About

Meet Renata

Hello, I’m Renata.

I’m a personal trainer, nutritionist, and somatic therapist supporting people to reconnect with their bodies through movement, nutrition, and greater awareness. My work brings together physical training with an understanding of how the body holds stress, adapts over time, and responds to the way we move and live.

I’m interested in helping people build a body that feels strong, capable, and well-supported—along with a growing sense of confidence, vitality, and resilience in everyday life.

An Integrated Approach to Health

For nearly two decades, I’ve worked across fitness, nutrition, and body-based therapeutic approaches. My background includes formal training in fitness and nutrition, alongside further studies in somatic therapy, trauma-informed work, and mindfulness-based practices.

My approach is practical and responsive. Sessions are shaped around your body—supporting strength, mobility, and flexibility, while also working with patterns of tension and holding. There is attention to fascia health, recovery, and nervous system regulation, so that the body can function more efficiently and feel less restricted.

Whether working one-on-one or through a program, the focus is on building sustainable habits and creating the right conditions for long-term change.

My Philosophy

I don’t work with rigid formulas or one-size-fits-all plans. Change tends to be more effective—and more sustainable—when it’s built gradually and in a way that fits your life.

A big part of the work is learning how to better understand your body—how it responds to training, nutrition, stress, and rest. From there, we can make adjustments that support strength, energy, and overall wellbeing in a way that is steady and realistic.

My Training & Background

  • Qualified Personal Trainer & Holistic Nutritionist

  • Hakomi Mindful-Somatic Psychotherapy

  • TRE® (Tension & Trauma Release Exercises)

  • Psychosomatic Therapy

  • Mindfulness & Insight Meditation Teaching

  • Over a decade working in sport, movement, and body-based health

Other Ways to Work With Me

While my work through Holistic Movement focuses on the body through movement and nutrition, my wider work also includes somatic therapy, meditation, and retreat-based experiences.

If you feel called to explore these other aspects of my work, you’re welcome to explore them here:

• Personal offerings, retreats and events: renatamalinauskas.com
• Somatic therapy (Soma Wisdom): somawisdom.com
• Insight meditation courses and events: stillwaterinsight.org

All of these offerings are held with the same intention — to support you in reconnecting with your inner wisdom, cultivating resilience, and living from a more embodied, authentic place.

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Work With Renata

  • ‘Renata takes a balanced approach in exercise and nutrition and has trained me to lose the bad habits over the last 5 years. She is a knowledgeable and a passionate trainer. I am always impressed by how thorough she is and the effort she puts in. Her efforts are not just limited to the time we spend training, but also to check in and is full of advice and helpful tips. She keeps detailed tracks of my progress and is always willing to help. She really listens to what I want and goes above and beyond with helping me achieve my goals. I've received great results!’

    Joao U.

  • ‘Training with Renata has been one of the best decision I've made! Initially, I just wanted to increase my fitness for playing competitive soccer but not only has she helped increase my fitness, but she has helped me increase my confidence which has reaped results. She's dedicated to you as a client, enthusiastic about each session and has a high professional ethic. I thoroughly enjoy each session and the challenges she gives because even when I think I can't do it, she pushes you just enough to get the most out of it! Her combined wealth of fitness and nutrition knowledge is an asset that makes her an exceptionally knowledgeable trainer.’

    Dorothy P.

  • ‘I have been training with Renata for almost 8 years now, and believe she is one of the most experienced & committed trainers around. I’m so proud and really enjoyed the variety & challenge she put into the sessions. I’ve lost almost 10 kilos in first two months. That was a big surprise for me. She is focused on helping me achieve my goals, making every session challenging. My fitness has increased noticeably and I’ve seen improvements in my ability to complete more core exercises, lift progressively heavier weights and generally push myself harder throughout each session. I always look forward to my workouts. Renata ensures that my technique is always correct to avoid any injuries. She is extremely reliable and punctual. Always set up & ready to start training ahead of time, with an exercise routine planned. I thoroughly enjoy working out in the outdoor environment, and would recommend Renata to anyone looking to improve his/her fitness & nutrition. Thanks so much for everything Renata. You’re simply the best.’

    Fred B.

  • Renata is a true Professional and knows her stuff. She understands your needs and limits and adjusts her training to suit her knowledge of body movment and nutrition makes her a well rounded and great PT. I’m really happy with my training and I know as I improve she will challenge me and help me reach my goals! I feel amazing and energized I would recommend Renata to anyone who wants to change their lifestyle and reach what ever goal they want!

    Mark S.

  • I have been training with Renata since the start of the year. I am very happy with the service and professional way in which she conducts her business. Renata is very positive and encouraging. She is also very knowledgeable when it come to nutrition and menu plans to suit personal situations. I am very impressed with Renata and look forward to training with her for a long time to come.

    Tara T

  • I have been fitness training with Renata for 3 to 4 months and been under a nutrition plan specifically designed for me. I have had brilliant results losing 5% body fat and gained not only a world of knowledge for better eating but fitness as well. I have heaps of energy and thrilled with my new confidence.

    Daniela

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