About
at body by berner, we do fitness differently.
We believe exercise is not a chore. You should feel excited, not apprehensive. Energised, not exhausted. we provide a holistic experience that works out the mind as well as the body. Founded by Bernadette Fahey, Body by Berner will push your expectations of what a total body workout is. A fitness studio that doesn't feel like a typical fitness studio, Body by Berner offers Pilates, Yoga, Meditation and Breathwork classes that makes you feel good while you're working out. Every ‘body’ is welcome at Body By Berner, at all fitness levels.
You are worthy. It all starts here.body by bernerStudio
Located in an intimate setting in the heart of Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach.
In a light-filled space that is designed to inspire, the studio has a temple-like feel in a nod to Bernadette’s passion for spirituality, design and fashion. A striking feature wall filled with art, objects and offerings provides a setting where clients feel uplifted, grounded and ready to ‘feel the Bern.’
Along with artful flourishes, the studio is equipped with commercial grade Pilates Health Equipment Reformers, Wunda Chairs and Small Apparatus.
Meet Bernadette
the founderBernadette's love for movement and the connection between mind and body began 10 years ago when she attended her first Yoga class.
At the time, Bernadette was living in New York and working in the fast-paced world of Public Relations, spearheading campaigns for global fashion brands. Working around the clock meant wellness took a back seat — but, from that very first Yoga class, Bernadette knew that movement was the connected creativity she craved.
On a routine trip back to Australia to renew her US visa, Bernadette rekindled this passion. This visit coincided with the global COVID-19 ‘stay-at-home’ order and allowed her to reconnect with her love of movement. Galvanised, she enrolled at the international authority in Pilates, Polestar Pilates. Body By Berner was born at Bernadette’s home in Tamarama. Quickly forging itself as one of Sydney’s premier and most popular studios, Body By Berner outgrew Tamarama and now has a new home in Ben Buckler, North Bondi.
A Certified Pilates Mat and Reformer and Yoga teacher, Bernadette is renowned for her unique, hybridised style and playful, uplifting approach. Her sessions are grounded in controlled movement sequences and are combined with breathwork and aromatherapy.
Bernadette’s innate knowledge of movement and the body is underscored by spirituality, with mindful connection being vital in creating a truly holistic a truly holistic workout experience.
Bernadette in her own words…“I always remember exercise feeling like a chore and something I had to get through. Since discovering Pilates and Yoga, I have never felt a deeper connection between my mind and body and physically I'm in the best shape I’ve been. My hope with Body By Berner is to help people find that connection too.”