Hi, I’m Brenda – the founder of BFF Studios and a proud Portland local. My fitness journey has been shaped by both personal experience and a passion for helping others feel strong and supported in their bodies, no matter their age or fitness level.

After spending several years in the Northern Territory, where I met and married my husband, we returned to Portland in 1998 to be closer to family. What was meant to be a short stay quickly became permanent, and over two decades later, Portland is well and truly home.

I began my professional training in 1999, earning a Diploma in Fitness along with qualifications in Pilates, Barre, Freestyle, Tai Chi, REFIT, Older Adults, Boxing for Fitness, and more. Following a back injury in 2002, I developed a deep interest in injury rehabilitation. With limited support available at the time, I took it upon myself to research, learn and recover. That journey gave me not only a stronger body, but a renewed purpose: to help others move safely, confidently and pain-free.

BFF Studios – originally Brenda’s Functional Fitness – started as a single weekly session and quickly grew into a thriving, full-time studio. We specialise in small group, semi-private and personal training sessions so that every client receives the care, support and individual attention they deserve.

At BFF Studios, we create a welcoming space particularly for those over 35 – to feel comfortable, capable, and empowered. Whether you're returning to fitness, managing an injury, or simply looking for a supportive environment where you’re not just a number, we’re here to help you feel your best.

“It’s not about being the fittest in the room – it’s about feeling at home in your body, supported by your community, and proud of what you can do.”