Gym Manager

Blake Jones

Blake specialises in group fitness and is the Gym Manager here at Synergy Performance Institute. He is a qualified Personal Trainer and Animal Flow Instructor, and an amazing all-rounder in any aspect of functional training with a preference for body weight workouts. He also trains in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Blake has been involved in fitness since his early teenage years and has turned his interest into a thriving career in the health and fitness industry. Coupled with his sense of humour and cheeky nature, Blake is the perfect person to create diverse and enjoyable training programs and classes for everyone, no matter their fitness levels or goals.

Group Trainer & Calisthenics Trainer

Maxwell

Maxwell specialises in calisthenics and combat sports, and can normally be seen swinging around on the bars, or hanging upside down.

Maxwell spent close to six years in combat sports specialising in MMA and boxing. But trained in a large variety of styles including MMA, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, BJJ and wrestling and having competed in most of these styles also.

Maxwell is also a self taught calisthenics athlete and learned most of his movements through trial and error, and he wishes to help you in your body movement journey to take the guess work out for you.

Maxwell’s goal is to help people live longer lives without pain, and he thinks mastering your own body is the key to making this goal a reality. So if you want to learn practical combat and self defence, or simply learn how to move better be sure to talk to Maxwell.

Office Manager

Jess

Beginning her career in the industry over 15 years ago, Jess holds a Cert 3 and 4 in fitness and is also a certified reformer Pilates instructor. Paired with her qualifications in neurolinguistic programming and life coaching, Jess brings a holistic multidisciplinary approach to fitness, incorporating not only the body, but also the mind and soul. 

With an upbeat attitude and warm, encouraging persona – Jess provides a wealth of experience and knowledge to guide you on your journey to optimal wellbeing!

Jess is the ultimate all-rounder so you will also find her behind the front desk as our amazing office manager. With her beaming smile and fun, quirky personality – Jess will make you feel instantly welcome and a part of our Synergy family! 

Kat

Kat has always enjoyed physical activity and was a bit of a wild child, running around, jumping over benches, and got into a very serious conversation with mum after she carried a pregnant woman off her feet without her permission, she was probably 8 years old then.

Anyway, Kat’s proper athletic journey began when she started Pole Vaulting for Malaysia in 2003, following from there she proceeded to coach in the fitness and sport industry since 2010 in Malaysia.

In 2012 after completing her Masters Degree in Sport Science, she continued coaching Pole Vault, teaching swimming, and training clients in different settings in Hong Kong.

Now she feels very blessed to continue here in the BEAUTIFUL Sunshine Coast – she’s loving this new chapter and what it may bring.

Kat loves being in nature, swimming, surfing (absolute beginner!), paddling in the ocean, and when she’s in the mood – baking cookies (AND eating them), and making yoghurt and kombucha at home.

Please feel free to have a chat with her about the things that you love, and your fitness and health goals – she would love to hear from you!

Jaz

Jaz has adventured in most sports but really fell in love with Rugby Union. Through this she discovered a love for all things fitness and the importance of training your body. If you are looking for someone to help grow your confidence both in and out of gym, then jaz is your girl. She loves training both strength and cardio to help improve your fitness and help you gain confidence. She believes that moving your body is the key to having a happy, healthy life.

Keith

Sam

Sam is a passionate yoga teacher and wellness practitioner with a background in sports, including running a half marathon in 68 minutes at 18.

After a career in hospitality management, he shifted to wellness, founding his own coaching business. Sam is a Somatic Practitioner, Reiki Level 2 healer, and specializes in yoga, breathwork, and meditation. Living in Australia since 2016, he is also a football enthusiast and has traveled to over 20 countries.

Known for his calm, compassionate nature, Sam helps others find balance, happiness, and self-awareness through mindful practices.

Ella

Ella is a certified Pilates instructor with a passion for fitness. She holds a Certificate III in Fitness and a Certificate IV in Personal Training. After enjoying Reformer Pilates classes for over three years, Ella discovered her true calling in teaching Pilates.

Karwun

Karwun, one of our group fitness and personal training instructors, holds certifications in Fitness (Cert 3 and 4) and is also an accredited Breathwork facilitator. 

His enthusiasm for movement and functional training has driven him to explore a range of disciplines including Calisthenics, Tricking, Ninja skills, and diverse forms of martial arts.

Karwun’s passion lies in combining holistic health techniques with functional fitness and movement training to help you optimise your daily life.

Adam

Adam, a huge fan of barefoot training, has been a trainer since 1993, and a Master Trainer since 2002, travelling all over the world delivering personal training courses and learning as much as he could.

Adam’s focus is on MyoFascial Training, stemming from an understanding that instead of thinking our bodies have 600+ muscles, that maybe it is more helpful to view the body as having just 1 muscle that drapes over the skeleton like a sheet over a mannequin, with everything connected as one.