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Qualified trainers dedicated to helping you train with confidence.
Every member’s fitness journey is different, which is why we’ve built a team with diverse skills, specialisations and coaching styles. From strength and conditioning to rehabilitation, group fitness and personal training, our trainers are here to help you build confidence, create sustainable habits and get the most from your time at Elevate Fitness.
PAPA HOU TEAM
John Edlin
Diploma Sport & Recreation
Exercise as Medicine Certified Trainer

Hi, my name is John and I am a Personal Trainer and group fitness instructor here at Elevate Fitness.
As an Exercise as Medicine Certified Trainer, I’ve spent over 30 years helping clients feel welcome and achieving their health and fitness goals.
I get a lot of satisfaction training clients in my specialist areas of older adults strength and conditioning, injury rehabilitation and cycling.
One of my passions is teaching spin classes! I took my first spin class in 1997. I do love helping clients with their biggest asset, THEIR HEALTH, and build lasting confidence in the gym.
SPECIALISING IN
- older adult strength
- injury rehabilitation
- cycling strength & conditioning
Meg Dudley
Level 4 Personal Trainer
Level 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Coach

Hi, I am a personal trainer here at Elevate Fitness. I’m passionate about helping people (YOU) build strong, stable foundations through progressive, personalised training.
As someone with hypermobility and a neurodivergent brain myself, I specialise in supporting spicy bodies and spicy brains to unmask the potential they’ve always had within. I work with anyone seeking change – whether it’s general strength training, building muscle mass, or achieving sustainable fat loss. I’m committed to making that journey empowering, enjoyable, and grounded in longevity.
I work with clients of all levels and love helping people feel capable, confident, and connected to their bodies.
SPECIALISING IN
- hypermobility & connective tissue conditions
- strength training & hypertrophy
- SBD foundations
- sustainable fat loss
- strength & conditioning
Sarah Black
Level 4 Personal Trainer
Level 5 Advanced Health & Fitness Coach

Hi, my name is Sarah and I am a personal trainer and group fitness instructor here at Elevate Fitness. I graduated, with Merit, from NZIS in 2022.
I am very passionate about health and fitness and want to use my knowledge and skills to help others achieve their goals. Keeping clients motivated and holding them accountable, I believe, is the key to seeing the results they are aiming for.
I train a wide range of clients with all different abilities and am adaptable to your specific needs within the gym.
Please feel free to contact me anytime so we can discuss your goals and work out a plan that best suits your individual fitness journey.
YOUR BODY IS YOUR MOST PRICELESS POSSESSION. TAKE CARE OF IT.
SPECIALISING IN
- functional fitness
- strength training
- group fitness
- weight loss
Luke Fowler
NZ Certificate in Exercise Level 4
Crossfit Level 2 Trainer Certificate
Richie Patterson Weighting Level 1

With 7 years of coaching experience in both Personal Training and Group Fitness classes, I bring knowledge, passion, and energy to every session.
I specialise in strength building and conditioning while also helping people move better, feel fitter and build confidence in the gym.
My approach is all about creating training that works for you – whether that’s building strength, improving your lifting technique, or developing all- round conditioning. I focus on proper technique, safe progression, and building habits that last, so you not only see results but also enjoy the process along the way.
With years of experience coaching both individuals and groups, I understand how to balance challenge with support and how to create an environment that’s motivating, positive and fun.
SPECIALISING IN
- strength conditioning
- strength building
Jordan McMillen
NZ Certificate in Exercise Level 4
11 x National Champion Speed Skater
Studying Bachelor of Sport at UC

Elite Experience. Personal Results.
Most trainers read about performance in a textbook; I lived it on the world stage. As an 11-time National Champion Speed Skater and former elite cyclist, I’ve spent my life mastering the science of speed, power, and endurance.
Now, I’m bringing that high-performance edge to you.
Whether you are training for your first race, aspiring to go pro, or simply want to build a body that moves with precision and strength, I provide the sport-specific programming usually reserved for elite athletes.
I don’t just give you a workout, I give you a blueprint for peak performance.
SPECIALISING IN
- athletic performance
- speed and power development
- strength training
Jacinda Chisholm
BHSc Public Health
Level 4 Exercise Professional
Yoga, Pre/Post Natal, Mat Pilates, Neural Ling

