Sya has passion for helping people achieve their goals in a fun yet challenging way with intelligent training and nutrition solutions to cater for everyday lifestyle. He combines a unique variety of exercises so that sessions are fulfilling and never become boring or predictable.

Qualifications:
CERT III & IV
Certified Boxing Trainer
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
Functional training course

Matt is an experienced & passionate personal trainer who loves helping people transform their lives. He has experienced his own health & weight loss journey over the past 15 years. It started with him losing 30kg & turning his life around. Matt takes a holistic approach to training and can give techniques to help support both your mind and body.

My personal goal is to educate as many people I can about the study that I find most interesting. When training with me, you won’t only be pushed to a new limit in the gym; you will take away a greater understanding about your body and how your training can be designed especially for you.

Qualifications
Personal Training Cert IV
Nutritional Advisor Level IV

Michael is an exceptional strength and conditioning coach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Since 2013 Michael has spent a number of years working as a Sport Scientist and PT across a number of different Aquatic Centres around Melbourne. With a wide scope of clientele Michael has honed his skills working with elite athletes to help them towards any goal.

Hi I’m Andrew, Fitness Manager here at South Pacific Health Clubs. My fitness journey started at the age of 11, at a local gym in Dubbo, NSW. I was loving my Martial Arts and Kids Weights Program.

I began working in the Industry from 1998, teaching Martial Arts, Fitness Boxing and Gym work. Ever since, I have been working in a variety of areas within the Industry which included owning two gyms. I love helping others achieve their fitness goals, and being the best they can be!

I was brought up in a very healthy conscious family and given early access to the industry through my father. My father has owned a community gym in the heart of Denmark for over three decades, so this way of life has become a part of my DNA. As I have grown older I have gained a great understanding of how looking after your wellbeing, health and fitness can have a major impact on your life.

I love focusing on enabling people to live a balanced lifestyle, as your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical goals. My previous experience as a handball player has made me very aware that time, hard work and dedication are major components in the fulfilment of peoples goals and aspirations. I want to be there, next to you, throughout your journey, as witnessing people realise their fitness dreams and change their way of life, is the biggest gift you can get as a Personal Trainer.

Gabriel is an exceptional strength and conditioning coach with a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Ballarat.

For the last 3 years he’s been honing his skills with some of Melbourne’s best injury management professionals and sporting coaches.

Because of his skill set, Gabriel is able to manage a wide variety of clientele whether they need rehab for ongoing injuries, or further development of their chosen sport.

I am a former European professional basketball player and personal trainer who has spent a total of 6 years playing within the European Union.

During my career I have dedicated and spent countless hours perfecting my professional skills so that you can train with the best whilst hitting all your fitness goals.

I believe that with discipline, persistence and professional guidance, you can achieve the fitness goals that you are aiming for!

In 2016 I achieved one of my biggest life goals, I entered and was placed 2nd in one of Australia’s biggest body transformation challenges. This success inspired me so in 2017 I then stood on stage as a Fitness and Sports Model winning the Sports Model Division.

These achievements have inspired me to help and support others transform their mind-set, eating habits, fitness goals and attitude towards leading a healthier and sustainable lifestyle.

With this in mind, my clients achieve their goals through individually tailored programs, education through correct technique and professionally recognised training methods. We will set realistic goals and whilst working together as a team help you reach and achieve yours.

An accomplished former British Forces Physical Training Instructor and Personal Trainer. My philosophy focuses on continual lifelong learning as I work towards enhancing the well-being of my clients by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, support, motivation, guidance and resources to assist and inspire them on their journey to a healthier life.

Together we will transform your quality of life through active participation in regular fitness activities and the integration of guided fitness programs, to make your health goals become a reality, in a caring, fun, and dynamic environment.

Fitness provides us with the ability to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle.

Myles brings a wealth of over 10 years industry experience to South Pacific and your training sessions. Throughout his career he has assisted 100’s of clients in losing/gaining 1000’s of kilos and coaches Kettlebells, Boxing (fitness/technique), Lean Muscle Growth, HIIT and Health Education. He is extremely passionate about the industry, with many external involvements as well, and focuses on implementing a balanced lifestyle ofactivity, wellness, education and new training techniques with all clients.

With Myles you will achieve SUCCESS in your training with guidance, consistency and some all important motivation.

With her bubbly smile and energetic personality, she is extremely passionate about helping you change your life and reach your goals. She has grown up around all things fitness and with her father’s experience as an ex world rated fighter, Tarryn has specialised in boxing related fitness and techniques for over 10 years. On top of all of this, Tarryn’s knowledge and understanding of weight loss and strength conditioning combined with nutrition will ensure your health and fitness goals are realised.

