I am a very client focused Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist, it is in my nature to build a rapport with people, and especially my clients.
I really want my clients to achieve their goals as much as they do themselves, and take great satisfaction from seeing them over time improve all aspects of their health and fitness, not just physically but mentally also.
There is nothing better than watching someone overcome the hurdles in front of them, better their bodies and minds and gain self-confidence, it actually makes me feel very proud of them.
Working in a previous very successful career in the Film and Television industry allowed extensive travel throughout the world, working on various shows and films, including films such as Lord of The Rings and King Kong. During my time living in Australia I was also a registered member of Fitness Australia (official register for fitness therapists)
Whilst I feel lucky and fortunate to have done this – it was very exciting and fulfilling in many aspects, I craved another challenge, a challenge that I had sole control over in a subject that I was very passionate about. I developed a self-imposed determination to build a health and fitness business where I could reach the general public in order to vastly improve their health and fitness.
Over many years I had gained considerable knowledge of extremely effective exercise, nutrition and treatment practices and just knew I had to channel my knowledge and enthusiasm into this and use it to change the lives for the better of as many people as I could.
During my travels I experienced many inspiring moments, one such moment was coming across a certain middle aged gentleman who was of average height and average build, but possessed the most extraordinary fitness, strength and endurance levels, and all down to “back to basics” eating habits and hard training without a machine in sight!
I had to find out more, and I did...much, much more!
This further inspired me to do endless amounts of research over many years.
That dedication to find the most effective and healthy strategies to transform ordinary people into very fit and healthy beings` drove me to where I am today.
Exams and qualifications are important of course, but I wanted much, much more than that. Following many years of research and networking I knew I was able to offer what I believe to be extremely effective and tailored solutions to people who want to improve their bodies and minds.
I always knew I could make a significant difference to the “man or woman on the street” and wanted to make use of all this research and knowledge in the most hands-on way that I could.
Achieving permanent weight loss, reaching fitness potentials and significant improvements of health and well-being are all what I strive to help people with.
I am still horrified at the amount of bad advice and immoral marketing that exists! I want to spread better, healthier advice and habits.
By working alone, I don`t have to adhere to management systems and protocols, enabling me to be refreshingly honest and more expressive with my strategies to help people. I enjoy the company of honest and open-minded people, whether that be in a work or social environment.
Qualifications:
Level 2 Gym Instructor
Foundations of Fitness Instructions
Fitness Programming
Group Fitness Instruction
Factors Affecting Fitness Instruction
Working In the Fitness IndustryLevel 3 Advanced Fitness Instructor
Level 3 Personal trainer
Nutrition & Weight Management
Advanced Aerobics Training
Advanced Resistance Training
Professional Practice
Business Management in FitnessLevel 3 Exercise For Older Adults
Age -related Changes to the Body
Degenerative Diseases
Psychological Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
Sociological Benefits of Exercise for Older Adults
Guidelines for Adapting Exercise for Older Adults
Exercise Programming for Older Adults
Level 3 GP Exercise Referral
Anatomy and physiology for exercise and health
Principles of physical activity and exercise referral
Effective exercise programming for clients with medical conditions
Instructing exercise with referred clients
Professional practice in exercise referral
Level 4 Exercise Management of Low Back Pain
Understanding low back pain and the effects of activity
Progressive exercise programming for clients with low back pain
Level 3 – Therapeutic & Sports Massage
Swedish type massage
Level 4 – Sports &; Remedial Massage
Deep Tissue Massage including treatment of many chronic injuries
Level 5 - Electrotherapy and Ultrasound
Ultrasound - an injury healing treatment
TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) - a pain relief treatment
for soft tissue injuries
Level 5 - Musculoskeletal Examination and Assessment