Not sure where to start – or ready for a fresh start? That’s where I come in.
I’m Jacinda – a Personal Trainer, Pilates and Yoga teacher with over nine years’ experience helping people move, get stronger and feel more confident in their bodies.
I’m not particularly interested in smashing you into the ground for the sake of a hard workout. I’m interested in helping you build strength, confidence and a way of moving that actually fits your life.
Maybe you’ve never really felt comfortable in a gym. Maybe you’ve had a baby, an injury, a long break, or life has simply got in the way. Maybe you exercise already but you’re bored, stuck or ready to do things differently.
You don’t need to arrive fit, confident or knowing what you’re doing. That’s literally what I’m here for.
My approach combines strength and functional training with Pilates, Yoga, mobility and core work. We’ll figure out what your body needs, what you actually enjoy, and what you can realistically keep doing.
I’ll challenge you when you need challenging, modify when you need modifying, explain the why behind what we’re doing – and make sure we have some fun along the way.
Instagram @Jacinda_c
Facebook jacindachisholm
SPECIALISING IN
- beginners and gym confidence
- starting again after time away
- strength & functional training
- Pilates, posture, mobility & core
- pre- and postnatal exercises
Natasha Falgueirettes
Nutritionist, Group Fitness Coach and PT

Hey, I’m Nat a qualified nutritionist, group fitness coach and PT at Elevate Fitness.
I empower women to feel more confident by unlocking their potential with strength and fitness, and sustainable health habits for long term change.
I drive a holistic approach by supporting wāhine to invest back into themselves. I’m a huge advocate for developing strength & conditioning, nutrition education and a strong mindset.
I also help runners become stronger by increasing their strength and resistance so that they can overcome plateaus, increase speed and prevent injury.
Follow me on Instagram @_wholehealth_
SPECIALISING IN
- strength and conditioning
- nutrition
- runners conditioning
Michaela Duncan
10+ years experience, Certificate of Fitness

Hi there! I’m Michaela, a qualified personal trainer with over a decade of knowledge. With a passion for exercise and all things fun I’m here to help you smash your goals and unlock your full potential.
Training style:
My approach to fitness is all about balance, fun and results. I’ll craft a plan suited to your goals, abilities and lifestyle. Get ready for exciting workouts filled with laughter and encouragement. I will be your biggest cheerleader pushing you that extra mile just when you’re about to give up.
No goal is too big or too small and I am with you every step of the way. Let’s get it!
SPECIALISING IN
- beginner to exercise
- cardiovascular training
- high intensity interval training (HIIT)
- boxing and circuit style training
- functional training
Rowena Anderson
Level 5 Certificate in Exercise
Diabetes & Older Adults Friendly
Pelvic Floor Safe Instructor
Menopause Weight Loss Coach Level 1
REPS NZ Registered

Kia Ora e te whānau,
My passion is helping people gain confidence & improve mental wellbeing through movement.
As someone who had a sedentary start to life, I know what it’s like to live in front of the TV.
I remember the mental battle required to move my body as an adult. However, I also remember the confidence gained – not the confidence in my body but the confidence in myself.
I’m here because I care so please approach me with any questions.
SPECIALISING IN
- injury prevention
- older adults
- Pilates and pelvic floor
- peri/post menopause
- diabetes
Juliet Saunders
Bachelor of Dance & Movement
Pilates Institute UK & Performance Pilates Certified
Schwinn & Johnny G Indoor Cycling Certified
Pre & Postnatal Fitness Certified
Holistic Movement Coach – Level 2, Level 1 Certified

With 30 years of experience training people across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom, I help people build strong, capable bodies that support how they want to live, move and perform, both now and in the future.
As the founder of SmartBody, I combine evidence-based exercise prescription with practical health coaching to achieve results without wasting time. My approach brings together intelligent strength, mobility and movement training with realistic lifestyle strategies. This allows me to create personalised programmes that work for each individual and deliver lasting results.
I began my career as a dancer before completing a Bachelor of Dance & Movement at the University of Melbourne. My move into the fitness industry has seen me work for Harper’s in Melbourne, Les Mills International and Holmes Place & Cannons Health Clubs in London. Throughout my career, I have trained everyone from elite performers and corporate groups to people who simply want to move, feel and function better.
Today, I have a particular interest in working with women aged 40 and over, when the body can start to feel as though the rules have changed. Through perimenopause, menopause and beyond, I help women build muscle and strength, improve mobility and balance, maintain healthy bones and stay fit, active and independent as they age.
I also work with teenage girls and dancers, helping them develop the strength, movement skills and body awareness needed to support their growing bodies, improve physical confidence and build strong foundations for the future. With my background in professional dance and movement, I understand the unique physical demands placed on dancers and the importance of developing strength without compromising mobility, technique or quality of movement.
Whether you are building the foundations of a strong body, training it to perform or keeping it physically powerful for the decades ahead, my goal is the same: to help you build a body that works for you.
Contact me if you want to get stronger, move better and build a body that is ready for whatever comes next.
- health coaching
- group training
- lifestyle management
- bodyweight training
- sports conditioning
- pre and post natal
- women’s health
- pilates