Coach Ange – Studio Director

Coach Ange Armstrong is a Cairns local who has a passion for sports and nutrition.

Dedicated to fitness, Ange loves long-distance running on the road and on the trails, as well as Pilates and strength training. In her spare time, Coach Ange also loves to spend time with her young family – Her husband, Clint, and two sons, Theodore & Otis.

Angela is passionate about supporting her clients to achieve their health and fitness goals.  Believing that the attainment of long-term health and fitness is very much a personal journey for each of her clients, Ange tailors her approach and programs to ensure client needs are met in a holistic, real world and supportive manner.

With 16 year experience in the inudstry, and a unique combination of qualifications in personal training and nutrition, Coach Ange can provide her clients with comprehensive health and fitness programs which include both the exercise and dietary requirements for goals to be met in a realistic, achievable time frame.

Coach Ange’s certifications include:

Certificates III and IV in Fitness
Certificate IV in Matwork and Reformer Pilates

Bachelor of Science (Food and Nutrition)

Thump Boxing Level 1 Instructor

Thump Boxing Level 2 Instructor
Thump Kickboxing Instructor
Level 1 Triathlon Coach
Road and Track Skills Coach (Cycling)
Level 1 Cycling Australia Certified Coach
Athletics Australia intermediate endurance running coach

Level 1 The Running Clinic Instructor

Animal Flow Trainee Instructor

Strength and Conditioning Coach (Level 1)
Les Mills RPM Trainee Instructor
Stretch Fit Certified
Studio Pilates Matwork Pilates certified
Studio Pilates Advanced Matwork Pilates certified
Studio Pilates Pregnancy Pilates certified
Studio Pilates Ball, Band & Circle Pilates certified
TRX Suspension Trainer Level 1 Instructor
Dr Stacy Sims ‘Women are not Small Men’ Course Certified
Dr Stacy Sims ‘Menopause 2.0’ Course Certified
Current First Aid and CPR Certificates

Coach Roz – Senior Instructor

Hi everyone! My name is Roz!

I’m so grateful to be part of the Studio-A family, where the vibe is always positive, supportive, and full of energy. I can honestly say I love what I do.

Becoming a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor (to name a few) was the best decision I ever made 20+ years ago.

Roz has completed a Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science / Biomedical
Science (2025) and is currently advancing her expertise through a Master of
Clinical Exercise Physiology (2026–2027). Her academic and clinical training
equips her to deliver evidence-based care across diverse populations—from elite athletes to older adults—through biomechanical assessment, movement analysis, and exercise optimisatio

In addition to her clinical exercise physiology pathway, Roz is a qualified
EMMETT technician. The EMMETT Technique is based on the principle that gentle touch can trigger a relaxation response in the body’s soft tissue, helping to release tension and restore comfort. By integrating this hands-on therapy with advanced exercise prescription, Roslyn ensures that clients at Studio-A receive holistic, tailored support—enhancing performance, aiding rehabilitation, and promoting long-term wellbeing.

Roz’s qualifications include:

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science with Biomedical Science minor 2025

Certificate IV in Fitness (SRF40206) 2009
Certificate IV in Fitness Pilates (91313NSW) 2011
(Pilates on the Ball, Individualised/small group Pilates, Intermediate Matwork, Fundamental Matwork & Reformer, Remedial Pilates, Pilates and Pregnancy)
Matwork Pilates 2021
Reformer Pilates 2022
Certified Spinning Instructor (52131502) 2021
Penalty Box Training Certification 2020

Pilates Fitness Certification (90276NO708) 2007

Yoga for PTs (KA1329) 2009

EMMETT Therapy Technician 2024

Children’s Fitness and Nutrition Certification (01742FA0709) 2007
Fitness mastery series: Coaching skills for maximal client results (04510FA)
EMM-Tech 2018

Module 1, 2, 3 and 4 EMMETT Therapy

Certificate to collect specimens for drugs of abuse testing (HLTPAT005) 2022
Certificate III in Government 2013

Certificate in Hospitality – Restaurant attendant, Hygiene practices for food handling, Bar attendant 1993

Coach Zach – Senior Instructor

Zach’s qualifications include:

Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness

Bachelor of Sport & Exercise Science

Masters of Teaching (a High School teacher by day)

Current First Aid and CPR

Coach Louise – Senior Instructor

Louise’s qualifications include:

Barre Body Reformer Pilates Instructor

Certificate 3 in Fitness

Current First Aid and CPR

Coach Samara – Senior Instructor

Samara’s qualifications include:

Certificate 3 in Fitness

Certificate 4 in Fitness

Certified Nutrition Advisor by NWFA

Strength Coach Development Course Completed

Current First Aid and CPR

Coach Bronte – Senior Instructor & Administration

Bronte’s qualifications include:

Certificate 3 in Fitness

Certificate 4 in Fitness

Certified Children’s Yoga Instructor

Current First Aid and CPR