Abraam commenced his sport and fitness journey at an early age with many challenges faced. Abraam aspired of becoming a soccer player and was determined to succeed. He would train in his room after school doing push ups and sit ups along with eating healthy, as he was an overweight child and knew that the first steps to achieve his dream was getting fit and losing weight. As he got older he began training at a gym whilst playing in a local soccer team, this gave him the confidence and motivation he needed.

Abraam’s body was challenged with patella tendinitis (knee injury) halting his soccer aspirations which made him decide to take his training more seriously. He sees his injury as a blessing as it made him learn the mechanics of the body. He realised he needed to stretch and strengthen certain muscles to overcome his knee injury.

Abraam realised his true passion for fitness through his challenges and now wants to share his knowledge to help others achieve their strength and conditioning or weight loss goals. Abraam believes in honesty and doing everything he can to help his clients, he is very friendly and likes to vary up his training to keep things interesting for you, as he believes that training should be challenging but also enjoyable.

Qualifications:
Certificate III and IV in Fitness.

Having previously trained people in the corporate environment in the city, where busy and full on lifestyles were common Zach found ways to work healthy living into their lives with some significant results. And by working with clients ranging from university students to middle aged and older clientele he can communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds.

His biggest skills in training are with functional strength & conditioning, and nutrition coaching, by working with you to improve your healthy eating habits and skills so it’s easy for you to sustain, rather than giving you a meal plan you’re unlikely to follow (at least for a long time).

Lorenzo joins the team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in group and individual fitness training. He has gained thorough experience training within a HIIT and Functional performance space, learning to tailor training for individual needs along the way.

He is well versed in identifying what clients need to meet their fitness goals and has a passion to make sure they do so.

He has first-hand experience and understanding when it comes to strength and conditioning from his years of playing first grade Rugby Union in Brisbane.

With a well-rounded holistic approach to health and fitness he looks forward to getting to know his clients and helping them achieve their goals and targets.

Meghan believes that the key to getting results starts with motivation and she’s here to make sure you achieve that success. A sport enthusiast since the age of 12, she has participated in state level teams in Netball and won competitions in surfing. She understands in order to get to a high level in your fitness, you need that voice to finish that final rep, that’s where Meghan steps in to get you there!

Qualifications:

FINALISING A DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE (DEAKIN UNI)

Nutrition Coaching

Everyday Nutrition for Everyday People

From a young age Courtney has been heavily involved within the fitness community, with a strong passion she aims to help others within the industry and her ongoing studies of Natural Health Medicine, she seeks to create a career which allows you achieve the perfect balance of holistic health and fitness, allowing you to be the best person you possibly can be. Having completed units in Medicinal Food Science, Human Nutrition, and Psychology/Counselling, Courtney advocates in looking at the bigger picture to successfully fulfill personal goals and encourages balance within all aspects of life.

A well composed and personalised fitness regime is just the beginning of your journey and she will be there for you through every step of the way, with guidance, support and motivation.

I’m a results-based strength & conditioning coach who specialises in body transformations. ‘Before’ and ‘after’ photos are my game.

We train, I educate, and you develop sustainable habits for life.

I pride myself on integrity. I want to be an outlet for people that want to get the most out of themselves without wasting time. Every second we work together is geared towards you achieving your goal. No stone is left unturned.

A typical layout of a transformation looks like:

• Day One: We take body fat measurements and photographs, combined with a physical assessment and an analysis into your dietary habits.
• I go away to devise a purpose-built plan for your training and diet.
• We train hard multiple times a week.
• We track progress via daily food diaries, weekly body measurements, and monthly photographs.
• You walk away looking and feeling different, with the skills, knowledge and tools you need to maintain your goals for life.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jacob has been involved in the fitness industry since 2019 and is continuing to develop his skills and knowledge of health and training through his bachelor of sports and exercise science.

He aims to get people motivated to push themselves towards growth in their own health and fitness, and find enjoyment in exercise. Jacob’s goal is to help his clients achieve their own health goals and set new ones through sessions that challenge you, whilst having fun.

