Our Team

Niall Murray | Personal Trainer, Nordic Walking & Mountain Bike Instructor

Niall became an outdoor enthusiast as a young lad by completing all three Duke of Edinburgh Awards at school. Having travelled the world through snowboarding he gained the Canadian Association of Snowboard Instructors Award while based at Mont Tremblant in Canada.

Niall returned to Edinburgh to gain a BA Honours in Marketing Management. During his time at University he got more involved in rock climbing and Mountaineering. He went on to complete his Summit and Skills course in Switzerland with the International School of Mountaineering.

This gave Niall the skills and confidence to climb mountains such as the Zinalrothorn (4221 meters), Weissmies (4017 meters) and January Jigsaw on Buachaille Etive Mor. As a passionate mountain biker he gained the Scottish Mountain Bike Leaders Award. He has eighteen years of experience with cross country and downhill bike disciplines. During the last five summers Niall has spent his holidays in Morzine and Avoriaz to ride the world class trails.

He has competed in the Mega Avalanche 33 km downhill race in Alpe d’ Huez in 2010. This summer holiday Niall is travelling to Whistler in BC to compete in the Garbonzo downhill mountain bike race.

Frances Bavin | Nutritional Therapist

Frances first developed her interest in nutrition and nutritional therapy ten years ago. This led to her making dietary and lifestyle changes which improved various aspects of her life immeasurably. This inspired her to retrain as a Nutritional Therapist with the CNM (College of Naturopathic Medicine).

The CNM course looks at nutrition from many different aspects but is firmly scientific and well recognized by the main governing body of Nutritional Therapy; BANT. Frances is also a qualified Zumba dance teacher and she likes to keep fit, healthy and active in her spare time.

With a passion for helping her clients change and improve their diet and lifestyles, she is enthusiastic about her job and the impact that it can make on a person’s life.

Graham Johnston | Celebrity Makeup Artist & Consultant

Movie make-up artist Graham Johnston works with many of Hollywood’s leading actresses including Rachel Weisz, Catherine Zeta Jones and Renee Zellweger.

His long list of film credits includes Bridget Jones’ Diary, Miss Potter, Love Actually and Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason. Graham was nominated for a Bafta for his work on the movie Gladiator and was Max Factor spokesperson for five years from 2001.

As one of the world’s most sought after makeup artists, Graham is constantly travelling the world on location and we are very fortunate to have secured his talents here at our studio when he is back in Scotland. You check out Graham’s handy work in the newly released films out in the cinemas, Unknown starring Liam Neeson and January Jones and The Eagle starring Donald Sutherland and Jamie Bell.

Our clients are enjoying the opportunity to learn makeup skills from someone who works with the most glamorous ladies in the film industry.

Agathe Girard | Professional Dance Teacher

As a qualified dance professional Agathe combines Yoga and Pilates techniques with dynamic exercises to stretch and strengthen your whole body. With a strong emphasis on alignment, flexibility and core strength the classes can be tailored to suit all abilities.

As well as improving your overall flexibility and core strength, you will develop joint flexibility, co-ordination and balance.