Factory 21, 95 Tulip Street, Cheltenham, 3192
ABOUT RELLA'S
At Rella’s Movement Studio, everything begins with one core belief: every body deserves the chance to move with purpose, confidence and freedom.
We believe movement is about far more than exercise. It is about building the strength, trust and confidence to live life well. Every session is guided with intention. Every movement has a reason. This is not about punishment, pressure or chasing extremes. It is about purposeful movement that supports the body for life.
For many adults, especially those navigating injury, joint pain, health concerns, menopause, life transitions or time away from exercise, traditional gym environments can feel intimidating, overwhelming and at times unsafe. At Rella’s, we take a different approach.
Rella’s is a boutique, client-centred space for men and women, where people are supported, not judged, and guided, not pushed. There are no crowded floors, no pressure to keep up and no one-size-fits-all workouts. Instead, we take the time to understand how each person moves, what their body needs, and how to build strength in a way that feels safe, sustainable and supportive.
Using tools such as kettlebells, free weights, ViPRs, sandbells and Power Plates, we help people move better in real life. Our approach is grounded in sustainable human movement, helping clients restore function, rebuild strength, improve confidence and create a body that better supports everyday living.
We work with people from many different starting points. Some have never set foot in a gym. Some are returning to movement after injury, joint replacement or time away. Some are managing joint pain, reduced balance, changing health, menopause, or the physical effects of stress and life demands. Others simply want to feel stronger, steadier, healthier and more confident in their body again. No matter where someone begins, they deserve the opportunity to move well, build strength safely and feel supported in the process.
Rather than placing people into large classes or generic programs, we provide thoughtful coaching, personalised guidance and an environment where movement meets you where you are. Our goal is to help people rebuild trust in their body, regain confidence in how they move, and develop strength that supports the moments that matter most.
Founder Cindy Rella brings over 15 years in the fitness industry and 30+ years as an athlete. A qualified Allied Health Assistant and menopause-informed coach, she works closely with physios, GPs and allied health professionals to get the best outcome for every client.
At Rella’s, movement is not about how you look. It is about how you live.
Move with Purpose. For a Purpose.
COMPLIANCE
First Aid EXPIRES April 2028
CPR EXPIRES April 2027
PL/PI Insurance EXPIRES JAN 2027
Working with Children EXPIRES APR 2029
NDIS Registered Provider since 2019
Recognised with Private Health Funds for Health Management Plans
10% discount applies
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CINDY RELLA
Coach and Owner
I’m Cindy Rella, a lifestyle athlete, Integrated Movement Coach and founder of Rella’s Movement Studio in Cheltenham. In 2026 I was honoured to win both the FITREC Professional Award and the FITREC People’s Choice Award.
For over 30 years, sport and movement have shaped my life. From earning my 4th Dan in Karate and representing Australia at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships, to becoming a multiple World Champion in kettlebell sport with 51 World Championship medals, including 43 gold, and multiple world records, I’ve experienced the highest highs and the deepest setbacks.
At one point, I pushed too hard, chasing success through karate and triathlon until my body broke down. That taught me my greatest lesson: true strength comes not from training harder, but training smarter. Learning to listen to my body, adapt and find joy in movement changed everything. It’s how I’ve achieved what I have in sport, and it’s exactly what I teach.
Before founding Rella’s, I spent 20 years as a printing machinist, where my mechanical mind connected colour, design and precision. That same way of thinking helped me see the body as a finely tuned system, where every moving part works together.
Rella’s is for men and women of every age, stage and ability. Some of my most rewarding work is with people who have never set foot in a gym, or are nervous to return after injury or joint replacement. We start where you are and build from there.
As a post-menopausal woman and menopause-informed coach, I’m passionate about reshaping the conversation around menopause for both women and men. My menopause education includes the Menopause Training Matrix™ (Mish Wright), Menopause 2.0 (Dr Stacy Sims) and MyMT™ Menopause Practitioner training (Dr Wendy Sweet, currently completing).
I’m a qualified Allied Health Assistant (Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance), and I love working alongside physios, GPs and allied health professionals. It gets the best outcome for each client and keeps me learning about the human body.
Away from the studio, I’ve gone back to tap dancing and ballet, purely for the joy of it.
Move with Purpose. For a Purpose.
EDUCATION
Specialising in
Peri & Post Menopause Training
Movement & Mobility
Joint Replacement Rehabilitation
Allied Health Assistance - Physio/Occupational Therapy 2023
Barefoot Training Specialist
Applied Health & Human Performance Specialist
Functional Aging and Exercise Trainer
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