Jacob has a background in high performance training, working with athletes across a range of different sporting codes and fitness levels. He can train you towards your sports specific fitness needs or to simply feel healthier and enjoy exercise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science

Ace High Performance Coach

Kade has been working in the fitness industry since 2019 and since then has made continual strides from being a typical gym goer, to now being a Strength & Condition and High-Performance Coach for the Port Melbourne Football Club’s VFL side. Kade’s skill set and knowledge allows him to provide the best quality service for elite athlete’s all the way to the general population, no matter the desired goal.

Kade’s main goal as a personal trainer is to help individuals become the best version of themselves, and help push them into living a more active, healthy life which we’ve seen become ever more important. Kade also aims to provide high quality service to achieve each goal, but also have a fun, and enjoyable time throughout your journey together.

As mentioned, Kade has in-depth knowledge and background in the elite sporting industry and high-performance coaching. This allows Kade to tailor workouts and programs specifically to your needs, especially in targeting rehabilitation from injuries, strength and conditioning, running training, athlete preparation, general weight loss, and health and wellbeing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s of Sport and Exercise Science

VFL Strength and Conditioning Coach

ACE High Performance Coach

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

My mission as a Personal Trainer is to guide and support people on their fitness journey. I strongly believe that it is a necessity to be active daily and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. This will allow you to live the best version of yourself and perform at your best, day in and day out.

I am here to remind everyone that there is a healthier and happier version of you just waiting to break free. This starts with the basics of moving daily, creating momentum in your fitness and developing good habits.

My approach to fitness is holistic; the whole body works as one.

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Cert 3 & 4 in Fitness
– Physio Bootcamp

Hi everyone, my name is Mike, I health has always been a concern of mine at a younger age I have always wanted to be healthier and stronger. As a result, I have been training myself over many years. I am a qualified ASCA level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. I am now competing in body building competition under the IFBB federation.

I am here help you achieve the body composition you desire!

Daniel has worked as a personal trainer for over 16 years, training women and men of all ages and requirements. He believes ‘mindset’ is key to achieving health and fitness goals. His systematic approach to personal accountability ensures his clients not only achieve their goals but maintain them long term.

Born in Colombia and raised in Brazil, Daniel is also a professional dancer and choreographer, dance fitness instructor, martial arts teacher (Capoeira, Muay Thai and BJJ) and the owner and creator of BaiLa Fitness.

Daniel doesn’t believe in diets, especially extreme diets. His ‘BaiLaFit Nutrition Plan,’ provided to all his clients, details how to eat well – for life.

Qualifications:

Cert III & IV in fitness
Cert IV in Training & Assessment
Weight loss specialist (Nutrition & Training)
Martial artist in Capoeira, Muay Thai & BJJ
Certified Master Trainer in ‘Competitive Trainer’

Achievements:

Creator of the highly successful ‘BaiLaFit Nutrition Plan.’ Celebrity trainer in Colombia.
Choreographer – ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Colombia.

Meet Gadi our fitness manager who specialises in military fitness and strength and conditioning.

He is qualified in advanced nutrition for physical performance.

Gadi has a strong military background serving as a staff Sergeant in the Israeli Paratroopers. His inspirational character, discipline and willingness resonates through his personal training. His passion and drive in life has been excelling fitness training and providing members with the highest standard of exercises.

Residing from Melbourne, Dylan is thrilled to be a part of the Personal Training team here at South Pacific.

Dylan’s unique approach to fitness incorporates the use of the body and mind, with a firm understanding of the subconscious mind. Coming from a background in the performing arts, Dylan has trained and worked as a dancer and musical theatre performer around Australia and internationally.

Since hanging up the dancing shoes, Dylan has studied with the Australian College of Sport and Fitness, completing his Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Union, Ubud, and most recently hyp and strategic psychotherapy with the Institute of Applied Psychology.

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.

Jono has been a personal trainer and bootcamp instructor for more than 12 years.

He loves what he does and loves seeing people achieve results – both mind and body. He’ll push you; but you’ll both have fun doing it. If it’s in you – he’ll get it out of you  

Jono has played many sports including Premier Cricket here in Australia and in England and he still plays State and National League level Volleyball.

He’ll try anything once and most things twice. Join the Jono Army today!

I am a passionate and knowledgeable Personal Trainer that is dedicated to getting you results. This means going back to basics and that starts with a Bio Signature Assessment. From there I can determine your needs and ensure I create the best programs for you.