With experience in both the US and the UK, Personal Training to me is more than a job, it’s my lifestyle and I take great pleasure in helping people achieve their goals. I pride myself in working with each client on an individual basis; everyone receives a program and advice tailored specifically for their body type and goals. I have been fortunate enough to train a wide range of people of varying age and ability and have received great feedback and referrals from their exceptional results.

Luke is a career Personal Trainer with over 10 years of knowledge & experience as a 1 on 1 trainer. After studying sport science at Otago university Luke opened training studios in NZ and then Spain before joining the team here at st Kilda.

Today Luke focuses on correct movement patterns of the body in order to obtain true strength and full movement of the body. Luke uses free weights, kettlebells and cables to challenge the body, encourage correct muscle activation and create true core and full body strength. Luke specialises in advanced posture correction through the balance and correct activation of muscle, pain management, mobility and rehabilitation training. Luke has a deep understanding of the human body and provides his clients with corrective movement solutions to prevent injury alleviate pain and rehabilitate post injury.

If you are looking for an experienced personal trainer to challenge, correct and educate you and your body then Luke is the trainer for you!

Born in Brazil, I have been living in Australia for 10 years. I have worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years. I am an amateur boxer and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recently won a gold medal in a tournament.

My experience extends in facilitating RPM cycling, core and trampoline classes and regularly run bootcamps. I hold a Bachelor degree in P.E. teaching and this qualification has given me the knowledge and skills to support people to strengthen their mindset and to assist them in achieving their personal fitness goals.

I am an open-minded, dedicated trainer who enjoys a variety of training methods, from bulking up to yoga or from functional training to boxing. Whatever your goal is, I am there with you all the way to reach it!

From almost a decade of taking people through successful body transformations, Stephen’s clients always achieve fantastic results. Stephen is not interested in short-lived results but believes in creating sustainable change in health, energy and body shape.

When fighting through cancer, Stephen put the training and nutrition principles he teaches to the test and the doctors were astonished with the recovery he made and the muscle he was able to put back on during his aggressive treatments!

Elka Pettifer dedicates her life to helping others achieve their dreams in life through Health & Fitness & Holistic Wellness. Elka’s passion stems from her experience of living and breathing it, from being a professional dancer to delivering primetime group exercise classes and wellness programs.

Elka strives to create a platform which inspires new goals, bigger & better than they were the day before.

One of Melbourne’s premier personal trainers. My vision is to help people enjoy life and feel good about themselves. My strengths are functional training and glute/core conditioning. Fitness has, and always will be my way of living.

It is what drives me every single day to get out of bed and do what I love – Helping people achieve their goals

I have been a personal trainer since 2009, with my passion and desire to help people get the most out of their training to further improve their quality of life, I have gained knowledge and experience in many styles of training, specifically Crossfit. With my passion for the sport of fitness I have been able to turn back the clock for many of my clients through functional training and fitness. Focusing on strengthening weaknesses, rehabilitation, building mindsets and touching on how to fuel the body.

I discovered Crossfit in 2011 where I was challenged in so many areas of my training, this encouraged me to take up Olympic Weightlifting to improve my strength and skill set. With my progressive training I have reached a competition level in Crossfit and aspire to continue evolving in all the areas of my training to see me reach a professional level.

A personal trainer originally from New Zealand, Alex has been in the fitness industry for several years. His focus is to get you feeling physically and mentally healthy, as well as providing extensive knowledge of how to perform fundamental exercises.

His focus is strength based, and has valuable knowledge in the Powerlifting aspect of fitness. While strength is important, Alex believes in being equally strong and functional, so he also focuses on balancing and mobility training, primarily with barbells and dumbbells.

Alex believes in an 80:20 approach towards diets – 80% strict, 20% leniency. Balancing a healthy diet with the occasional cravings will bring a sustainable, enjoyable eating lifestyle.

Amanda has been involved in sports and athletics her whole life. Since 2008, she has worked with over 2,000 clients through her group fitness and one-on-one sessions to achieve their health and fitness goals. When you meet Amanda, her friendly enthusiasm and passion for fitness is infectious. Her goal is to ensure your sessions are CHALLENGING, FOCUSED and FUN!

Her passion is helping others achieve their weight loss and fitness goals.

She is with you every step during the physical and mental journey.

