Our trainers and gym staff are here to bring strength to your workouts.
Brent Taylor - Gym Owner
Brent has always lived in the Miramar region and enjoys being involved in the community. He has been a member and supporter of the gym for many years and loves the focus on physical and mental health support that he finds there. His passion is for every member of the gym family to feel the same way. If he’s not boxing or on the assault bike, you will likely find him hard at work running his Miramar based building company or supporting one of the fabulous local cafes.
Brent took ownership of the gym in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic. He strongly believes this gym has a place in Miramar and it brings him a lot of joy to chat with members and to be a part of the incredible group of supportive and friendly staff and trainers who make the gym the place it is. He would love to introduce you to them…
Thomas Russell
- Gym Manager / Personal Trainer /
BOX40 & HIIT40 Group Trainer
Kia ora, Malo e lelei Ko Thomas toku ingoa. Ko Ngati Kahungnu toku iwi Koe hoku famili mei Faleloa, Ha’apai, Tonga.
I am from a proud but strong lineage of Māori and Tongan heritage. My cultural bloodline is what shapes me. My passion and drive to keep our people in the forefront to live a healthy and fit lifestyle is what motivates me.
I have a great wealth of knowledge and experience in the Health and Fitness Industry. I specialise in the following: Weight loss, Rehab, Strength & Conditioning, Sport specific, Weight lifting, Boxing & Group training
I am a current Professional Boxer, and a past 7’s Rugby player, from provincial to International, representing Wellington and Tonga. The experience has instilled attributes in me, such as discipline, patience and perseverance.
As a certified Personal Trainer for 15+ years, it has been my commitment to understand the health and fitness needs of our members, and my determination to see their personal fitness goals come to fruition.
A Māori saying that I hold close to my heart… He aha te mea nui o te ou, ko te tagāta, He aha te mea nui o te tagāta, ko te hau ora. Translation: What is the most important thing in this world? The people, it is the people. What is the most important thing for the people? It is health. Ofa Lahi Atu, Māori ora.
Mobile: 027 271 1128
Email: thomasrusspt@gmail.com
Linda Calvert
- Personal Trainer
Hi, I’m Linda and I am honoured to be part of the Pure Health and Fitness Team. I have been a qualified Personal Trainer for 12 years. I’m 100% dedicated to my clients, helping them improve their body image, confidence, strength, and mobility.
I want my clients at the end of each session to walk away feeling that they’ve been supported, motivated and had fun.
A little information about me. I’m 57 and have three beautiful daughters, all in their 20’s. I run and box with my partner, and have completed three marathons. I strength train with my girls, and I love to surf.
Please contact me if you need to get your body moving, improve your self confidence and are looking to create a new you.
Mobile: 021994452
Email: linda.calvert@hotmail.co.nz
Adrian Owen
- Personal Trainer
Adrian has been a trainer for well over 15 years and has run his Keto Online program since 2015 helping thousands throughout NZ and overseas.
Back in 2009 his doctor gave him 5 years to live as he was morbidly obese at 175kg and had all of the complications that come with that. He totally reversed all symptoms from being obese, losing 75kg and now competes in bodybuilding at a national level and has been sharing how keto works and how to do it properly and effectively for over 6 years online.
For more information about the program check out his website and social media. His transformation and his clients transformations are pretty amazing! Check them out at www.keto6.co.nz
Moblie: 0226014599
Email: adrian@keto12.com
Sophie Henkel
- Personal Trainer / HIIT40 & BOX40 Group Trainer
I'm Sophie, a certified Personal Trainer and Herbal Consultant and I am proud to be a part of the Pure Health & Fitness team.
I am passionate about holistic health and making fitness fun and accessible for everyone. I love herbal medicine and I am experienced in Powerlifting, Boxing and Muay Thai. I am particularly focused on encouraging those who want to build their strength and confidence by using the barbell and other weights equipment. I run a few of our Boxfit and HIIT group classes and I really enjoy coaching those within our awesome community.
If you are looking for help with Strength & Conditioning, HIIT, Weight loss, Boxing, or support with nutrition and improving overall wellbeing, feel free to contact me and I'd love to help you reach your goals.
Mobile: 0277750980
Email: Sophiehenkelnz@gmail.com
Conal Casey-Potter
- Personal Trainer / HIIT40 Group Trainer
Conal has a wide skill-set, specialising in strength, rehab and sports-specific training. He has a strong innate understanding of the human body. Since starting with Pure Tough in 2019, Conal actively applies his knowledge in teaching and supporting his clients and has helped many of his clients regain their strength and mobility. While training and studying for over a decade, Conal has built expertise in Power-lifting, Olympic-lifting, mobility, and conditioning. Conal has had a passion for the Barbell for over a decade and a life-long fascination with Martial Arts. He holds a 2nd degree Black Belt (13th level) in Vinh Xuan Quyen (Vietnamese Wing Chun) and is a practitioner of Jiujitsu, Muay Thai and Boxing.
Contact Conal if you are interested in one-on-one sessions, group sessions, personalised training programmes or technique workshops. If you’ve got a question? He’s got you’re answer!
Mobile: 0223986406
Email: conal.pt@gmail.com
Neil Yeates
- Personal Trainer
Neil has over 15 years experience in the sport and fitness industry as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach and sport professional.