From lean muscle gain, sustainable weight loss and better movement, I continue to evolve my methods of training to suit my clients. As an athlete in Cricket, Football & Basketball, I know exactly what it takes to improve performance and maintain a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition.

I moved into the fitness industry after a lifetime in the corporate world. This enables me to understand the demands of a busy career in the CBD and the stresses this places on a person physically and mentally.

I know how you feel. I have been there, and know the value of working with a trainer. It took me three attempts before I entered a gym. I felt insignificant, had no confidence and hated my body. And then I began working with a trainer. This has given me the confidence and strength to work hard and achieve my goals. I am now a person that loves to challenge myself and have completed several half marathons and many 10 km events.

I can help you build your confidence, overcome your stress, improve your sleep and lose that weight. So you will be happier and feel better in your body.

I am passionate about nutrition and healthy eating and provide support and encouragement to clients so they reach and maintain their goals, including managing the stresses of a corporate life.

Aaron has been a personal trainer for over 7 years and whilst building his reputation around supporting clients with serious illness and rehabilitation, his focus continues to grow within the Competition prep, weight loss and male and female muscle growth arena.

With over 9 years industry experience, Joe has been educated by some of leading experts in the fitness industry including the likes of Charles Poliquin, Sebastian Oreb and more.

Along with a strong understanding of strength and conditioning, Joe also specialises in the field of nutrition. If you’re serious about your training and ready to take the next step, then Joe’s skillset and knowledge will definitely help you get there.

Qualifications:

Cert III and IV
PICP level 1 & 2
Diploma of Nutrition
Strength systems certified

Matt is an accredited exercise scientist and strength and conditioning coach and he absolutely adores working in the health and fitness industry. He is passionate about using his knowledge to encourage clients to achieve their goals through tailored programming for each individual. He a keen footballer, cricketer and golfer and enjoys strength programming for different sports.

Matt also has a strong interest in rehabilitation and is starting his Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology. He is an enthusiastic trainer who believes that with his applied knowledge he can assist his clients in meeting their goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Strength and Conditioning)
ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning

I have a strong passion for fitness which has been enhanced through my own fitness journey.  Throughout this journey I have gained knowledge and experience in areas such as strength and conditioning, weight management, nutrition and motivation. Using this experience I can help you achieve your goals as I understand what is required to achieve them and the challenges that you may face along way.  Working together we can improve your overall health and fitness, which in my experience, can improve your entire life!

I have a habitual passion for Health and Fitness particularly in functional training and full body programs.

As a teenager I played semi-professional tennis, therefore I understand the importance of a well balanced nutritional and exercise regime for both strength and weight loss results.

Through my support I firmly believe I can aid you to achieve both your short and long term health goals.

I have a love for all forms of fitness, with a personal focus on Strength and Conditioning, Olympic Lifting and Gymnastics.

Assisting people with health and fitness, whether the goal is to lose weight, build strength, or have some fun with handstands is my passion and I persistently strive to improve on this.

As well as the physical side of training, I endeavour to teach the most effective way to move and provide an all-round understanding of health and fitness so each individual can achieve their best selves.

Whether you’ve just begun or have years of experience, I would love to help you on your fitness journey.

I have a strong passion for fitness which has been enhanced through my own fitness journey. Throughout this journey I have gained knowledge and experience in areas such as strength and conditioning, weight management, nutrition and motivation. Using this experience I can help you achieve your goals as I understand what is required to achieve them and the challenges that you may face along way. Working together we can improve your overall health and fitness, which in my experience, can improve your entire life!

I found my passion for fitness whilst serving in the Army. I’ve been a Personal Trainer since 2010, helping my clients obtain their goals and maintain motivation. I pan & execute nutrition strategies, workouts & provide attention over specific problems such as obesity and injuries.
I have experience in strength and conditioning, pre/post natal, boxing, kickboxing and circuit training. I specialise in habitual change, weight loss and Precision Nutrition Coaching.

Changing your habits & your body is hard, so keep it simple and remember: NEVER GIVE UP!

Whatever your motivation is for engaging a personal trainer I will take the time to understand your fitness goals and be with you to share your journey.

