The Team
Katie - Retreat Manager
Hi, I'm Katie. I'm here to make you feel welcome and looked after at Apples and Pears. I am responsible for the day-to-day running of the retreat and I work closely with our team to help you to gain the most out of your experience.
The programme has been tried and tested more than 30 times and it works! You will lose weight, improve your fitness and feel great for it. Feedback from past clients consistently states that the retreat far exceeds expectations. The environment has to be structured - it's hard work but the instructors are fantastic and they will support you the whole way.
I have a Sport Science background - over the past 10 years I have taught Physical Education to children and adults of all ages in schools and gyms. I look forward to meeting you.
- PGCE in Secondary Physical Education
- BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Sciences
- First Aid
- Assistant Swimming Award (ASA)
- Gym Instructor (NVQ Level 2)
- RSA Exercise to Music Qualification (NVQ Level 2)
Duncan - Personal Trainer
Hi, my name is Duncan and I'm here to inspire, motivate and assist you on your journey to achieving both your fitness and lifestyle goals.
Whether you want to lose inches, increase your fitness levels, train for a specific challenge/sport or just need a little motivation, I will be with you every step of the way giving you my expertise, professional advice and dedication.
I have been Personal training for 8 years now after my professional rugby career was ended by injury. During this time I have completed my Sport Science degree and gained valuable industry experience and qualifications. I have also enjoyed a career as a Royal Marine and assisted in training members of England's World Cup Winning Squad and more recently spent time at the English Institute of Sport, conditioning elite sportsmen and sportswomen.
- BSc (Hons) Sport Science
- Master Personal Trainer Diploma
- REPS Level 3
- British Weight Lifting Association Instructor
- UK Strength & Conditioning Association Coach
- Speed, Agility, Quickness Certificate
- GP Referral
- Sport specific Strength & Conditioning
- Injury rehab
- Weight management & nutritional advice
- Circuits
- Special populations (pre & post pregnancy, arthritis etc.)
- Resistance & Endurance training
John - Personal Trainer
Hi, my name is John Harrop and I am a Personal Trainer, Pilates Teacher, Nutrition Coach and Mind Skills Coach. I've enjoyed being involved with Apples and Pears since it's inception and am consistently thrilled with the positive changes we make to peoples' lives. My role is to ensure that everyone leaves the retreat with all the knowledge they need for exercise, nutrition, relaxation and mental clarity. By using these skills on an ongoing basis they will succeed forever..
I believe in continually learning and therefore update my knowledge regularly by attending cutting-edge courses. I also believe that we should all challenge ourselves, and over the last four years I've competed in a bodybuilding competition, a triathlon, the first Yoga-Aid in the UK, and a 50km off-road mountain bike race. I'll be taking part in the bike race again (Dorset Dirt) in September 2010 and in a faster time.
- REPS Level 3
- CHEK Institute Exercise Coach
- THUMP Boxing Level 1 and Advanced Instructor
- Certified Kettlebell Instructor with LKB Academy
- Gymstick Pilates Master Trainer
- Yin Yoga teacher
- Pilates teacher
- Certified practitioner in Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Sports NLP
- Certified practitioner in Time Line Therapy
Sabine - Personal Trainer
Hi, my name is Sabine. I decided to become an exercise instructor because I love sport and wanted to share my skills with others. In my teenage years I competed in swimming and a rowing events at International level.
I enjoy working alongside Katie and the team at Apples and Pears retreat where I teach clients to improve their swimming technique and if necessary, confidence in the the water. I also instruct Aqua Aerobics, Step Aerobics (beginner and intermediate levels), Body Conditioning and Fitness Ballet. I look forward to working with you to get back on track with your weight and fitness.
- ETM (Exercise to Music) Instructor
- Step Aerobic Instructor
- Waterfitness Instructor for Shallow and Deep Water
- ASA Swimming Teacher
- Gym Instructor
- Personal Trainer
Nici - Nutritionalist
Nici has used her skills to design an exciting but healthy menu for the Apples and Pears Retreat. Great care has been taken to include seasonal, fresh and local foods. The menu provides an energising, revitalising dietary programme. It is aimed at sustainable, life-style changes to encourage healthy weight loss whilst complimenting the exercise programme.
Nici's passion for good food led her to taking a science foundation course, followed by a degree in Nutritional Therapy. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) and trained as a Practitioner of Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP) in life coaching.
Her training has enabled her to treat many health concerns in one-to-one consultations and promote healthy weight loss and eating via her Fit 'N' Fabulous Club, presentations and schoolwork.