Doing What We Do Best
Meet the Team
Sam - HIIT Coach
With a background as a dancer from a young age, Sam is passionate about the importance of movement to support our bodies in daily life. After implementing strength training into her own regime and seeing the benefits in all elements of daily life, physically & holistically, Sam now lives & breathes the movement industry. Be it while teaching dance to kids; coaching FAT classes or pounding pavements on long runs, Sam loves creating a space to move our bodies.
Paul - HIIT Coach
Meet Paul. Originally from the UK but now he calls NZ home. He is a lover of all things movement and you will most likely see him down at the social run groups, cruising around on his road bike or slicing golf balls on the golf course. When Paul isn't working with FAT you will find him coaching as PT and rehabilitation coach. He has a great positive energy, doesn't take life too seriously and always finds time for a good laugh and a couple cold beers.
Divashni - Pilates Instructor
Divashni (Div) is a trained Pilates instructor and Physiotherapist. Div has been involved in a variety of sports from football to rowing and everything in between. A keen runner Div knows the value of building and maintaining a strong base to let you keep doing what you love for longer and loves to implement this into her classes and practice.
Summer - Yoga Instructor
Summer is a yoga teacher who is passionate about bringing people into their bodies through functional movement, and breath awareness.
All bodies and levels are welcome in her classes as she leads people through sequences that are easy to understand, with appropriate challenges that cultivate strength.
Frankie - HIIT Coach
Frankie is a movement fanatic. Be it HIIT class, on the pavements, along a trail or somewhere during a multisport race – you’ll generally find Frankie out in the elements, searching for the hurt locker. During the day, he runs his own sustainability strategy consultancy, “Près”, but brings a passion for getting outdoors, making people smile and finding wellbeing to FAT (and a few “whoop—whoops” too!).
Madeline - HIIT Coach
Madeline is passionate about movement and moving well for life. With a background in competitive swimming and group fitness, she has explored many modes of training and loves that it can be a mental outlet as well as physical. Madeline believes that things that keep us well and thriving span beyond fitness itself - our connection to nature, ourselves and our community. She is passionate about creating warm, inclusive community spaces that everyone feels safe in.
Madeline has a background in biochemistry and nutrition and is currently studying medicine in hopes to practice in ways that promote wellness through centering our humanness, honouring our differences and keeping us grounded to the earth.
Maryam - Yoga Instructor
Born in Canada with Syrian and Iraqi heritage, Maryam is a certified yoga and meditation instructor with over 500 hours of international training. She prioritizes physical wellness by harnessing the transformative power of movement and breath to steer individuals toward inner strength and vitality. Her ability to create a safe and nourishing space while guiding you on a journey to a deeper self-connection forms the foundation of all her practices.