So, whether your goal is fat loss, muscle building, body tone, strength and conditioning or improving general health I will tailor a program that will be not only be creative, varied and challenging but it will also be fun and rewarding.

Given some of your hard work and dedication and my coaching and support I promise you the results that you can achieve will be significant and the personal rewards that you experience from health and fitness will be amazing.

I have been a qualified personal trainer since 2010. During that time I have spent time working as a Personal Trainer travelling the world whilst helping people change their lives as well as working in the supplements and nutrition industry.

The sooner we get the journey started the closer you will be to achieving those rewarding results.

I have an extensive sporting background starting as a track & ¬eld all-rounder then moved into team sports, such as Lacrosse, Basketball, Football, with multiple trophy wins and ultimately representing Australia in both Gridiron & Natural Bodybuilding. I won 7 x Mr. Victoria, 2 x Mr. Melbourne, was placed 4th Mr. Australia & 6th Natural Mr. Olympia.

I have a proven history of successful results in achieving weight loss and improving all-round body tone in a variety of clients from all walks of life. I love a challenge and want nothing more than to have you reach your personal best at whatever level that may be. Keeping it fun & creative until we reach your goals.

With a Bachelor degree in Health Science majoring in Nutrition I have a passion for fitness, nutrition and overall health and wellbeing. Balance is the key to any health and fitness journey and with the right mix of education, execution and encouragement any goal you set is attainable. To achieve optimum health and vitality it is important to have a healthy diet, participate in regular exercise that is tailored to your needs and enjoy living without any crazy restrictions.

Lets make positive and fun health changes together!

Exercise has so many benefits for our physical and mental health! With the help of exercise I was able to overcome my own challenging state of mind.
Improving and maintaining my mental health, my strength, my body composition and my fitness continue to motivate me everyday.
I love seeing peoples happiness when I help them make the same improvements and feel more confident in themselves.

An amateur Aussie rules football player with a growing love for powerlifting.

Abraam commenced his sport and fitness journey at an early age with many challenges faced. Abraam aspired of becoming a soccer player and was determined to succeed. He would train in his room after school doing push ups and sit ups along with eating healthy, as he was an overweight child and knew that the first steps to achieve his dream was getting fit and losing weight. As he got older he began training at a gym whilst playing in a local soccer team, this gave him the confidence and motivation he needed.

Abraam’s body was challenged with patella tendinitis (knee injury) halting his soccer aspirations which made him decide to take his training more seriously. He sees his injury as a blessing as it made him learn the mechanics of the body. He realised he needed to stretch and strengthen certain muscles to overcome his knee injury.

Abraam realised his true passion for fitness through his challenges and now wants to share his knowledge to help others achieve their strength and conditioning or weight loss goals. Abraam believes in honesty and doing everything he can to help his clients, he is very friendly and likes to vary up his training to keep things interesting for you, as he believes that training should be challenging but also enjoyable.

Qualifications:
Certificate III and IV in Fitness.

Having previously trained people in the corporate environment in the city, where busy and full on lifestyles were common Zach found ways to work healthy living into their lives with some significant results. And by working with clients ranging from university students to middle aged and older clientele he can communicate with people of all ages and backgrounds.

His biggest skills in training are with functional strength & conditioning, and nutrition coaching, by working with you to improve your healthy eating habits and skills so it’s easy for you to sustain, rather than giving you a meal plan you’re unlikely to follow (at least for a long time).

Lorenzo joins the team with a wealth of knowledge and experience in group and individual fitness training. He has gained thorough experience training within a HIIT and Functional performance space, learning to tailor training for individual needs along the way.

He is well versed in identifying what clients need to meet their fitness goals and has a passion to make sure they do so.

He has first-hand experience and understanding when it comes to strength and conditioning from his years of playing first grade Rugby Union in Brisbane.

With a well-rounded holistic approach to health and fitness he looks forward to getting to know his clients and helping them achieve their goals and targets.

Meghan believes that the key to getting results starts with motivation and she’s here to make sure you achieve that success. A sport enthusiast since the age of 12, she has participated in state level teams in Netball and won competitions in surfing. She understands in order to get to a high level in your fitness, you need that voice to finish that final rep, that’s where Meghan steps in to get you there!

