About
Our Ethos
Wellness by PP is a friendly and welcoming community with an ethos based around bringing people together. Encompassing a holistic method to well-being, our approach is tailored to different clients encouraging people to grow, connect with themselves, and others for support.
We work with the body to feel stronger, and the mind to feel calmer.
Each facilitator and instructor at Wellness by PP has been carefully selected based on their high levels of experience and passion for helping others. Founder, Laura Roodhouse is highly driven to create environments that allow people to feel happiness.
Meet the Team
Laura Roodhouse
Founder of Wellness by PP
Laura is the founder of Wellness by PP, a distinguished wellness platform born from her extensive background in Pilates and Yoga, and her personal journey overcoming a significant back injury through these practices more than a decade ago. Her transition into teaching was fuelled by a profound passion for movement and wellness, leading her not only to a full recovery but also to a deeper understanding of the importance of core strength and physical resilience.
With comprehensive qualifications acquired under the tutelage of Bruce Hilderbrand, a Pilates professional of global renown, Laura has dedicated over 15 years to mastering the intricacies of the body. Her expertise is not just in practice but in imparting this knowledge to others, aiming to enhance their physical and mental well-being.
At the heart of Wellness by PP, the vision has been to create a sanctuary for growth and connection. The curated team of well qualified and passionate wellness experts are committed to supporting individuals and corporate clients alike on their journey towards better health and productivity.
Alicia Threadgold
Clinical Pilates Instructor
Alicia was introduced to the method of Pilates during her time as a full-time dancer at Patrick Studios Australia. During her time as a professional performer, it was the love for movement and mindfulness that drew Alicia to further her Pilates education. After experiencing Pilates for injury prevention while dancing full time, she found it offered a unique movement experience that left her feeling euphoric.
Alicia also views Pilates as form of meditation. She feels having the mind body connection needed during Pilates creates a sense of staying present and in the moment, in comparison to the usual fast paced environment we experience in day- to-day life.
Alicia has a deep passion for helping people both mentally and physically, creating a positive space for people to feel comfortable to explore and experience the wonderful feeling that all bodies are designed to feel.
Albee Barton
Yoga Instructor
Drawn to movement and embodiment from a young age, Albee began practicing yoga and creative dance since she was 4-years of age. Albee’s focus is on connection through body, community and spirit. She believes in using the power of breath and creative movement to support and explore the inner world.
Over the years Albee completed 350hr RYT Training with Mangala Studios, 50hr Embodied Yin with Satu Tuomela, Diploma in Creative Dance and 50hr Tantric Philosophy Studies with Yogahari Healing. Forever learning, Albee continues to meet regularly with her Yoga Mentor of 20 years.
Influenced by her Hatha Flow lineage, you can expect a slower, breath-based practice that explores both yang (strong) and yin (soft) elements. She strives to create inclusive classes where her students can feel comfortable to explore their practice in an approachable environment.
Rochelle Roodhouse
Studio Manager
Rochelle has always had a passion for fitness and movement. As a trained mixed martial artist and trainer, she brings many of the principles into her day-to-day life showing diligence, perseverance, and determination.
At Wellness by PP, Rochelle has an energetic personality, a friendly face and is always ready to have a chat. If you have any studio needs, do not hesitate to seek her assistance.
Bryden McGregor
Yoga Instructor and Osteopath
Some of Bryden’s earliest memories are of being in the Ashram with his mum drinking delicious chai and overseeing a Yoga class, however it was another 20+ years before he started delving into yoga beyond a gym class.
Bryden had a yearning to connect more deeply with his own body and completed his training in India at the base of the Himalayas. He found himself extremely immersed in the teachings, philosophy and practice.
After practicing as a qualified Osteopath for 10 years, it felt like a beautiful continuation of his existing learnings and has now given Bryden further tools to help empower others to connect and heal themselves.
Bryden is excited to work with people regularly to help them trust their bodies through developing strength and sense of safety within each challenge through breath and movement.
Layla Prates
Yoga Instructor
Layla is a Yoga Teacher with over 500hr of training, a Trauma-Informed & Integrative Somatic Practitioner, a Non-Dual Śaiva Tantra student and a lover of all forms of artistic expression.
With a strong focus on nervous system health and freedom for mind, body and spirit, Layla offers an intentional and inclusive practice. Her love for somatics and her background in dance are weaved into her flowy Vinyasa style.
Her multifaceted perspective of the world is translated into her creative practice and she believes our interconnectedness is who we fundamentally are.
Teresa Tice
Exercise Physiologist, Pilates & Yoga Instructor
A passionate, dedicated and experienced Yoga, Pilates teacher with formal university accreditations in Rehabilitation, strength and conditioning and clinical nutrition. Teresa has been taught and mentored by wonderful teachers throughout Melbourne and guided into the deeper teachings under the watchful eye of internationally renowned yoga teachers. Teresa offers an intelligent and dynamic approach that is safe, sustainable and accessible to all people with all levels of yoga and Pilates and stretch experience. Teresa passion is getting people moving, making every day easier than the last. Helping support people on their personal journey in maintaining/gaining health.
Teresa provides students a safe space where they get a glimpse of what’s possible on their mats and in their lives by incorporating a synergistic mix of physical postures, relaxation, meditation, pranayama (breath awareness). The result, is a deeper more conscious loving relationship with yourself, others and life.
Emma Tierney
Pilates Instructor
Emma has trained as a dancer since she could walk. She has always had a passion for movement, health, and fitness.
Emma started practicing Pilates throughout her dance training to stay strong and have great stability whilst performing strenuous skills. She loves that Pilates can give you the support to help prevent injuries and create longevity in our body’s health and wellbeing.
Emma’s passion for Pilates grew tremendously over the past years and gave her the drive to share this with others. Emma loves to teach and finds great joy in helping others.
Molly George
Pilates Instructor
Molly is a lover of movement and fitness who is always up for developing a new skill to expand her repertoire of ever growing hobbies. For over 8 years, she has been passionate about functional fitness and believes that Pilates is an essential movement practice for strength, stability and agility.
As a qualified Pilates Teacher (APPI), Molly uses her passion for movement to make her classes accessible and relatable. She is energetic and balanced, encouraging clients to focus on technique and stability so they can develop their practice safely.
Jamie O’Hare
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Yoga Instructor
With a high performance sporting background, Jamie is an experienced netball coach, and strength and conditioning trainer. Jamie discovered yoga as the perfect balance between her love of sport, and her passion for wellness and spiritual practices.
During her classes, Jamie aims to create a safe space where anyone and everyone can feel comfortable, connected and empowered through their movement.
Jamie is a senior behavioural therapist with children and is currently completing her Masters of Counselling, allowing Jamie to mentally and physically supported experiences.
Away from work and study, Jamie loves spending time in nature, especially in the sun and ocean!