our team

Renée

Lead Clinical Pilates Instructor

Renée Steel’s discovery of the benefits of Joseph Pilates teachings began while studying dance at The Royal Academy of Dance in London. While dancing her way through Europe, her Pilates practice ensured an illustrious career.

Renée holds a Diploma in Ballet Teaching Studies at The Royal Academy of Dance in London. She is also a qualified Contemporary, Tap and Jazz teacher, holding a Certificate in Dance Education (AISTD, Tap/Jazz) with the ISTD, London.

Since returning to Australia, She has worked as a lecturer at Federation University's Performing Arts Programme and currently teaches dance at the Melbourne Academy of Performing Arts. Her students at the Academy thoroughly adore their conditioning training which includes the original Contrology series devised by Joseph Pilates. Completing her Diploma in Clinical Pilates at Breath Education.

With 20-plus years of teaching experience, Renée looks forward to imparting the joy of movement with NU Pilates clients.

Zane Harper has joined our team as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist. Zane has completed his Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology at the Australian Catholic University, previously Zane has also completed a Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science, and a Graduate Certificate in Exercise Rehabilitation for Sports Injuries.

Zane has a keen interest in rehabilitation and preventative exercise for a wide range of conditions and injuries, including musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. As well as having interest in sports related injuries as he participates in Footy and Semi-professional Cricket.

Zane is currently joining our team two days a week and will be taking appointments on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Arjan Nalliah joins the team as our Physiotherapy and Exercise Science Manager and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to NU. He has a background in the Fitness Industry and Strength & Conditioning. Arjan’s last Strength and Conditioning Coach role was with Sri Lanka Cricket which included rehabilitating long term player injuries, becoming the Head of Strength & Conditioning.

Since returning to Australia 10 ago, Arjan has predominantly worked as a Physiotherapist, and Exercise Scientist. Sporting involvement included the Sandringham FC/St Kilda FC - VFL, South Melbourne FC - Soccer and Tennis Australia. Arjan has found postural strengthening vital for reducing symptoms for all his clients, he is excited to integrate Physiotherapy with one on one Clinical Strength Training here at NU! 

He and his wife Anoushka have three children, aged 11, 7 and 5. In his free time, he likes training his kids for sport and going for runs with his 11 and 7 year olds.

Arjan is available for Physiotherapy assessment and treatment, as well as Rehabilitation and one on one Personal Training. The good news is this can also be claimable through your private health cover.

Olivia Clark is an aspiring musical theater performer and dancer. She loves everything associated with music and movement. Pilates has been a part of her training for many years, and she loved how this body conditioning system allowed her to heal from injuries and also allowed her to strengthen her body. As a result she decided to take her knowledge of Pilates to the next level, and trained with the Australian Pilates and Physiotherapy Institute, studying both Matwork and Reformer.

She has worked as an instructor in a clinical setting and also teaches group reformer and matwork. She has a particular interest in injury prevention, pre and post natal conditioning as well as conditioning for dancers. Aboveall, Liv is extremely passionate about building rapport with clients and assisting them with their fitness journey. She is very excited about sharing her knowledge and love of movement with the clients of NU Fitness.

Jess discovered the Pilates method after taking up Egyptian dance in her early teens. Her dance instructor was very concerned about her posture for her age and strongly suggested she start doing Pilates.

She quickly realised the benefits of the method, both physically and mentally and so decided she would make it her career. She studied with the highly regarded National Pilates Training.

Jess is passionate about how Pilates provides a deeper intention and meaning to exercise and allows you to shut the outside world off during practice and devote time to nourish your body.

She also enjoys connecting with clients and has a genuine passion for helping them find enjoyment through movement by continuously building strength, enhanced flexibility and coordination.

After moving from Singapore to Melbourne, Dorcas discovered a love for movement and its impact on the body and mind. As a newly-certified instructor, she is constantly looking at ways to hone her practice and help her clients find a holistic approach to wellness.

Dorcas completed her Mat & Reformer certifications with One Hot Yoga & Pilates in 2023 and is currently training for her Diploma in Professional Pilates Instruction.