James joins the South Pacific Port Melbourne team with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and a Bachelor of Sport Management from Deakin University.

With a background in allied health and running/biomechanical assessments, James is passionate about improving functional movement and strength to address imbalances in the body, helping clients move with confidence and continue doing the things they love every day.

Alongside his coaching, James brings valuable experience from the elite sporting environment as an AFLW and VFL Boundary Umpire. Having managed the demands of high-performance sport and overcome injuries himself, he understands the importance of smart training, injury prevention, and building resilience to come back stronger.

His specialties include functional assessments, strength and conditioning, working with younger and older populations, and guiding athletes through their performance journey from grassroots to sub-elite and elite levels.

Above all, James is dedicated to creating programs that fit his clients’ goals and lifestyle, ensuring training is effective, sustainable, and enjoyable

Silvia has a passion for helping people build strength, change their physiques, gain self-confidence and live a healthy lifestyle no matter where they are at in their journey.

She has a strong focus on correct exercise technique and proper nutrition in order to achieve long lasting results.

She has a unique holistic approach to health which includes exercise, healthy nutrition, lifestyle and mindset.

She believes that everyone deserves the right to good health and to be happy with themselves inside and out.

Qualifications:
Certificate III and IV in fitness
Performance Nutrition Coach
Training the female athlete

Meet Corey, our new Personal Trainer, and Exercise Physiologist at South Pacific Health Club!

You’ll find Corey on the gym floor helping clients achieve their fitness goals — whether that’s managing injuries, chronic health conditions, or improving strength and overall wellness.

With extensive experience working across a wide range of clients, Corey is well-equipped to tailor programs to suit all fitness levels and personal goals. His approach is grounded in evidence-based exercise, ensuring every program is backed by science and designed for lasting results.

His programs are customized to help clients build real-world strength, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular fitness, get you feeling and moving well! Whether you’re aiming to elevate your athletic performance or simply want to feel like yourself again, Corey is here to support you every step of the way.

If you’re currently covered under Medicare, DVA, or NDIS, ask your GP or support coordinator about accessing subsidized exercise physiology sessions.

Qualifications:

Exercise Physiologist
Certificate III & IV in fitness

Kurt has been fascinated by the relationship between the mind and body from an early age, and found training as a medium to dive deeper into understanding both. Training as a boxer from a young age got him addicted to the lifestyle and discipline associated with training and pushing new physical boundaries.  

Kurt has years of experience in different styles of training, ranging from building muscle to losing body fat. Kurt uses the basic and most affective training tools and principles and marries them with boxing fundamentals to help clients reach their goal more effectively and efficiently.

If you’re looking to get stronger, build muscle or lose weight, look no further! 

Qualifications

Certificate III & IV in Fitness

Certificate Of Myofascial Release

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.

Gabriel is an exceptional strength and conditioning coach with a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Ballarat.  Gabriel has over 10 years’ experience as an exercise professional and has worked with some of Australia’s best rehab and injury management professionals. 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.

With experience in both the US and the UK, Personal Training to Kevin is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle and he takes great pleasure in helping people achieve their goals. Kevin prides himself in working with each client on an individual basis; everyone receives a program and advice tailored specifically for their body type and goals. He has 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.

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.

Enrico is a personal trainer with more than 5 years of industry experience. He specializes in helping clients regain mobility, strength, and confidence, both in the gym and in everyday life.

Enrico enjoys working with busy professionals who struggle to balance their fitness goals with the rest of their lifestyle. He tailors his coaching approach to fit their schedules, ensuring that workouts are efficient, effective, and goal-driven.

Enrico blends technical expertise with a friendly, supportive attitude and is always focused on making the journey to achieving goals both enjoyable and sustainable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Cert III and IV in Fitness

Lower Body Stability Course

CPR and First Aid Level 2

Chris has been working in the fitness industry since 2010 and has continued to develop his skills in different aspects of health and well-being. His aim is to get people stronger, fitter and to move pain free via a wide variety of functional and movement training. His goal is to help his clients reach their potential whilst making sure each session is different and fun.

Chris has a background in Clinical Pilates involving postural analysis and injury rehabilitation, and can assist you whether you want to compete in a triathlon or be able to play in the park with your kids.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Clinical Pilates

Neurokinetic Therapy level 1

TRX Suspension Training Instructor

Advanced Boxing Level 3

James joins the South Pacific Port Melbourne team with a Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science and a Bachelor of Sport Management from Deakin University.

