As one of the UK's top fitness experts Sarah Jane protects her reputation by ensuring that only the BEST of the industry are allowed to operate as part of her elite personal training team in the West End of Glasgow.

All of our personal trainers and coaches are required to be trained in exercise, nutrition, injury rehabilitation, massage and motivational techniques.

Our Trainers receive further training as elite Posture Specialists, Pilates Trainers, Pre and Post Natal advisors and a host of other advanced skills.

Meet Sarah-Jane http://www.sjfitness.com/sarahjane

Louise

Beauty

Louise is our fab Beauty therapist. Louise is experienced in Dermalogica, MINX, Fake Bake, advanced waxing and all other beauty treatments.

Andrew

RECEPTION

Andrew’s interests include snowboarding, cinema, socialising.

He completed a degree in filmaking and scriptwriting, and currently works for EQTV as a filmmaker and editor.

Katy Hawkins

I just graduated from the University of Glasgow, honours degree in sports medicine. I’ll be Starting my Masters degree in Physiotherapy in January. I love to play football: I played competitively for my university team and the Queens Park development squad. I Also love to snowboard!

I qualified as trainer through YMCAfit.

...And I love spin biking! ;-)

Kirsty

Coming soon...

Cheryl

Cheryl is the newest PT to join the SJ team. She has a lovely way with clients and is already being select picked by many clients as their choice of PT trainer. Cheryl not only works on a 1-1 basis with clients, but also teaches classes and can be regularly caught teaching the Wed LBT class at 7pm - oh and she also sings in the class - ear plugs recommended :-). Cheryl has the look of butter would not melt, but when she tells you she is going to get you into that dress or 1 size smaller - she means business and delivers.

Cheryl as always had an interest in sport and exercise. She has learned to appreciate just how much regular exercise can improve body and mind. Studying health and fitness has only confirmed further that she is passionate about having a career within the fitness industry. Cheryl is well on her way to having a degree in this field. Cheryl strives to help anyone who wants to achieve their goals.

Cheryl holds qualifications in:

Level 3 NASM Personal Training

Set for success business management

Level 3 Instructor

HND Health, Fitness and Exercise

First aid at work

Clare

Clare has been part of the SJ team since November 2009. She completed her Degree in sport in 2009 and is a well equipped trainer. Clare mainly works with the morning and off peak clients at SJ's and in such a short time has managed to fit into the team no problem. Clare is a fun trainer with so much energy and no fear. Clients love the results she is getting them and love her drive and energy - so much so, Clare on some days has a waiting list to get into see her.

Clare not only works as a PT, but also coaches swimming for GCC. This year her main goal will be to complete her full Pilates training.

Joanna

Joanna has been part of the SJ Fitness team since January 2007. Joanna started as PA to owner Sarah Jane and shadowed SJ for over 2 years while working on her own qualifications and PA work. Joanna completed her YMCA basic training in the summer of 2008 and started working with clients hands on from there. Joanna has just competed her 4th year studying Sport Medicine at Glasgow University, and starts first year Medicine in September 2010 also at the university of Glasgow.

Joanna is one of the most in demand trainers in the studio with a waiting list to get into her sessions. She has worked hard to build up her knowledge, she always gives clients 110% always going that extra mile...

Joanna was promoted to part-time Studio Manager at the start of 2009 to take some of the load of SJ - and is delivering in her role very well, Joanna works very closely with SJ and Michelle in managing the SJ Fitness studio. She is one of the most organised, mature, motivated individuals - and this shines through in her work with clients and in her skills as manager of the studio.

Joanna has further qualifications in:
YMCAFit Instructor
YMCAFit Ex and Pregnancy
RH Fitness Pilatess
REPs Level 3
Fully insured through Fitpro

Lee-Ann Chu

I am fully insured and qualified in Flirties semi-permanent eyelash extensions. After working in an office for almost 10 years my love of all things beauty-related led me to retrain in beauty services, with eyelash extensions being my favourite treatment.

I don’t believe education ever stops. In the ever-evolving beauty world, with new products and techniques being introduced constantly, education is ongoing. I am always researching courses and regularly undertake training.

I am qualified in:

• Semi Permanent Eyelash Extensions
• Eyelash/Eyebrow Tinting
• Spray Tan
• Manicure Pedicure
• Minx Nail Armour
• Shellac UV Polish

Peter Romans

Physiotherapy

Peter Romans is a fully qualified charted physiotherapist, graduating in 2001 from Glasgow. He has over 6 years experience working in NHS settings treating musculoskeletal problems. His specialist interests are knee problems, backs, sport related injury and post orthopaedic recovery.

He has a wide range of skills in the treatment of:

• Back and neck pain
• Whiplash
• Sports injuries
• Hip and knee problems
• Work related injury
• Repetitive strain injury
• Shoulder problems

• Sciatica
• Arthritic pains
• Ankle and Achilles problems
• Rehab pre/post orthopaedic surgery
• Post natal
• Tennis elbow
• Headaches

A session with Peter will involve the assessment of your symptoms. He will ask you questions and give an examination. A diagnosis will be discussed and a treatment programme suggested.

Peter can offer the following treatments:

• Mobilisation and manipulation
• Exercises to maintain benefit of treatment and aid rehab
• Techniques to ease, stretch, mobilise muscles and joints
• Acupuncture
• Electrotherapy (ultrasound)
• Postural education
• Swiss ball work
• Taping

Peter is a member of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy and the Health Profession Council. He is a keen sportsman, enjoying sports such as running, cycling, skiing, surfing and rock climbing. Peter is also a family man and has a one year old son.

If you are unsure whether Peter can treat your symptoms, please call as he is happy to advise.

Helen Saunders

Helen’s background is in personal development and counselling and for the last 14 years she’s been helping individuals who want to change some aspect of their personal or working lives. She is experienced in working with issues such as stress, depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, bereavement and low self-esteem.

Helen’s qualifications include:

• MA Psychology
• Postgraduate Diploma Personnel Management
• Certificate in Counselling Skills
• Diploma in Counselling and Groupwork

As an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), she abides by that organisation’s Good Practice guidelines.

A session with Helen will involve talking about situations that you find difficult and working out new ways to deal with them, so that you can feel better and live well.

For more information, call 07976 222654 or email h.saunders@ntlworld.com .