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Tim Brown
Tim’s passion is helping people. He founded FunFit (now Personal Strength) in 2008 to do just that.
Whether you have a specific physical goal or just want to make life a little easier – Tim is there to help.
Along with strength and conditioning coaching, Tim’s special interests include Self Defence training for ‘at risk’ populations and has recently run local seminars and workshops with Ku-Ring-Gai Council Youth Services, BodyShape Female Fitness Centres and Neighbourhood Watch.
Qualifications:
- Completed – Lifeline Course: Recognise and respond to domestic & family violence
- Currently enrolled in a Postgraduate Certificate in Domestic Violence Responses
- Personal Defense Readiness (PDR) Fundamentals Coach (USA)
- 5th Dan Black Belt and Teaching Licence in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Japan)
- 2nd Dan Black Belt in Hoshin Jutsu (Street Self Defence Jujitsu)
- 1st Dan Black Belt in Tai Sabaki Jutsu (Street Self Defence Jujutsu)
- Certificate III & IV in Fitness (Personal Trainer and Children’s Trainer)
- Australian Strength & Conditioning Association (ASCA) Level 1 Coach
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
Relevant Qualifications:
- PhD/Masters in Organisational Psychology
- Bachelor of Science – Psychology (1st class honours)
- Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (2005)
- Lifeline Course: CHCDFV001 Recognise and respond appropriately to domestic and family violence
- Black belt in Ninjutsu
Attended training in:
- Acceptance Committment Therapy (ACT) for Children, Parents, and Adults (4 days total)
- Fundamentals of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Resilience
- Mindfulness
- Motivational interviewing
- Bullying in schools
- Positive psychology and coaching
- Working with strengths
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Sally Thompson
Sally has a passion for helping women exercise to help them reach weight loss andfitness goals and to provide pelvic floor safe exercise programs for women with a weak pelvic floor/bladder – due to childbirth, family history etc. or for those recovering from any pelvic surgery and to maintain bone strength for osteoporosis prevention (and to relieve the symptoms of menopause).
Qualifications:
- BAppSc (Health Education)
- Certificate III & IV Personal Trainer (MMISS accredited fitness trainer)
- Strength and Conditioning
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
- For more about Sally and the Pelvic Floor Fitness Project click here
Jaclyn is passionate about teaching self-defence and encouraging others to feel empowered. She's currently studying physiotherapy full-time at university and in her spare time enjoys cooking a range of dishes, exploring the outdoors and travelling.
Jaclyn has 9 years experience in self defence training and enjoys combining theoretical and practical knowledge to help her students have fun and achieve a better understanding of effective technique.
Qualifications:
- Brown Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Yellow Belt in Tai Sabaki Jutsu
- Currently Studying Physiotherapy
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
Jaclyn Kruger
Pranav Mehta
Pranav has been training for 6 years and teaching for 2. Combining practicality and humour, Pranav has a dedicated bunch of students in his Friday afternoon classes.
Qualifications:
- Brown Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
- Currently studying Computer Science and Nanotechnology
Tim loves martial arts. Tim loves martial arts. That's not a typo; it's emphasis!
Having started his martial journey, as a small boy, in Taekwondo, Tim has since studied at Personal Strength in the Ninja Kids program, and now the Teen Self Defence Jujitsu program and boxing sessions – as well as training in Kendo. Tim loves martial arts – and this passion is evident to any who see him in action as an assistant in the kids classes.
You will find Tim active in his down time, on the mats, lifting weights, boxing and doing kettlebell workouts at home.
Qualifications:
- Brown Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
Tim Heasman
Zach Heasman
Before training at FunFit (now Personal Strength), Zach had previous training in Taekwondo. After moving on from Taekwondo, he delved into playing AFL. However, he felt the need to increase his fitness and physical confidence, so he started participating in the kid's fitness classes and has continued to train ever since.
Zach is a regular participant in self-defence, fitness and weights sessions at Personal Strength. As well as being a fun and engaging ninja kids class instructor, he is also the Holiday Camp Coordinator.
When not on the mats, Zach is playing the blues on his guitar or recording voice-over on the side.
Qualifications:
- Purple Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
- Recently Completed HSC, Honour Roll for achieving Band 6 in Music 1
- Studying Certificate III in Fitness at TAFE
Sam has been a wonderful addition to the Personal Strength Team. Always thinking of new ways to engage young students, Sam combines fun and structure to help little ninjas thrive!
Sam's other interests include drama and stage, and their expertise extends to editing the Personal Strength Podcast!
Qualifications:
- Blue Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
- Applied First Aid (Senior First Aid)
Sam Stumbles
Lachlan Heasman
Lachlan’s curiosity lead him to coaching via helping organisations improve their work in software development.
Coaching is about helping you change and grow. As your coach Lachlan works with you to help you understand what you want to achieve and how you can get there. Research has demonstrated that people being coached not only achieve their goals but also generally feel better or more satisfied with life. Lachlan’s top strengths (on Realise2) are Curiosity, Change Agent, Humour and Counterpoint, and if you are wondering what these mean he is happy to explain (another strength of his) over a coffee, barbell or break fall.
Qualifications:
- MSc in Coaching Psychology
- BSc (Hons)
- Realise2 Practitioner – Centre of Applied Positive Psychology Europe
- ACT Practitioner – ACT Mindfully
- Black Belt in Personal Strength Jujitsu
Narelle is passionate about promoting better movement, flexibility and strength to her clients through Pilates. Having had a difficult pregnancy and birth, Narelle found Pilates was critical to her rehabilitation, enabling her to be able to have pain free functional movement again. Coupled with her personal love for health and fitness, all this inspired her to take on the challenge to train as a Pilates Instructor. After working in demanding roles in the corporate world for over 24 years, Narelle understands the stress and ‘tech’ postures and how to improve them for reduced pain.
Narelle is a fully qualified Mat Pilates instructor and has been practicing Pilates for over 10 years. With a Bachelor of Arts and Honours degree in Psychology, Narelle understands the importance of the mind-body connection, a key tenant of Pilates. Her passion for Pilates is evident in her creative classes, teaching good alignment and technique, designed to challenge and encourage her clients to strive for their goals. Narelle is completing further studies in Pilates and looks forward to continuing her Pilates journey.
You will find Narelle active in her down time, in a Pilates mat or studio class, lifting weights or boxing and sweating it out or chasing her son around.
Qualifications:
- Mat Pilates instructor and has been practicing Pilates for over 10 years
- Bachelor of Arts and Honours degree in Psychology
Narelle Borg
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