With a background in allied health and running/biomechanical assessments, James is passionate about improving functional movement and strength to address imbalances in the body, helping clients move with confidence and continue doing the things they love every day.

Alongside his coaching, James brings valuable experience from the elite sporting environment as an AFLW and VFL Boundary Umpire. Having managed the demands of high-performance sport and overcome injuries himself, he understands the importance of smart training, injury prevention, and building resilience to come back stronger.

His specialties include functional assessments, strength and conditioning, working with younger and older populations, and guiding athletes through their performance journey from grassroots to sub-elite and elite levels.

Above all, James is dedicated to creating programs that fit his clients’ goals and lifestyle, ensuring training is effective, sustainable, and enjoyable

Silvia has a passion for helping people build strength, change their physiques, gain self-confidence and live a healthy lifestyle no matter where they are at in their journey.

She has a strong focus on correct exercise technique and proper nutrition in order to achieve long lasting results.

She has a unique holistic approach to health which includes exercise, healthy nutrition, lifestyle and mindset.

She believes that everyone deserves the right to good health and to be happy with themselves inside and out.

Qualifications:
Certificate III and IV in fitness
Performance Nutrition Coach
Training the female athlete

Meet Corey, our new Personal Trainer, and Exercise Physiologist at South Pacific Health Club!

You’ll find Corey on the gym floor helping clients achieve their fitness goals — whether that’s managing injuries, chronic health conditions, or improving strength and overall wellness.

With extensive experience working across a wide range of clients, Corey is well-equipped to tailor programs to suit all fitness levels and personal goals. His approach is grounded in evidence-based exercise, ensuring every program is backed by science and designed for lasting results.

His programs are customized to help clients build real-world strength, increase flexibility, improve cardiovascular fitness, get you feeling and moving well! Whether you’re aiming to elevate your athletic performance or simply want to feel like yourself again, Corey is here to support you every step of the way.

If you’re currently covered under Medicare, DVA, or NDIS, ask your GP or support coordinator about accessing subsidized exercise physiology sessions.

Qualifications:

Exercise Physiologist
Certificate III & IV in fitness

Kurt has been fascinated by the relationship between the mind and body from an early age, and found training as a medium to dive deeper into understanding both. Training as a boxer from a young age got him addicted to the lifestyle and discipline associated with training and pushing new physical boundaries.  

Kurt has years of experience in different styles of training, ranging from building muscle to losing body fat. Kurt uses the basic and most affective training tools and principles and marries them with boxing fundamentals to help clients reach their goal more effectively and efficiently.

If you’re looking to get stronger, build muscle or lose weight, look no further! 

Qualifications

Certificate III & IV in Fitness

Certificate Of Myofascial Release

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.

Gabriel is an exceptional strength and conditioning coach with a bachelors degree in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of Ballarat.  Gabriel has over 10 years’ experience as an exercise professional and has worked with some of Australia’s best rehab and injury management professionals. 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.

With experience in both the US and the UK, Personal Training to Kevin is more than a job, it’s a lifestyle and he takes great pleasure in helping people achieve their goals. Kevin prides himself in working with each client on an individual basis; everyone receives a program and advice tailored specifically for their body type and goals. He has 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.

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.

Enrico is a personal trainer with more than 5 years of industry experience. He specializes in helping clients regain mobility, strength, and confidence, both in the gym and in everyday life.

Enrico enjoys working with busy professionals who struggle to balance their fitness goals with the rest of their lifestyle. He tailors his coaching approach to fit their schedules, ensuring that workouts are efficient, effective, and goal-driven.

Enrico blends technical expertise with a friendly, supportive attitude and is always focused on making the journey to achieving goals both enjoyable and sustainable.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Cert III and IV in Fitness

Lower Body Stability Course

CPR and First Aid Level 2

Chris has been working in the fitness industry since 2010 and has continued to develop his skills in different aspects of health and well-being. His aim is to get people stronger, fitter and to move pain free via a wide variety of functional and movement training. His goal is to help his clients reach their potential whilst making sure each session is different and fun.

Chris has a background in Clinical Pilates involving postural analysis and injury rehabilitation, and can assist you whether you want to compete in a triathlon or be able to play in the park with your kids.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Diploma in Clinical Pilates

Neurokinetic Therapy level 1

TRX Suspension Training Instructor

Advanced Boxing Level 3