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Sport Science and a Masters in Kinesiology, using both his academic knowledge and industry experience to offer individual clients and groups a tailored and considered approach to their fitness journey, wherever they are on it!
He has worked in elite sport across the UK, Canada, and New Zealand and also with a huge variety of personal training clients, from those who are beginning their journey or restarting after an injury, to clients who require help in establishing new goals or are in need of new challenges.
He has knowledge and experience across multiple aspects of health and fitness including: Health, Motivation and Performance Psychology, Injury Rehabilitation, Strength Development and Program Design, Restoring Movement and Developing Technique, Weight Loss and Fitness Improvement.
"I enjoy working alongside people to help them achieve what they set out to do, it is an incredibly fulfilling experience!"
His sessions are aimed at being enjoyable yet challenging with plenty packed in!
Mobile: 0211622999
Chris Paese
- Personal Trainer
Hey team my name is Chris and I have been a coach for 5 years. I am father to my 1 year old daughter named Emanaia-Kora & my 7 year old son named Avery. The reason why I became a coach was because I knew it was a calling for me. It’s been my passion to help serve and uplift people, as well as exercising and seeing what the body is capable of.
I specialise in strength and conditioning, functional training, and weightlifting.
Mobile: 0275556714
Email: chrispaese@hotmail.com
Lusahn Wyatt
- Personal Trainer / HIIT40 Group Trainer
Kia Ora, Ko Lusahn Wyatt tōku ingoa, He Ngāti Rangitihi tōku iwi, Nō Matata ahau. I am a qualified Personal Trainer (NZIHF), and I got into the fitness industry because of my love of sports. Sport has been a huge part of my life, and I am currently a Wellington representative for netball and volleyball, and a New Zealand representative for handball. I know from experience the commitment and perseverance it takes to achieve success.
I specialise in agility, conditioning, overall fitness, sports-specific training, strength training, team training, and weight loss.
I want to foster an encouraging and motivating environment for you to reach your potential. I understand that everyone is here for their own reasons, and I want to make sure that regardless of those reasons you learn to love the process and determine your own pace.
Patua te taniwha koi tamariki - “Beat the taniwha while it’s still a baby”.
The motive behind this whakatauki - Work on the goal while it’s still fresh, start now. Strengthen your taha tinana (physical well-being) and taha hinengaro (mental well-being). Only YOU can ensure your success.
Mobile: 028 8513 6302
Email: wyattlusahn.pt@gmail.com
Georgio Toulis
- Gym Trainer / HIIT40 Group Trainer
My name is Georgio Toulis, I am a group instructor here at Pure Health & Fitness.
I come from a Greek family that is passionate about both food and sports, balanced as all things should be. I share these passions and come from a rugby background, having played rugby throughout college, and continuing to play to this day. It is through rugby that I found my passion for training and physical fitness.
If there's one thing I love more than my own personal training, it would be helping others reach their physical goals. More than that, I love building strong connections and meeting new people, which makes group classes the perfect combination.
Mobile: 02040208435
Email: toulisgeorgio@gmail.com
Daphne Seyb
- Gym Trainer / HIIT40 Group Trainer
Ni sa Bula Vinaka Na yacaqu o Daphne Seyb. I am an artist, proud Fijian mother of two and cancer survivor, who lives to encourage and support people of all walks of life to become the best versions of themselves. As a lover of people, dance, and fitness, I am passionate about humanising the experience in both dance and fitness spaces, and serving people and communities by encouraging a culture where dance and fitness is used to positively impact lives.
I am currently the co-founder of More Than Moves creative space in Wellington, and I'm studying to be a qualified personal trainer. I feel blessed to be part of the Pure Health and Fitness team as I have been a member of this gym for over a decade. I'm proud I can now work in another space that I love so much and that I'm passionate about.
Email: dafseyb@gmail.com
Instagram: @morethanmoves
Darius Omeri Luki
- Gym Trainer / BOX40 Group Trainer
Talofa lava o lo’u igoa o Darius Omeri Luki. I am Samoan and a new trainer for Pure Health and Fitness.
I am excited to be part of the Pure Health and Fitness team, while studying to be a qualified personal trainer. My reason for wanting to be a personal trainer is the passion I have for training and sport.
I played competitive college team sports, which strongly influenced my desire to work in the health and fitness industry. My sports history includes athletics, basketball, boxing, rugby, and volleyball.
I have four years’ experience in boxing and am passionate about the sport. I have been fortunate to become part of the training team for my home boxing club based in Cannons Creek.
I specialise in body building, boxing, conditioning, strength training, and weight loss. I am driven to help others pursue their health and fitness goals.
My role as a trainer is to ensure you have a safe, welcoming, and exciting environment in which to train. I am all about working hard for results, and at the same time making sure sessions are enjoyable and memorable.
I will be at Pure Health and Fitness on Monday evenings, leading the Boxfit classes. I encourage you to come along.
O le ala I le pule o le Tautua – The pathway to leadership is through service.
Phone: 0220175139
Email: dariusomeriluki@gmail.com
Sophie Crombie
- Gym Trainer
Hi I’m Sophie. I’m currently still in school and I’m keen to enter the fitness industry when I leave. Working at Pure Health and Fitness means I can learn so much about fitness and being a part of our community is so much fun.