Sya has passion for helping people achieve their goals in a fun yet challenging way with intelligent training and nutrition solutions to cater for everyday lifestyle. He combines a unique variety of exercises so that sessions are fulfilling and never become boring or predictable.

Qualifications:
CERT III & IV
Certified Boxing Trainer
Certified Kettlebell Instructor
Functional training course

Matt is an experienced & passionate personal trainer who loves helping people transform their lives. He has experienced his own health & weight loss journey over the past 15 years. It started with him losing 30kg & turning his life around. Matt takes a holistic approach to training and can give techniques to help support both your mind and body.

My personal goal is to educate as many people I can about the study that I find most interesting. When training with me, you won’t only be pushed to a new limit in the gym; you will take away a greater understanding about your body and how your training can be designed especially for you.

Qualifications
Personal Training Cert IV
Nutritional Advisor Level IV

Michael is an exceptional strength and conditioning coach with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise and Sport Science. Since 2013 Michael has spent a number of years working as a Sport Scientist and PT across a number of different Aquatic Centres around Melbourne. With a wide scope of clientele Michael has honed his skills working with elite athletes to help them towards any goal.

Hi I’m Andrew, Fitness Manager here at South Pacific Health Clubs. My fitness journey started at the age of 11, at a local gym in Dubbo, NSW. I was loving my Martial Arts and Kids Weights Program.

I began working in the Industry from 1998, teaching Martial Arts, Fitness Boxing and Gym work. Ever since, I have been working in a variety of areas within the Industry which included owning two gyms. I love helping others achieve their fitness goals, and being the best they can be!

I was brought up in a very healthy conscious family and given early access to the industry through my father. My father has owned a community gym in the heart of Denmark for over three decades, so this way of life has become a part of my DNA. As I have grown older I have gained a great understanding of how looking after your wellbeing, health and fitness can have a major impact on your life.

I love focusing on enabling people to live a balanced lifestyle, as your mental wellbeing is just as important as your physical goals. My previous experience as a handball player has made me very aware that time, hard work and dedication are major components in the fulfilment of peoples goals and aspirations. I want to be there, next to you, throughout your journey, as witnessing people realise their fitness dreams and change their way of life, is the biggest gift you can get as a Personal Trainer.

Gabriel is an exceptional strength and conditioning coach with a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Ballarat.

For the last 3 years he’s been honing his skills with some of Melbourne’s best injury management professionals and sporting coaches.

Because of his skill set, Gabriel is able to manage a wide variety of clientele whether they need rehab for ongoing injuries, or further development of their chosen sport.

I am a former European professional basketball player and personal trainer who has spent a total of 6 years playing within the European Union.

During my career I have dedicated and spent countless hours perfecting my professional skills so that you can train with the best whilst hitting all your fitness goals.

I believe that with discipline, persistence and professional guidance, you can achieve the fitness goals that you are aiming for!

In 2016 I achieved one of my biggest life goals, I entered and was placed 2nd in one of Australia’s biggest body transformation challenges. This success inspired me so in 2017 I then stood on stage as a Fitness and Sports Model winning the Sports Model Division.

These achievements have inspired me to help and support others transform their mind-set, eating habits, fitness goals and attitude towards leading a healthier and sustainable lifestyle.

With this in mind, my clients achieve their goals through individually tailored programs, education through correct technique and professionally recognised training methods. We will set realistic goals and whilst working together as a team help you reach and achieve yours.

An accomplished former British Forces Physical Training Instructor and Personal Trainer. My philosophy focuses on continual lifelong learning as I work towards enhancing the well-being of my clients by empowering them with the knowledge, skills, support, motivation, guidance and resources to assist and inspire them on their journey to a healthier life.

Together we will transform your quality of life through active participation in regular fitness activities and the integration of guided fitness programs, to make your health goals become a reality, in a caring, fun, and dynamic environment.

Fitness provides us with the ability to enjoy a healthy active lifestyle.

Myles brings a wealth of over 10 years industry experience to South Pacific and your training sessions. Throughout his career he has assisted 100’s of clients in losing/gaining 1000’s of kilos and coaches Kettlebells, Boxing (fitness/technique), Lean Muscle Growth, HIIT and Health Education. He is extremely passionate about the industry, with many external involvements as well, and focuses on implementing a balanced lifestyle ofactivity, wellness, education and new training techniques with all clients.

With Myles you will achieve SUCCESS in your training with guidance, consistency and some all important motivation.

