Laurie Maximilian – Owner Manager, Personal Trainer, Group Trainer and Nutrition Planner.
Laurie has been in the fitness industry and a full-time personal trainer for 13 years. After completing a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sport and Exercise Science and Human Biology, he completed a Cert IV in Health and Fitness, numerous nutrition courses and is an accredited fitness professional with Fitness Australia. Laurie has a keen interest in nutrition and resistance training for fat-loss and body sculpting and has used his passion to help hundreds of men and women of all shapes, sizes and ages to achieve the health, lifestyle and body they desire and deserve. Laurie also often lectures locally and interstate on all matters of health, wellness and business.
Nicole Maximilian – Owner Manager, Personal Trainer, Group Trainer and Pilates Instructor
After beginning a career in the finance industry, Nicole found her true passion in the health and fitness industry. After completing her Cert IV Health and Fitness qualification, Nicole went on to complete her qualifications as a Pilates Instructor. She has 10 years of experience helping her clients achieve not only great fat-loss and fitness results, but also injury prevention and rehabilitation, allowing them to often avoid surgery and live a life of pain-free mobility. Nicole’s keen eye for correct technique and core stability make her the go-to trainer for anyone wanting to improve the strength and function of their core and joints. Nicole also recently competed in a national figure fitness competition and proved that she walks her talk and knows exactly what it takes to achieve the lean and sculpted physique you dream of!
David Scaffidi – Personal Trainer and Group Trainer
David completed a Pharmacy degree in 2000 and after working full-time as a busy pharmacist, he recognised that preventing illness and disease was just as, if not more, important as treating it. So, he followed his passion of helping people enjoy better health through preventative measures (such as exercise and proper nutrition) by completing his Cert IV in Health and Fitness in 2006. David began personally training clients in their homes and outdoors before joining the Betterlife Studio team early in 2010. David combines his part-time pharmacy work, love of martial arts training and passion for improving the health of ordinary people to offer Betterlife Studio clients a fantastic level of service and expertise.
Tamzin France – Personal Trainer, Group Trainer and Masseuse
Before entering the fitness industry, Tamzin worked as a nanny, youth counsellor and swimming instructor. She has a desire to always challenge herself by regularly participating in fitness events such as charity runs, triathlons, swims and bike events. What started out as an interest in improving the health and fitness of not only herself but also her family, has become her main passion and chosen career path. Tamzin completed her Certificate IV in Health and Fitness 3 years ago and continues to study the latest exercise and health principles to remain a well educated trainer. Having also branched out to complete her Diploma of Massage specialising in deep tissue and injury therapy, Tamzin makes a fantastic addition to the Betterlife Studio team of expert trainers.
