Fitness Gurus trainer team in a bright gym studio

Meet the Team

Certified coaches, specialist trainers, and wellness experts — all united by one goal: helping you live your healthiest life.

Our Mission

Fitness Gurus was founded on a simple belief: fitness should be for everyone. Not just the young, the athletic, or the already-fit — but for every body, every age, and every ability. We work with clients from 18 on up, from complete beginners to competitive athletes, from people recovering from injury to those chasing personal bests.

Inclusive

We design programs for real people with real lives — no judgement, no intimidation, just results.

Evidence-Based

Every program we build is grounded in exercise science and continuously updated with the latest research.

Client-First

Your goals drive everything. We listen first, then build a program around your life — not the other way around.

Specialist

From Parkinson's BIG therapy to elite strength conditioning, our team holds specialist qualifications you won't find everywhere.

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Your Coaches

Every member of our team is fully certified, insured, and passionate about what they do.

Sarah Mitchell

Sarah Mitchell

Head Trainer & Founder

Sarah founded Fitness Gurus after 12 years in elite sport and personal training. A certified strength and conditioning specialist, she specialises in women's health, fat loss, and long-term athletic development.

  • Cert IV Fitness
  • Strength & Conditioning Specialist
  • Women's Health Coach
  • 10+ years experience
James Okafor

James Okafor

Senior Personal Trainer

James brings energy, expertise, and a genuine love of coaching to every session. Specialising in functional fitness, boxing, and Parkinson's BIG/Boxing therapy, he works with clients across all ages and abilities.

  • Cert IV Fitness
  • Boxing Coach Level 2
  • Parkinson's BIG Certified
  • 8+ years experience
Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Wellness Coach & Yoga Instructor

Priya blends movement, mindfulness, and nutrition to help clients build sustainable healthy habits. Her approach is holistic — she works with the whole person, not just the physical.

  • Yoga Alliance RYT-500
  • Nutrition Coach
  • Mindfulness Practitioner
  • 6+ years experience

Qualifications & Certifications

Our team holds recognised certifications across personal training, group fitness, specialist therapy, and wellness coaching.

Certificate III & IV in Fitness
Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
Parkinson's BIG Certified Trainer
Yoga Alliance RYT-500
Nutrition Coaching Certification
Exercise Therapy Qualification
Boxing Coach Level 2
First Aid & CPR Certified

Client Success Stories

Real results from real people — every age, every starting point.

18kg lost

"I'd tried every gym and every program. Nothing stuck until Fitness Gurus. Sarah built something around my actual life and I've lost 18kg in six months without ever feeling like I was on a diet."

Michelle T.
Weight loss program, 6 months
Improved balance & mobility

"At 72, I was worried I was too old to start. James proved me completely wrong. My balance has improved dramatically and I feel stronger than I did at 60."

Robert K.
Senior fitness & Parkinson's BIG, 12 months
Sustainable lifestyle change

"Priya's wellness coaching changed how I think about food and movement. I'm not 'on a program' anymore — healthy habits are just part of my life now."

Aisha M.
Wellness coaching, 4 months
Full return to training

"I came in after a knee reconstruction not knowing if I'd ever train properly again. The exercise therapy program got me back to full training in four months."

Daniel W.
Exercise therapy & rehabilitation, 4 months

Ready to Meet Your Coach?

Book a free 30-minute consultation and we'll match you with the right trainer for your goals.