MEET THE TEAM
MELISSA MURATORE
Founder and Principal Practitioner – Clinical Pilates & Lagree Fitness
Melissa has a background in Human Movement and Exercise Science, holds multiple Pilates practitioner certifications such as Level 4 APMA as a Pilates Practitioner, a Level 4 DMA as a Clinical Pilates Practitioner, Lagree Fitness Certification and is also a recognised Strength and Conditioning Coach. Prior to the launch of Fusion, Melissa introduced and implemented the Clinical Pilates program at Windy Hill Sports and Spinal Physiotherapy Clinic, as well as Essendon Football Club, to which she is still aligned as their sole provider for both AFL & VFL teams. With her extensive background and knowledge, Melissa provides well-rounded and individualised Clinical Pilates programs for her clients, to help optimise outcomes for clients who suffer from a range of health concerns, from sports injuries to common back problems. Melissa is enthusiastic and energetic in nature, which provides a unique blend of fun and professional guidance to help her clients achieve optimal outcomes. Always keeping up to date with current and worthwhile trends in the world of Pilates and Fitness, Melissa continues to grow within her field of expertise both in Australia and abroad, to provide clients with modern training methods.
NICOLE DIXON
Clinical Pilates Practitioner
Nicole is a Polestar Pilates qualified teacher with 10 years experience. Born and raised in New Zealand, Nicole moved to Melbourne after gaining valuable international experience teaching Pilates in Singapore.
After completing a Bachelor of Physical Education at Otago University, Nicole followed her passion to become a Pilates teacher and was particularly drawn to the Pilates method and its ability to rehabilitate people from injury.
Through her continuous learning and development in the field of Pilates, Nicole's passion lies in the method of Pilates and the variety and diversity it offers people. Nicole believes Pilates gives power to both the mind and body through movement.
In her spare time Nicole loves to spend time with family and friends, practice yoga and explore Melbourne's food and wine culture.
ELORAH COOPER
Barre & Pilates Instructor
Elorah comes from a dance background. Completing her Diploma of Performing Arts at Patrick Studios Australia to go on and dance professionally in Australia, America, England, France, Macau and Hong Kong just to name a few. Most recently she has just completed 3 years working in Paris, France at the world renown Lido de Paris as a principle showgirl! Elorah is Studio Pilates Certified Matwork instructor. Elorah loves that Pilates allows you to not only work hard and conquer all your goals but it allows you to have fun and enjoy your fitness journey along the way!
NIKKI GALE
Clinical Pilates, Lagree Fitness & Barre Attack Instructor
Nikki is a Pilates Instructor who earned her primary certification with the Australian Pilates Method Association and holds a level 2 clinical certificate in Pilates. She is also trained and certified in Lagree Fitness and Barre Attack Fitness Training; which has been working in the Pilates and Fitness Industry since 2012. Nikki is extremely passionate about wellbeing and the education of her clients and fitness endeavours to help improve their quality of life. She believes Pilates is a fantastic and important tool for all people; no matter the health concern, and creates fun and functional programs for her clients, to help them achieve their fitness goals.
Josh Esposito
Clinical Pilates Practitioner, Completing Masters in Osteopathy
A student of Clinical Pilates since the age of 15 in helping to treat, manage and prevent his sporting injuries. Josh has a broad sporting background, from playing AFL, boxing and competing in triathlons. Josh’s sporting achievements include playing as a league representative on numerous occasions for the EDFL, playing VFL football for both Coburg and Werribee and being awarded the EDFL rising star award in 2015. Since then, Josh has completed his Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy) at Victoria University in 2018 and is currently undertaking his Masters in Health Science (Osteopathy) with a keen interest in injury rehabilitation and human movement. He is trained and certified in Clinical Pilates as well as Lagree Fitness, teaching classes at both Essendon & Maidstone studios. He’s highly motivated and strives to achieve the individual goals of each client.
Paul Turk
Athletic Performance Coach
Paul has spent the past 15 years in the AFL in various Athletic Performance roles. This includes
8 years at Essendon FC as a Senior Strength & Conditioning coach and 5 years at North Melbourne FC. Paul just returned from Queensland, where he was AFL Queensland High Performance Manager for the elite Talent Pathways program. Queensland’s loss is Fusions win, as we had to snap up Paul! He will be a huge asset to the team at Fusion and will implement a world class athletic performance program for those of you wanting to take your performance to the next level.
Paul has a huge array of skills in training various athletes in all types of sports, including Athletic Performance coaching:
• Supercars race driver Mark Winterbottom since 2011.
• VBL Basketball team Coburg Giants
• State level Track and Field athletes
• State League 1, Women’s Hockey team, Waverley.
• AFL Umpiring Department.
• 14 years AFL experience, with Essendon and North Melbourne.
As well as current High Performance Manager of Physical Performance in AFL QLD Talent Pathways in Queensland, currently frozen due to Covid-19.
Qualifications include:
• Post Grad Honours Degree in Exercise and Sport Science
• ESSA Accredited Sports Scientist SpS1, and Exercise Scientist AES
• Level 3 – ASCA Elite Level Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Level 2 – AWF Olympic Lifting Coach
He'll ramp up your fitness and strength no matter what the sport is or even if you’re just the athlete of life.
EVELYN BRYANT
Pilates & Lagree Fitness Instructor
Eve is a true Megaformer enthusiast. Certified as both a Pilates and Lagree Fitness Instructor, Eve believes the Lagree method is not only a killer workout, but something which can inspire change in every aspect of someone’s life. Eve prides herself on being able to teach the hardest class and most modified class at the same time to clients. Whether they be a Pilates aficionado or an ultra-beginner, she’ll specially design and cater each class around her clients. In addition to teaching Pilates and Lagree, Eve is also a part-time fashion product manager, where she enjoys combining the transformation of people’s bodies with their wardrobes. Eve will complete her Clinical Pilates diploma June 2019.
