DEADLIFTS & DEATHMETAL

Elissa is one of the best PTs I have ever come across. Her devotion to continuing education is second to none. Her personalised programs for all of us have all of our best interests in heart. Her dedication to her clients is above all that I know and her encouragement despite of all my challenges and failures is always there and always supportive

Elissa is absolutely incredible. For personal reasons, I cannot engage with a lot of the language/focus you would typically expect from fitness professionals, and I have felt incredibly uncomfortable in any group exercise environment to the point of leaving a group physio session in a hospital after just a few minutes in, to have a panic attack and never return.Elissa's gym is the only environment that I have felt totally welcomed by, I was genuinely shocked at how at ease I felt there. Elissa listened to all of my fears and concerns, then provided a program that focused on making me feel good and the activities I wanted to be able to enjoy, rather than on numbers or looks. She then modified that program after working with me to make it more suitable to my needs.The next time I saw a physiotherapist after seeing Elissa, many of the excercises they assigned for me were similar or the same as what Elissa had already given me, and the physio voiced how impressed they were that I was already familiar with those movements, and had been shown them by someone who clearly knew what they're doing.I've referred many friends to Elissa, they have all said the same thing - they are treated as individuals, with personalised, world class service.I'd also like to mention that even after her many years in the industry, Elissa is constantly expanding her already massive wealth of knowledge - attending seminars, researching, and engaging with her peers to keep her knowledge sharper than the pointiest band logo you've ever seen.The fact that Elissa does all this incredible work out of a gym that plays metal, has excellently themed group sessions, and promotes the local metal scene is the cherry on top. We are not worthy, but we are so grateful.

I can highly recommend Elissa, after trying a few other trainers, who either wanted to obliterate my body through heavy diets and workouts, or others who will literally scroll on your phone whilst supposedly checking form, Elissa does NONE of that.I ended up doing a shout out on a international body builders forum for someone in Melbourne, Elissa was mentioned several times - I met with her and her approach and outlook was so refreshing. She’s a taskmaster! But in the best possible way, and why I am there - to get real help, advice and support. I cannot recommend highly enough!!!

I first went to a Deadlifts and Deathmetal class a few years ago. I was originally attracted by the idea of lifting to good metal and a different kind of gym culture.I found that and more with Elissa, I found her able to tailor a group routine to an individuals needs. Address any technique short comings while keeping a flow and being able to impart knowledge in a down to earth fashion while she does it.Since then I have been seeing her one on for nutritional advice and programming. My training has gone from merely lifting weights to addressing body issues and niggles, some of which I wasn't even aware. Her routines are streamlined, challenging, and well thought out.In my years of training I haven't come across anyone in the fitness industry remotely close to her knowledge and passion. I have learnt an extraordinary amount from Elissa and look forward to learning more as her client in the future!

Elissa is a top tier trainer!! I signed up with her on a friend's recommendation and could not be happier. I've only been doing it a few months but am already seeing great results and having a great time too. She's attentive, knowledgeable, friendly. The best!

Dedicated to the changing needs of her clients and her own continued professional education Elissa is a star trainer and coach. Sessions, programs and support are delivered tirelessly and enthusiastically in a way that has maintained my motivation, drive and enjoyment on my journey pursuing my health, fitness and strength goals. My needs surrounding my complex health condition have been factored in every step of the way and sessions adjusted on the fly as my abilities change week-to-week. This has by far been the most fun and most productive time I've spent in a gym. Elissa and Deadlifts and Deathmetal wholeheartedly get my endorsement.

Elissa is hands down the best personal trainer I've ever had. She figured out my weak areas, personalised a complete package, and with her help I made noticable progress inside a fortnight. Extremely knowledgable, personable and punishing (in a good, personal trainer way). Cannot more highly recommend her.

Elissa is such a great trainer; she really took time to listen to my fitness and injury history and is able to constantly vary my workouts in response to my groaning middle aged aches and pains. I always leave every session grinning and feeling better.

I went to Elissa at Deadlifts & Deathmetal back in 2018 because I KNEW I needed help with my form on my compound lifts.I had been training in my local crossfit class and realised that I was going to get injured with the way I was lifting, due to the lack of care my trainers put into teaching me form and technique, and just wanted me to lift as heavy as I could.Elissa's knowlege and excitement of strength training, biomechanics, and anatomy borders on nerd level...which is exactly how I'd want my coaches to approach their craft/skill.Also, coming up in the metal/hardcore scene myself- I knew Elissa and the environment she had created with D&D would be approachable and unique.Which I was %100 right about.She has helped set me up on my powerlifting journey, helped introduce me to other intelligent, kickass coaches, and on a much more personal level, Elissa has become the benchmark against which I've based my present and future coaches.

With Deadlifts & Deathmetal, Elissa has created a fitness environment - and community - that feels welcoming and approachable, tailor-made for anyone who just isn't that into the top 40 bangers and EDM remixes that populate most gym playlists. Her programs are practical and flexible, and the breadth and depth of her knowledge is absolutely unparalleled.