With her bubbly smile and energetic personality, she is extremely passionate about helping you change your life and reach your goals. She has grown up around all things fitness and with her father’s experience as an ex world rated fighter, Tarryn has specialised in boxing related fitness and techniques for over 10 years. On top of all of this, Tarryn’s knowledge and understanding of weight loss and strength conditioning combined with nutrition will ensure your health and fitness goals are realised.

With experience in both the US and the UK, Personal Training to me is more than a job, it’s my lifestyle and I take great pleasure in helping people achieve their goals. I pride myself in working with each client on an individual basis; everyone receives a program and advice tailored specifically for their body type and goals. I have been fortunate enough to train a wide range of people of varying age and ability and have received great feedback and referrals from their exceptional results.

Luke is a career Personal Trainer with over 10 years of knowledge & experience as a 1 on 1 trainer. After studying sport science at Otago university Luke opened training studios in NZ and then Spain before joining the team here at st Kilda.

Today Luke focuses on correct movement patterns of the body in order to obtain true strength and full movement of the body. Luke uses free weights, kettlebells and cables to challenge the body, encourage correct muscle activation and create true core and full body strength. Luke specialises in advanced posture correction through the balance and correct activation of muscle, pain management, mobility and rehabilitation training. Luke has a deep understanding of the human body and provides his clients with corrective movement solutions to prevent injury alleviate pain and rehabilitate post injury.

If you are looking for an experienced personal trainer to challenge, correct and educate you and your body then Luke is the trainer for you!

Born in Brazil, I have been living in Australia for 10 years. I have worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years. I am an amateur boxer and compete in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and recently won a gold medal in a tournament.

My experience extends in facilitating RPM cycling, core and trampoline classes and regularly run bootcamps. I hold a Bachelor degree in P.E. teaching and this qualification has given me the knowledge and skills to support people to strengthen their mindset and to assist them in achieving their personal fitness goals.

I am an open-minded, dedicated trainer who enjoys a variety of training methods, from bulking up to yoga or from functional training to boxing. Whatever your goal is, I am there with you all the way to reach it!

From almost a decade of taking people through successful body transformations, Stephen’s clients always achieve fantastic results. Stephen is not interested in short-lived results but believes in creating sustainable change in health, energy and body shape.

When fighting through cancer, Stephen put the training and nutrition principles he teaches to the test and the doctors were astonished with the recovery he made and the muscle he was able to put back on during his aggressive treatments!

Elka Pettifer dedicates her life to helping others achieve their dreams in life through Health & Fitness & Holistic Wellness. Elka’s passion stems from her experience of living and breathing it, from being a professional dancer to delivering primetime group exercise classes and wellness programs.

Elka strives to create a platform which inspires new goals, bigger & better than they were the day before.

One of Melbourne’s premier personal trainers. My vision is to help people enjoy life and feel good about themselves. My strengths are functional training and glute/core conditioning. Fitness has, and always will be my way of living.

It is what drives me every single day to get out of bed and do what I love – Helping people achieve their goals

I have been a personal trainer since 2009, with my passion and desire to help people get the most out of their training to further improve their quality of life, I have gained knowledge and experience in many styles of training, specifically Crossfit. With my passion for the sport of fitness I have been able to turn back the clock for many of my clients through functional training and fitness. Focusing on strengthening weaknesses, rehabilitation, building mindsets and touching on how to fuel the body.

I discovered Crossfit in 2011 where I was challenged in so many areas of my training, this encouraged me to take up Olympic Weightlifting to improve my strength and skill set. With my progressive training I have reached a competition level in Crossfit and aspire to continue evolving in all the areas of my training to see me reach a professional level.

A personal trainer originally from New Zealand, Alex has been in the fitness industry for several years. His focus is to get you feeling physically and mentally healthy, as well as providing extensive knowledge of how to perform fundamental exercises.

His focus is strength based, and has valuable knowledge in the Powerlifting aspect of fitness. While strength is important, Alex believes in being equally strong and functional, so he also focuses on balancing and mobility training, primarily with barbells and dumbbells.

Alex believes in an 80:20 approach towards diets – 80% strict, 20% leniency. Balancing a healthy diet with the occasional cravings will bring a sustainable, enjoyable eating lifestyle.

Amanda has been involved in sports and athletics her whole life. Since 2008, she has worked with over 2,000 clients through her group fitness and one-on-one sessions to achieve their health and fitness goals. When you meet Amanda, her friendly enthusiasm and passion for fitness is infectious. Her goal is to ensure your sessions are CHALLENGING, FOCUSED and FUN!

Her passion is helping others achieve their weight loss and fitness goals.

She is with you every step during the physical and mental journey.