Pilates Certified with APPI (Australian Physiotherapy and Pilates Institute)

Dana is an Accredited Exercise Physiologist and completed her studies at the University of the Sunshine Coast. She has a passion for assisting all individuals to regain and maintain their independence through health and wellness. She appreciates a wholistic approach and has always strived to assist others to achieve their full potential.

Dana focuses on utilising exercise as medicine and specialises in:

– Chronic disease prevention and management

– Musculoskeletal rehabilitation

– Women’s health

– Resistance based training for Osteoporosis

Dana has had varied experience across private practices and hospital-based settings where she has come to appreciate the importance on educating and facilitating individuals’ health and fitness journey. She understands how making time for self-care is of upmost importance and takes the time to develop a plan that sets you up to succeed.

On the weekends you’ll find Dana working as a sports trainer at various sporting events, exploring the great outdoors, or taking her dogs on adventures.

Ash graduated from the University of Queensland with a Bachelor of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences prior to pursuing her career in Physiotherapy, where she completed her Bachelor of Physiotherapy degree at Griffith University soon after.

While continuously advocating for active lifestyles, Ash understands the importance of high-quality injury management and rehabilitation towards achieving optimal participation in life. Hence, Ash’s passion lies within treating a wide range of acute and chronic musculoskeletal conditions, as well as injury prevention and assisting with sporting populations.

Ash is also passionate about providing patient-centred care to all, allowing individuals to access care in a friendly and supportive environment. Ash prides herself on lifelong learning by always staying up to date with current research, ensuring her clients are provided with the best available evidence-based care. By taking time to listen and understand each client’s goals, Ash achieves best outcomes through providing a patient-focused approach inclusive of manual therapy, exercise, and education.

Growing up on the Sunshine Coast, Ash’s involvement in swimming, surf-life saving and waterpolo sparked her love for sport and overall ambition to help people achieve their goals. In her spare time, Ash loves to hang out at the beach with her family, friends, and her dog.

Make sure you come and say hi to Ash when you’re next here at Forge West End!

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Calan is a passionate Remedial Massage Therapist dedicated to helping clients move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free. As a fully registered ANTA Remedial Massage Therapist, he brings a professional and results-driven approach to every treatment, ensuring the highest standards of care.

With a deep understanding of the body and a tailored approach to therapy, Calan specializes in:

• Remedial Massage – Targeted techniques to relieve pain, release tension, and improve mobility.
• Deep Tissue Massage – Working through deeper layers to address chronic tightness and muscular imbalances.
• Sports Massage – Enhancing athletic performance, preventing injuries, and accelerating recovery.
• Reflexology – Stimulating key pressure points to restore balance and promote relaxation.

Whether you’re recovering from an injury, aiming to improve performance, or simply need deep relaxation, Calan’s expertise ensures you receive the best possible treatment for your needs. His personalized, results-driven approachhelps clients achieve optimal health, mobility, and pain relief.

Fully registered with ANTA

Originally from New Zealand, Britney holds a Bachelor’s degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Canterbury. Her academic background, combined with a passion for movement and recovery, led her to pursue a career in Remedial Massage Therapy.

With a strong understanding of human biomechanics, Britney tailors each treatment to the unique needs of her clients. Her approach is professional, results-driven, and grounded in a genuine commitment to helping people move better and feel their best.

Britney has extensive experience working with a wide range of clients, including semi-professional and professional athletes such as runners, weightlifters, dancers, league players, and hockey athletes. She particularly enjoys the challenge of understanding how sport-specific demands affect the body and applying that insight to her treatments.

Having also worked in a physiotherapy clinic, Britney values the versatility of her role and takes pride in adapting her skills to suit people from all walks of life. Whether you’re managing an injury, recovering from training, or simply seeking relaxation, Britney is dedicated to delivering the highest standard of care.

With a personal background in dance and a lifelong love of sport, Britney understands firsthand the importance of regular body maintenance. She continues to dance and prioritizes her own wellbeing through massage and Pilates.

Outside the clinic, you’ll find Britney enjoying dancing, Pilates, and exploring new places through travel.

Paige is a passionate pilates instructor and has been teaching clients across Australia for over 4 years. She has a strong focus on the subtle technique adjustments that enhance a clients ability to isolate, elongate and contract particular muscles to improve overall flexibility and strength.

Paige enjoys playing netball and running long distances, though pilates is her favourite form of exercise because it’s fun, it leads to a healthy and lean physique, and it can be easily modified to suit a variety of injuries, fitness levels and abilities.

Paige is encouraging and welcoming of all clients no matter their pilates experience and will work with them to achieve their individual fitness goals.

As an ex-ballerina and certified mat and reformer Pilates instructor, Chelsea is dedicated to sharing her passion for movement and wellness with clients from all walks of life. With a rich background in dance and a profound understanding of the body, Chelsea brings a unique blend of grace and strength to her teaching.

Chelsea’s journey began at the prestigious Queensland Ballet Academy, where she excelled as the first soloist of her class. Her dedication and talent in ballet provided a solid foundation for her transition into Pilates. Seeking to deepen her expertise, Chelsea trained at the renowned Virgin Active Academy in London, where she honed her skills and developed a comprehensive approach to Pilates instruction.

Chelsea believes that Pilates is for everyone, regardless of age or fitness level. Her classes are designed to be inclusive, challenging, and inspiring, helping clients achieve their fitness goals while promoting overall well-being. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced practitioner, Chelsea is committed to guiding you on your journey to a stronger, healthier, and more balanced life.

For the past five years, Fletcher has worked with semi-professional male and female athletes in football and basketball, coaching at top clubs like Lions FC, Olympic FC, and Brisbane Capitals Basketball. This includes working with athletes as they make the transition to professional and international level competitions. With 5 years experience in group fitness at leading brands like REVL Training and Fitstop Fitness, Fletcher brings a well-rounded approach to training and experience across a range of populations.

Beyond physical performance, Fletcher has a background in facilitating mindset and performance coaching, previously managing behavioral profiling tools for athletes up to professional and Olympic level.

At Forge West End, Fletcher is dedicated to helping clients build strength, move better, and enhance their confidence in a gym setting, whether they’re athletes or individuals striving to live fitter, healthier lives.

Ness completed a Bachelor of Human Nutrition in 2018, however an old injury lead her down a new path and she recently graduated from Polestar Pilates with a Mat Pilates Certificate. Pilates helped Ness through her injury and she is now furthering her Pilates study by completing a Diploma of Pilates through Polestar Pilates in the hope to help others fall in love with Pilates and all of its benefits.

In her off time you’ll find Ness out and about in the sunshine or teaching a Pilates Class.

Paige is a passionate pilates instructor and has been teaching clients across Australia for over 4 years. She has a strong focus on the subtle technique adjustments that enhance a clients ability to isolate, elongate and contract particular muscles to improve overall flexibility and strength.

Paige enjoys playing netball and running long distances, though pilates is her favourite form of exercise because it’s fun, it leads to a healthy and lean physique, and it can be easily modified to suit a variety of injuries, fitness levels and abilities.

Paige is encouraging and welcoming of all clients no matter their pilates experience and will work with them to achieve their individual fitness goals.