Owner & Head Instructor High Country Fitness

"In every day, there is a magic moment just waiting to be created"

Fitness Industry Qualifications Include:

• Certificate 3 & 4 in Fitness
• Personal trainer & Group exercise instructor
• Instructor certification in Les Mills RPM, Body Pump & Body Balance
• Also teaches Freestyle group exercise classes including Step, Circuit, Fit ball, High Energy, Ab Lab⁄Core & Cross trainer´s
• Certified Punchfit Trainer in Punchfit, Punch Pad and Kick Pad work
• Qualified Level 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach
• Senior First Aid

Other Qualifications: 2 x Winter Olympian, Trampoline Coach, Diploma in Remedial Massage & Natural Therapies

Manuela's Passions & Interests: Skiing, Living in beautiful Jindabyne!, Helping people to feel as fit, healthy & happy as possible

Her "Future Olympian's Scholarship Programme" in which she raises money for young talented Winter athletes from the Snowy Mountains area. She loves supporting and working with the athletes and seeing them get closer and closer to becoming Olympians one day. She also works with the NSWIS (New South Wales Institute of Sport) Winter athletes as a Strength & Conditioning coach.

Manuela's strength lies in her ability to relate to people and get them to feel comfortable about themselves and the fitness goals they have. She will go to great lengths to see everyone's goals are met. Her enthusiasm and motivation will leave you wanting more!

"Its the effort that we make that defines us"

Fitness Industry Qualifications Include:

• Certificate 3 in Fitness
• Instructor certification in Les Mills RPM, Body Pump & Body Balance
• Also teaches Freestyle group exercise classes including Step, Circuit & Fit ball

Other Qualifications: Senior First Aid certificate

Samantha's Passions & Interests: Her husband Nick and 3 beautiful children, Health & Fitness

Samantha is one of the most caring people you will ever meet, and she will go to great lengths to make you feel comfortable about who you are and what you want to achieve. She is a wonderful asset to the High Country Fitness team.

"Happiness is like a butterfly: The more you chase it, the more it will elude you. But if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder"

Fitness Industry Qualifications Include:

• Certificate 3 in Fitness & Group exercise Instructor
• Instructor certification in Les Mills RPM

Currently studying a BA through University of New England, looking to move into Sports Nutrition

Other Qualifications: APSI / ISIA Level 3 Ski Instructor
Qualified Aust Swim Instructor

Mandy´s Passions & Interests: Teaching: "There is nothing more rewarding than being able to change someone's day. When I teach, I want people to walk away being proud, knowing they have achieved something, whether it be skiing, swimming or exercising. Seeing a change in their technique / ability and a smile on their face is such a great feeling...who could ask for more!"

Mandy also loves hanging out with her family and friends whilst enjoying good food and wine!

Fitness Industry Qualifications Include:

• Certificate 3 in Fitness
• Instructor Certification in Les Mills RPM

Other Qualifications:
Yoga Instructor, Mountain Bike Guide, Senior First Aid

Vanessa´s Passions & Interests: Skiing, mountain biking, road riding, yoga, climbing, living in the mountains & being free!