Meet our team
Owner, Founder & Fitness Coach
Operations & Social Media
Since I can remember, I had a huge passion for healthy lifestyles, moving my body and overall good mental health. My focus was always in the gym, with high intensity workouts. However, since having a child, my endurance completely shifted and I ended up searching for effective ways to work a sweat...which I happily found in Pilates.
I loved it so much that I decided to get certified in Pilates and started my journey, with Sweat.Smile, in 2021, which is also how the first Pretoria branch was born. The effects of Covid still lasted and, unfortunately, the community was simply too afraid to come in contact with other individuals, with good reason. By then, myself and Ashleigh saw how good of a team we made. Me, being a Jack of all trades, also finished my certification in social media content, website designing and 2 new startup businesses. We combined all our knowledge together and gave Sweat.Smile a brand new look, new branch opportunities and also launched new fitness styles, such as Pilates, Step Aerobics, etc.
3 Years later and we still enjoy working together so much. You won't always see me, as I'm mostly behind the scenes, but I hope to run into you at Sweat.Smile's events, Open Days and Markets. Ashleigh and I leaned on each other, laughed together and had some really tough times together, but we managed to get through every step with an unbreakable friendship, shared workload in the partnership and the work ethic of a 100 people. I found love, joy and a larger passion than ever in Sweat.Smile!
Fitness, Step Aerobics & Soccer Coach
I'm a fitness and step coach for Sweat.Smile Wellness Group and I also offer kids soccer training.
What got me to start this fitness journey is always my love for the gym life, training people and getting to see the confidence they get from doing my workouts.
I've got a fun look towards exercise, yet I love to be competitive in ways that will leave you wanting more!
At Sweat.Smile, I strive to meet the clients wants and needs while delivering the best workouts possible, so don't miss out.
I come highly qualified with a certificate and national diploma in. Sport Management, as well as a certificate in Kids Soccer.
Fitness Coach
I have always enjoyed moving my body and being active. I then discovered my love for personal training and group class instructing. I am motivated by helping others, whether it's to change their lifestyle, rehabilitation or to just keep moving. It brings me lots of joy to see that I am helping someone better themselves.
I've joined Sweat.Smile in 2024 and it has been amazing, not only to see members come and break a sweat, but they get the enjoyment of socializing and building great friendships.
I live by the motto saying "A life spent helping others, is a life filled with purpose".
Vinyasa Coach
Hatha & Vinyasa Coach
Hi, I am Satara - Yoga Teacher (250hr RYT) at Sweat.Smile.
I am committed to guiding individuals on their transformative journey towards physical, mental, and spiritual well-being no matter whether you are a beginner seeking a solid foundation or an experienced practitioner looking to deepen your practice.
At the heart of my teaching is the belief that Yoga is a holistic practice that extends beyond physical postures. I enjoy incorporating Pranayama (breathwork), meditation, and mindfulness techniques into classes, encouraging students to cultivate self-awareness, reduce stress, and find balance amidst the demands of modern life.
In 2023 I joined Sweat.Smile, a space of community where every class is filled with so much shared joy and care for one another. Creating a safe and inclusive environment where students can explore their bodies, calm their minds, and connect with their inner selves will be a priority in every class you join. I look forward to welcoming you into our space!
Chair Yoga & Pilates Coach
Thanks to chronic back problems and operations during my early years, I dedicated myself to finding a solution that would not involve surgery. After completing Zumba and Pilates courses, I started practicing Yoga and the benefits have been so huge that I got certified as a coach to help older people, like myself, to get flexible and feel stronger.
I am a keen hiker, swimmer and dancer. Pilates and Yoga have given me the core strength to continue enjoying these activities in my "Golden" years.
Hatha & Vinyasa Coach
I am a personal trainer, Yoga teacher and NLP Mindset coach dedicated to helping people create well-being and strength to support their lifestyle. With almost seven years of experience in the fitness industry, I believe in creating healthy habits for success instead of relying on fad diets or quick fixes. My motto is "Move to feel good", which encompasses my belief to use exercise to support mental and physical health.
Dance Fitness Coach
A lot of people start off our dance fitness sessions confessing that they can't dance, but I'm a firm believer that, if you like dancing, then you CAN dance!
Our class is all about having fun, letting loose and allowing yourself to look a bit silly every now and again, while breaking a major sweat. A few years ago I was struggling to find a dance class that didn't overwhelm me and didn't blow my budget, and so I thought, why not create my own!
Since joining Sweat.Smile, last year, I have met so many wonderful people and always looking forward to seeing new faces.
Hope to see you there...XxX
Fitness Coach