Key Staff
Claire Walshe - Physiotherapist & Yoga Instructor
Claire has had extensive experience within the sporting arena being the Paralympic Swim Team Sports Physiotherapist for 9 years, travelling to 2 Paralympic Games and many other overseas events. Claire started her student life with a Bachelor of Applied Science degree majoring in Nutrition. She then went on to study her Physiotherapy degree at Sydney University and over the next couple of years out in the field, felt she needed to dive deeper into the world of sports injuries. She worked closely with some of Australians leading Sports Physiotherapists whilst studying for her Masters in Sports Physiotherapy for 2 years in Queensland. She was awarded her Masters Degree in late 2006 and became an APA Titled Sports Physiotherapist in early 2007. Claire is also the Newcastle Hunter Area Manager for bounceREHAB, a physiotherapy led work-conditioning company that provides health care to injured workers. With her husband Nathan, she has studied many courses through the CHEK Institute and proudly uses her Level 2 Holistic Lifestyle Coach in conjunction with her injured clients, in order to offer a unique service focussed on holistic health and wellness. Her Iyengar Yoga training has led her to offer a timetable of 9 classes in Verve's Yoga Studio. She has a passion for the health of the human body and her infectious energy will leave you feeling recovered as soon as you walk in the door!
Nathan Walshe - Personal Trainer & Mentor
Nathan is passionate about peronal training and getting his clients the results they want! Having been in the fitness industry since 2001, Nathan has gained broad experience in the field of Personal Training and prides himself on having the ability to take his clients to their limits (both physically and mentally). Clients of Nathan’s have reached goals they never even thought were possible. Nathan takes a very holistic and functional based approach to his work, closely incorporating the CHEK Institute philosophy, which has seen great results come from many of his clients. Nathan's CHEK training not only includes a Level 2 Holistic Lifestyle Consultant but he is also Level 2 CHEK Practitioner. Nathan's extensive extra-curricular training has ensured he can offer you a very unique and state of the art training system, incorporating all aspects of wellness. Currently taking the role of personal training mentor to some of the newer personal trainers, Nathan is able to share his knowledge and experience with others at Verve For Life, ensuring clients get the benefit of experience, regardless of which trainer they choose to work with.
Kate Russ - Personal Trainer & Customer Service Team Member
Kate brings to Verve For Life, a passion and determination to help you succeed in your goals. For many years, Kate fought her own battle with fitness & weight. Through the hard work, sweat and tears, she was inspired by her own personal trainer and discovered a passion for fitness and a drive to help others with their own goals. She has since completed her Certificate IV in Fitness and Personal Training. Kate is also a Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level II trained through The CHEK Institute. Kate brings a sensitive and understanding element to her training, but don’t be fooled, this girl can whip you into shape at a pace and intensity that will best suit you! Currently part of the Personal Trainer Mentorship program, Kate loves working with the Verve For Life Team and looks forward to meeting you to discuss your goals and get started!
Mandi Turnbull - Customer Service Team Member
Mandi is excited to be working with the Verve For Life team, taking every opportunity to learn from senior practitioners and grow in the Health & Fitness industry. Mandi is a competitive sports person, particularly soccer (Go Belswans!), who is bright, bubbly and loves life. After completing her Certificate III in Fitness in 2008, and currently studying Certificate IV in Fitness & Personal Training, Mandi enjoys teaching both in and outdoor group exercise classes, and looks forward to joining the Verve For Life Personal Trainer Mentorship program in the future. Mandi completed her CHEK Institute training in March 2011 with Level 1 Holistic Lifestyle Coach and will soon be looking for eager clients who can handle what she has to dish out!!!
Kellie Schofield - Massage Therapist & Marketing Assistant
Kellie is very excited to be part of the Verve for life team, and is looking forward to the many experiences she will gain with the opportunities of working with some of the best therapists in Newcastle. Having recently been selected as the massage therapist for the Australian paralympic swim team, Kellie will be travelling to Italy with the team whilst the Aussies compete in the Global Games in September. Kellie studied at The School of Integrated Body Therapy in 2004, where she received her qualifications of Certificate IV in Remedial massage and her Diploma of Sports massage. Kellie joined the Verve for life team in 2010 and brings with her a life of experience which has given her a positive outlook on life and a passion for health and healing. Kellie enjoyed studying through the CHEK Institute in 2010 to become a Level 1 Holistic Lifestyle Coach. She is also certified in Hot Stone Massage therapy and Pregnancy Massage. Kellie’s optimism and vivacious personality is reflected in her treatments and is sure to leave you feeling rejuvenated and wanting more.
