Our team
MONTANA
Co-owner / Host / Nutritionist
Meet Montana
Born in Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Montana’s passion lies in food, adventure, and pushing her limits—both mentally and physically. A qualified nutritionist, she launched her business, Simply Fuelled, in 2023 to help others make smarter food choices, especially when it comes to fueling for performance.
As a type 1 diabetic, Montana knows all too well the challenge of balancing her health with high-energy activities, but she thrives on it. When she’s not working or cooking up something delicious, you can catch her playing AFL for the Manly Wolves or getting her heart pumping with outdoor adventures—think hiking, swimming, and running.
Her love for all things nature led her to Byron Bay, where she and her partner Alex (her co-conspirator in adventure) spend every possible moment exploring the stunning hinterland. Well & Wild Escapes is a fusion of her love for food, the outdoors, and Alex’s adventurous spirit.
Ready to join Montana and the team for an unforgettable escape? Bring your energy, and she’ll bring the fun.
ALEX
Co-owner / Host / Personal Trainer
Meet Alex
Originally from Brighton in the UK, Alex is all about pushing boundaries and living life to the fullest. Whether it's skiing, snowboarding, surfing, mountain biking, hiking, or rock climbing—he's tried it all. His journey took him to Canada in his teenage years, where he became a qualified ski instructor and found his passion for teaching others.
That love for guiding people only grew, and Alex went on to become a qualified personal trainer. Now, he manages a gym in Sydney's Northern Beaches, where he thrives on building a supportive, tight-knit community. There's nothing he loves more than helping people show up for themselves and smash their goals.
When he's not in the gym, Alex is out in nature, exploring new challenges and soaking up everything the world has to offer. Together with Montana, he co-founded Well & Wild Escapes to bring their shared love of adventure, fitness, and good times to like-minded souls. If you're ready to embrace the wild and push your limits, Alex is the one to show you how.
MICHAEL
Breathwork coach
Michael’s journey to breathwork began after a near-death experience at 8 years old, followed by a 20-year career in adventure tourism. As a skydiving instructor for a decade, he saw the link between breath control and staying calm under pressure, sparking his passion for teaching breathwork.
In 2019, a serious injury led Michael to dive deeper into breath techniques, studying methods like Apnea Survival, Oxygen Advantage, and Freediving. Today, he helps people unlock their potential by harnessing the power of breath.
At Well & Wild Escapes, Michael will guide you through powerful breathwork techniques to enhance both performance and well-being. You’ll experience a Surf Apnea session in the pool, learning to hold your breath like a pro, and a guided meditation during an ice bath, where you'll discover how breath can help you stay calm and focused. You’ll leave with practical tools to bring calm, clarity, and resilience into your daily life.
NIKKI
Private Chef / Nutritionist
Nikki is a vibrant force in the kitchen, an energetic, joy-filled chef qualified in nutrition and holistic health coaching. With a deep love for creating food that brings people together, her dishes are more than meals; they’re colourful, nourishing experiences designed to fuel connection, movement and joy.
Her global journey has taken her from superyachts to wellness retreats in Central America, while in Sri Lanka she worked as a restaurant consultant, discovering her rhythm blending bold flavours with fresh, local ingredients. Inspired by culture, adventure and community, Nikki’s cooking reflects her zest for life and her belief that food lies at the heart of meaningful connection.
When she’s not creating vibrant share-style feasts, you’ll find her chasing waves and getting her toes over the nose, hiking through nature or soaking up the sun with salt in her hair.