Meet our trainers
Clay Wilhelmus
Qualifications:
8+ Years Industry Experience
Bachelor of Sports and Recreation
Diploma of Applied Fitness
Certificate of Applied Sport
15 years of coaching sports teams
Specialises in:
Core and back strengthening, Injury management, Postural correction, Sport specific training, Physical exercise for stress and anxiety
Strength training has helped me manage the physical aches and pains of life, especially back pain. It has also proven to be a huge benefit to coping with mental and emotional stress.
Scientifically there is a strong relationship between physical strength, brain function and mental health.
Jess Wolter
Qualifications:
8+ Years Industry Experience, Cert. 3&4 Personal Training, PN1 Nutrition Coaching, Dip. Life Coaching, Strength Workshops with The Squat Mechanic, Myofascial Sling Workshop with Dr Kathy Dooley.
Specialises in:
Strength & Endurance for Outdoor Sports, Obstacle Course Training & Programming, Strength & Fat Loss for Females, Confidence & Self Worth Coaching for Females.
As a personal trainer I believe in supporting people to become their strongest, healthiest and most confident self. Not just inside the gym but outside as well!
I used to have a negative relationship with movement (and food) where it was all about burning calories, eating a little as possible and pushing harder, however this just led me to burnout, injury and an eating disorder.
It wasn't until I invested in a Personal Trainer & Nutrition Coach where I learnt more about progressive strength training, sustainable fat loss, how to balance my training and recovery with my lifestyle, and how truly capable I was outside of how I looked.
It was this shift in mindset that took me along the path of studying further in these areas myself, and wanting to educate my own clients on how to move well, fuel their body (with balance) and show them how CAPABLE they are!
Kara-Shay Manson
Specialises in:
Gaining confidence in the gym, Building strength and muscular balance for women, Reducing gym anxiety and feeling at home in the gym, Creating sustainable training habits that fit real lives, Personalised programs to support your goals and lifestyle, Improving technique, posture and functional movement, Creating a supportive space for self-growth and building confidence.
I'm passionate about helping women feel strong, confident, and in control of their training journeys.
I know first-hand how overwhelming gym spaces can feel. That’s why my focus is on creating a safe, empowering, and inclusive space where you can learn, grow, and lift without fear of being judged or overlooked. My goal is to help you feel seen, heard, and supported every step of the way.
Training with me is about more than just sets and reps. It’s about
building confidence in your body, discovering your own strength, and feeling proud of what you can do. I combine structured programs with a personal approach, always meeting you where you’re at - both physically and emotionally.
You're not expected to show up as anyone other than yourself - just come as you are, and we’ll take it from there.
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Dean Boote
Qualifications:
Certificate of Sport and Recreation
Certificate of Boxing Coaching, Counterpunch L1 & 2
Certificate of Coaching, Swimming NZ
Specialises in: Strength Programming, Sport Specific Training, Conditioning and Programming, Boxing Skills and Fitness, Confidence in the Gym, Recovery and Injury Prevention My Why as a Personal Trainer is to help and support people to reach their fitness and health goals in and outside the gym. Strength and conditioning training is great for physical well-being and has fantastic mental health benefits. I'm a big believer in making sure people get that consistent feeling of achievement while they are in the gym working towards their goals. As a coach I enjoy helping my clients reach their goals whether that is sport specific or health based.
Specialises in: Strength Programming, Sport Specific Training, Conditioning and Programming, Boxing Skills and Fitness, Confidence in the Gym, Recovery and Injury Prevention My Why as a Personal Trainer is to help and support people to reach their fitness and health goals in and outside the gym. Strength and conditioning training is great for physical well-being and has fantastic mental health benefits. I'm a big believer in making sure people get that consistent feeling of achievement while they are in the gym working towards their goals. As a coach I enjoy helping my clients reach their goals whether that is sport specific or health based.
Lauren Williams
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Sport and Recreation
Diploma of Applied Fitness (NMIT)
Grad. Dip. of Secondary Teaching (Massey Uni)
- P.E and Health Specialist
Specialises in: Personal Training Sessions, Strength and Conditioning Exercise Prescription, Sports Massage, Motivation, Accountability and Guidance. Your life will infinitely get better when you prioritise your health & well-being. I know this for a fact, because I’ve done it for myself, and I can help you do it too. I help people feel better about themselves and grow in confidence, by taking a simple, fun & educational approach to a healthy lifestyle and strength training. Safe lifting technique, good gym etiquette and getting my clients to the point of knowing that lifting in the gym is about more than their physical health, is what I live for. I've been strength training for 10+ years, and in that time I've personally achieved: - 20kg Weight Loss - 107.5kg Deadlift, 100kg Squat & 60kg Bench Press - Kaiteriteri Half Marathon Never undervalue the importance that movement and recovery can have on one’s life. The best investment you can ever make, is in your health.
Specialises in: Personal Training Sessions, Strength and Conditioning Exercise Prescription, Sports Massage, Motivation, Accountability and Guidance. Your life will infinitely get better when you prioritise your health & well-being. I know this for a fact, because I’ve done it for myself, and I can help you do it too. I help people feel better about themselves and grow in confidence, by taking a simple, fun & educational approach to a healthy lifestyle and strength training. Safe lifting technique, good gym etiquette and getting my clients to the point of knowing that lifting in the gym is about more than their physical health, is what I live for. I've been strength training for 10+ years, and in that time I've personally achieved: - 20kg Weight Loss - 107.5kg Deadlift, 100kg Squat & 60kg Bench Press - Kaiteriteri Half Marathon Never undervalue the importance that movement and recovery can have on one’s life. The best investment you can ever make, is in your health.
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