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SHAPESHIFT

ShapeShift was created out of necessity midway through 2020 by owner and trainer Matthew Smith. It started out with sessions in the park, and home visits for it's clientele.

In April 2021, it opened its doors too its first studio space in Richmond

Matthew has worked within the personal training industry for over 10 years.

After several years of working in both franchise gyms and a private studio, Matthew decided it was time to go out on his own, and thus creating ShapeShift. It is a fluid space which is ever evolving.

He is always looking for ways to improve the studio, and to add services so he can better cater to his current and future clientele. It has steadily grown over the last 16 months from just himself, to now having a great small team consisting of a physio and a Pilates instructor.

OUR TEAM

Matthew Smith

Matthew has worked within the Melbourne personal trainer industry for over 10 years. He has always been passionate about his own training and physical activity, especially sports, in particular, Aussie Rules Football.

Having played at a high level of football for over 10 years, including 5 years being a part of the Collingwood Football Club VFL team, it was a natural progression to want to help other people with their health and fitness journey.

He has been lucky enough through this time to have been able to learn from a variety of different elite coaches and trainers.

Through his time as a fitness expert, he has been trained in corrective exercise, massage, injury prevention and rehabilitation, which he has been able to blend in with his own knowledge of strength and conditioning to have a holistic approach to all of his clients to help them achieve their desired results.

Matthew strives to continue to learn and develop his skill set so that he is able to continually provide top level health and fitness coaching in Melbourne, to anybody that is looking to take the next step in their own health and fitness journey.
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Elise Franetic

Elise is an experienced APA Titled Physiotherapist, completing her Bachelor in Applied Science and Master in Physiotherapy at LaTrobe University.

Elise has a special interest in sporting-related injuries and has worked in private practise for a number of years, as well as with a variety of sporting teams.
She was the Head Physiotherapist for the Collegians FC in the Womens AFL VAFA league for over 3years and also worked with StKevins and MLC Rowing Clubs.

Elise has an extensive background in the sport of rowing and has represented Australia at the World Championships in 2014, 2017, 2018 in Germany, Bulgaria and Poland.
With an understanding of high performance, Elise is able to rehabilitate, strengthen and manage all body types to achieve their optimal performance and goals.

Alongside her work in private practise, Elise has over 3years working with the NDIS and Aged-care sectors.

Elise’s all-rounded skills enables her to work with all ages and body types. Elise enjoys empowering her clients utilising an active rehabilitative approach to help them manage and prevent musculoskeletal conditions.
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Kate Stiles

Kate is an accredited Exercise and sports scientist and an APPI trained pilates instructor.

Kate has a keen interest in corrective exercise, injury prevention and has a passion for women’s health.

Kate likes to use a holistic approach to exercise and utilises manual therapy to maximise your functionality and ability to train effectively which allows you to acheive your physical fitness goals.

She has extensive experience working in rehabilitation, strength and conditioning, elite sports as well as pre and post natal training.
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Brayden Sier

Brayden is a passionate young personal trainer who gained a love for health and fitness through 7 years as a professional athlete at the collingwood football club.

Brayden has implemented his knowledge of elite training programs and moulded them into his own unique style of training which enables him to get the maximum out of every single session he does.

Brayden has a particular interest in effective power, speed and hypertrophy training.

Brayden strives for specificity and loves to see his clients goals met with that being his number 1 priority.
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