Our Teams
Personal Trainers
- Personal Trainers
- Will Jenkins
- Andrew Pedashenko
- Dennan Chew
- James Masters
- James Menage
- Karina Gavranic
- Marian Otten
- Michael Stockl
- Nikki Doherty
- Petra Loehr
- Rachel Dodoo
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Personal Trainers
Our Personal Training team is made up of some of the industry's best trainers. With decades of experience and reputations that extend well beyond the Australian borders, our Personal Trainer's world class knowledge is all you need to achieve the health and fitness results you desire. -
Will Jenkins
Personal Training CoordinatorBONDI JUNCTION
T: 0408 296 698
E: pt@elixr.com.auWill has worked as a Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Coach for over 12 years in three countries. Will has a Degree in Sports Science (3 years) and a University Diploma in Personal Training (2 years) and extending to international qualifications from the NSCA, ASCA, PICP, CHEK.
Will has been a strength coach for amateur and professional athletes in both the national and international arena. He is also a published fitness writer.
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Andrew Pedashenko
BONDI JUNCTION
T: 0435 058 560
E: pt.andrew@elixr.com.auAndy has over 10 years experience in Personal Training, along with a Bachelor of Human Movement and Physical Education. Andy has worked with teams, companies and individuals all around the world.
Andy started strength and conditioning with the AIS in Canberra which then took him to Singapore and Hong Kong to work with American National Academy of Sports Medicine and Singapore University in the education of new trainers.
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Dennan Chew
BONDI JUNCTION AND PARK STREET
T: 0404 497 988Dennan has been immersed in the fitness world since childhood, growing up around RCM Healthlands, which was his parents' Health Club in Bondi Junction. Dennan has competed seriously in many aspects of sport; including competitive track sprinting, NSW representative basketball, and professional boxing and kickboxing bouts.
His extensive experience makes him a valuable teacher at Elixr. A polite and gentle manner masks his strong focus to maximise the potential of each of his clients.
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James Masters
BONDI JUNCTION
T: 0424 511 774
E: pt.james@elixr.com.auJames currently competes in triathlons and running races from 10k to marathons. He has worked as a personal trainer in New Zealand, Canada, and England, and holds a Bachelor of Physical Education.
James has worked with a wide range of clients throughout these countries and specialises in weight loss, muscle toning and program design.
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James Menage
PARK STREET
T: 0416 561 451
E: pt.jamesm@elixr.com.auFormerly a Paratrooper in the British forces, James has since studied with a host of international experts in the health and fitness industry. James has not only worked at some of the worlds most prestigious gyms but has also written for 3 internationally acclaimed magazines as a health and fitness expert.
James has completed three qualifications in CHEK and has a diploma in Speed, Agility and Quickness. His specialties include postural correction, sports conditioning, rehabilitation, and weight loss.
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Karina Gavranic
BLIGH STREET
T: 0413 052 945
E: pt.karina@elixr.com.auKarina represented athletics at a national level for many years. She decided to make the transition into personal training to “Inspire, train & motivate my clients to achieve their goals the same way my coach did to me”. She has traveled around Australia competing with her soccer team for the past four years and enjoys netball.
Karina specialises in weight loss psychology, injury rehab, and body toning.
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Marian Otten
BONDI JUNCTION
T: 0410 340 404Marion has over 20 years experience in the fitness industry working as a personal trainer, aerobics and pilates instructor. She specialises in boxing, resistance and circuit training, pilates, rehabilitation and nutritional advice. Marion aims to provide the best possible personalised health and fitness solutions in a friendly, supportive and motivating environment to achieve members individual goals.
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Michael Stockl
ALL CLUBS
T: 0415 749 943
E: pt.michael@elixr.com.auMichael has a strong background in Water Polo and Martial Arts, with a focus on Chinese and Japanese Martial Arts and related disciplines, having also trained in China and Japan. Michael is currently studying Exercise Physiology and Traditional Chinese Medicine and incorporates the philosophies of these disciplines into his training methods.
Michael's specialties include weight loss, body conditioning, co-ordination, and core strengthening.
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Nikki Doherty
Park St
T: 0425 352 453
E: pt@nicki.com.auNicky has over 8 years experience in the Health and Fitness industry and believes that mind- body
integration is the key to maintaining a high level of health and vitality. Nicky aims for all her clients to enjoy their
training programme while achieving their goals. With an honours degree in Sports and Exercise Science and training at the CHEK Institute, Nicky specialises in pre/ postnatal training, postural re-alignment, weight loss and body shaping.
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Petra Loehr
BONDI JUNCTION
T: 0421 455 836
E: pt.petra@elixr.com.auSpecialising in weight loss, muscle toning and core strengthening, Petra has been working with clients of all ages and fitness levels. She focuses on everyone's individual strengths and weaknesses by designing customised exercise and health programs to meet her client's needs and transform their lifestyles.
Petra is committed to providing motivation and education to help her clients acheive their goals and overall wellbeing. Her passion for running has helped her to realise that exercise and optimal health is all about your body and your mind.
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Rachel Dodoo
BLIGH STREET
T: 0449 287 134
E: pt.rachel@elixr.com.auFrom a young age Rachel was involved in competitive athletics which saw her compete at a National level for 6 years and represent Australia on the International stage. After being a part of the Emerging Athlete Program at the NSW Institute of Sport, Rachel travelled the world learning a myriad of other life skills.
Rachel specialises in strength training, body toning and weight loss and aims to coach people to achieve their personal fitness goals.