Lea Vooles - Personal Trainer & Admin Co-ordinator
Leanne brings her bright, bubbly and infectious love for life to the Verve For Life team and is oozing with enthusiasm. Leanne is a born leader and with this has taken the reigns at helping to manage the fast growing energetic Verve For Life Team. Leanne is also a passionate Personal Trainer and has taken this to a whole other level by studying through the CHEK Institute in 2010 to become a Level 1 Holistic Lifestyle Coach.
Gemma Harvey - Physiotherapist
Gemma is excited to join the team at Verve for Life bringing with her an enthusiasm and passion for helping people. She has completed a Bachelor of Human Movement Science at Southern Cross University and Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Newcatle University. Gemma has an extensive sports injury management and rehabilitation background, having spent the last 15 years looking after both junior and senior sporting teams including rugby league, union, NSW Country Cricket at 3 Australian Country Championships and is currently the physiotherapsist for Weston under 19s, 23s and 1st grade Soccer teams in the NBN League. Gemma has a continual desire to improve her knowledge and be up to date with the most recent treatment techniques and has recently added Kineseo taping to her skill base. She is also currently learning dry needling and the latest pregnancy exercises and treatment techniques. Gemma had recently completed her Level 1 Holistic Lifestyle Coaching and is excited to be able to combine her vast experiences to give you an exceptional treatment experience.
Sam Larkings - Personal Trainer
Sam brings great knowledge and passion to the Verve For Life Personal Training team. With a degree in exercise and sports science and is currently studying his masters in exercise rehabilitation through Charles Sturt University. Sam is a certified CHEK Institute Holistic Lifestyle Coach and his inidepth knowledge of exercise together with his skills in coaching lifestyle changes together to get you the results you're looking for. As an elite football player, Sam knows what it takes to be successful in achieving goals. Representing his country at an international level has afforded him great experiences around the world. Sam has a passion for sports specific conditioning and helping people find health and vitality in their lives. His sessions are fun, energetic and safely put together. Sam is also playing a big part in the development of our new Small Group Personal Training sessions which will begin soon.
Colleen Nichols - Massage Therapist & Customer Service Team Member
Colleen comes to the Verve For Life team after running her own successful healing and massage business at Pearl Beach. Looking for something more, she has excitedly joined the dynamic team and is having a ball! Offering many styles of massage and alternative therapies, in the form of - Indian Head Massage, Reiki and Ear Candling. Coll also joins the Customer Service Team in offering an exceptionally friendly smile as you walk through the doors. She is soon to be travelling to Bali to study Balinese massage to ensure that she can offer you yet another amazing style.
Amy Landry - Yoga Instructor
Born and raised in Newcastle, Amy is a devoted yogini, certified Purna Yoga & Power Vinyasa Yoga instructor, professional dancer, vegetarian, personal trainer, blogger, foodie, tea drinker, cat lover, gemini & Ayurveda dork! She has a passion for sharing her discoveries of yoga, health & wellbeing, to awaken a mind & body transformation. Amy studied full-time performing arts at Brent Street Studios in Sydney, Australia, and then went on to dance onboard Princess Cruises, the Sydney Showboat & Carnival Cruise Lines. These experiences lead her to perform as an illusionist in the show – “The Magic of Gaetano”. A Las Vegas original, the show continues to be a huge success onboard the world’s largest cruise liners. In 2009, Amy was also fortunate enough to dance in Macau, China for 9 months in the decade running “Crazy Paris Show”. Over the years Amy developed an strong interest in the health & fitness industry due to her background in dance & her understanding of the body – how it works, serves us, & hinders us. It was only natural that Yoga became a huge part in her life. Combined with an interest in the vegetarian & Ayurvedic lifestyle, Yoga enabled Amy to discover the healing of many imbalances & injuries in her body due to overuse from dancing, along with it’s calming, balancing effects on the mind & spirit. India is the next place on her bucket list to travel in 2012, having already explored Asia, New Zealand, South America, Scandinavia, Turkey, Europe, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, Mexico & Central America, along with various parts of the USA & Canada!
Rachael Walshe - Nutritionist, Dietition & Yoga Instructor
Rachael's initial background was in nursing, after graduating from Newcastle University in 2004. She grew up with a strong background in gymnastics and followed this through with fitness class instruction as well as a Personal Training Qualification in 2008. After going abroad for a year and travelling the world, she returned with a desire to study Nutrition and Dietetics, majoring in Sports Dietetics. Rachael continued her amazing delivery of fitness classes which has seen her take the delicious pathway into the world of yoga and is currently enrolled in her Iyengar Teacher Training Program. Her private dietetic business is called Infuse Health which she also runs out of Verve's walls. She is filled with passion and expertise in all aspects and you will be welcomed with open arms either in her yoga classes or if you are just looking for advice on nutrition and wellness.
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