Meet the Team
Fiona Cosgrove – National General Manager - The Golden Door Australia
Fiona oversees all The Golden Door properties with an eye for what is working well and how we can constantly improve our program and care for our guests.
As a leader in the fitness, health and wellness fields, Fiona has more than 25 years experience; her knowledge and credentials cover a wide scope within these industries. Fiona has owned and managed one of Australia's leading fitness clubs in Sydney CBD and is also a profiled university lecturer.
Fiona is also a Life and Wellness Coach where she has trained over 500 fitness professionals since 2007 in the theory of wellness coaching and the skills required to help people with the challenges of making lifestyle behaviour changes.
As a sought after corporate speaker for both national and international conference engagements, Fiona has regularly presented topics in the areas of motivation, stress management and work/life balance, as well as organising executive wellness coaching, seminars and training for blue chip companies. Fiona holds master’s degrees in Exercise Science and in Counselling.
Brigid Walsh - General Manager - The Golden Door Health Retreat Elysia
Many of our past guests of The Golden Door Health Retreat in Queensland would already fondly know Brigid from her role as Program Manager over a period of six years. For many, she played a major part in their life changing experience, positively influencing and inspiring thousands during her time there.
Brigid’s extensive experience in the health, fitness, wellness and sports spheres spans more than 20 years. During this period she has established herself as a reputable and passionate industry leader; inspiring and motivating others along the way. Brigid has held senior management and leadership positions within government, private and not-for-profit organisations, including The Australian Sports Commission, National Heart Foundation, Queensland Health and The Golden Door Health Retreat Queensland.
With qualifications in management, sports science, health & wellness coaching, group fitness and Yoga, Brigid uniquely fuses her intrinsic knowledge of the industry with an evidence-based and holistic approach to wellbeing education, training and coaching.
Melissa Ingram - Operations Manager - The Golden Door Health Retreat Elysia
Melissa studied physiotherapy at Sydney University before moving to Newcastle to begin her career in the Hunter New England health system. After owning a private practice, Mel was attracted to the holistic nature of The Golden Door Health Retreat Elysia. Using her physiotherapy skills, and exercise class knowledge Mel became Wellness Director.
She is now the retreat’s Operations Manager and keeps a close eye on the content of the program as well as keeping in touch with guest experiences by teaching many classes and seminars.
Sally Dickinson - Program Manager - The Golden Door Health Retreat Elysia
Sally's interest in health and fitness stemmed from the young age of six when she started gymnastics lessons, which then progressed into a love of dance. She is fully qualified in all aspects of dance, including jazz, hip hop, classical and tap.
Evolving into a career of health and wellness, Sally obtained her qualifications as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer, and also holds an Advanced Diploma in Nutritional Medicine and Naturopathy. Sally enjoys Personal Training, Body Pump, Group Groove, Boxing and Circuits and has also successfully ran her own Boot Camp business. As a hobby, Sally enjoys aerial acrobatics, particularly the trapeze and tissu.
Kellee Griffiths - Spa Manager - The Golden Door Health Retreat Elysia
Kellee has been involved in the beauty and makeup industry for 24 years, completing a Certificate IV in Beauty, and has also owned her own salon on the New South Wales central coast.
Kellee enjoys the interaction with clients and knowing she can provide an experience that is second to none at The Golden Door Spa, making guests feel great about themselves.