Olia Burtaev

Movement Maker and Artistic director
Founder of The Modern Body. BSc(SpExSc)
Former Olympic Synchronised Swimmer

Olia Burtaev is a versatile talent, embodying various roles as a brand ambassador, model, content creator, and choreographer with a profound passion for wellness and the human body.

Showcasing the seamless fusion of artistry, athleticism, and wellness, Olia’s innovative choreography and creative direction uses movement as a powerful medium to convey compelling narratives.

Originating from a background in high-performance sports, Olia began her journey as an Olympian representing Australia in Synchronised Swimming at the 2012 London Olympic Games. Her love for movement continued beyond the Olympics, leading her into the corporate health and wellness sector. Armed with a Bachelor of Sports Science, Olia pioneered The Modern Body, a revolutionary training platform originally featured at The Calile Hotel, seamlessly integrating her hybrid techniques of Barre, Pilates, Stretch, and Strength training.

Olia has graced global and national campaigns for prestigious brands such as Chopard, Armani, Longchamp, Aje as well as sports and fitness alignments with PE Nation, the f1 and New Balance, to name a few.