Allegra Studios Founder
Alex Darnley-Stuart Physiotherapist
Founder of Allegra Studios: Physio & Pilates and Dance Academy, Alexandra is our Head Physiotherapist, Pilates instructor and professional dancer and teacher across multiple disciplines for Allegra Dance Academy. Her love of dancing combines with her studies of the human body to provide her clients with a wholistic approach to injuries and preventative management
Alex has a special interest in foot/ankle and hip/pelvic injuries and previously worked in Sydney supporting professional and emerging dancers.
Physiotherapy and Movement Instructors
Mel Dwyer Physiotherapist
Amy Patten Exercise Scientist
Caitlin Cagnola Physiotherapist
Mel has been a Physiotherapist on the Capricorn Coast since 2018. She finds joy in running classes, helping people achieve sport, mobility and activity goals and collaborating with clients to manage their conditions, acute or chronic.
Her positive outlook and problem-solving skills make for a therapist who is flexible and able to work in p
Mel has been a Physiotherapist on the Capricorn Coast since 2018. She finds joy in running classes, helping people achieve sport, mobility and activity goals and collaborating with clients to manage their conditions, acute or chronic.
Her positive outlook and problem-solving skills make for a therapist who is flexible and able to work in partnership with her patients. Mel is ready for any challenge and to support you on your journey to health.
Caitlin Cagnola Physiotherapist
Amy Patten Exercise Scientist
Caitlin Cagnola Physiotherapist
Caitlin is an experienced and caring physiotherapist who is committed to helping her patients achieve great outcomes and reach their goals. Being born and bred in Rocky, Caitlin has returned to sunny CQ after having been a part-owner of a Brisbane clinic for the past 5yrs, and is excited to be apart of the physiotherapy team at Allegra Ph
Caitlin is an experienced and caring physiotherapist who is committed to helping her patients achieve great outcomes and reach their goals. Being born and bred in Rocky, Caitlin has returned to sunny CQ after having been a part-owner of a Brisbane clinic for the past 5yrs, and is excited to be apart of the physiotherapy team at Allegra Physio and Pilates.
Caitlin has completed additional training in neck and back pain, Men’s health pelvic floor rehabilitation (pre- and post- prostatectomy), TMJ / jaw dysfunction, shoulders, running injuries, pre- and post-natal care in women, and Pilates for women and men of all age groups and fitness levels.
Amy Patten Exercise Scientist
Amy Patten Exercise Scientist
Amy Patten Exercise Scientist
Amy has studied a Bachelor of Human Movement Sciences and is an Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute trained instructor. Her past experience in corporate health and wellbeing & sports coaching helps her to understand the functional application of movement. Amy takes all of Allegra Studios Mat and Circuit Pilates and guides some o
Amy has studied a Bachelor of Human Movement Sciences and is an Australian Physiotherapy Pilates Institute trained instructor. Her past experience in corporate health and wellbeing & sports coaching helps her to understand the functional application of movement. Amy takes all of Allegra Studios Mat and Circuit Pilates and guides some of the Program Pilates Classes.
Amy is also an Early Year Primary Teacher and whilst not teaching much these days, remains passionate about preparing children's for the transition to the school setting. Recognising the changing needs of our children, Amy also offers our Tumble Tots classes.
Dance Academy
Renee Clare
Shae Griffiths
Emma Reynolds
Renee has taught at Allegra for 5 years after taking leave of her professional career as an accomplished ballerina and jazz dancer to live in Yeppoon with her young family. She teaches most of our adult dance classes and many of our Ballet classes.
Renee is inspired by dancer Justine Summers and performs on stage with our students at the end of year concert.
Emma Reynolds
Shae Griffiths
Emma Reynolds
Emma joined the Allegra team at the beginning of 2024 as one of our dance teachers and has now taken on a new role as dance administrator along with teaching many of the classes.
Emma began dancing at the age of 3. After completing all RAD ballet exams and EDTA Jazz and tap exams and with Members Jazz diploma and Associate Tap Diploma, s
Emma joined the Allegra team at the beginning of 2024 as one of our dance teachers and has now taken on a new role as dance administrator along with teaching many of the classes.
Emma began dancing at the age of 3. After completing all RAD ballet exams and EDTA Jazz and tap exams and with Members Jazz diploma and Associate Tap Diploma, she moved on to pre-professional fulltime training in Brisbane. Emma teaches the Comdance tap syllabus at Allegra along with RAD ballet.
Rhi Vaughan
Shae Griffiths
Shae Griffiths
Rhianna started with Allegra in 2024 and brings a powerhouse of experience, stamina and creativity. Rhi grew up in Yeppoon and has be obsessed with dance since the age of 4 and her passion only grew from her time at Ev&Bow Training Centre in Sydney and overseas pursuits dancing.
Rhi and is a fan of Sarah Boulter's spectacular choreograph
Rhianna started with Allegra in 2024 and brings a powerhouse of experience, stamina and creativity. Rhi grew up in Yeppoon and has be obsessed with dance since the age of 4 and her passion only grew from her time at Ev&Bow Training Centre in Sydney and overseas pursuits dancing.
Rhi and is a fan of Sarah Boulter's spectacular choreography, having had the honour to perform Boulter's Contemporary Creating "Tenacity" in 2022.
Shae Griffiths
Shae Griffiths
Shae Griffiths
Shae grew up in Yeppoon and began dancing with she was 4. She finished her own dance training in 2024 with beautiful performances in the Allegra Dance Academy end of year concert "The Enchanted Deal".
Her creativity and passion are an asset to our team. Shae completed a dance apprenticeship with Allegra in 2023 and began teaching our Ti
Shae grew up in Yeppoon and began dancing with she was 4. She finished her own dance training in 2024 with beautiful performances in the Allegra Dance Academy end of year concert "The Enchanted Deal".
Her creativity and passion are an asset to our team. Shae completed a dance apprenticeship with Allegra in 2023 and began teaching our Tiny Tots and Junior dance classes in 2024.
Shae is a fan of Maddie Ziegler's dance solo "Cry" and loves performing lyrical dance.
Administration Team
Tracey Hope
Emma McPherson
Emma McPherson
- General Administration -
This is one of the smiling faces that will welcome you at Allegra Studios.
Tracey started at Allegra as participant of our adult dance fitness classes and quickly enrolled her two gorgeous girls in the dance school. She then commenced her admin role 2022. Her most recent claim to fame is as the Allegra Danc
- General Administration -
This is one of the smiling faces that will welcome you at Allegra Studios.
Tracey started at Allegra as participant of our adult dance fitness classes and quickly enrolled her two gorgeous girls in the dance school. She then commenced her admin role 2022. Her most recent claim to fame is as the Allegra Dance School costume expert with her superb sewing skills.
Tracey is your go to with any class enrolment enquiries and or bookings for physio and movement classes.
Emma McPherson
Emma McPherson
Emma McPherson
- Financial Administration -
Emma first discovered Allegra Studios when she wanted to rebuild core strength after having her second child. She started coming regularly to Pilates classes, and her 2 children both now attend the dance academy.
Emma manages the finance and business administration of Allegra Studios. She will happily discuss and payment or billing enquires.