Qualifications:

FINALISING A DEGREE IN HEALTH SCIENCE (DEAKIN UNI)

Nutrition Coaching

Everyday Nutrition for Everyday People

From a young age Courtney has been heavily involved within the fitness community, with a strong passion she aims to help others within the industry and her ongoing studies of Natural Health Medicine, she seeks to create a career which allows you achieve the perfect balance of holistic health and fitness, allowing you to be the best person you possibly can be. Having completed units in Medicinal Food Science, Human Nutrition, and Psychology/Counselling, Courtney advocates in looking at the bigger picture to successfully fulfill personal goals and encourages balance within all aspects of life.

A well composed and personalised fitness regime is just the beginning of your journey and she will be there for you through every step of the way, with guidance, support and motivation.

I’m a results-based strength & conditioning coach who specialises in body transformations. ‘Before’ and ‘after’ photos are my game.

We train, I educate, and you develop sustainable habits for life.

I pride myself on integrity. I want to be an outlet for people that want to get the most out of themselves without wasting time. Every second we work together is geared towards you achieving your goal. No stone is left unturned.

A typical layout of a transformation looks like:

• Day One: We take body fat measurements and photographs, combined with a physical assessment and an analysis into your dietary habits.
• I go away to devise a purpose-built plan for your training and diet.
• We train hard multiple times a week.
• We track progress via daily food diaries, weekly body measurements, and monthly photographs.
• You walk away looking and feeling different, with the skills, knowledge and tools you need to maintain your goals for life.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jacob has been involved in the fitness industry since 2019 and is continuing to develop his skills and knowledge of health and training through his bachelor of sports and exercise science.

He aims to get people motivated to push themselves towards growth in their own health and fitness, and find enjoyment in exercise. Jacob’s goal is to help his clients achieve their own health goals and set new ones through sessions that challenge you, whilst having fun.

Jacob has a background in high performance training, working with athletes across a range of different sporting codes and fitness levels. He can train you towards your sports specific fitness needs or to simply feel healthier and enjoy exercise.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Sports and Exercise Science

Ace High Performance Coach

Kade has been working in the fitness industry since 2019 and since then has made continual strides from being a typical gym goer, to now being a Strength & Condition and High-Performance Coach for the Port Melbourne Football Club’s VFL side. Kade’s skill set and knowledge allows him to provide the best quality service for elite athlete’s all the way to the general population, no matter the desired goal.

Kade’s main goal as a personal trainer is to help individuals become the best version of themselves, and help push them into living a more active, healthy life which we’ve seen become ever more important. Kade also aims to provide high quality service to achieve each goal, but also have a fun, and enjoyable time throughout your journey together.

As mentioned, Kade has in-depth knowledge and background in the elite sporting industry and high-performance coaching. This allows Kade to tailor workouts and programs specifically to your needs, especially in targeting rehabilitation from injuries, strength and conditioning, running training, athlete preparation, general weight loss, and health and wellbeing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s of Sport and Exercise Science

VFL Strength and Conditioning Coach

ACE High Performance Coach

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

My mission as a Personal Trainer is to guide and support people on their fitness journey. I strongly believe that it is a necessity to be active daily and maintain a healthy and balanced lifestyle. This will allow you to live the best version of yourself and perform at your best, day in and day out.

I am here to remind everyone that there is a healthier and happier version of you just waiting to break free. This starts with the basics of moving daily, creating momentum in your fitness and developing good habits.

My approach to fitness is holistic; the whole body works as one.

QUALIFICATIONS:

– Cert 3 & 4 in Fitness
– Physio Bootcamp

Hi everyone, my name is Mike, I health has always been a concern of mine at a younger age I have always wanted to be healthier and stronger. As a result, I have been training myself over many years. I am a qualified ASCA level 1 Strength and Conditioning Coach. I am now competing in body building competition under the IFBB federation.

I am here help you achieve the body composition you desire!

Daniel has worked as a personal trainer for over 16 years, training women and men of all ages and requirements. He believes ‘mindset’ is key to achieving health and fitness goals. His systematic approach to personal accountability ensures his clients not only achieve their goals but maintain them long term.

