Qualifications & Specialisms
 

• Level 2 Fitness Instructor — certified to deliver safe, effective gym and group training sessions.

• Level 3 Personal Trainer — qualified to design structured, goal-driven fitness programmes tailored to individual needs.

• PVG Scheme Disclosure (Scotland) — fully cleared to work with children and young people in a safe, trusted environment.

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Specialises in:​

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• Functional strength and conditioning

• Weight loss and sustainable habit change

• Home-based and gym-based programming

• Youth fitness (ages 8–16) — fun, skill-building workouts

• Mindset, motivation, and consistency coaching

• Core strength and stability training

I’m a 45-year-old personal trainer based in Elgin, up in the north of Scotland. Fitness has been a constant in my life for over 20 years - but it hasn’t always looked the way it does now.

 

Things started to change for me when I started kickboxing my 20’s.I got into it just for fun, as something to do and a way to stay active. But before long, I found myself entering competitions - and ended up winning Scottish titles in both the WKA and ISKA down in Wishaw, Motherwell. That first trophy changed something in me. It made me realise that with the right mindset and a bit of self-belief, I could do more than I ever thought possible. That experience shaped how I approach challenges, both in training and in life.

 

That mindset carried over into endurance training. I’ve since gone on to complete full and half marathons—not for the spotlight, but for the personal battle. Long-distance running taught me patience, mental resilience, and the value of following through, even when everything in you wants to stop.

 

And that mental strength became even more important during the toughest chapter of my life. I’ve battled drug addiction and long periods of poor mental health that nearly broke me. In those moments, fitness wasn’t just something I did - it became my lifeline. Training gave me something to hold onto when everything else was falling apart. The structure, the focus, the small wins—they helped me rebuild not just my body, but my mindset. Fitness gave me purpose when I had none, and over time, it helped pull me out of a place I never thought I’d escape.

 

Now, as a fully qualified Level 2 & 3 Personal Trainer, I work with others who are looking to make real change - physically and mentally. Whether you’re starting fresh, coming back after a long break, or just trying to find your footing again, I’m here to guide you with support, honesty, and training that fits into real life.

 

If you’re ready for a no-judgement space and coaching that’s built on real experience - not just theory - I’m here to help you make it happen.