Gail Asbell

Gail owns and co-founded Upstate Studios with her sister in 2009.

Upstate has four locations in Melbourne, Australia. Gail has been teaching yoga and pilates for over a decade. Gail manages a team of over 50 instructors each following signature Upstate class frameworks.

Upstate is on a mission to help people create a positive state of mind. Whether you want to power up or wind down Upstate offers classes to strengthen your body and balance your mind, with a diversity of class styles including reformer pilates, yoga, hot pilates, boxing and meditation.

Prior to founding Upstate Studios Gail was the Marketing Manager at Tourism Victoria. Responsible for brand strategy development and marketing campaigns. Gail has a Bachelor of Business Marketing degree and is passionate about brand marketing and consumer experiences.

Gail lives on the Surf Coast in Torquay. She is a Mum of two children and an ambassador for Lululemon.