Exercise Instructors

Sarah-Jane Clarkson
Exercise Instructor - all classes, except for Yoga

Sarah-Jane is a qualified personal trainer with Certificate III in Group Fitness as well as a Certificate IV in Personal Training. Sarah-Jane’s focus is helping people obtain a level of fitness, stay healthy and move more. With a focus on balance, stability and flexibilty but to also have a great time making exercise less of a chore! Sarah-Jane uses light weights, resistance bands, balls, chairs and boxing gloves. Sarah-Jane has worked in the industry for over 20 years and has lots of experience with older clients.

Ernestine Burnett
Chair Yoga and Mindfulness Instructor

"I not only loved what yoga did to my body, but to my mind as well. Yoga also taught me how to use my breath more effectively in order to relax and change my moods."  Ernestine is qualified as an advanced yoga teacher from the Victorian Institute of Yoga Education and Teachers Training in Hampton.

Irene Socic
Hatha Yoga Instructor
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Irene knew that yoga was magical and much more than just a physical practice. Yoga is a transformative practice!
Irene notes that it has taught her to slow down, and move at a pace that supports and nourishes her body. Its helped Irene to connect with her mind and body while deepening her connection with her soul. Irene's intention is to create a fun, safe and sacred space where you can let go of fear, and truly step into your power.

Irene's hope to inspire others with the tools to be the best version of themselves both on and off the mat.
Irene is trained in: Hatha Yoga Teachers Training in Hampton and Anatomy in Yoga.

Tutors

Bruno Bouery
​French Tutor

Bruno was born in Montpellier, in the South of France, and worked for 25 years as a public servant before moving to Australia in 2014. Bruno is now a dual citizen and has been teaching French at CSCH since 2018. Bruno has a passion for the French language - including grammar, désolé- but also loves to share insights on the French news, culture and history. So join Bruno on this friendly journey to France!

Cherie Ceberano
Acrylic Tutor

Cherie fell into painting with others quite by accident and now loves sharing her love of the art. She is a self taught painter, mostly portraits, but loves to paint anything, "it just makes me happy". Cherie loves when others experience that same journey, while hand-holding them through shapes, colour and light, along with some stories and fun! 

Jessi Hooper
Art Therapy & Watercolours Tutor

Jessi holds a Certificate IV in Community Services and a Certificate in Art and Creative Therapy. She enjoys working closely with people and is passionate about engaging others through art and creative materials. Jessi creates a welcoming and supportive environment where participants can explore creativity, self-expression, and connection.

Sally Andrews
English Tutor

Sally is a qualified ESL teacher but actually loves most being amongst the students who are doing their best to learn to speak English! Sally often use their cultures in order to learn local customs and conversations. Sally loves also watching the mixed backgrounds of the classes all enjoy learning and being together, gaining confidence to communicate with each other and hence improving their conversational skills for the  everyday world. Sally says "its like travelling the world without a passport!” but learning English on the way.