Janelle is the Director of FORM Fitness and has been working as a Personal Trainer in the Fitness Industry for the past 20 years. She started her training to become a Personal Trainer in 2000 at the Colgan Institute in Canada after receiving a scholarship for her personal achievements in Powerlifting. This presented her with a unique opportunity to gain extensive knowledge from Michael Colgan, a world renowned research scientist in training and nutrition and coach of numerous Olympic Athletes.

In 2001 after sustaining a major back injury while studying in Canada Janelle went on to achieve a World Title in Powerlifting just months after injuring her back. After two years of pain staking rehabilitation she took up Olympic Weightlifting competing in various local competitions and the Oceania Championships coached by Richard Dryden.

As a result of her sporting career and injuries Janelle developed a special interest in muscle imbalance testing, back rehabilitation and sports conditioning and over the years she has assisted numerous clients in alleviating back pain. She also thrives on designing specific and periodised strength and conditioning programs for both recreational and world class athletes to help them excel in their sport.

Janelle is a Level 3 Chek Practitioner  specialising in Sports Conditioning and Back Rehabilitation.

 

Qualifications:

Advanced Colgan Power Program Certification with Distinction  – Colgan Institute Canada

Diploma in Sports Nutrition – CHFA

Exercise Science A+ – CPIT

CHEK IMS Level 3 Rehabilitation Specialist

 

Personal Achievements:

NZ Powerlifting Champion and Record Holder 2000, 2001, 2003

World Powerlifting Champion 2003

Oceania Bronze Weightlifting Medalist 2008

Gold Ballroom Medal

 

Specialties 

Postural Correction and Back Pain

Athlete Strength and Conditioning

 

If you want to maximise your sporting potential or overcome a back injury Contact Us to Train with Janelle