Management Team

Richard Chew
Founder of Elixr Health Clubs

Richard is the founder of Elixr and has set the direction of Elixr Pilates.

Richard's teaching experience extends back to his childhood. He started teaching adults Karate at the age of 14, competed with, and then coached the Australian Karate Team in the 80s, and was head coach of the Australian Aerobics Team in the 90s.

Richard brings his provocative sense of humour to his challenging Pilates and Kickboxing classes.

Amie Higgs
General Manager

Amie has been involved in the fitness industry for over 15 years. Having built a successful personal training business herself,  coached and mentored many personal trainers in developing their own careers, her motivation comes from empowering people to achieve their goals no matter how large or small.

Over the years she has been involved in all facets of health club operations and management, and believes in delivering amazing service and experiences for our members.

In order to continue her learning and development journey Amie is currently completing her Masters in Management (Majoring in Sports management) at UTS.

“Health and Fitness is my passion,  I’m so fortunate to be able to live it everyday”

Belinda Hawes
Club Manager, Bondi Junction

Belinda has long had a passion for health and fitness.

With over 8 years experience in the fitness industry, Belinda began as a group exercise instructor and personal trainer before moving into a managerial role.

Belinda loves interaction with members and her biggest satisfaction comes from helping people achieve their health and fitness goals.

Claudia House
Club Manager, Park Street

Claudia joined Elixr Health Clubs in November 2009 as Membercare Receptionist at Bondi Junction and really fell in love with Elixr, both the members and staff.

Claudia has worked in the customer services industry for over three years. After completing a Public Relations Diploma, Claudia worked in the events industry before returning to her passion of customer service at Elixr.

Claudia has always been interested in the health and fitness industry and the opportunity to combine both her interests in the one role was what she had been looking for.

Rose Cadden
Club Manager, Bligh St

Rose has always had a passion for sports and fitness. She has been coaching and competing in sports from a very young age.

Rose loves nothing more than guiding and helping members achieve their Health and Fitness goals.

“No matter who we are, or what our status is - The greatest wealth is health.”

Ally Brown
MemberCare, Bligh Street

Ally joined the Elixr family in 2009 having taken some time to travel the world after completing a degree in Exercise Science. After returning to Australia and with her studies behind her she was eager to learn about the health and fitness industry.

Ally enjoys living an active and healthy lifestyle and felt that the chance to work in an environment that compliments her studies and customer service experience was too good an opportunity to miss.

Andrea Eckhardt
Assistant Club Manager, Bondi Junction

Before joining our team at Elixr, Andrea was working for five years training and developing staff in customer service throughout various health clubs in NSW.

Andrea’s passion and priority is creating an exceptional and memorable experience for our members in making sure they are consistently provided with the utmost care, attention and courtesy.

Andrea strongly believes Elixr is the ultimate expression of what member care is all about.