Our fitness consultants

Putting a name to that face

Gus McLeary

• Bachelor of Physical Education, Exercise Science & Prescription Major

• Course Instructor Certificate III & IV Fitness, First Aid

• Spin, Pump, Boxing, Kayak Instructor

• Touch Rugby, Soccer, Lawn Bowls Coach

“I’m the Team Leader at Club Active Freyberg, in my spare time I enjoy DJing, music & video production and sports.”

Kate Skinner

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

• Level 3 Group Fitness Instructor

"My health and fitness philosophy is to fall in love with the journey, not the destination."

Nate Loveridge-O'Brien

• Level 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Coach

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

• Level 2 First Aid

"My passion is helping people improve their training, whether it's building muscle, getting stronger, running further, burning calories, or improving mobility and posture to make getting out of bed a little easier."

Contact

nate.loveridge-obrien@wcc.govt.nz

Hiso Hassen

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

"Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion."

Contact

hiso.hussen@wcc.govt.nz

Scott Tilley

• Bachelor of Exercise Science

• Punch Fit and Zuu Qualified

• Spin, Pump, and Boxing Instructor

• 25+ years experience

"I have trained hundreds of people of all ages and fitness levels, and I know exactly what it takes to bring the best out in someone and to achieve their desired results."

Contact

scott.tilley@wcc.govt.nz

Connor Whitehurst

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

• Level 4 Nutrition

• Level 3 Fitness Instructor

"As my fitness journey developed my true passions for helping, teaching, and motivating began to bloom."

Contact

connor.whitehurst@wcc.govt.nz

Terry Johns

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

• Level 2 Nutrition

• Level 2 First Aid

• 10+ years experience

"I’m here to encourage self-motivation, self-respect, and hard work."

Bianca Rogers

• Bachelor of Applied Sciences in Physical Education, Activity and Health/Minoring in Sports Nutrition

• Level 4 Fitness Leader (NZIHF)

• Level 5 Personal Trainer (NZIHF)

• Level 2 First Aid

"I am here to help you build skills and habits for your wellbeing that will keep you active for life."

Kate Crowley

• Bachelor of Health with Biology

• Level 6 Diploma of Personal Training

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

• Level 2 First Aid

"I believe in empowering people to take charge of their wellbeing and recognising the connection between physical and mental health. I’m passionate about helping people to accomplish their goals."

Contact

kate.crowley@wcc.govt.nz

Kit Lao

• REPS Registered

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

• American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer

• American Council on Exercise – Functional Training Specialist

• Functional Training Institute Australia - Master Functional Trainer Certificate

• Functional Aging Specialist Certificate

• Autism Fitness Level 1 Certificate

• Kettlebell Sport Athlete

• 6+ years experience

"I strongly adhere to inclusive and sustainable fitness regardless of one’s disabilities and handicaps."

Contact

kit.lao@wcc.govt.nz

Millie Forsyth

• Clinical Nutrition Adv. Sci. Dip. Nut.

• Level 4 Personal Trainer

• RYT Yoga & Paddleboard Yoga Instructor

• Trauma Release Exercise Provider (TRE)

• 20+ years experience

"With a passion for research, learning, and sharing knowledge, my goal is to enhance the health and well-being of my clients."

Contact

millie.forsyth@wcc.govt.nz

Sabrina van Saarloos

• Level 4 Fitness Leader (NZIHF)

• Level 5 Personal Trainer (NZIHF)

• Level 2 First Aid

• PostGrad Cert Solution-Focused Counselling & Therapies

• Recreational Running Coach, Dance Teacher (Kizomba/Semba)

"I love helping others discover their unique ways to make fitness fun and fulfilling."

Aaron Miller

• Level 4 Fitness Leader (NZIHF)

• Level 5 Personal Trainer (NZIHF)

• Level 2 First Aid 

"My passion is to help people change their lives and achieve their goals. By encouraging my clients to be driven and self-motivated, I strive to provide the tools to make your hard work pay off.”

Contact

aaron.miller@wcc.govt.nz

Sophie Thomas

• BSc in Exercise and Sport Science with Sport and Exercise Nutrition

• Qualified Pilates Instructor (Mat & Reformer)

• Level 2 First Aid

“I am deeply committed to the transformative power of exercise and movement, helping individuals build confidence and self-belief from any starting point.”

Emma Robertson

• Bachelor of Physical Education

• CHEK Institute Nutrition & Lifestyle Coach

• Certificate in Functional Nutrition for PTs

• 200HR Yoga Teacher Training

• 25HR Yin Yoga Teacher Training

• Meditation Teacher

• Diploma in Life Coaching

• Mental Health First Aid Instructor

• First Aid Certificate

“I absolutely love to help others achieve their health and fitness goals. I am passionate about and specialise in weight management, behaviour and lifestyle change, mindset, motivation, and Yin yoga.”