Pilates Connect - Highett (VIC)

Kath Bronstring I have been attending Arete Effect for PT sessions with Lucy now for 3 weeks. I had seen Arete Effects posts and videos on social media for months and each time I saw a calm and non judgemental space. I just needed to take the leap and make a start. Lucy was and is each week...welcoming, understanding, and always happy to listen. Lucy is full of knowledge and easy to understand. She talks through everything with you and is extremely encouraging. She enjoys what she does and wants people to succeed and achieve. If you have been wanting to take the leap...need a calm, encouraging and welcoming space, contact Arete Effect. You will not regret it!

Daniel Coates Would give the place 100 stars if I could! I live in Bali but while visiting my parents I spent a week doing Bikrams Yoga here. It is such a beautiful yoga studio with amazing teachers, one of the top yoga studios I have ever been to. I also brought my 76 year old father with me. My Dad has a new lease on life after taking Bikrams and Yin Yoga classes there. Imelda and her teachers have taken great care to guide and look after him. I could not recommend this place more. Thank you Imelda and your team.

Sian Barlow My daughter has been dancing here for 5 years and we couldn’t be happier. The coaches go above and beyond for the teams. The club works hard to create a welcoming and family environment. Highly recommend!

Clancy Kristian (Kris) While its pretty early in my sessions being guided by Andrew, the human behind Berwick Personal Training, I know Im in safe hands. He isnt a PT who yells at you to get results, he guides you on how to not only have good form (which is great for your personal safety), but also encourages you to get the best results for you. Andrew has been responsive when you say that theres a particular ailment that is affecting you at that moment, and has a broad repertoire of exercises which can achieve similar goals for that muscle area. I.e. My knees werent loving one of the exercises, so we switched it up to a better stretch which worked the same area of the body. While the price of a session can feel like a lot, the support and guidance provided by Andrew is focused solely on you during your session - accompanied with a training plan for self-guided workouts throughout the week. Ive not regretted signing up for Andrews assistance on my weight-loss & muscle/fitness journey. On a side note - other than Andrews work with me, Ive seen him support many other clients, and his care for your physical health is strong and dedicated. In my last session, I felt like the world was weighing down upon me - Andrew helped snap me out of that mindset, and possibly without realising what I needed when I needed it most. He is kind, caring, but also focused on you. Sometimes thats quite hard to find in this world. If youre considering getting back into the gym, and youre not sure how to go about it, do consider Berwick Personal Training - Ive not regretted it.

JC 24 Lane Cove Aquatic Centre is a decent local facility with a good range of pools for both casual swimming and kids’ lessons. The location is convenient, and there’s plenty of parking nearby. The staff could be more friendly and helpful overall. However, the centre can get quite crowded during peak times, and the pool temperature can be inconsistent. Some areas could use a bit of maintenance or updating, especially around the change rooms. Overall, it’s a solid place for a quick swim or family visit, but it could benefit from a few improvements to make the experience more enjoyable. Its a service business. Improve the service.