About

About Lauren

Hi my name is Lauren Harper and I have been a fitness freak since I turned 17 years old.  I worked in the IT industry for 16 years before I decided to have a career change in an area that I was very passionate about and one that would offer me more balance between work and family.

I also developed a passion for running 9 years ago when our family got our first dog - Maggie, a Border Collie.  I thought how am I going to exercise this dog and so running became our chosen exercise together. 

So my career change happened by the time I turned 40.  In 2003 I became a qualified personal trainer/gym instructor. I have never looked back.  It has been my passion since to help change people's lives by helping them get out of pain, get fitter and stronger, be happy with themselves, improve relationships and the list goes on.  I love my work, especially when a client puts their complete trust in my training and experience.  The results just happen!

Exercise was always my stress release from work and from kids, even now!  It has kept me sane and healthy.  I very rarely get sick and I today I remain the same weight that I was at 17 years.  I am walking proof that exercise and proper nutrition do work.  Also my secret weapon is taking 'Olive leaf extract' when feeling low on energy or if I'm around people who have colds.

Our family decided to re-locate to Coffs Harbour in 2005. I started up Coastal Health & Fitness and worked as mobile/outdoor personal trainer and ran classes from a local community hall in Toormina.  In 2006 my business became ‘Coastal Pilates & Fitness’ once I completed my Pilates Matwork training. In 2008 Lauren I completed the remainder of my training to operate my own studio and teach Pilates studio/machine based sessions.

My personal training qualifications were attained from the Australian Institute of Fitness, based in Neutral Bay, Sydney.

My Pilates qualifications were attained from Master Trainer, Sally Andersen of Pilates International Training centre, based in Sydney.

I currently have these qualifications:

• Diploma of Professional Pilates Instruction (Membership no. L10510:0147)
• Certificate IV in Fitness – Personal Training, Older Adults (Registration no. 00003486)
• Punchfit Trainer, Punchfit Punch Pad Instructor, Punchfit Kick Pad Instructor
• Metabolic Jumpstart Certified Coach Level 1

and am registered with the following regulatory bodies:

• Pilates Alliance Australiasia as a PAA Full Member and level 1 instructor
• Fitness Australia as a Level 2 Personal Trainer

Coastal Pilates & Fitness is also a registered business member with Fitness Australia.

About the studio

In April 2009, I opened up my own purpose built studio in the beautiful Boambee valley. This studio is like no other in the Coffs region.  The outlook is very peaceful and helps to calm you down if you arrive stressed and pre-occupied.  It's also very private if you are feeling self conscious about yourself.

The studio is air-conditioned and has a timber flooring system designed to minimize jarring on your joints when performing higher impact activities. 

There is a separate toilet, shower/change room and powder room. There are also kitchenette facilities.

There is sealed parking for up to 10 cars, including disabled parking and access.

The studio is also available for hire to complimentary businesses seeking for a truly unique workspace.  Ideally suited to other personal trainers, Yoga, Tai Chai or meditation classes.  See my pricing page for hire costs.