Renae has been a pioneer in aerial yoga hammock education over the last 10 years. Renae was trained in 2010 in NYC by the creator of the aerial hammock, Christopher Harrison and became the principal educator for Christopher Harrison’s AntiGravity® Fitness technique for Australia and New Zealand.

In 2012, Renae conducted a Master Research with the University of QLD investigating the therapeutic benefits of the aerial hammock for reducing symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress in youth of refugee background. This research went on to inspire other diverse clinical applications of the aerial hammock in areas such as cancer and injury rehabilitation, disability and working with children with neurodevelopmental challenges.

Simon Borg-Olivier

Simon Borg-Olivier, MSc BAppSc (Physiotherapy) APAM c-IAYT, has been practicing traditional forms of posture, movement, breathing, and mental control for 50 years. He has been teaching for 38 years and has been a registered physiotherapist for 23 years.
Simon works as a research scientist and a University lecturer. He has been regularly invited to teach about lifestyle, posture, movement, breathing, and meditation at conferences, festivals, and intensive teacher training courses internationally since 1990.

Currently, Simon conducts intensive training courses in India, Bali, Europe, and Australia. He also teaches many online courses on the applications of posture, movement, and breathing for fitness, internal health, wellbeing, and longevity.
Simon met Renae when she was completing her yoga instructor training in 2000 and has continued to be a source of inspiration as a mentor for Renae over the last 20 years. Simon is a guest facilitator in the Advanced Aerial Instructor training course.

Mark Comerford

Mark Comerford, BPhty, MCSP, has been conducted and published research, lectured and practiced physiotherapy extensively for 30 years. Mark has established postgraduate courses in dynamic stability and muscle balance and presents worldwide in 20 countries and 7 languages. He also consults for various sporting and professional organisations around the world such as the Chicago Bulls.

Mark possesses a special interest in the development of clinically relevant models of movement analysis, retraining, and the understanding of pain’s influence on movement, muscle function, and performance.

Mark is well known among athletes and performers in Brisbane through his physiotherapy practice Preformance Rehab. Renae has worked with Mark to help resolve her own experiences of chronic pain since 2015. Mark has collaborated with Renae to deliver the Injury and Rehabilitation Module in the Aerial Yoga Therapeutics postgraduate course.

Audrey Ng

Audrey Ng, BPhty, is also a Polestar Pilates Principle Educator and certified Meditation, Vinyasa, Yin Yoga and Aerial Yoga Teacher. Audrey has lectured and practiced physiotherapy extensively for 30 years.

Audrey is the Director and Principal of Performance Pilates & Physiotherapy, established in 2003 and located in Leederville, Western Australia. Audrey has been incorporating Pilates in her physiotherapy treatments since 1998 and over the last 8 years has used the aerial hammock in innovative clinical application.
Audrey specialises in posture and movement assessment and rehabilitation with a holistic approach. She is passionate about empowering her clients through sharing knowledge and teaching essential tools for physical and spiritual healing and growth through good nutrition, mindfulness and movement to lead more healthy, meaningful lives.
Audrey has been a mentor for Renae whilst completing her Polestar Pilates training and has been instrumental in assisting Renae in the creation of safety guidelines for therapeutic applications of Aerial Yoga and is a guest facilitator in the Advanced Aerial Instructor training course.

Janine Murray

Janine Murray, has a Masters of Physiotherapy and a Postgraduate Certificate in Men’s, Women’s and Pelvic Health through Curtin University. Janine has worked in a variety of clinical settings in both Perth and London, and has developed a strong interest in helping women with incontinence, pelvic organ prolapse, sexual dysfunction, pelvic pain and through the pregnancy and post-natal journey.
Before studying Physiotherapy, Janine completed a Bachelor of Science (Sport and Exercise Science) whilst simultaneously training as an elite Rhythmic Gymnast, where she represented Australia at the 2012 London Olympic Games and the 2010 Commonwealth Games. Having done Pilates throughout her gymnastics career as both an injury prevention and rehabilitation tool, Janine became particularly passionate about different methods of exercise based rehabilitation. This resulted in her attending training with Renae in the Antigravity Aerial Hammock Method in 2014.

Janine has found the versatility of the hammock to be a highly valuable therapeutic tool. The unique capability of the hammock to be used for myofascial release, mobility, strength training, movement retraining and of course spinal decompression means she incorporates this regularly as part of her treatment.

Janine is passionate about empowering her clients through education and has collaborated with Renae to deliver the Women’s Health Module in the Aerial Yoga Therapeutics postgraduate course.

Lauren Mason

Lauren is a leading Brisbane Aerial Dance Choreographer, Aerial Yoga Teacher and Aerial Studio Owner. Lauren is a former gymnast and has a love for all things aerial - from lyra, silks and aerial yoga. Lauren has successfully integrated Aerial Dance into popular classes, workshops, courses and 1ON1 sessions. Lauren is also studying Exercise Physiology.
Lauren will be facilitating the Aerial Dance Choreography Module in the 50HR Advanced Aerial Course.

Dan Ross

Dan Ross is the owner of Bend + Fly, one of the most respected Aerial Yoga Studios in Australia. Dan has spent the last 25 years in entrepreneurial roles, establishing and growing respected multi-site businesses in telecommunications and the fitness industry.
Dan will be facilitating 'keys to business success' in the 50HR Advanced Aerial Course.

Dr. Sue Jackson

Sue Jackson has 30 years of extensive experience in research, lecturing and practice in psychological and meditative approaches.

Sue has a special interest in working with individuals and groups to help them tap into their potential to find flow in their performance and in their lives. Sue’s practice influences include ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy), iRest Yoga Nidra, and Mind with Heart mindfulness training in education. Sue and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, co-authored Flow in Sports: The Keys to Optimal Experiences and Performances.

Sue assisted Renae in understanding of the science behind flow states and how this applied to the therapeutic use of the aerial hammock. Sue is a guest facilitator on the subject of Flow-state.

Dr. Claire Stevens

Dr. Claire Stevens is a published author, coach and facilitator with a focus on leadership, life balance strategies and team culture. Claire has had extensive experience in both partnership and independent businesses. Over the last few years, Claire has developed her own personal brand which accelerated her status of expert influencer in her industry of veterinarian science.

Claire will be facilitating 'personal branding success' in the 50HR Advanced Aerial Course.