Meet Our Team

After having children, Kirsty made the career switch from hairdressing to personal training and hasn’t looked back! Gaining her fitness qualifications took her to DW Fitness where she worked as a personal trainer before moving onto a private studio. With a passion for competitive sports and intense training, Kirsty enjoys helping students push themselves towards their personal and professional goals.

"After starting my own fitness journey with zero industry knowledge to then commit to competitive sports like Jiu Jitsu and Strength & Conditioning competitions, I love nothing more than helping our students build their confidence and break through their own barriers to find success".

After playing football from the age of five, Joe took an interest in understanding how he could improve his fitness performance on the pitch. Studying for a BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Science not only helped him expand his knowledge in this area but also inspired him to pass on what he learned to others. After completing his Level 2 in Fitness Instructing and Level 3 in Personal Training with OriGym, Joe gained experience working as a hotel fitness instructor and personal trainer. Now back with OriGym, he prides himself on guiding students towards their studies through the same process he’s been on himself.

"After developing my fitness knowledge to elevate my own performance and abilities, I felt inspired to share my expertise and help others optimise their fitness levels and reach goals they never thought they’d achieve".

With an impressive background in the industry, Ryan has spent years fuelling his passion for fitness and has made a rewarding career out of it. With ten years of training & teaching Thai Boxing under his belt as well as competing in bodybuilding competitions, he’s continued to push himself to new levels and takes pride in helping our students do the same.

"What I enjoy most about my work is helping others physically and mentally push beyond their limits, watching them become the best version of themselves".

After teaching inline skating as a hobby for a few years and seeing the difference she was making in the lives of both children and adults alike, Hazel decided to become a personal trainer. For the past ten years, she has gained a range of experience in various Nuffield Health facilities across London. This, combined with her previous teaching skills, has allowed her to become a knowledgeable assessor with plenty to share with students.

"Using my skills and experience teaching inline skating is what inspired me to gain my qualifications and eventually brought me to OriGym. I’m passionate about not only helping others lead healthier lives but also helping them create better futures for themselves".

Before her time at OriGym, Abbie worked in a number of independent gyms over a period of 11 years. Her extensive experience even led her to owning her own women’s only gym, something she is extremely proud of.

"As I loved studying for my fitness qualifications and attending courses, my favourite thing about my job is being the one to help others on their own journeys towards getting qualified and entering the fitness industry."

Amielouise has an impressive background in the industry, having worked in both private & commercial gyms as a personal trainer and also an online nutritionist for the last 7 years. She holds extensive qualifications including a BSc (Hons) in Nutrition and Exercise as Medicine as well as PT, Sports Massage and GP Referral qualifications. Alongside her role here at OriGym, Amielouise is also currently studying to become a counsellor!

"I’m passionate about using my health & fitness knowledge and experience to support all of our students and help them become the best version of themselves!"

Before joining the OriGym team, Adam worked as a Personal Trainer for 7 years and even gained experience in gym management. Now, Adam’s role allows him to share his knowledge and experience with our wonderful students.

"I love sharing what I’ve learnt during my time in the fitness industry and using it to train the next generation of industry professionals."

Shakeel has a wealth of knowledge relevant to health and fitness thanks to his qualifications in Personal Training and BSc (Hons) Degree in Sports Psychology. Paired with his experience working in sales and on the gym floor at Anytime Fitness, Shakeel is an outstanding assessor who prides himself on supporting our students in unlocking their full potential.

"I enjoy sharing my knowledge with our students so they can go on to help others lead healthier lives, both physically and mentally."

Ryan is a highly-qualified Personal Trainer and Sports Massage Therapist, with 10 years of experience working as a PT for PureGym. Now, Ryan uses this extensive experience to help aspiring fitness professionals to pursue their dream career.

"One of the things I love about my job is using my years of experience as a personal trainer in the industry to help others start or advance their own health and fitness careers."

Adam’s passion for all things fitness led him to a successful career working at various commercial gyms, including PureGym. His experience in the industry includes Personal Training, gym sales, and now working with aspiring PT’s here at OriGym, a role in which he thrives!

