About ENHANCE PT

Unlike other colleagues in the fitness industry, I have no background in sports or fitness. I have always been very active but I have learned that active does not mean you are fit, strong or healthy.

A back injury in my early 40s was the catalyst for my own personal journey into health and fitness. To the surprise of many I have often stated that stepping off a ladder while still half a metre above ground onto a concrete floor was the best thing that could have happened to me. Although it may sound odd, this injury forced me to get my health and fitness into order which occurred over a period of years under the guidance of one of the finest personal trainers in Brisbane. It was during this journey that I found my passion to want to help guide people into a stronger, fitter and healthier version of themselves.

I’m fifty and I’ve never felt happier, healthier, stronger or more energised. Fitness is not a one size fits all equation and the truth of the matter is that you don’t have to work out like a crazy person to achieve results. I don’t enjoy going to gyms and I certainly don’t respond well to anyone yelling or screaming at me while I am exercising, let alone pushing me until I either collapse or vomit. While I recognise that some people do like to go to boot camps and be pushed beyond their natural limits, that’s not a service that we offer at Enhance PT.

Being fit and healthy isn’t just about exercise. It’s a whole-of-life approach which needs to be balanced between what we eat, how the body works, how we think, as well as how we move and how often.

My special interest groups are:

Mums – particularly new Mums.   As a new Mum it’s not about just strapping on the sandshoes and going for a 2km run to get back into shape.  In fact this is the very last thing a new Mum should be contemplating!  New Mums need to be monitored carefully during exercise so as to avoid injury both externally and even more importantly, internally.  I am a passionate advocate for womens health, and I want to help new Mums get back into shape safely, under the supervision and guidance of a certified pre & post natal personal trainer which is why ALL of the trainers at Enhance PT are certified to work with Mums.  Mums need to feel great about their bodies, the amazing process that their bodies have been through and understand the difference between pre and post pregnancy exercising.

Seniors aged 65+ focusing on mobility, strength and flexibility improvement. I have been witness to remarkable changes in people’s abilities through incorporating simple and regular guided exercise into their lives. I am passionate about keeping our older population moving freely, living independently and living stronger (through injury prevention) for as long as possible.

Favourite quote: Happiness is not something ready-made; it comes from your actions
Favourite Food: Anything home cooked
Favourite Exercise: Games during circuits (I love to play)

Qualifications & Education
Cert 3 & 4 Fitness
Certified Boxing Instructor
Diploma of Project Management
Senior First Aid & CPR
SRE Accreditation – Safe Return to Exercise, pre & post natal

 

 

I have always been active whether it be playing sport at school (softball, netball, orienteering) or involved in outside school activities such as swimming and hockey.

I’ve been playing hockey since I was six and also coached hockey for about 10 years (junior girls 13-18 year olds).

I started training with a personal trainer to improve my fitness for hockey and was intrigued by what they did so decided that I would give it a shot. I’ve now been working as a personal trainer for the last five years.

I’ve been attending pilates classes for the last two years which I really enjoy.

I love animals and occasionally do some pet sitting. In my spare time I love to read, watch TV, go to the movies and spend time with friends.

I am passionate about working with the older generation and helping them to be more mobile. It’s great to see them getting results and still being active and enjoying themselves. I also enjoy working with people who have injuries/restrictions, helping them to strengthen or work around their issues and get back to doing what they love.

I recently graduated as a remedial massage therapist. I was inspired to add to my skill set and be able to further help improve my clients’ function as well as helping people to overcome injury and muscle issues.

Favourite quote: Stay strong and be true to yourself
Favourite Food: Spaghetti bolognaise
Favourite Exercise: Walking

Qualifications & Education
Cert 3 & 4 Fitness
Senior First Aid & CPR
Certified Boxing Instructor
Accredited Pre & Post Natal Trainer
Diploma of Remedial Massage

My journey into health and fitness began at the age of 18 when my passion for strength training flourished. Running with this drive, I embarked on the journey of competing in Fitness and Bodybuilding competitions taking out a number of first and second places across multiple federations and divisions. Further fitness involvements included half-marathon running, partaking in the Noosa and Mooloolaba Triathlons, multiple streams of Martial Arts (currently training in Krav Maga) and Crossfit competitions. Aside from my life in fitness as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, I have 3 kids (11, 9 and 10 months), work part-time as a Site Engineer and am studying my Masters’ in Environmental Health and Safety (OHS).

My love for helping others build their confidence, reach their health goals and move their body with ease is of utmost importance to me.

Favourite quote: The body will go where the mind takes it
Favourite food: Bacon and eggs!!
Favourite exercise: Anything to do with leg training!

Qualifications and Education
Certificate 3 and 4 Personal Training
Senior First Aid & CPR
Bachelor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Master of Environment, Health and Safety (current)
Certified Boxing Coach – Level 1
Certified Bootybarre Instructor
Certified Cycle Excel Instructor
Certified Learn To Swim Teacher
Certified Arena Fitness Coach
Reformer Pilates – Level 1
Postnatal Considerations Certification – The Women’s Health Collective

My path to a career in fitness began as a child. I was always in to sport and fitness my whole childhood and then into adulthood. I experimented with athletics, basketball, netball, water polo, surfing, rowing and rock climbing, but I really fell in love with swimming. I was swimming competitively from about 10 years old til I was 17. Dry training for swimming in a gym environment is where I discovered a entirely different interest in fitness and training.

I gained my Cert III in fitness through TAFE QLD in 2018 to help further my knowledge for my own fitness but ended up being very intrigued and passionate about the industry. I am excited to continue on this path furthering my qualifications and myself, as well as training and helping others continue their own fitness journeys and acheive their desired results!

In my own time I love to camp and go adventuring with my close friends. I also love spending weekends at the beach or with my adorable dogs.

Favourite quote: Happiness can be found even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light
Favourite food: Fruit
Favourite exercise: Swimming

Qualifications and Education
Certificate 3 Fitness
Senior First Aid & CPR
Certified Boxing Instructor
Accredited Pre & Post Natal Trainer
Currently studying Cert 4 Fitness

 

My journey with yoga began 20 years ago when I was working in a gym.

I found myself in a yoga class and felt a sense of calm and peace like I’d never experienced. From that moment I became a regular student and attended many different types of classes with different teachers as well as attending varying workshops. After being a yoga student for almost 20 years I finally made the commitment to train to become a teacher.

I am trained in Vinyasa yoga which is a flowing style of yoga aligning the movement to the breath. At times the class can feel like almost like a moving meditation. Generally a class with me will be focused on moving awareness from the mind and dropping into the body more fully. I intuitively feel into the energy of the students within each class and like to work with that energy.
My classes are suitable for all levels from a beginner to experienced as I offer variations within each pose. I am also trained as a restorative yoga teacher which allows for pure relaxation and release of held tension and stress.

There are times when I will add elements of restorative yoga into a general class. I love to share the gift of yoga and look forward to seeing you on the mat.

Qualifications & Education
Certified Yoga Instructor
Senior First Aid & CPR