The creators of The Blueprint Initiative, Adrian and Lara Parisi have combined experience of over 15 years in the Health, Fitness and Education industries. As a husband and wife team, they decided to take a break from Full Time teaching to follow their dreams of helping people create and lead mentally fit lives. Over the last two years, they have presented and worked in a range of settings, delivering hands on and engaging wellbeing and resilience building programs and workshops. Their goal is to provide a tool set for their clients that empowers them to cope with the stress of everyday life.
MEET THE CREATORS
ADRIAN PARISI
As a Teacher, Personal Trainer and Life, Mindfulness and Performance Coach, Adrian has spent the last 15 years working with a diverse range of people. In doing so, he has witnessed the impact that the stress and demands of work, study and everyday life have on the individual. Adrian's own personal experiences coupled with his empathy for others, is what drives his passion for helping and educating people to lead both physically and mentally healthier lives.
Throughout his career, Adrian has taught in Primary and Secondary schools, worked alongside elite sports teams, athletes, CEOs, individuals and families. He has delivered a number of workshops for students, parents and corporate offices in the areas of mental health, performance development and wellbeing and has been a keynote speaker at conferences.
Using a holistic approach, Adrian ensures that each of his clients leave with a sense of empowerment and the knowledge and tools required to achieve their goals.
Adrian always has time for a laugh, and loves his sport, exercise and spending time with his loved ones.
LARA PARISI
Lara has completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Physical Education), in which she graduated with Honors 1st Class. She has also completed a Certificate 3 and 4 in Fitness and has worked as a Primary Health and Physical Education coordinator and Personal Trainer.
Lara has a passion for dance, teaching and learning. She enjoys watching her students develop their skills, but more importantly develop their self-confidence and self-esteem, by striving to provide a safe and nurturing environment. Lara has delivered Professional Learning sessions for fellow teachers at school, and at ACHPER and Peak Physical Education conferences.
Lara has taken delight in working alongside her husband to create and expand The Blueprint Initiative. She has enjoyed the opportunity to work in a number of different schools and settings and is very proud of the partnership with Craftercise, in which they have developed a dance program for 4-12 year olds called ‘Dance with a Difference.’ Lara’s other passions include spending time with her son, Xavier, family and friends and being active and outdoors.