Born in Colombia and raised in Brazil, Daniel is also a professional dancer and choreographer, dance fitness instructor, martial arts teacher (Capoeira, Muay Thai and BJJ) and the owner and creator of BaiLa Fitness.

Daniel doesn’t believe in diets, especially extreme diets. His ‘BaiLaFit Nutrition Plan,’ provided to all his clients, details how to eat well – for life.

Qualifications:

Cert III & IV in fitness
Cert IV in Training & Assessment
Weight loss specialist (Nutrition & Training)
Martial artist in Capoeira, Muay Thai & BJJ
Certified Master Trainer in ‘Competitive Trainer’

Achievements:

Creator of the highly successful ‘BaiLaFit Nutrition Plan.’ Celebrity trainer in Colombia.
Choreographer – ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ Colombia.

Meet Gadi our fitness manager who specialises in military fitness and strength and conditioning.

He is qualified in advanced nutrition for physical performance.

Gadi has a strong military background serving as a staff Sergeant in the Israeli Paratroopers. His inspirational character, discipline and willingness resonates through his personal training. His passion and drive in life has been excelling fitness training and providing members with the highest standard of exercises.

Residing from Melbourne, Dylan is thrilled to be a part of the Personal Training team here at South Pacific.

Dylan’s unique approach to fitness incorporates the use of the body and mind, with a firm understanding of the subconscious mind. Coming from a background in the performing arts, Dylan has trained and worked as a dancer and musical theatre performer around Australia and internationally.

Since hanging up the dancing shoes, Dylan has studied with the Australian College of Sport and Fitness, completing his Yoga Teacher Training with Yoga Union, Ubud, and most recently hyp and strategic psychotherapy with the Institute of Applied Psychology.

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.

Jono has been a personal trainer and bootcamp instructor for more than 12 years.

He loves what he does and loves seeing people achieve results – both mind and body. He’ll push you; but you’ll both have fun doing it. If it’s in you – he’ll get it out of you  

Jono has played many sports including Premier Cricket here in Australia and in England and he still plays State and National League level Volleyball.

He’ll try anything once and most things twice. Join the Jono Army today!

I am a passionate and knowledgeable Personal Trainer that is dedicated to getting you results. This means going back to basics and that starts with a Bio Signature Assessment. From there I can determine your needs and ensure I create the best programs for you.

From lean muscle gain, sustainable weight loss and better movement, I continue to evolve my methods of training to suit my clients. As an athlete in Cricket, Football & Basketball, I know exactly what it takes to improve performance and maintain a healthy lifestyle through good nutrition.

I moved into the fitness industry after a lifetime in the corporate world. This enables me to understand the demands of a busy career in the CBD and the stresses this places on a person physically and mentally.

I know how you feel. I have been there, and know the value of working with a trainer. It took me three attempts before I entered a gym. I felt insignificant, had no confidence and hated my body. And then I began working with a trainer. This has given me the confidence and strength to work hard and achieve my goals. I am now a person that loves to challenge myself and have completed several half marathons and many 10 km events.

I can help you build your confidence, overcome your stress, improve your sleep and lose that weight. So you will be happier and feel better in your body.

I am passionate about nutrition and healthy eating and provide support and encouragement to clients so they reach and maintain their goals, including managing the stresses of a corporate life.

Aaron has been a personal trainer for over 7 years and whilst building his reputation around supporting clients with serious illness and rehabilitation, his focus continues to grow within the Competition prep, weight loss and male and female muscle growth arena.

With over 9 years industry experience, Joe has been educated by some of leading experts in the fitness industry including the likes of Charles Poliquin, Sebastian Oreb and more.

Along with a strong understanding of strength and conditioning, Joe also specialises in the field of nutrition. If you’re serious about your training and ready to take the next step, then Joe’s skillset and knowledge will definitely help you get there.

Qualifications:

Cert III and IV
PICP level 1 & 2
Diploma of Nutrition
Strength systems certified

Matt is an accredited exercise scientist and strength and conditioning coach and he absolutely adores working in the health and fitness industry. He is passionate about using his knowledge to encourage clients to achieve their goals through tailored programming for each individual. He a keen footballer, cricketer and golfer and enjoys strength programming for different sports.

