Diana Woelfle

1.    Who is Diana?  

I grew up in Germany and moved to Australia 18 years ago. Not only did I change my language when I moved to Australia but also my profession and focus. Back in Germany I was working in a big company which was ok but never my dream. So moving country and having children let me into the wellbeing and fitness industry. I ended up becoming a Pilates teacher amongst other certifications as I am a big believer to keep the brain working and I love to learn. I am very passionate about health and if I hadn’t become a Pilates teacher, becoming a nutritionist would have been the other choice.

Nearly three years ago I moved to QLD with my family and had to refocus again on my passions. I am working now in a clinical Pilates environment and offer community Pilates classes which I love.

2.    What is the number one lesson you've learned that you would share with your 12 year old self if you could?

That life has its seasons and nothing ever stays the same. Change is good and sometimes necessary to grow and learn. I think that things happen for a reason so all the things I did when I was twelve years old were the building blocks to my life now. If anything I would probably tell the 12year old self to have more courage and not to worry so much about what other people think.

3.    What does wellbeing mean to you personally and how do you practice self-care/self-love?

To me wellbeing means to look at it holistically; how I feel in my body but also in my head, what I eat, what kind of people I surround myself with, do I have a purpose that gets me out of bed, how does my family unit feel. I try to take time to listen to my body, to look at my body and to how I feel and that will decide what I need, wether that be a bath and a book or an app with the osteopath or a facial ;-)

4.    How do you ensure you prioritise the time to focus on your wellness journey?

 I try to practice what I preach and practice Pilates a couple of times a week as well as some yoga and my two dogs make sure I get to go for a walk every day.  I have a chronic injury so listening to my body is vital for me. I am also only human and allow myself to take rest when I need it and sometimes my Pilates or Yoga practice may only last a couple of minutes. When I moved to Australia and my oldest daughter was 3 months old, I struggled a bit to find time for myself, especially without family support. It was around that time that I stumbled across an article about self care and how important it is to make sure that you look after yourself as well in order to be able to look after everyone else. That kind of stuck with me.

 5.    Who inspires you the most and why?

I was always inspired by my grandmother. She was a small lady but kind, energetic, fierce and had a great moral compass and could stand her ground. I loved spending time with her. There is lots of inspirations from my clients, learning about their life and their own health and wellness journey.

 6.    What does radiance mean to you?

You always look the best if you feel good from the inside. If I feel good in my own skin I feel I radiant.

7.    What is your favourite FRII[S]MITH product and why do you love it?

I love all the products but I love the morning serum the most. Its a nice ritual to use in the morning and I love the feel of my skin as it absorbs all the goodies of the serum and it makes my skin feel energised and fresh.