Our Melbourne Gym Trainer Profiles
Exercise Physiologists | Personal Trainers |
Physiotherapists | Pilates Instructors
Meet the dedicated and university-qualified allied health professionals at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness.
Our expert team includes experienced personal trainers, exercise physiologists, Clinical Pilates instructors, and a Women’s Health Physiotherapist who are all highly skilled in their respective fields.
Below, are the profiles and photos of our Health Professionals Team here in our Gym and Exercise Rehabilitation Clinic.
Whether you’re aiming to improve fitness, recover from injury, or achieve specific health goals, our team offers personalised support to help you succeed.
Managing Director
Russell LAURIE
Russell is the Practice Manager and Managing Director at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness. With a Bachelor of Exercise Science (Human Movement) in 2008 and over two decades of experience as a personal trainer and coach since 2004.
He now oversees all aspects of the clinic, ensuring the highest care in exercise physiology, personal training and rehabilitation for patients and clients.
Women's Health Physiotherapist
Amy LAURIE
Amy is a Women’s Health Physiotherapist with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy from Latrobe University (2009) and over 15 years experience.
She specialises in prenatal and postnatal health, conducts pelvic floor assessments and oversees all the Pregnancy and Clinical Pilates appointments at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness.
Exercise Physiologist
Lachy DUFFUS
Lachy is our Senior Exercise Physiologist at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness. He specialises in helping MS patients with exercise prescription and loves working with Diabetes and chronic conditions. He has a keen interest in working with disabilities and NDIS participants.
Lachy oversees our Exercise Physiology program at MVFit and is a highly qualified and experienced mentor to our team.
EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGIST
Alex BARTO
Alex is a dedicated Exercise Physiologist who combines his passion for training and helping people to make a meaningful impact in the lives of his clients.
He has a special interest in exercise for people of all ages with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Down Syndrome.
Alex brings a compassionate and tailored approach to exercise therapy and making everyone enjoy their time in the gym.
Exercise Physiologist
Hamish INGLIS
Hamish is an Exercise Physiologist at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness. He has a strong interest in the strength and conditioning space due to his experiences with injury and sporting endeavors.
He has a keen interest in musculoskeletal injuries and managing chronic diseases through the prescription of client-centered exercise.
EXERCISE SCIENTIST / PERSONAL TRAINER
Nick CALLCOTT
Nick is an Exercise Scientist and personal trainer at MVFit who is completing his Doctorate in Physiotherapy
He is passionate about improving client's lifestyles through exercise and fitness. He has been part of the health and fitness industry for over 5 years as a trainer and enjoys helping people achieve their goals through varied approaches.
EXERCISE SCIENTIST / PERSONAL TRAINER
Jemma RINEHART
Jemma is a trainer at Moonee Valley Health and Fitness. She has a Certificate III and IV in Fitness and is currently studying a bachelor's in Exercise Science (Clinical Practice).
Jemma is passionate about helping teach people about health and fitness and introducing new work-outs in order for them to reach their fitness goals.
CLINICAL PILATES / PHYSTIOTHERAPY
Waner ZHOU
Waner is a graduate of biomedicine currently completing a Doctor of Physiotherapy. She has an interest in human anatomy and movement therapy. She obtained her certificate in Pilates to further her physiotherapist endeavours.
Waner enjoys empowering her clients and seeing their relationship with exercise become positive and passionate.
Clinical Pilates
Hoda TARHINI
Hoda is an experienced Clinical Pilates Instructor who has a diploma in Clinical Pilates and a Cert IV in Mat and Reformer Pilates from Breathe Education.
She has been teaching Clinical Pilates for over 5 years keeping her classes focused with specific challenges; and loves seeing the clients reap all the benefits of full body movement.
Over the years here at MVFit we have had a great team of fitness professionals work with us. Dave, Jeremy, Trav, Ash, Jarryd, James Addy, Callum McCarty, Madelene Koeleman and Lauren Burnham who are all part of making MVFit what it is today. If you trained or had exercise physiology appointments with one of them in the past and are looking to resume we'd love to see you back in the gym. All our trainers keep comprehensive notes on patients and gym clients and you can re-activate your training file.