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“The chaos that
exists in our everyday lives is not unlike the harsh conditions animals
have to endure in the dry, thorny Savannah. And like the animals, we
seek refuge in a place that makes our bodies stronger and enhances our
survival. The animals choose the tree of life - The Acacia. A good
choice for us too.”
We are a team of energetic health and fitness professionals dedicated
to inspire, enhance and motivate you to achieve your personal best.
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- Passion: “constantly challenging my body to new levels”
- Favourite food: “anything to satisfy my hunger but at the moment muesli, fruit and yoghurt from the Prahran market”
- All time hero’s: Spiderman and Lance Armstrong
- Favourite film: Spiderman
- Favourite saying: “If you want to be in front, then act like you are behind”
With bounds of energy and a desire to live life to the full, Joe has endeavoured upon many physical challenges since a teenager. In recent years, he has completed two Ironman Australia Triathlons and an endless number of triathlon and road running races. His genuine care for others and unselfish nature, has lead him along his career path thus far. Commencing as a fitness trainer in South Africa in 1993, he then qualified as a massage therapist and in addition is now a qualified practising chiropractor.
His passion for constantly seeking his personal best is infectious. Combined with his endless knowledge and experience in the health and fitness industry, as a client of Joe’s you are ensured to be inspired to achieve your own personal best and lifestyle goals.
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- Nickname: Vickarella
- Moment of glory: “crossing the finish line of my first Ironman Triathlon a week after getting married”
- Passion: “anything that gets my heart rate up in the great outdoors”
- Favourite TV show: ”The amazing race & Seinfeld”
Vicky has an infectious ambition that has driven her to excel in her academic and sporting pursuits. She has a major in exercise physiology, masters of nutrition and dietetics, post graduate degree in sports nutrition, certified as a level 4 Pilates Coach and has attended numerous health and fitness workshops and seminars. Her list of sporting achievements is just as impressive with a long history of gymnastics at a national level, cross country running and more recently, competing in Ironman Triathlons.
Vicky is an educator. She imparts her knowledge and expertise in a manner that allows you to comprehend and take action. As a client of Vicky’s you are guaranteed to receive the most up to date evidence based information relating to both nutrition and exercise. |
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- Greatest challenge: Leading a balanced lifestyle
- Favourite time of the week: Storytime! "I love to see little kid's faces light up when you pull out one of their favourite books
- Top 5 favourite books: 'The great & secret show', 'about a boy', 'Tuesdays with Morrie', 'The Da Vinci Code', 'The Alchemist'
- Strongest feature: Compassion and perseverance
Rebecca is a mother of two who divides her time between her two passions, Pilates and working for the children's department of the Stonnington Library and Information services.
After gaining weight during her first pregnancy and sustaining a serious shoulder injury at work, Rebecca endeavoured to make some serious lifestyle changes. She educated herself about healthy eating and lost more than 40kg. The search was then on for a gentle yet effective exercise program that would care for her shoulder injury.
Rebecca gave Pilates a go and has never looked back. Two years later, she is completely pain free and has a new appreciation for what it means to be strong and healthy.
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- Passion: To encourage and assist others to achieve their health and sporting goals
- Favourite food: All good food, especially good chocolate
- Favourite book: Any autobiography about peoples wonderful sporting achievements
- Best team sport: AFL – Go Bombers!
Sue brings to our team an extremely kind and caring personality with time for everyone. Her time is divided brilliantly between her husband, three daughters and undying passion for challenging her body and mind through physical exercise.
A natural athlete, Sue is involved in swimming, long distance running and triathlon. Recently Sue completed her first half Ironman and the 100km Oxfam trail walker (we know that it is just a matter of time before the full Ironman is added to her resume). Sue intially tried Pilates a number of years back due to injury and has never looked back. Pilates is now an integral and invaluable component to her training and injury prevention.
Sue’s fantastic physique can be attributed to her commitment to swimming, running and Pilates over the long-term (those muscles have never seen the inside of a gym). As a client of Sue’s you are sure to be inspired and motivated to achieving your health and fitness goals.
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- Favourite food: Fresh white bread and salted butter
- All time hero: I've got too many - I love John Travolta - he was sooo cool and sexy in his youth! Jimmy Conners for his grunt and determintation. Stefan Edberg for his bum (and ability to play great tennis). Jarvis Cocker for being cool. Eddie Izzard for making me laugh out loud.
- Favourite cities: Paris and Buenos Aires. They live like they're the only people that matter and that tomorrow may not come - amazing places
Sam is passiontate about Pilates and has personally benefited from an overall wellbeing perspective as well as in other endeavours including cycling, running and tennis. Her approach to Pilates is one of hard work firmly believing that you need to 'put in' in order to reap the rewards of this form of exercise. She is strict on technique and will work you hard but she also ensures a level of enjoyment in all of her sessions.
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