Our Team
Meet the Team – At HOLIXIR, we’re not just another fitness studio – we’re a powerhouse of movement and a space to learn, connect and enhance your overall wellbeing. Our instructors are at the heart of our community and come from a diverse range of backgrounds and expertise. From Personal Training to Group Fitness, rehabilitation, pre and post-natal and dance, they are passionate and highly-skilled at guiding clients across a wide range of disciplines and individual needs.
Founder
Danielle
Founder of Holixir
Our incredible founder Danielle Nicks had a vision to bring a space to market that was designed by, created for and led by strong women, for women. A space where all conversations are encouraged - we share together, move together, heal together and lift each other up. People come to HOLIXIR to move with passion and seek tailored wellness support. As leading ladies, we feel honoured to continue to bring Danielle’s vision to life, every day.
Your Management Team
Gina
My teaching style in 3 words:
Fun, musical, surprising
My most memorable fitness-moment:
When I use to teach PUMP 20ish years ago, my Monday night 7.30, 45 pax (including about 6 policemen form the local police station) bought a T-shirt for me with “I’m Gina Hard Faced Bitch” on the front – they threw it at me on stage. Then when I looked up they were all wearing tee-shirts saying “I survived Gina hard-faced bitch’s PUMP Class” I’ll never forget it! I smashed them that night, then we all went to the pub! Haha
My go-to karaoke song:
Most people prefer that I don’t sing - including my supportive friends! (Dogs wince when I sing)!
My favourite quote:
“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass, it’s about learning to dance in the rain” – Vivian Greene
When I’m not working out or teaching:
I’m doing my best to keep up with my 2 teenage children, trying to stay “cool”, walks with hubby and our dog, or having drinks with my girlfriends.
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Carla
My teaching style in 3 words:
Your ultimate hype-girl
My most memorable fitness-moment:
Taking the plunge and making my passion (health and wellness), my job!
My go-to karaoke song:
Madonna – Like a Prayer
My favorite quote:
“Your purpose is not what you do, it is the thing that happens in others when you do what you do.” Dr Caroline Leaf
When I’m not working out or teaching:
Out in nature, dancing, singing, wining / dining & studying (bit of a nerd)!
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Movement Masters
Bec
My teaching style in 3 words:
Holistic, playful, technical
Most memorable fitness moment:
Practicing Yoga in a Shala by the beach in Thailand.
Go- to Karaoke song:
Girls Just Want to Have Fun
Favourite Quote:
“Wellness is the complete integration of body, mind, and spirit – the realisation that everything we do, think, feel, and believe has an effect on our state of well-being.”
– Greg Anderson
When I'm not working out or teaching:
I'm reading a book in my favourite cafe followed by a stroll along the Fairlight coastal path and then cooking dinner for my BFF.
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Clauds
My teaching style in 3 words:
Slow, grounding, nourishing
My most memorable fitness-moment:
Running a PB in my half marathon of 1:44hrs
My go-to karaoke song:
Wannabe by Spice girls with MY GIRLS!
My favorite quote:
“Love is like the sea. The waves of life, they ebb and flow; they come and go. Time sweeps us away from each other. Love always brings us back” - Kate McGahan
When I’m not working out or teaching:
Reading, beaching, travelling and creating memories with loved ones.
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Corrine
My teaching style in 3 words:
Strong, fast, spicy
My most memorable fitness-moment:
Qualifying as an instructor with two small babies at home and a full time job, was tough but so worth it!
My go-to karaoke song:
Starship – Nothings gonna stop us now
My favorite quote:
“We delight in the beauty of the butterfly, but rarely admit the changes it has gone through to achieve that beauty.” Maya Angelou.
When I’m not working out or teaching:
Out in nature with the kids.
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Jo
My teaching style:
Inclusive, encouraging, dynamic
Most memorable fitness moment:
Running (completing) the Sydney half marathon.
Go-to Karaoke Song:
I am woman – Helen Reddy
My favourite quote:
“Feel the feeling but don’t become the emotion. Witness it. Allow it. Release it.” - Crystal Andrus
When I’m not working out or teaching:
I am being present.