Matt also has a strong interest in rehabilitation and is starting his Master’s in Clinical Exercise Physiology. He is an enthusiastic trainer who believes that with his applied knowledge he can assist his clients in meeting their goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (Strength and Conditioning)
ESSA Accredited Exercise Scientist
ASCA Level 1 Strength and Conditioning

I have a strong passion for fitness which has been enhanced through my own fitness journey.  Throughout this journey I have gained knowledge and experience in areas such as strength and conditioning, weight management, nutrition and motivation. Using this experience I can help you achieve your goals as I understand what is required to achieve them and the challenges that you may face along way.  Working together we can improve your overall health and fitness, which in my experience, can improve your entire life!

I have a habitual passion for Health and Fitness particularly in functional training and full body programs.

As a teenager I played semi-professional tennis, therefore I understand the importance of a well balanced nutritional and exercise regime for both strength and weight loss results.

Through my support I firmly believe I can aid you to achieve both your short and long term health goals.

I have a love for all forms of fitness, with a personal focus on Strength and Conditioning, Olympic Lifting and Gymnastics.

Assisting people with health and fitness, whether the goal is to lose weight, build strength, or have some fun with handstands is my passion and I persistently strive to improve on this.

As well as the physical side of training, I endeavour to teach the most effective way to move and provide an all-round understanding of health and fitness so each individual can achieve their best selves.

Whether you’ve just begun or have years of experience, I would love to help you on your fitness journey.

I have a strong passion for fitness which has been enhanced through my own fitness journey. Throughout this journey I have gained knowledge and experience in areas such as strength and conditioning, weight management, nutrition and motivation. Using this experience I can help you achieve your goals as I understand what is required to achieve them and the challenges that you may face along way. Working together we can improve your overall health and fitness, which in my experience, can improve your entire life!

I found my passion for fitness whilst serving in the Army. I’ve been a Personal Trainer since 2010, helping my clients obtain their goals and maintain motivation. I pan & execute nutrition strategies, workouts & provide attention over specific problems such as obesity and injuries.
I have experience in strength and conditioning, pre/post natal, boxing, kickboxing and circuit training. I specialise in habitual change, weight loss and Precision Nutrition Coaching.

Changing your habits & your body is hard, so keep it simple and remember: NEVER GIVE UP!

Whatever your motivation is for engaging a personal trainer I will take the time to understand your fitness goals and be with you to share your journey.

So, whether your goal is fat loss, muscle building, body tone, strength and conditioning or improving general health I will tailor a program that will be not only be creative, varied and challenging but it will also be fun and rewarding.

Given some of your hard work and dedication and my coaching and support I promise you the results that you can achieve will be significant and the personal rewards that you experience from health and fitness will be amazing.

I have been a qualified personal trainer since 2010. During that time I have spent time working as a Personal Trainer travelling the world whilst helping people change their lives as well as working in the supplements and nutrition industry.

The sooner we get the journey started the closer you will be to achieving those rewarding results.

I have an extensive sporting background starting as a track & ¬eld all-rounder then moved into team sports, such as Lacrosse, Basketball, Football, with multiple trophy wins and ultimately representing Australia in both Gridiron & Natural Bodybuilding. I won 7 x Mr. Victoria, 2 x Mr. Melbourne, was placed 4th Mr. Australia & 6th Natural Mr. Olympia.

I have a proven history of successful results in achieving weight loss and improving all-round body tone in a variety of clients from all walks of life. I love a challenge and want nothing more than to have you reach your personal best at whatever level that may be. Keeping it fun & creative until we reach your goals.

With a Bachelor degree in Health Science majoring in Nutrition I have a passion for fitness, nutrition and overall health and wellbeing. Balance is the key to any health and fitness journey and with the right mix of education, execution and encouragement any goal you set is attainable. To achieve optimum health and vitality it is important to have a healthy diet, participate in regular exercise that is tailored to your needs and enjoy living without any crazy restrictions.

Lets make positive and fun health changes together!

Exercise has so many benefits for our physical and mental health! With the help of exercise I was able to overcome my own challenging state of mind.
Improving and maintaining my mental health, my strength, my body composition and my fitness continue to motivate me everyday.
I love seeing peoples happiness when I help them make the same improvements and feel more confident in themselves.

An amateur Aussie rules football player with a growing love for powerlifting.