Ben Thomas is a chek practitioner and core strength and conditioning coach and has been working as a personal trainer for over 10 years. Since returning from seven years in London he has launched his own business called chek360 integrative health and fitness. Last year, Ben added to his skill set by completing a remedial massage diploma. His company provides holistic personal training and massage services to clients all over the Gold Coast. www.chek360.com.au As an athlete Ben is a mad keen sportsman who excelled in rugby, representing National, State as well as International teams. He also represented Queensland in track and field in his earlier years. These days it's triathlon training to keep fit and also as much surfing as humanly possible. Always on the look-out for new challenges... Read the profile >>
Mezzanine Coaching Agency
Brendan is a keen runner and is a triathlete in training. His first tri is in August. He is a PT and just such a lovely and easy going guy. He will be a pleasure to work with. Brendan is the brains behind MezzanineCA. Mezzanine provides a vibrant fitness studio with the principle of healthy body healthy mind. Whether you desire success in the area of sport, creative talents, business or personal discovery, MezzanineCA endeavours to help you find the next level within yourself. Our ambition is to be relentless in providing services that allow our clients and people within our community to live great lives. Integrating Physiological and Psychological coaching is the catalyst in achieving our goal. Read the profile >>
My Health Yoga has studios in Broadbeach on the Gold Coast and in Woolloongabba, Brisbane, Australia and runs teacher training courses from Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Brisbane and Correspondence for people in outback Australia. Carrie-Anne Fields has owned and operated My Health Broadbeach, Gold Coast, Australia since 1998, specialising in yoga, counselling, acupuncture, reiki, tarot and ka huna bodywork. She holds a Bachelor of Psychology, is a Reiki Master, and is certified in acupuncture, kinesiology 1/11, Swedish Massage and Ka Huna Bodywork. Carrie-Anne is an accredited Level 3 Senior Yoga Teacher with Yoga Teacher's Association of Australia and board member of the World Movement for Yoga & Ayurveda. Carrie-Anne has studied yoga for over ten years with various teachers... Read the profile >>
Green Smoothie
Casey is the owner of Green Smoothie, a yoga and nutrition business. She is an outgoing, fun and enthusiastic beautiful young lady. She is a strong yogi with a great practice. She will be loads of fun to work with! “Casey’s classes are balanced, challenging and focussed with a great sense of play making her classes unique and uplifting. Her loving and kind nature allows students to feel safe under her guidance, enabling them to explore their own potential to go deeper into their practise whether they’re an experienced Yogi or a beginner. Casey’s wonderful energy makes her classes a pleasure to be a part of, you’ll leave feeling relaxed, unbound and at peace.” (testimonial from Green Smoothie website). Read the profile >>
Mel’s energy is contagious! She has always been an active and positive person whose passion for health and fitness is evident in her wholesome and enthusiastic approach to her fitness business FICHICKS oz. Starting her career with a Journalism Degree and a Diploma in Business and Marketing, she went on to complete her personal training qualifications and is now Managing Director for her own health and fitness company FITCHICKS oz. She has been in the fitness industry for ten years working in Australia and the USA in gym facilities, boot camps, team sports, dance schools, and found her passion and strengths in a multidisciplinary clinic in the UK working alongside sports rehabilitation specialists and therapists. She decided to pursue her interest in rehabilitation by studying... Read the profile >>
Michelle has always been an athlete, competiting at national level in surf lifesaving, surfing, touchfootball and cross country. Michelle was born with strength and stamina but lacked flexibility. After high school she completed a 2 year fulltime Advanced Diploma in Recreational Fitness majoring in Personal Training. The next step was a Business Degree majoring in Marketing with a view to fullfill her dream of one day operating a holistic health centre. When the opportunity presented itself with Cheryl-anne during her university years Michelle put her knowledge and passion into practice, and ‘Essence of Living’ was born. During her business degree Michelle also completed the international Advanced ‘Stott Pilates’ Mat course specialising in Stability Ball, Fitness Circle, Flex... Read the profile >>
Natasha is from the beautiful island of Jersey in the Channel Islands and has lived in Australia with husband Ross for 6 years. (Their eyes met across a crowded gym in Jersey!) She is madly passionate about all things that lead to great health, wellness and is all about living life with big smiles and lots of energy! Her business ‘bounce!’ is based in the Fitness First Platinum club at Mermaid waters where she helps clients and small groups to achieve a variety of goals. These include weight loss, increasing vitality, improving diets and digestion, increasing strength, managing stress, caring for pre and post natal clients and helping people to regain their health after illness or injury. She also coaches people to improve their swimming technique and others to take part in their... Read the profile >>
In San Yoga
Santina is an inspiring yogi and Gestalt Therapist... stay tuned for more information. Check out Santina on You Tube at "Second Series Ashtanga with Santina 2009" and "Third Series Ashtanga with Santina 2009" to see a strong and beautiful ashtanga practice. You will be in awe. Read the profile >>
Sylvia Bastianon was born on the Gold Coast and discovered her love of Pilates through a career performing as a professional ballet dancer with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. It was during this time that she grew to appreciate the principles of the Pilates Method and its many benefits. After completing her Pilates training in Sydney through Pilates International, Sylvia worked out of two Pilates studios in Brisbane before opening her own studio, Vie Pilates, in Varsity Lakes on the Gold Coast. She has been teaching Pilates for the past seven years and is a member of the Pilates Alliance Australasia. Sylvia works extensively with clients who have very different needs, ranging from professional athletes, to the elderly, and those requiring rehabilitation. Sylvia is a dynamic,... Read the profile >>
Director of Pilates Elements / Pilates Instructor Pilates Education Background: Stott Pilates and Australian Pilates Academy in Mat Level 1-3, Reformer Level 1-2, Half-Trapeze, Chair, Small Apparatus, Pregnancy, Stretch & Rehabilitation. Other Education: Bachelor of Business (Majoring in Marketing & Events Management). Tenille quotes, “I love what I do and I love the people who I share it with each day, as I am constantly surrounded by positive energy & great results- people looking good, feeling great, having fun and wanting more...” Tenille’s interest in Pilates began at 16 years of age due to a lower back injury through dancing. She has now been teaching for nearly six years and has worked with clients and mentors in a variety of backgrounds; Pilates... Read the profile >>