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Julie
My teaching style in 3 words:
Movement based on knowledge.
My most memorable fitness-moment:
Dancing to the Grateful Dead’s music.
My go-to karaoke song:
I’d never do karaoke but, I’ll happily dance to anything Carla sings haha
My favorite quote:
“Just move and have fun!” Julie Flowers
When I’m not working out or teaching:
Dancing, reading, researching, studying just about anything. If I’m on vacation I’m with my Mom or at a festival.
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Kristin
My teaching style in 3 words:
Connected, warm, open
My most memorable fitness-moment:
My first marathon on Motutapu Island in 2012.
My go-to karaoke song:
Back to black - Amy Winehouse
My favorite quote:
To slow down is an act of self-love.
When I’m not working out or teaching:
I’m at the beach with my kids or have my nose buried in a book.
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Miranda
My teaching style:
Slow burn, energising, strong
Most memorable fitness moment:
So many ,but finding barre after a long illness and being brought back to life. Fitness really can make such a difference in mental and physical strength
My go to karaoke song:
I don’t karaoke often but Queens “Don’t Stop Me Now’ always gets me!
My favorite quote:
At the moment, I really like “Greatness lies in not being strong but in the right use of strength”
When I'm not working out or teaching:
I love living the beaches lifestyle - spending time outdoors, walking the dog, long beach walks or enjoying a wine (or two!) with family and friends
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Sandy
My teaching style:
Energetic, powerful, entertaining
Memorable fitness moment:
Going to the toilet with my microphone on and a room full of people heard me!
Go-to Karaoke Song:
Holding Out for a hero - Bonnie Tyler
My favorite quote:
Commitment over motivation wins every time.
When I’m not working out or teaching:
I’m with my two beautiful girls, making happy memories!
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Sarah
My teaching style in 3 words:
Encouraging, Playful, Spicy
My most memorable fitness-moment:
Becoming Australian Age Group Champion for long course triathlon
My go-to karaoke song:
Love some Destiny’s Child and 90s mash-ups
My favorite quote:
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!”
When I’m not working out or teaching:
Spending time with my son, triathlon training and trails!
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Skye
My teaching style in 3 words:
Technical, corrective, hands-on
My most memorable fitness-moment:
Running 8kms for breast cancer! I HATE running
My go-to karaoke song:
You’ll never get me singing Karaoke… but I love a good dance!
My favorite quote:
“Live, Laugh, Love, Dance”
When I’m not working out or teaching:
Theatre- either performing, choreographing or dressing!
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Tanya
My teaching style in three words:
Functional, challenging, strong
My most memorable fitness moment:
Doing a female athlete course at CrossFit – I discovered I can deadlift 158% body weight, rope climb, box jump higher than everyone, do toes to bar and pistol squats all on my first try - the exact words from the teacher "Pilates Makes you sneaky strong" (all at 40yrs old!)
My go-to karaoke song:
I'm not allowed to sing in public - I'll empty the room.
My favourite quote:
Don’t be afraid of falling. If you fall, it just means you’re trying.
When I'm not teaching/working out –
I'm dancing with my kids. Or playing with them, or yelling at them for not listening, who knows anymore!
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Zoe
My teaching style in 3 words:
Full body burn
My most memorable fitness-moment:
When I finished my Pilates training. It was such a long process, so it felt amazing to finish!
My go-to karaoke song:
Man I feel like a woman – Shania Twain
My favorite quote:
“Keep your squats low, and your standards high” – me haha
When I’m not working out or teaching…
Walking and listening to a podcast
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Nicole
My teaching style in 3 words:
Dancey, Shakey and Sweaty
My most memorable fitness-moment:
Hiking to the top of Fortis Starigrad in Croatia.
My go-to karaoke song:
Edge of Seventeen - Stevie Nicks
My favorite quote:
“Every day brings a chance for you to draw in a breath, kick off your shoes and dance.” - Oprah Winfrey
When I’m not working out or teaching:
Working as a talent manager, with friends and family or baking cheesecakes.
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