitness goals, so feel free to come and say hi the next time you’re in the gym!

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Fitness (Australian Institute of Personal Trainers)
• First Aid

Specialisations/Interests

• General fitness and muscle toning

Stanley Yan

Being a UNSW Exercise Physiologist Student, I always seek to help others achieve their best version of themselves. Whether it’s strength, muscle toning or weight loss, I enjoy motivating others and assisting clients to achieve their personal fitness goals. I have a huge passion for exercise and sports with interests in powerlifting, bodybuilding, and bouldering/rock climbing. As a trainer, I enjoy providing a positive environment as seeing people placing effort and reaching their best version gives a satisfaction that can’t be described.

Qualifications:

• Certificate 3 & 4 in fitness
• Exercise Physiologist (4th Year)
• First Aid

Specializations/Interests:

• Powerlifting/ Strength Training
• Muscle Toning
• Weight Loss
• Rehabilitation

Hody Wu

I’m new here at UNSWFAC that is not to say that I’m new to fitness industry. My primarily have been instructing group fitness classes such as body pump, RPM, spin and freestyle training as well as having personal clients with emphasis on strength and fitness. I enjoy working with people they think they can’t but show them with their own heart work they can. I found helping people reach their goal personally satisfied. I also have lots of experience about food, healthy cooking and diet which is one of my passions.

If English is not your first language, don’t worry I also speak Cantonese, Mandarin and Japanese.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Fitness
• Les Mills Body Combat
• Les Mills Body Pump
• Les Mills RPM
• First Aid

Specialisations/Interests

• Resistance training for power, strength and fat loss
• Customized Exercise & Meal Plans
• Client Goal-Setting & Motivation

Jeff Yone

Always strive for progress, not perfection, it is a saying I try to live by in life. I have a great passion and love for health and fitness and I try to share that with my clients along with the knowledge I have gained over the years. I have competed for State for both soccer and athletics. I am currently studying a degree in psychology and believe in the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and fitness.

Qualifications

• Mental Health First Aid
• Athletics Club coach Level 2
• Certified Level 1 Boxing Instructor
• ASCA strength and conditioning level 1
• Currently Studying Psychology

Specialisations/Interests

• Rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning
• Weight loss
• Sport-specific

Laura Kelsey

I have worked as a personal trainer for 8+ years. I have a special interest in strength and conditioning and compete in powerlifting. I love trying new sports and my latest interest is Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. I have taught Fitness and Sports Coaching to students for many years and written content for various vocational qualifications. I am currently studying a degree in Physiotherapy and believe in the importance of prehab, rehab and accessory exercises.

Qualifications

• Certificate III/IV in Fitness
• Thump Boxing Instructor
• First Aid

Specialisations/Interests

• Strength and Conditioning
• Rehabilitation
• Fat Loss

Mei Kataoka

I started studying fitness in 2018, and I qualified as a personal trainer in 2020. Since then, I have been working as a mobile personal trainer and online group fitness instructor. My main areas of interest when it comes to trainer are fat loss, strength and conditioning. I specialise in training women, however, can help anyone on their fitness journey.

Qualifications:

• Certificate III/IV in Fitness
• First Aid
• Working with children check

Specializations/Interests:

• Strength
• Toning
• Fat loss