Vanessa a Physiotherapist, nutritionist and clinical Pilates instructor whose passion is in health and fitness. After graduating as a Physiotherapist in 2002, she spent the next eight years working in various locations around Australia. During this time she also completed a post-graduate certificate in Nutrition, taught English in Thailand and worked in academia in Singapore.
Vanessa has a love for sport and fitness and enjoys helping others reach their full potential in this area. She has over ten years experience as a clinical Pilates instructor and has consulted to corporate companies on the importance of maintaining a health lifestyle. In addition to teaching, Vanessa is currently doing her PhD in Indigenous health through the University of Melbourne and presents nationally accredited sports and fitness courses to adults and school students.
Vanessa is also an elite long distance runner, finishing second in the 2005 Bangkok marathon and third in the 2005 Melbourne marathon.