Strength Training for Every Woman, at Every Stage

Elevate is built specifically for women, with a strong focus on education, confidence and long-term results.

Unlike a traditional gym, you are not left to figure everything out alone. Our small group personal training model means you receive individual coaching within a group environment.

You will learn proper technique, understand your body, train with intention and build habits that support your lifestyle long term.

Elevate is a women-only space where you can feel comfortable, supported and part of a community that wants to see you succeed.

More than a gym — a coaching environment designed for women

A community for every age, stage and starting point

At Elevate, every woman is welcome — no matter her age, body shape, fitness level or experience.

Whether you’re new to strength training, returning after time away, navigating motherhood or wanting to feel stronger as you get older, you’ll be supported from the moment you walk in.

Our women-only environment is built around coaching, encouragement and community, so you never have to figure it out alone.

Strength looks different on every woman — and every woman is welcome.

STONG. SUPPORTED. CONFIDENT

Laura created Elevate to give women a space where they could feel supported, educated and empowered in their training.

As a Nurse, Paramedic, Personal Trainer, Women’s Health & Nutrition Coach and mum, Laura brings a unique perspective to women’s strength training, health and long-term wellbeing.

Her approach is supportive, realistic and education-led. She believes every woman deserves to understand her body, feel confident in her training and build strength in a way that supports her life.

Meet Laura, founder of Elevate

At Elevate, our coaches are here to guide, support and encourage you every step of the way.

You will never be left wondering what to do or whether you are doing it correctly. Our team is here to help you feel confident in your technique, supported in your progress and comfortable in the space.

Meet your coaches

After having four babies in five years, Ash found herself feeling completely lost.

Following the birth of her last child, she had gained weight, faced mental health challenges, was doing very little exercise and had never stepped foot in a gym before.

In early 2024, Ash came across Elevate’s 12-week winter program and decided to reach out. Since then, she has consistently trained, invested in nutrition coaching and discovered a deep passion for health and fitness.
Ash is passionate about helping women, whether postpartum or at any stage of life, find their strength, confidence and sense of self.
When she is not training or coaching, Ash is spending time with her husband, Xavier, and their three children, Ovie, Lola and Remy. She also works part-time as an Executive Assistant.

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I’m incredibly passionate about all things health and fitness. My journey began in gymnastics from a young age, which sparked my love for movement, stretching and staying flexible.

After losing my drive for fitness during high school and beyond, I started getting back into working out and running regularly after Covid in 2022. But I was doing it all with minimal knowledge and a mindset focused more on “working harder and eating less” than truly looking after my body.

In March 2023, I reached out to Laura at Elevate and chose to invest in myself. Since then, I’ve learned how to strength train with proper technique, fuel my body through balanced nutrition, and build lasting confidence in both my body and mind.

Now, I want to help other women feel confident in themselves — inside and outside the gym — and show that living a healthy lifestyle doesn’t have to feel complicated or overwhelming.

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I grew up working on my family’s dairy farm, which taught me the value of hard work from an early age. In my late teens, I faced tough mental and physical health challenges that led to significant weight gain. I didn’t feel like myself anymore, and I knew something had to change.

In 2019, I made the decision to take back control of my health. Over the next four years, I lost 50kg — but more importantly, I found myself again.

Along the way, I discovered a love for weight training, and in 2023, I began coaching with Laura. With her guidance, I learned how to train with purpose, fuel my body properly, and build a lifestyle that supports long-term health and happiness.

Now, I’m passionate about helping other women prioritise their health, build sustainable habits, and feel strong, confident and independent for years to come.

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Growing up with brothers, I’ve always been active and loved playing every sport. Now, since becoming a mum, it’s about moving for my mental health for me. I’m passionate about encouraging women and mums to prioritise themselves, giving themselves that time and space to grow, however that looks for them.

I’m a mum of two busy boys and I love being involved in the community in my work with Lifeline, coaching junior netball and now as part of the beautiful Elevate community.

I came across Elevate through a friend and since starting training here I have learnt so much more about form, technique and the why behind it all. I’m constantly learning from the intelligent women around me.

Lucy is originally from the UK and has called Australia home for over 12 years. She has been working as a physiotherapist for over 15 years and founded Motion Space with the vision of creating a welcoming environment where clients feel safe, comfortable and genuinely listened to.

Lucy has a strong passion for movement, strength training and helping people stay active throughout all stages of life. She has particular expertise in Women’s Health and has completed additional training in pelvic floor physiotherapy through The University of Melbourne.

Lucy enjoys supporting women through pregnancy, postpartum recovery and return to exercise, with a focus on helping women build confidence with movement, strength and active lifestyles. Her approach combines evidence-based physiotherapy with practical, exercise-focused rehabilitation tailored to the individual.

Alongside her clinical work, Lucy has experience coaching strength and Pilates-based exercise and enjoys bridging the gap between physiotherapy and the gym environment to help women return to exercise safely and confidently.

Meet Lucy, our in-house Physiotherapist

LUCY MANGANIELLO

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy
GCertPhysio (Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy)