Our Team
Personal Health Professionals
Our personalized approach doesn't stop at our members—it extends to our team of highly qualified health professionals, each boasting extensive personal training experience. Their wealth of knowledge is at your disposal whenever you need it. Beyond receiving a completely tailored exercise program and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the underlying theory, the primary advantage of having a health professional is the infusion of motivation.
It's not always easy to push yourself to the limits you desire, but with a health professional providing that extra push, the journey becomes not only easier but also more enjoyable. As you progress, and even before you hit a plateau, your health professional will revamp your workout, propelling you to the next level and ensuring you continually reap the maximum benefits from your efforts.
o increased self confidence
o increased energy and stamina
o increased muscular strength and flexibility.
o reduction of stress and anxiety
o improvement of the immune system
o increased specific sports performance
o loss of body fat and weight
o body shaping and toning
o elevating cardiovascular fitness levels
o assist rehabilitation from injury
o complement physiotherapy treatment
o longevity
EMILE PALMER / DIRECTOR
Qualifications
· PH360 Professional Health Alliance Endorsed Coach
· Corrective High Performance Exercise Kinesiologist - Level 3 & Intern at the CHEK Institute
· Professional Swim Coach & Berkeley University Swim Coach Scholar
· Australasian Mind/Body Practitioner
· Les Mills Certified Personal Trainer
· Member of New Zealand Registered Exercise Professionals
Emile understands your health is your primary asset. It is to be protected and always sought to be improved on. Having started out as an athlete himself and progressing into working with elite athletes in various sports. Emile has over 30 years of experience in the health and wellness industry. He is a corrective high performance exercise kinesiologist, a psychosomatic practitioner and a professional swim coach. He is also at Les Mills as a health coach and personal trainer for many years. More recently, has evolved into a PH360 Certified lifestyle medicine practitioner and alliance partner. Emile works to balance ones’ health using 6 key lifestyle factors– he believes The Exercise Room is your one stop shop for all things health and wellness.
Previously the Wellness and Lifestyle Coach for the Institute of Strategic Leadership, Emile specializes in working with corporates and executives. Emile is incredibly passionate about inspiring people to be their most healthy, happy, and successful selves. He believes deeply that EVERY BODY is different, and thus every individual should have a specific and personalised programme to suit their unique needs.
DAN O’BRIEN / EXERCISE SCIENTIST
Qualifications
Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Science
Bachelor of Applied Science
As a health professional, my philosophy centers on creating a positive and empowering environment that fosters growth, development, and success. I believe that health and wellness is not just about loosing weight or becoming more active, but developing well-rounded, educated individuals who are confident, resilient, and capable of achieving their full potential.
Evidence-based practice and tailoring training programs to suit the individual needs of each person are at the center of my ethos. I place a strong emphasis on longevity and vitality, and work closely with health and wellness professionals to ensure that my clients are well taken care of.
RHYS MARTIN / PERSONAL TRAINER @rmf_nz
Qualifications
Level 5 Certificate in Personal Training
Level 4 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
Accredited Certificate in Nutrition
Accredited Certificate in Optimal Sports Nutrition
Certified Meal and Menu Planner
Certificate in Basic Sports Massage
Rhys discovered his love for fitness as a teenager when took up coaching part time as the conditioning/skills coach for a few of his schools sports teams. His passion was deepened when he began and finished his Personal Training Certificate in 2011 at 21 years old.
Through his time playing and coaching sport and through dealing with clients with serious injuries as well as his own, Rhys has a great appreciation and respect for all round functional and performance based training both for athletes and for everyday life.
Above all he loves helping clients achieve their goals and improve their quality of life no matter how big or small.
JASON PHILLIPS / PERSONAL TRAINER
Qualifications
Bachelor of Physical Education
NZIHF Level 3 Certificate in Fitness
NZIHF Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training
Thump Accredited Boxing Instructor
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Jason has been working with clients from a variety of backgrounds both in New Zealand and abroad since 2003.
His expertise is well recognised in the industry as a prior teacher to personal training students at the NZ Institute of Health and Fitness. Jason understands that in order to be successful, the solution to your health and wellness challenges has to suit you in every way.
His training philosophy is simple; create a personalised program that you actually look forward to completing each time you train, and provide all the support, monitoring and motivation you need until your goals are reached.
EMMY NILSSON / PERSONAL TRAINER
Qualifications
Yoga instructor 565h+, registered 2015
Personal trainer & dietitian certified, NASM 2018
Corrective exercise specialist certified, NASM 2019
Advanced personal trainer & dietitian certified, IntensivePT (Europe) 2020
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Emmy found her passion for Yoga during a trip to India 2009. 2015 Emmy completed her first Yoga instructor certification, and she has been teaching in various location both in Auckland and overseas over sense.
Emmys passion for fitness and wellbeing inspired her to get her first Personal trainer certification in 2018. She is very much into her strength training and has competed a few times over the years in different categories of body fitness and bikini fitness in Auckland as well as in Sweden.
Emmy is diverse in her field, as she is teaching yoga, mat pilates and pilates refomer as well as leading group classes (strength and endurance) on a weekly basis.
If you are looking for a diverse trainer whom understands the importance of incorporating proper nutrition, mobility and strength training for your optimal results, then look no further!