"I love using my knowledge to help new Level 2 Fitness Instructors and Level 3 Personal Trainers enter the industry and bring more awareness to how everyday people can improve their mental and physical health through fitness."

Jemma started her career as a receptionist in a commercial gym before qualifying as a Personal Trainer and landing a role at a private Strength & Conditioning studio. Over her time in the industry, Jemma has gained advanced qualifications in specialist areas such as Sports Massage and Nutrition.

"Since working at OriGym, I love being able to share my passion for fitness with like minded students and help them take those first steps towards a rewarding career in the health & fitness industry."

Having worked in a range of both private and commercial gyms for a number of years, Ian took his career to the next level by starting his own coaching business. Now, he runs his business alongside his role at OriGym, in which he helps future fitness professionals follow in his footsteps!

"As I have a strong passion and interest in the relationship between mental and physical health, using my own experience and knowledge to help others improve their bodies and minds through fitness is what makes my job worthwhile."

Joanna is passionate about all things health, fitness, and wellness. As well as being a passionate Yogi, Joanna holds an extensive range of health and fitness qualifications as well as a BSc (Hons) in Psychology. She also has a wealth of experience having worked in private and commercial gyms for many years.

"It’s all about your body, mind and soul - this is the essence of what I want to pass onto future fitness professionals and how they can apply a holistic approach to health and fitness."

Before Sally’s time at OriGym, she had the experience of managing various gyms, focusing mainly on strength & conditioning and personal training. Working in this environment helped her develop her skills and confidence within the fitness industry and understand the best ways to help clients.

"My favourite part about my role is interacting with students of varying abilities and sharing my knowledge to help them achieve their fitness and career goals."

Harry’s interest in the connection between mental and physical fitness is what led him to graduate from university with a degree in psychology. After gaining his fitness qualifications with OriGym, Harry worked as a personal trainer with a focus on functional fitness and developed his skills in the industry.

"One of my favourite things about being a tutor with OriGym is passing on my knowledge to students to help them achieve their qualifications."

As a fully qualified Level 3 Personal Trainer, Tutor Assessor and IQA (Internal Quality Assessor) Chloe is an incredibly passionate and hardworking individual. Taking pride in her role as a tutor, she greatly values all of her students and enjoys hearing their success stories! “My students have helped me grow and flourish as a person. Nothing drives me more than seeing happy students with qualifications in their hands!”

Before coming to OriGym, Kate was a professional dancer for 20 years. In that time she trained as a Barre instructor in 2013 and followed this passion for teaching on to complete her yoga teacher training in 2014. Kate says it felt very natural with her career as a dancer to be teaching in a studio and she found the career that followed extremely rewarding.

"I find teaching extremely rewarding! I love being able to share my knowledge and passion with students, not only regarding yoga but all things fitness and health related."

Meet Anne-Sophie Muddiman our Lead SMT Tutor in Liverpool

Anne’s lifelong passion for fitness led her to complete a BSc (Hons) in Sports Rehabilitation and Conditioning! With additional qualifications in Personal Training and British Powerlifting Coaching, Anne provides OriGym students with insightful guidance throughout their study.

“Since I started working at OriGym, I have really enjoyed helping aspiring fitness professionals to start their journey towards a successful career in the fitness industry.”

Beginning his career as a gym instructor, Mike has been working in the fitness sector for over 17 years. Whether working in a large commercial gym or a personal studio, it’s his clients who have taught him the most valuable lessons in how to build his business.

Nothing fills him with pride more than using his two decades worth of knowledge to train the next generation of fitness professionals.

‘One of my favourite things is to watch students flourish upon qualifying. I always try to be friendly and approachable, so if you enrol in our gym instructor course, I will be there to support you as much as I can!’

Olivia’s fascination in the link between physical and mental health led her to complete a BSc in Sport Psychology at university. She later qualified as a Personal Trainer, which she uses to teach and assess the students here at OriGym!

“I have always been particularly interested in how moving our bodies can affect our mental health and quality of life. Now, as a tutor for OriGym, I get to share my passion for the fitness industry with others!”