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| Nick Raftopoulos |
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| Nick Raftopoulos was born in 1976 in Melbourne, Australia. Growing up in Melbourne, Nick completed his schooling at Monash University. Upon the completion of his studies, he began working in the fitness industry as a personal trainer and Kung Fu Instructor. After several years of training a diverse range of clients including business people, athletes and VIP's, Nick began to expand his knowledge by returning to study. Achieving on advanced level in Pilates he began to expand on his fitness principals. In the year 2002, he moved to Europe where he could develop his programs of self defense and promote Pilates and Fitball. |
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| After a brief stint in the Greek armed forces where he was commissioned to train both regular soldiers and commando units Nick was honorably discharged and began to once more work in the fitness industry. Appearing in a range of health magazines in Greece and being employed as a resident trainer in Greece's most popular daytime series, enabled his programs to gain great popularity. As a result of the ongoing success he was then offered to share his unique skills to select clientele in the yachting industry. It is here where Nick developed his highly tuned personable approach to VIP training by motivating and developing his client's physical, mental and spiritual planes through internal motivation, positivity and on going support. The success of the programs enabled participants to reach a greater understanding and appreciation of their own bodies and mind, creating a happier, healthier and more balanced approach to life. |
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| Nic Michealides |
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| Nic Michaelides has been involved in the fitness industry, in particular triathlons for the past 8 years. A competent swimmer, runner and cyclist, he has competed in numerous triathlons where he gained invaluable experience. You will be amazed at your rate of improvement resulting from high level personal instruction in a small and concentrated class. Nic will guide and motivate you through your training, analyzing and breaking down your technique ensuring that you maximize your riding performance. Furthermore, our trainer also obtains an extensive background in Martial Arts holding a black belt in Tae Kwon Do and Tang Soo Do. Coupled with the competitive world of triathlon training, Nic has developed a keen sense of focus and inner strength. Under his instruction, you will learn to focus on your strengths and develop your weaknesses. A motivated and skilled athlete, Nic looks forward to sharing his knowledge with you regarding all elements of health and fitness. |
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| Edward |
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| Edward has been a student of Hatha Yoga for many years and is a recent graduate at the Gita International School of Yoga, after an intensive course over 15 months covering Hatha yoga from beginners through to advanced, relaxation, meditation and breathing exercises. Edward is a member of the Yoga Teachers Association of Australia which maintains strict ethics and guidelines. |
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Amanda Korte (Coming Soon) |
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Rachel Davidson
Qualifications:
Level 2 Seniors First
Aid
Level 1 Rhythmic
Gymnastics Coach
Sports Massage
Competency
Currently Completing
a Bachelor of Exercise Science
Short
Biography:
At age 3 Rachel began
classical ballet classes and over the
following years picked up a range of
styles including jazz, tap, contemporary
and hip hop. She continues to have a
love for dance, regularly participating
in classes and also teaching young
students to dance. When Rachel was 10
she decided to use her skills in a more
competitive style and joined the sport
of Rhythmic Gymnastics. Rachel quickly
progressed in this sport and by age 16
had competed in five state
championships, placing 2nd
and 3rd in levels 7 and 8
respectively and had been part of the
Victorian State team placing 3rd
in Nationals for levels 7 and 8. At age
17 and after a 1 year stint training at
the High Performance Centre for Elite
Rhythmic Gymnasts in Victoria, Rachel
decided to retire from the sport and
concentrate on her studies. Rachel is
currently completing a Bachelor of
Exercise Science at Australian Catholic
University in Melbourne. She will have
completed this course by the end of 2007
and will then be a fully qualified
Personal Trainer with certificate IV and
will have specialised in the areas of
Health Promotion, Nutrition and Sports
Massage. Rachel was first introduced to
Pilates due to a back injury from
Gymnastics. Because of the improvements
in her own injury Rachel decided she
would love to help others by becoming a
Pilates Instructor. Now having
completed the Intermediate Floor
Instruction Pilates course with The
Australian Pilates Academy Rachel will
be working for Studio Movida taking
Beginner Pilates Classes.
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